On December 18, 2024, the site where Frivatti's new slaughterhouse unit will be built in Santa Helena hosted a remarkable event that attracted political, business, religious leaders, and representatives from the local community. The event brought together dozens of people, including Federal Congressman and Secretary of Infrastructure and Logistics Sandro Alex, the Mayor of Santa Helena, Evandro Miguel Grade (known as Zado), the Vice-Mayor and Mayor-elect Dinho Maraskin, the President of the Legislature, Paulo Júlio Vasatta, council members, as well as other public officials and representatives from the regional press.
During the ceremony, Frivatti's Director, Egídio Valiati, highlighted the strategic importance of the project for the region and the company. He mentioned the challenges faced in constructing the facility, which will be one of the most modern in the industry, focusing on export operations and workplace ergonomics. The new unit is designed to meet the highest international quality standards, with a slaughtering capacity of 600 animals per hour. The project incorporates cutting-edge European technology, ensuring food safety and animal welfare throughout the process. The plant is also estimated to generate over 1,000 jobs in the region, reinforcing its economic and social impact.
Furthermore, the infrastructure includes three artesian wells, each with a capacity of approximately 70,000 liters of water per hour, to meet the plant's operational demands. These wells are of utmost importance to Frivatti, ensuring the water sustainability necessary for the unit’s functioning. The new facility also underscores the strategic role of agribusiness in the local economy, positioning Santa Helena and its surrounding areas as key players on the national stage. The construction timeline anticipates completing the main structure by 2025, with the installation of thermal and insulating panels, while machinery setup and final finishes are scheduled for 2026. The project’s full completion is expected by 2027.
In his speech, Federal Congressman Sandro Alex emphasized Frivatti’s courage and determination in investing in such a large-scale project. He assured the support of the state government, announcing the construction of a new access interchange and improvements to roads along the western Paraná lakeshore—essential infrastructure to enhance logistics for the region and the new slaughterhouse unit.
Santa Helena’s Mayor, Evandro Miguel Grade, also spoke at the event, emphasizing that the slaughterhouse represents a significant growth opportunity for Santa Helena and the surrounding region. He noted that the municipality is exceptionally strong in swine farming, and with the implementation of Frivatti's new slaughterhouse, the entire production chain will expand. This expansion includes the development of sow farms, nurseries, and finishing units, resulting in municipal growth, job creation, and increased opportunities for the local and regional population.
The project marks a milestone in the economic development of Santa Helena and its surrounding areas, strengthening the role of agribusiness as a growth engine. The slaughterhouse facility, with its high level of automation and commitment to sustainability, is seen as an example of innovation in the sector and an opportunity for job creation and income generation for the local community.
With an estimated three-year timeline for full completion, Frivatti's new slaughterhouse unit is already emerging as a transformative project for the economy and infrastructure of western Paraná.
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