Jabil to invest $500M to expand footprint in Southeast United States

Jabil (JBL) announced it intends to invest approximately $500M over the next several years to expand its footprint in the Southeast United States to support cloud and AI data center infrastructure customers. This significant commitment will enable new large-scale manufacturing capabilities, capital investments, and workforce development. Jabil’s current United States footprint spans 30 sites, with proven experience and investments in automation, robotics, and process optimization to support customer demand for production at scale across industries. Jabil is in the final stages of site selection and expects it to be operational by mid-calendar year 2026.