smurfit kappa group plc said wednesday that it is investing more than 35 million euros 376 million in a new packaging plant in morocco its first corrugated plant in the country the packaging company said that the 25000 squaremeter plant in rabat on which construction began this week will enable it to supply packaging solutions to its local customer base the plant will serve sectors such as industrial agriculture automotive pharma and ceramics we are very proud to announce the construction of this advanced new facility the first of its kind owned by the company in morocco it will be located in an area with significant growth potential and create 300 direct and indirect jobs in the region chief executive saverio mayer said adding that it will ensure a reliable supply the facility is expected to be operational in early 2023 it said