BrazilProduction normally done at the plant will be transferred to other facilities Alexas_Fotos | PixabayBRF suspended operations at its plant in Carambeí the fire broke out in the early hours of August 1 and all employees are reported to be safe “The company is still assessing the economic impact of the event and has (an) insurance policy for this risk factor,” BRF stated in an announcement to the market signed by Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer Fabio Luis Mendes Mariano The production normally conducted at the Carambeí plant has been redirected to other nearby BRF facilities while operations are suspended BRF did not give any estimates on when production would resume at the Carambeí facility “The company will keep its shareholders and the market in general duly informed in accordance with current rules and regulations regarding the subject of the announcement,” BRF stated is the third largest broiler producer in the world According to information from the WATTPoultry.com Top Poultry Companies Database BRF slaughtered 1.67 billion chickens in 2023 The company is also involved in the production of animal feed By submitting this form, you acknowledge that use of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy. you agree to receive texts or calls regarding your subscription or other WATT products and services Please call +1 (847) 400-5960 for custom support O endereço abaixo não existe na globo.com Brazil-based brewing company Ambev is to build a sustainable container glass plant in Carambei in the state of Parana The facility will manufacture bottles using recycled and shattered glass that have been obtained through collaborations with local companies and groups that specialise in reverse logistics Ambev will invest 870m reals ($154m) in the facility which will produce bottles for renowned brands such as Stella Artois it will supply Ambev breweries located across several states the new facility will support the company in achieving its Circular Packaging Goal of having 100% of its products packed in either reusable packaging or being made from primarily recycled content by 2025 The facility will be equipped with a technologically advanced and environmentally friendly regenerative glass-melting furnace with an output of 400 tonnes per day of bottles, together with three forehearths for glass conditioning. It will manufacture container bottles in flint The forehearth will feature a HORN glass-conditioning system (GCS) 301-advanced design allowing for the application of a wide range of gob temperatures to produce the bottles HORN e-fusion power-boosting technology will allow the furnace to generate the highest possible traction in all three colours regardless of whether it is operating on a 6% or even up to 20% electrical share The system contains a roof designed with indirect centreline cooling It has a special roof cover block to separate areas along the control zones into boundary areas to heat the glass particularly at the side of the forehearth and a central section to guide direct cooling air improves thermal homogeneity for flint glass and coloured glass The system offers high flexibility and uses high-performance insulating refractories for superior glass conditioning It features both direct and indirect superstructure air cooling and indirect bottom cooling systems The glass facility will run on 100% renewable electricity it will be capable of operating on biofuels and will employ state-of-the-art technology to achieve superior water and energy efficiency Ambev contracted Germany-based industrial equipment supplier HORN for the construction of the glass manufacturing facility in August 2022 The supplier will be responsible for the supply of a container glass furnace and tools for installation and commissioning The contractual scope also includes theoretical and practical training as well as production support for 60 days in the post-commission period a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch Inbev and also known as AB Inbev opened its first glass plant in Rio de Janeiro in 2008 which was the country’s first facility to produce 100% recycled glass bottles It also operates one of the first and largest carbon-neutral breweries and malt houses in the country Ambev signed a long-term contract with Brazilian electric services provider Neoenergia to supply 55MW a year of renewable energy on average from wind farms between 2024 and 2033 Ambev’s portfolio consists of more than 30 beverage brands such as Budweiser It employs more than 30,000 people in Brazil Ambev operates 30 facilities such as breweries malt houses and glass factories across 16 countries Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network. 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