Specialized Ore Processing Factory Concentrates Screening Media Production in Contagem
Multotec, a renowned South African company specializing in ore processing, inaugurated its new factory in Contagem, Minas Gerais. The opening event was attended by directors, suppliers, employees, and representatives from the City Hall of Contagem, including the Secretary of Economic Development, René Vilela. Focusing on the manufacture of screening media, the company invested over R$ 10 million in the new unit, which has a monthly production capacity of 15 to 20 tons of elastomers.
Strategic Expansion and Job Creation in Contagem with the New Ore Factory
During the ceremony, Roy Roche, Business Development Executive in South America, highlighted that the inauguration of the ore factory in Contagem is part of the group’s expansion plan. With the creation of 200 new direct jobs, Multotec reinforces its commitment to the economic development of the region. The warehouse where the factory was installed has a total area of 4,000 m² and is located in the VM5 Logistics Condominium, the former Auction Palace, in a strategic position to meet market demands.
The CEO of Multotec, Thomas Holtz, emphasized the importance of establishing the ore factory in Brazil, noting that this will allow for the customization of the products developed by the company. Multotec has a solid reputation in the global market, with a presence in over 100 countries, and stands out for offering high-quality products and exceptional services for mineral processing operations. The new ore factory in Contagem strengthens the company’s ability to meet the specific needs of its clients and reinforces its prominent position in the sector.
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New Ore Factory Consolidates Multotec’s Presence in Brazil
With the inauguration of the ore factory in Contagem, Multotec consolidates its presence in Brazil and demonstrates its commitment to boosting the economic growth of the region. The company is confident in its goal to double performance in 2023 and continues to deliver innovative and high-quality solutions for the ore processing sector. Contagem, with its business-friendly environment, strategic location, and competitive logistics infrastructure, is the ideal location for Multotec’s expansion in the country.
Other companies have also been investing in Contagem, such as Outback, which will soon open its first unit in the city as part of its expansion plan in Brazil. These investments demonstrate the potential and attractiveness of the municipality as an important industrial and logistics hub, contributing to economic development and job creation in the region.

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