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Multivac is planning to invest €6.8 million in a new manufacturing site in Ghiloth, India, in a move to expand its production capacity. The new complex for sales and production will cover around 10,000 square metres and is being built in Rajasthan, 120km from Delhi. The production area alone will cover around 5,000 square metres and will focus on the assembly of thermoforming packaging machines and traysealers, as well as the manufacture of dies and format sets. There are also plans to establish a separate hall area for stocking spare parts and consumable materials. Guido Spix, joint group president of Multivac, commented: "We are building up not only local production capacity, but also developing this site as a hub for the South Asia region". The aim is to provide the "optimum service to customers through regional proximity and shorter delivery times". Completion of the production site is planned for December 2022.