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Arauco advances Sucuriú project and industry leadership

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The Chilean forestry group Arauco continues to expand its industrial footprint and receive regional recognition. Executive Cristián Infante was named ‘CEO of the Year 2026 in Latin America’ by Fastmarkets at the Forest Products Latin America Conference in São Paulo, acknowledging the company’s strategic leadership and financial performance regarding the Sucuriú project. In Chile, Arauco was also identified by the 13th Merco Talento ranking as a leader in talent attraction and retention within the forestry sector. Construction of the US$ 4.6 billion (approximately R$ 25 billion) Sucuriú cellulose project in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul, has reached significant milestones. While previous reports indicated 70% completion. completion, recent data from April 30, 2026, noted an overall advancement of 62.1% with more than 12,000 workers on-site. Scheduled for delivery by late 2027, the facility is expected to be the world’s largest single-line cellulose factory, potentially generating 20,000 direct and indirect jobs. with a projected annual production of 3.5 million tons of cellulose. The construction phase project has already mobilized over 14,000 workers. The project workers during various construction phases and received two awards from the Brazilian Technical Association of Cellulose and Paper (ABTCP) in 2026 for its use of thermal drones for primate monitoring and its ‘Reliability Nexus’ digital maintenance project. Logistical infrastructure development is advancing, with the overall railway project reaching 50.8% progress. In Inocência, Arauco has begun installing support beams for a 270-meter-long railway bridge over the São Mateus stream. The bridge, which is 70% complete, involves the installation of 18 support beams weighing 92 tons each. This structure will eventually support the bridge deck, ballast, sleepers, and rails to facilitate cellulose transport. Other logistical preparations include the receipt of Randon-manufactured equipment, such as 721 Sider FLT railway wagons and 350 tritrem sets. To support regional labor needs, Arauco is conducting a professional qualification program in Campo Grande with Sest Senat, providing free training and license upgrades for 200 drivers.

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  1. 2026-09-14 16:14 UTC Arauco advances Sucuriú project and industry leadership
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  3. 2026-08-29 00:28 UTC Arauco advances Sucuriú project and industry leadership
  4. 2026-08-21 20:11 UTC Arauco forestry industry developments and expansion
  5. 2026-08-19 16:03 UTC Arauco forestry industry developments and expansion
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