Valencia, June 12, 2025 – On June 10, the Japanese company Shibata Fender Team officially inaugurated its new production plant in the Sollana Industrial Park (Valencia), marking the culmination of a strategic project that began just a year ago, when the company laid the first stone in a ceremony that already hinted at its strong commitment to our region.
The new factory, specialized in the production of marine fenders and protection systems for port infrastructures, is now fully operational. This investment not only enhances the group’s production capacity in Europe. It also creates skilled employment and strengthens the logistics, industrial, and maritime network of the Valencian Region.
“We chose Valencia for its excellent connectivity, the quality of its workforce, and the strong institutional support. This project reflects our confidence in the region’s long-term growth potential,” said Shibata Fender Team’s management during the event.
An investment driving the Valencian industrial ecosystem
At Invest in Valencia, we celebrate this milestone as a clear example of the kind of projects that consolidate our region as a European benchmark in foreign direct investment. Initiatives like Shibata’s not only have a direct impact in terms of job creation and economic activity. They also foster innovation, technology transfer, and the international positioning of Valencia as a strategic industrial destination.
This new facility reflects a growing trend: more and more global companies are choosing Valencia for its competitive infrastructure, business-friendly environment, and strong international outlook.
Valencia, a land of investment and growth
Shibata’s story in Sollana is a tangible example of the joint efforts between businesses and institutions. And of our ongoing commitment to attracting projects that generate added value, stability, and sustainable development.
At Invest in Valencia, we will continue working to ensure that success stories like this multiply and position our region as a leading industrial hub in southern Europe.
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