Cherkizovo turkey plant under construction in Russia

01-07-2013 | | |
Cherkizovo turkey plant under construction in Russia
Cherkizovo turkey plant under construction in Russia

Russian meat giant, Cherkizovo, has begun construction on a turkey breeding and processing complex in the Pervomaysky District of the country.

The production facility will be located on a 5000 hectare plot, along with two finishing facilities currently being built as well. Plans are in place to build nine finishing facilities, four rearing facilities, an incubation facility, feed mill, and slaughtering facility, creating more than 500 jobs in total.



The agreement between Cherkizovo Group and the Spanish company Grupo Fuertes to build an integrated turkey breeding and processing complex was signed in May 2012, with investment in the project reaching six billion rubles. The construction is being financed by own funds of Cherkizovo Group and Grupo Fuertes along with bank loans obtained.



Production startup is planned in 2015, and by 2016 the production capacity will reach 40,000 tons per year, a number that may double at some point in the future.



“Successful implementation of the Tambov Turkey project will allow Cherkizovo Group to take the lead in the dynamically growing Russian turkey market and give an opportunity for Tambov Region to become a number one turkey producer in the Central Federal District,” noted Chairman of the Cherkizovo Group Board of Directors Igor Babaev.



Tambov Region Governor Oleg Betin in turn stated that having a major investor such as Cherkizovo Group is incredibly important for the region. “Developing the agroindustrial complex plays a foundational role in the region’s economic strategy and in implementing social plans. We are therefore striving to do everything we possibly can to strengthen the favourable investment climate here in Tambov Region. We work individually with each investor to collaborate and resolve mutual issues, understanding the particular specifics of partners’ business,” emphasized the head of the region. “For example, as part of implementation of the Tambov Turkey project we took on the responsibility of creating the infrastructure necessary for rapid construction and optimal performance of the complex.”



Cherkizovo Group is one of the largest investors in Tambov Region, during the six years of operations in the region the company has paid over 55 million rubles in taxes and created more than 450 jobs.

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