Unilever to open new production unit in Guangzhou

Consumer goods company Unilever China announced it would establish its new South China integrated manufacturing site in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, as construction of the factory will start at the end of this year and the facility is expected to start operations in 2023.

Unilever said it would invest 130 million euros ($150.8 million) in the building of the first phase of the Guangzhou plant. Upon completion, the factory will cover the production of food, personal care and home care products.

Located in Guangzhou's Conghua district, the plant is expected to raise the comprehensive supply chain capability of Unilever in China. The factory aims to become a new hallmark of smart manufacturing in China among traditional sectors.