Cimed Announces Expansion in Minas Gerais. The Initiative Includes Increasing the Factory in Pouso Alegre and a New Unit, Promising to Boost the Local Economy and Generate Jobs.
On Wednesday, (05/15), during Brazilian Week, an event that brought together Brazilian entrepreneurs and authorities in New York, the governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, met with the CEO of Cimed Group, João Adibe Marques, to announce news that promises to boost the state’s economy. Cimed, the third-largest pharmaceutical company in Brazil by sales volume, confirmed the expansion of its factory in Minas Gerais, generating new jobs and strengthening its presence in the state.
Government and Private Initiative Together for Economic Development in Minas Gerais
“Our trip to the United States is already bringing great results for Minas. The good news comes from Cimed’s CEO, João Marques, who takes advantage of the significant changes happening in Minas in terms of streamlining and simplifying life for entrepreneurs to invest once again in our state”, declared Zema.
The governor emphasized the importance of the trust that companies like Cimed place in government actions, stating that such partnerships are crucial for the economic development of Minas Gerais.
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João Adibe Marques, CEO of Cimed Group, detailed the expansion plans, mentioning that the initiative includes increasing the existing factory in Pouso Alegre, as well as creating a new unit in a location to be defined in the coming days.
“This initiative reinforces our long-standing alliance and commitment to the State of Minas Gerais, which began over two decades ago with the implementation of our first manufacturing plant in Pouso Alegre. Last year, we inaugurated another unit in that same city and now, in addition to expanding our existing structure there, we will have a new operation in the state at a location to be defined in the coming days. This initiative aims primarily to bring more growth and agility to our process,” explained Marques.
Cimed’s New Factory Will Focus on Hygiene and Beauty Production
The new factory will mainly focus on the production of hygiene and beauty products, while the production of medicines will continue in Pouso Alegre, with improvements in the infrastructure for storing raw materials and finished products.
With these expansions, Cimed expects not only to increase its production capacity but also to generate new jobs, significantly contributing to the local economy.
The announcement from Cimed highlights the importance of the streamlining policies and entrepreneurship incentives implemented by the government of Minas Gerais, which aim to attract and retain investments in the state.
The expansion of Cimed’s operations is an example of how these policies can bring concrete benefits, promoting economic growth and job creation.
The Formula for Success in Minas Gerais
This new phase for Cimed in Minas Gerais reaffirms the state’s position as a strategic hub for the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating the development and innovation potential that the region offers.
With the expansion of the factories, the expectation is that Minas Gerais will continue attracting significant investments, strengthening its economy and improving the quality of life for its residents.
Brazilian Week continues to be an important event for strengthening ties between entrepreneurs and authorities, promoting discussions on economic scenarios and investment opportunities.
The participation of companies like Cimed and government support are fundamental to the success of these initiatives and to the sustainable development of Brazil.


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