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- LG Electronics opens new home appliance factory in Paran\u00e1, Brazil, reinforcing its growth across Latin America.<\/li>\n
- The new facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 600,000 refrigerators, with models designed to reflect Brazil’s bi-voltage standards, climatic conditions and consumer lifestyles.<\/li>\n
- The Paran\u00e1 factory integrates smart factory solutions, including AI and industrial robots, to enhance productivity, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.<\/li>\n
- The new facility will strengthen LG’s presence in Brazil while supporting broader growth across Latin America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
SEOUL, South Korea<\/span>, Aug. 17, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0LG Electronics (LG) has opened a new plant in Paran\u00e1, Brazil, reinforcing its manufacturing footprint in Brazil and supporting long-term growth across Latin America, a key growth region for LG.<\/p>\n
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LG Electronics has opened a new plant in Paran\u00e1, Brazil, incorporating smart factory solutions, including AI and industrial robotics, while reinforcing its manufacturing footprint in Brazil and supporting long-term growth across Latin America.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nRepresenting\u00a0an investment of approximately USD 310 million (BRL 1.5 billion), 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.<\/p>\n
Smart Manufacturing for Enhanced Productivity and Quality
<\/b>The Paran\u00e1 factory incorporates smart factory solutions, including AI and industrial robotics, to improve production efficiency, product quality and workplace safety. The facility applies LG’s Vision AI-based inspection systems and robotics-enabled automation to enhance product quality and production consistency. Articulated robots are utilized to handle physically demanding or higher-risk tasks, such as transporting refrigerator doors, helping improve workplace safety while supporting process stability.<\/p>\nRefrigerators Tailored to Brazilian Lifestyles
<\/b>The expanded production infrastructure will strengthen LG’s ability to bring locally tailored home appliances to market. Refrigerators made at the Paran\u00e1 factory have been developed based on extensive local consumer research conducted by LG’s Brazil-based R&D team. Comprising approximately 40 professionals, the team ensures that designs are optimized for Brazilian homes and lifestyles.<\/p>\nAdditionally, the Paran\u00e1-produced refrigerators feature bi-voltage compatibility, reflecting Brazil’s use of both 127V and 220V electrical systems. Engineered for the country’s hot and humid climate and home-entertaining culture, the appliances also come equipped with LED-based internal sanitization to help prevent bacterial growth.<\/p>\n
Strategic Production Hub for Local Supply and Regional Growth
<\/b>The Paran\u00e1 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.<\/p>\nOver 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. In practice, the plant facilitates shorter\u00a0logistics\u00a0timelines, providing LG with greater agility in supplying retailers and in reacting to seasonal demand and regional trends.<\/p>\n
“The new Paran\u00e1 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.”<\/p>\n
About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company
<\/b>The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers’ quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG’s Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LG.com\/global\/newsroom\/<\/a><\/u><\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n![\"LG](\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1969694\/20260814044337EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2888302&p=medium600\" "\\"LG")
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LG Electronics’ new facility in Paran\u00e1, Brazil, spans an area of approximately 770,000 square meters and has an annual production capacity of\u00a0approximately\u00a0600,000 refrigerators.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
LG’s Second Production Hub in Brazil, the Paran\u00e1 Facility, Supports Regional Supply Chain Resilience<\/i><\/p>\n
News Summary<\/b><\/p>\n
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- LG Electronics opens new home appliance factory in Paran\u00e1, Brazil, reinforcing its growth across Latin America.<\/li>\n
- The new facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 600,000 refrigerators, with models designed to reflect Brazil’s bi-voltage standards, climatic conditions and consumer lifestyles.<\/li>\n
- The Paran\u00e1 factory integrates smart factory solutions, including AI and industrial robots, to enhance productivity, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.<\/li>\n
- The new facility will strengthen LG’s presence in Brazil while supporting broader growth across Latin America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
SEOUL, South Korea<\/span>, Aug. 17, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0LG Electronics (LG) has opened a new plant in Paran\u00e1, Brazil, reinforcing its manufacturing footprint in Brazil and supporting long-term growth across Latin America, a key growth region for LG.<\/p>\n
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LG Electronics has opened a new plant in Paran\u00e1, Brazil, incorporating smart factory solutions, including AI and industrial robotics, while reinforcing its manufacturing footprint in Brazil and supporting long-term growth across Latin America.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nRepresenting\u00a0an investment of approximately USD 310 million (BRL 1.5 billion), 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.<\/p>\n
Smart Manufacturing for Enhanced Productivity and Quality
<\/b>The Paran\u00e1 factory incorporates smart factory solutions, including AI and industrial robotics, to improve production efficiency, product quality and workplace safety. The facility applies LG’s Vision AI-based inspection systems and robotics-enabled automation to enhance product quality and production consistency. Articulated robots are utilized to handle physically demanding or higher-risk tasks, such as transporting refrigerator doors, helping improve workplace safety while supporting process stability.<\/p>\nRefrigerators Tailored to Brazilian Lifestyles
<\/b>The expanded production infrastructure will strengthen LG’s ability to bring locally tailored home appliances to market. Refrigerators made at the Paran\u00e1 factory have been developed based on extensive local consumer research conducted by LG’s Brazil-based R&D team. Comprising approximately 40 professionals, the team ensures that designs are optimized for Brazilian homes and lifestyles.<\/p>\nAdditionally, the Paran\u00e1-produced refrigerators feature bi-voltage compatibility, reflecting Brazil’s use of both 127V and 220V electrical systems. Engineered for the country’s hot and humid climate and home-entertaining culture, the appliances also come equipped with LED-based internal sanitization to help prevent bacterial growth.<\/p>\n
Strategic Production Hub for Local Supply and Regional Growth
<\/b>The Paran\u00e1 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.<\/p>\nOver 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. In practice, the plant facilitates shorter\u00a0logistics\u00a0timelines, providing LG with greater agility in supplying retailers and in reacting to seasonal demand and regional trends.<\/p>\n
“The new Paran\u00e1 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.”<\/p>\n
About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company
<\/b>The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers’ quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG’s Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LG.com\/global\/newsroom\/<\/a><\/u><\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\n