LG Electronics opens new smart factory in Brazil
Representing an investment of USD 310 million, the factory is LG’s second home appliance production base in Brazil. The new facility spans 770,000 square meters and has an annual production capacity of approximately 600,000 refrigerators.
LG Electronics (LG) has opened a new plant in Paraná, Brazil, reinforcing its manufacturing footprint in Brazil and supporting long-term growth across Latin America, a key growth region for LG.
Representing an investment of approximately USD 310 million, the factory is LG’s second home appliance production base in Brazil, joining the Manaus plant in Amazonas, which began operations nearly three decades ago. The new facility spans an area of approximately 770,000 square meters and has an annual production capacity of approximately 600,000 refrigerators, equivalent to one unit every 14 seconds, according to a media release.
The Paraná factory incorporates smart factory solutions, including AI and industrial robotics, to improve production efficiency, product quality and workplace safety.
The expanded production infrastructure will strengthen LG's ability to bring locally tailored home appliances to market, the company said.
The Paraná factory will initially focus on serving Brazil's domestic market by enabling the timely supply of locally tailored products. Manufacturing locally is also expected to improve logistics efficiency, reduce dependence on imports, cut delivery times by up to 80 percent, and strengthen LG's responsiveness to local market needs.
Over the mid-to-long term, the factory is expected to serve as a strategic production and export hub for Latin America, supporting regional growth while enabling the company to respond more flexibly to shifts in global supply chains and evolving market conditions, the media release said.
“The new Paraná factory strengthens our production capabilities, enabling us to ensure a stable product supply and deliver appliances tailored to the evolving needs of consumers in Brazil and across Latin America,” said Baek Seung-tae, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “Through this strategic investment, we will continue to deliver differentiated customer experiences and reinforce our commitment to the region.”
