KEZAD Group signs expansion agreement with GPP Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 24th October, 2023 (WAM) -- Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the UAE, today announced that it has signed a land lease agreement with its client Gulf Printing & Packaging (GPP) Co for a new expansion of its facilities in KEZAD Al Ma'mourah.

This expansion of more than 45,000 square metres, brings GPP's total footprint in KEZAD to more than 67,000 square metres. This is their second expansion since 2021, which effectively triples the size of the company's facility in KEZAD Al Ma'mourah.

GPP is a printing and packaging specialist company founded in Abu Dhabi on January 2018. The company's facility in KEZAD is the largest of its kind in the UAE; it houses the latest hi-tech printing and packaging machinery. It is also the largest food-grade packaging manufacturing facility in the Emirate.

Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, said, "Growth and expansion in business support services is a clear indication of the health of an economy. We are proud to host Gulf Printing & Packaging, the unique and largest facility of its kind in our food ecosystem to help cater to our client's needs within KEZAD.

As part of KEZAD's philosophy, GPP's expansion within KEZAD highlights the growth opportunities available to companies operating in Abu Dhabi and adds significant value to the UAE's manufacturing sector, in line with the vision of the wise leadership.

Samer Hassan, General Manager of GPP, stated, "Gulf Printing & Packaging' physical location in the KEZAD Food ecosystem ensures that food grade packaging of the highest quality is accessible right next door to KEZAD's significant clients in the food sector and is a major contributor to both the UAE's aim for global food security and the establishment of a circular economy.

Emad Mohamed, Chief Financial Officer of GPP, said that one of GPP's competitive advantages is its physical location in Abu Dhabi, specifically KEZAD. As the number of companies establishing themselves within the community grows, so does the potential synergies of business relationships.