Mepel Opens New Factory in Estação to Double Production and Boost Local Economy
Mepel inaugurates a new factory in Estação, RS, investing R$ 20 million to double production and strengthen its economic importance in the region.
- • Mepel invests over R$ 20 million in a new factory in Estação to double production capacity.
- • The company generates R$ 200 million annually, nearly half of Estação’s GDP of R$ 400 million.
- • Mepel employs around 400 people, planning to hire more due to expansion.
- • The factory produces diverse agricultural equipment and has expanded certifications to manufacture road tanks.
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Mepel, a leading manufacturer of agricultural implements in Brazil, has inaugurated a new industrial facility in Estação, Rio Grande do Sul, marking a major expansion for the company. The new factory represents an investment of over R$ 20 million and will more than double the production capacity of the company. Situated on a 66,000 square meter plot acquired in 2008, the factory spans 8,250 square meters and will produce various agricultural equipment including liquid organic fertilizer distributors, trailers, silage wagons, livestock feeders, firefighting tanks, and spraying equipment. Additionally, Mepel recently obtained certifications that allow it to produce road tanks for transporting fuels and hazardous materials.
Founded in 1966 as a small mechanical workshop by four partners, Mepel has remained family-owned since 1988 under the control of the Boff family. With around 400 employees, the company plans to increase its workforce to address labor shortages related to the expansion. Mepel currently generates approximately R$ 200 million in annual revenue, which amounts to nearly half of Estação’s GDP of R$ 400 million, highlighting its significant economic role in the small town with just over 5,500 residents.
The company’s commercial network includes over 500 dealers across Brazil, selling more than 2,000 equipment units to over 800 clients in 450 municipalities in 2025. Its main markets are Minas Gerais, Goiás, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Mato Grosso, with strategic plans to expand further into the Northern and Northeastern regions of Brazil. Additionally, Mepel exports to countries across South and Central America, including Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Honduras, and Costa Rica.
Hugo Mario Boff, Mepel’s administrative director, expressed pride in the company’s origins and its commitment to local community development, stating, “We are proud of our roots and remain focused on growth without losing our connection to Estação.” Commercial director Vitor Hugo Boff emphasized that the decision to expand locally was deliberate to maintain ties with the community.
Mepel’s expansion not only signifies a notable business growth milestone but also promises positive socioeconomic impacts for Estação by increasing employment opportunities and reinforcing the company’s pivotal contribution to the local economy.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
