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Klabin will invest R$1,7 billion in the modernization of its factory in Telêmaco Borba. The project promises to generate up to 1,8 new jobs and is aligned with the company's sustainability and efficiency goals, expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Klabin, one of the leaders in the paper and cellulose sector in Brazil, announced an ambitious project to modernize its factory located in Telêmaco Borba, Paraná. The decision was approved by the Board of Directors during a meeting last Wednesday (26/06), aiming for a major boost in efficiency and sustainability. In addition to generating thousands of job vacancies for residents.
Klabin modernizes factory with recovery boiler
The plan includes the installation of a new recovery boiler, an essential part of the paper and cellulose production process.
This boiler plays a crucial role in recovering chemicals used in cooking wood and generating steam from black liquor, a byproduct of the process.
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The initiative not only ensures the operational continuity of the Monte Alegre Unit, but also promises to considerably improve its efficiency and competitiveness in the market.
The total investment of R$1,7 billion, to be disbursed between 2024 and 2027, includes around R$180 million in recoverable taxes and will be financed by the company's available resources, without compromising its financial leverage.
This project is aligned with the investment projections announced by Klabin at the end of 2023, demonstrating a continued commitment to sustainable growth.
Company estimates creating 1,8 jobs during peak modernization work
In addition to the economic and environmental benefits, the modernization of the factory promises significant positive impacts on job creation.
During the peak of the work, it is estimated that up to 1,8 new jobs will be created, providing an important employment opportunity for the local community.
The new boiler is expected to come into operation in the fourth quarter of 2026, marking an important milestone in Klabin's innovation and development trajectory in Telêmaco Borba.
Klabin's history
Source: Gazeta do Povo.
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