OSIJEK, CROATIA -- Jabil today said it has begun construction on a production facility here.

The factory will span some 48,000 sq. m. (516,667 sq. ft.) and is scheduled to be completed in July 2024.

The finished factory will eventually employ 1,500 workers.

"This project is very important for Osijek, Slavonia and the regional development and will offer numerous opportunities for economic growth and progress," Victor Morales, head of works, Jabil, in a statement.

"This expansion is a strategic move that aligns with Jabil's focus on long-term secular trends and growth in renewable energy, electric vehicles, healthcare, 5G, and cloud," said Gerald JJ Creadon, executive vice president in charge of operations, Jabil.

Osijek is the fourth-largest city in Croatia, with a population of 96,848 in 2021. It is located in the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia.

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