THE MBRF announced expansion of its beef processing plant in Tacuarembó, city in the north of Uruguaywith an investment of US$70 million. The initiative is part of the company's strategy to increase the production of higher value-added items aimed at the global protein market. With the expansion, the The unit's slaughter capacity was increased from 900 to 1,400 animals per day., growth of around 40%, consolidating the complex as the main beef processing center in the country. A hamburger production It also saw a strong increase, rising from 200 to 900 tons per month, an advance of approximately 350%, equivalent to about 500,000 units per day. The project included improvements in industrial infrastructure, as an expansion from the pre-cooling chambers and installation of a new freezing tunnel, increasing the plant's operational efficiency. The expansion also resulted in creation of approximately 570 jobs, raising the number of direct jobs at the company in the country to approximately 2,270. According to MBRFthe Uruguay It is a strategic market, with sanitary advantages and access to relevant international markets, which supports the continuity of investments and the strengthening of operations in the region. South America.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.