Japan: JTI to build new manufacturing facility in Romania

Japan Tobacco International (JTI), the global tobacco company, has announced plans to construct a new state-of-the-art factory in Stefanestii de Jos, Ilfov County, Romania, to replace its current manufacturing site in Bucharest, which the company claimed has reached its spatial limits.

Construction work on the new facility is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, with completion expected in 2027.

JTI’s existing Romanian factory is one of the company’s key European production hubs, exporting approximately 75% of its output to over 70 countries globally. The current site employs more than 630 people, contributing to JTI’s total Romanian workforce which exceeds 1,500.

The new development continues a significant history of investment since JTI began operations in the country in 1994. Previous investments include a €25 million ($29 million) outlay in 2012 and a €60 million (approx. $70 million) modernisation programme launched in 2021.

Philip Livingston, JTI senior vice president, Global Supply Chain, commented: “As a global company, we continuously seek opportunities to optimize our manufacturing footprint and drive sustainable growth”.

Source: Tobacco Journal International