14:52 uur 11-03-2021

Jabil kondigt wereldwijde investering aan in papieren verpakkingsoplossingen om te voldoen aan de toegenomen vraag naar CPG-duurzaamheid

Nieuwe automatisering en machines zullen de verpakkingscapaciteit voor Noord-Amerikaanse en Europese markten vergroten

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) heeft vandaag uitbreidingsplannen aangekondigd voor zijn nieuw verworven technologie voor papierflessen met een investering van $ 25 miljoen in de locatie van dochteronderneming Ecologic in Manteca, Californië en de bouw van een nieuw papier flessenfabriek in zijn duurzaamheidscentrum van excellentie in Tortosa, Spanje. Deze uitbreiding zal de eerste op papier gebaseerde geschaalde technologie op de markt creëren, aangezien Jabil de innovatieve pulpvormcapaciteiten van Ecologic levert aan nieuwe regio’s en de productie van honderden miljoenen nieuwe papierverpakkingen mogelijk maakt.

Jabil doet deze investering als reactie op de grote vraag op de markt voor verpakte consumptiegoederen (CPG). Volgens Euromonitor gaven consumenten aan dat ze drie keer meer de voorkeur geven aan papieren verpakkingen boven alternatieven die gebruik maken van metaal of plastic.

Jabil Announces Global Investment in Paper Packaging Solutions to Meet Heightened CPG Sustainability Demand

New automation and machinery will increase packaging capacity for North American and European markets

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) today announced expansion plans for its newly acquired paper bottle technology with a $25 million investment in subsidiary Ecologic’s Manteca, California, location and the buildout of a new paper bottle plant in its Sustainability Center of Excellence in Tortosa, Spain. This expansion will create the first paper-based scaled technology in the market, as Jabil delivers Ecologic’s innovative pulp molding capabilities to new geographies and enables production of hundreds of millions of new paper packages.

Jabil is making this investment in response to significant consumer packaged goods (CPG) market demand. According to Euromonitor, consumers reported that they are three times more likely to prefer paper-based packaging over alternatives that leverage metal or plastic.

Jabil’s global investment includes a footprint expansion, as well as the delivery of new equipment and automation, unlocking tremendous potential for CPG brands. This investment accelerates the maturation of paper packaging in commercial settings, from niche application to global brand scale.

The enhancement of the two facilities in the Jabil Packaging Solutions (JPS) division significantly enriches Jabil’s sustainable packaging platform and offerings for CPG customers. This expansion of the JPS footprint is a continuation of the process begun in January 2021, when Jabil acquired Ecologic Brands, a leading provider of sustainable packaging specializing in paper bottle and paper-based packaging solutions.

“As consumers become more informed about the environmental impact of plastic waste, they are looking for new, sustainable packaging solutions such as paper. The challenge for packaging providers is the ability to scale production to meet this demand,” said Jason Paladino, senior vice president of Jabil and CEO of Jabil Packaging Solutions. “The expansion of these two facilities will result in a significant increase in packaging capacity for the North American and European markets, helping CPG brands in pursuit of challenging sustainability goals.”

Please visit Jabil Packaging Solutions for more information.

About Jabil:

Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is a manufacturing solutions provider with over 260,000 employees across 100 locations in 30 countries. The world’s leading brands rely on Jabil’s unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise. Driven by a common purpose, Jabil and its people are committed to making a positive impact on their local community and the environment. Visit www.jabil.com to learn more.

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Michelle Smith

VP Communications & Brand Strategy, Jabil

+1 813 415 1116

michelle_smith@jabil.com

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