JBS invests R$70 million to increase metal packaging production capacity
JBS will invest R$70 million in Zempack, its metal packaging unit, which will result in significant growth in the company's production capacity. At the Lins (SP) unit, production of packaging for luncheon meat (pre-cooked proteins) will increase by 180% by November. In Guaiçara (SP), the production of aerosol cans has already increased by 25% this year.
The investments are intended for the purchase of machinery to expand the production lines at Zempack plants. The Lins unit will receive an investment of more than R$35 million by November, while the Guaiçara unit has received more than R$35 million in recent months. The plants have cutting-edge technology and are focused on Industry 4.0. Opened in 2021, the Guaiçara unit has equipment imported from Europe, which allows remote access for maintenance and repairs, in addition to a dual printer, which provides greater agility in lithography on packaging.
In the food industry, metal packaging has the benefit of keeping the product's natural properties unchanged, protecting food for more than two years, in adverse weather, transportation and handling conditions.
"The investments in both units will be fundamental for our growth, as they help us to expand the offer of solutions for strategic segments, such as aerosol packaging for insecticides, industrial, hygiene and cleaning products and cosmetics in the Guaiçara unit, and luncheon meat cans in Lins", highlights Marcelo Jorcovix, director of Zempack.
The investment responds to the growing demand for packaging in Brazil and abroad, especially in the aerosol market, where the country is already the fourth largest global consumer, with 1.32 billion units consumed in 2022, according to data from the Brazilian Aerosol Association.
With the global aerosol can market expected to grow significantly in the coming years, jumping from 19 billion units in 2024 to more than 22 billion by 2029, according to a survey by research firm Mordor Intelligence, Zempack's focus is on meeting this growing demand with solutions that combine innovation and efficiency.
With the investment, Zempack will increase its workforce at the Guaiçara unit by 20%, reinforcing JBS's position as one of the largest employers in Lins and the region, where it already has more than 8,500 employees.
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