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Besides Increasing Production and Modernizing Its Units, Suzano’s New Tissue Paper Factory in Aracruz Will Be Responsible for Employing Many Local Residents.
Suzano Paper and Pulp announced a significant investment of R$ 650 million for the construction of a new factory for tissue paper in Aracruz, in the northern region of Espírito Santo. The project was revealed at a ceremony held last Thursday (26) in the city of São Paulo, attended by Suzano’s CEO, Walter Schalka, and state authorities, including Governor Renato Casagrande and Vice Governor Ricardo Ferraço, who participated virtually.
Brazilian Giant in Pulp Production, Suzano Expands Its Operations in Espírito Santo
The new tissue paper factory represents another strategic step by Suzano in its movement to add value to production.
The company already has a similar unit in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, inaugurated in 2020.
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The Aracruz plant will have a production capacity of 60,000 tons per year, double the capacity of the southern state’s unit.
The expectation is that the new factory will begin operations in the first quarter of 2026, after two years of construction.
With this expansion, Suzano will increase its production of consumer goods such as toilet paper, napkins, and wet wipes to a total of 340,000 tons annually, with 90,000 tons produced in Espírito Santo.
Tissue Paper Factory in Aracruz Increases Production Capacity and Job Creation
During the construction period of the factory, 300 job openings are expected, providing an economic boost to the region.
After the completion of the works, the operation of the factory is expected to generate about 200 direct and indirect jobs, contributing to the strengthening of the local economy.
In addition to the construction of the tissue paper factory, Suzano will also invest R$ 520 million in the modernization of its pulp production units, replacing a biomass boiler.
This upgrade will not only increase the factory’s energy efficiency but also reduce pollutant emissions.
The new biomass boiler is scheduled to start operations in the last quarter of 2025, reinforcing Suzano’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Vice Governor Ricardo Ferraço celebrated the announcement, highlighting the importance of the project for the state: “This is very important news for Espírito Santo. We will have a state-of-the-art paper factory, capable of great capacity. The unit in Cachoeiro converts paper into tissue, and now we will be manufacturers. What comes out of here will have the capacity to serve 10 million consumers. We will send paper all over Brazil,” he emphasized.
The project for Suzano’s new tissue paper factory in Aracruz was announced in June of last year; however, it awaited the approval of the Board of Directors, granted at the event last Thursday (26/10).
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