2023-05-30 16:49:44
Guararapes inaugurates the largest MDF plant in the Americas, with an investment of R$ 1 billion
Guararapes has just started operating its new MDF plant, the largest in the Americas and one of the most competitive worldwide. The new line is located in the Caçador industrial complex, in the central region of Santa Catarina, where the company already has two industrial plants. With a total investment of R$1 billion, production capacity will be increased by 90%, rising to 1.140 million m³/year.
The MDF plant Located in Caçador (SC), with the new highly sustainable production line, the nominal capacity of the site will reach 1.140 million m³/year
With this, Guararapes consolidates itself among the largest producers of wood panels in the Americas. “This moment is a milestone for us and for the sector, and reinforces our position among the main players in the segment. We will offer an even more complete portfolio, both for the domestic and export markets. And of course, always focusing on customer service”, celebrates Ricardo Pedroso, CEO of Guararapes. The company is present in more than 50 countries.
Despite the adverse economic scenario, Guararapes expects to grow at least 15% in net revenue in 2023. “We are optimistic, we hope to reap good results. We have one of the most modern plants in the world, with state-of-the-art equipment, highly productive, flexible and sustainable”, details Pedroso.
Investment in sustainability
Sustainability is one of Guararapes’ priorities. The new plant has a closed circuit evaporator, which receives the raw effluent, separates the solid content from the liquid and allows the reuse of the condensed material in the industrial process. “The main objective of this system is to eliminate the release of effluent into the environment, in addition to generating savings in the use of water, as we are using the water in the wood, transforming it into steam and no longer capturing water from the subsoil”, explains Diorgenes Bertolin, industrial director of Guararapes.
For even greater reuse of water, three large lakes were built in the factory area, with a capacity of 38,132 m³, to collect rain. In addition to the direct rainwater, the external area of 243,568 m² was also built with specific drainage for rainwater disposal in the lakes, for later reuse.
Guararapes is already recognized in the market for its commitment to the environment. The company has the FSC® – Forest Stewardship Council® seal (FSC-C041303 license code), which highlights its commitment to environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management, as well as ISO 14001.
Economy and job market
The new production line will generate 280 direct and 650 indirect jobs. During construction, more than 700 people worked at the construction site, positively impacting the economy of the entire region.
“This inauguration contributes to the economic development of the states of Santa Catarina and Paraná and consolidates the region as a reference in the segment”, details the CEO. In addition to the MDF industrial complex in Caçador (SC), the company has plywood factories in Santa Cecília (SC) and Palmas (PR), and administrative headquarters in Curitiba (PR).
About Guararapes
Guararapes is a national reference in the production of MDF panels, and one of the largest plywood exporters in Latin America, present in over 50 countries.
With 39 years of history, the company has three manufacturing units located in Caçador (SC), Santa Cecília (SC) and Palmas (PR), with an annual production capacity of more than 1.140 million m³ of MDF and 380 thousand m³ of plywood. Among the products sold are decorative MDFs, raw (standard), RUC (humidity and termite resistant), Áris (multi-resistant to fingerprints, heat, sunlight and micro scratches), in addition to HDF and structural and non-structural plywood.
Since 2015, the brand has used the exclusive NanoxClean technology in decorative MDF, which eliminates bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms from surfaces. It also has several international certifications, such as the FSC® seal – Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC license code FSC-C041303), which highlights its commitment to environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management. Learn more at www.guararapes.com.br.
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