German plastics and aluminium closures manufacturer Bericap (Budenheim; www.bericap.com) said it is investing in a new plant in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, expanding the company’s production capacity by 50%. No financial details were disclosed.

It said the contract with representatives of the Kunshan Development Zone was recently signed and that construction of a new building will start in Kunshan this year. The company plans to start production at the new facility in 2027.

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Kunshan, on the border with Shanghai, was selected as the plant site because the Kunshan Development Zone aims to attract the top 500 companies worldwide as it evolves into a business cluster focusing on development, manufacturing, sales, and display of high-end food products, Bericap said.

Bericap’s customers in China include major edible oil, soy sauce, and vinegar manufacturers as well as customers in the beverage and automotive sectors.

It said the investment marks a milestone in its international growth strategy to set up a local presence and to ensure short distances for both customer support and product logistics.

Bericap said it has 29 production plants serving customers in over 100 countries. It reported annual revenues of EUR 1.2 bn in 2022, a 28% year-on-year growth versus 2021.

It had previously said that by the end of 2023, new production sites were to be opened in Vietnam and Kenya, bringing the number of worldwide manufacturing locations to 28.