13 Jul 2023 --- Smurfit Kappa has inaugurated its corrugated packaging plant in Rabat, Morocco, marking the packaging giant’s first operation in North Africa. The paperboard box manufacturer says Morocco offers an “exciting opportunity,” with the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) forecasting a 3.5% growth rate in 2023 and 3.7% in 2024. The country’s location enables the company to serve the local market and wider African regions. The group has invested over €35 million (US$39 million) in the 25,000 square meter facility, which was completed in seven months and is said to support 400 direct and indirect jobs. It will serve domestic Moroccan businesses and global companies across different sectors, including industrial, agricultural, FMCG, automotive, pharma and ceramics.
