The company Jabil, a global provider of design, manufacturing, and logistics solutions, has officially opened its modern facility in Osijek. The new facility will supply key industries, including automotive, transportation, and healthcare, and will introduce advanced technological capabilities and create high-quality jobs in the region, according to the statement.
At the ceremony, attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenković, Minister of Economy Ante Šušnjar, County Prefect Mato Lukić, Osijek Mayor Ivan Radić, U.S. Ambassador to Croatia Nathalie Rayes, and numerous other prominent officials, the leaders of Jabil celebrated the official opening of the new facility.
– Our Osijek facility symbolizes the next chapter in new opportunities, innovation, and collaboration in complex and important growing markets. We are excited to combine Jabil’s global expertise with the potential that Osijek possesses. This facility represents new opportunities for Jabil, its clients, and this region – emphasized Fred McCoy, Jabil’s Executive Vice President for Global Operations.
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The construction of the facility, which spans an area of 47,938 square meters, began in June 2023, involving over a thousand workers from 140 different companies. The facility boasts a production area of 22,296 square meters and is equipped with the latest surface mount technology and automated assembly equipment, as well as a solar power plant with a total capacity of 4.8 MW. The facility embodies Jabil’s commitment to sustainable, high-tech manufacturing.
– The new facility will benefit not only Osijek in the long term but also all of Croatia, as it represents one of the most significant foreign investments in the industrial sector. Osijek has gained a technologically advanced center for the production of sophisticated electronic components that will create numerous jobs and can compete on a global scale due to its capacity. We are pleased that this project further confirms Croatia’s attractiveness for investments from large global companies – emphasized Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
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Osijek Mayor Ivan Radić simultaneously stated that the opening of the new facility is further proof that Osijek is ‘a center of innovation and technological development’.
– We look forward to the further development and growth not only of Jabil’s facility but also of our Business Zone Nemetin, which we continue to expand with the constant support of the Government of the Republic of Croatia and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, thus creating conditions for the arrival of new entrepreneurs and new investment projects – added Radić.
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The company Jabil, recognized by Fortune and TIME magazines as the most desirable employer, plans to increase the number of employees as it expands its operations. With over 140,000 employees at 100 locations in more than 25 different countries, Jabil continues to drive progress by providing top-notch manufacturing solutions for over 400 leading global brands. The Osijek facility will be crucial in supporting the company’s European operations and meeting the needs of its clients worldwide.
– We are excited because, thanks to benefits such as relocation packages, transportation cost reimbursements, and participation in international projects, we will attract talented individuals to our Osijek facility. If you want to shape the future of manufacturing while positively impacting our clients and the communities in which we operate, feel free to reach out to us – emphasized Victor Manuel Morales, Regional Director for Business Development.
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