The expansion will add 70,000 square feet of manufacturing, research and office space, strengthening GEA’s food, beverage and nutrition technology capabilities in North America.
The new Kazakhstan facility will produce PepsiCo-licensed beverages, create more than 230 jobs and supply domestic and regional export markets.
Beyond physical infrastructure, the corridor’s success depends on streamlined customs procedures and dedicated logistics platforms.
The proposed acquisition remains on the table, but its original structure will no longer proceed through the existing review.
The acquisition expands Guala Closures’ manufacturing and distribution footprint across Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi, strengthening its presence in East Africa’s beverage packaging market.