English 
Spanish 
4 min read
3 comments
Shineray invests in the expansion of its factory in Suape, generating 100 new direct jobs and reinforcing local development.
A shineray, one of the main motorcycle manufacturers in Brazil, announced a significant investment of R$75 million to expand its factory located in the Suape Port Industrial Complex, in Pernambuco. The expansion was formalized with the signing of the land deed between Paulo Perez, director of Shineray Motos in Brazil, and Márcio Guiot, president of the Port of Suape. The ceremony took place during the opening of the Multimodal Nordeste 2024 fair.
Shineray factory expansion details
The current factory of Shineray in Suape is installed in an area of 50 thousand square meters and will be expanded to occupy 77 thousand square meters.
According to Paulo Perez, the objective of this expansion is to increase motorcycle production capacity, including new models that will be manufactured locally.
- Historic investment! Government announces R$186 billion in investments to transform Brazilian industry with a focus on semiconductors
- End of the subway in SP? Ricardo Nunes prepares a new revolutionary public transport system to dominate the city!
- Dispute between Washington and Beijing over Rare Earths raises alarm in the mining market and promises to cause catastrophic damage to geopolitics and the global economy and technology
- Pilbara Minerals, the world’s largest independent producer of hard rock lithium, plans to establish a production base in Brazil and create thousands of jobs
“Our intention is to increase the manufacturing of motorcycles. The number of models manufactured locally has already increased”, says the director.
Currently, the plant produces 12 models of combustion motorcycles, in addition to three models of quadricycles and eight electric models, which include scooters, motorcycles and bicycles.
With the expansion, the company hopes to not only increase production, but also further diversify its product line, meeting growing demand in the national market.
One of the most relevant aspects of investment is the creation of new jobs.
The expansion of the factory will result in the hiring of an additional 100 direct workers, in addition to generating 160 indirect jobs, significantly expanding the economic impact in the region. Currently, the Shineray factory in Suape employs 350 people.
“The expansion of the factory represents important growth not only for Shineray, but also for the Suape Complex as a whole, as all of our cargo arrives through Suape”, comments Paulo Perez.
The expansion is expected to bring even more movement and opportunities to the port and local communities.
Work schedule
The expansion project of factory It has already been completed and works are expected to begin in October 2024.
The estimated deadline for completing the works and starting operations at the new unit is 18 months, which means that the new part of the factory should be fully operational by April 2026.
One of the differences of the new unit will be the implementation of an energy self-sufficiency system.
Paulo Perez revealed that the company plans to install solar panels in the new area, allowing the factory to operate in a more sustainable way.
“The new unit will be interesting, as we are planning to be self-sufficient in energy by installing solar panels,” he explained.
The land for the expansion was acquired by Shineray for R$5,5 million, a strategic investment that reinforces the company's commitment to the growth and sustainability of its operations in Brazil.
Impact on the Port of Suape
O investment of Shineray in Suape also highlights the growing importance of the Port Industrial Complex for the economic development of the region.
Márcio Guiot, president of the Port of Suape, highlighted that the expansion of the Shineray factory is an example of how the port has attracted investment and contributed to the creation of jobs and the strengthening of local infrastructure.
In addition to signing the deed for the expansion of the factory, the Port of Suape launched a census aimed at the business community during the Multimodal Nordeste 2024 event.
The census, which will be open for 30 days, aims to draw a detailed profile of the workforce in companies located in the complex's 12 development hubs.
In total, these companies employ around 20 thousand people.
“The census is a value creation proposal to maintain knowledge within Suape”, explained Márcio Guiot. “Our intention is to interact with this information, ensuring that workers will be prepared in advance.”
The census also aims to establish strategic partnerships with institutions such as Senac and Senai, to promote specific training for local workers.
In this way, the Port of Suape intends not only to attract new investments, but also to ensure that the region's workforce is trained to meet future market demands.
Shineray's outlook for the future
The expansion of factory of Shineray in Suape marks an important step in the company's growth strategy in Brazil.
By increasing production capacity and creating new jobs, Shineray is positioning itself to meet a growing demand for motorcycles and electric vehicles, sectors that have shown significant growth potential in the country.
The investment in energy self-sufficiency also highlights the company's concern with sustainability, an increasingly relevant topic in the global context.
The use of solar panels in the new unit will not only reduce operating costs, but will also contribute to reducing the company's carbon footprint.
Finally, the Port of Suape's involvement in creating value for companies located in the complex reflects a proactive approach in attracting and retaining investments.
With the launch of the business census, Suape demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development and preparing the local workforce to face the challenges of the future.
