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A 25,000 square meter packaging plant with 300 jobs will be located in the capital Rabat (الرباط). The initial investment is about 35 million euros. The foundation stone was laid last week
“We are very proud to announce the construction of this advanced new facility, the first of its kind owned by the company in Morocco,” Saverio Mayer, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Europe, said. “It will be located in an area with significant growth potential and create 300 direct and indirect jobs in the region.
“Our customers will also benefit from our fully integrated and circular business model which will ensure a reliable supply of quality, value-adding and sustainable products.”
The plant will produce packaging for sectors such as industry, agriculture, consumer goods, automotive, pharmaceuticals and ceramics, and serve both local customers and multinational corporations based in Morocco. It is clear that it will play an important strategic role in a market where demand for corrugated packaging currently outstrips supply.
“This investment is a reflection of our ‘think global, act local’ approach which combines our global scale and expertise with our local team’s best-in-class knowledge to understand and satisfy our Moroccan customers’ needs,” Ignacio Sevillano, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Spain, Portugal and Morocco, added.
“The new plant will also incorporate an Experience Centre, our 30th worldwide, which will foster enhanced collaboration with our customers and provide creative ideas and insights.”
“This new plant is being built at the right time and in the right place,” Edwin Goffard, COO of Corrugated & Converting, Smurfit Kappa Europe, said.
“High demand for corrugated is ongoing and customers want to know that their products are being transported and presented in the most efficient and sustainable way. We use the huge wealth of data gained from working with over 65,000 customers worldwide to identify the best solution for the task at hand.”
The new facility is expected to be operational in early 2023.
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