'From 2028, exports will begin from Malambo': Canpack, Bavaria's ally in can production
Camilo Pérez, president of Canpack Colombia. Photo: Courtesy
TL;DR
- Canpack Colombia, in partnership with Bavaria, is launching a new aluminum can production plant in Malambo, Atlántico, with an investment of $548 billion.
- The new plant will increase production capacity and is projected to begin exports to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America by 2028.
- This expansion is expected to create 160 direct jobs in its first phase, with a focus on highly skilled personnel.
- Canpack highlights Colombia's strategic location and talented workforce as key factors for its continued investment and growth in the country.
- The company aims to become a significant exporter from Colombia, leveraging its high-volume, low-weight product to dinamize the regional export market.
- Canpack is committed to maintaining its workforce despite economic challenges, focusing on increased efficiency and value creation.
- Artificial intelligence and automation are integral to Canpack's operations, ensuring competitiveness and future readiness.