# Universal Robina breaks ground for mega plant in Malvar, Batangas

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) broke ground for a new production plant in Malvar, Batangas, Philippines. The mega plant will cover 30.7 hectares and employ 3,000 workers when fully built out over 10-15 years.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-02-15
- Where: Malvar, Batangas, Philippines
- Jobs: 3,000
- Status: under construction
- Products: food and beverage products
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Universal Robina Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/41200.md)

## Sources

- [urc.com.ph](https://www.urc.com.ph/stories/corporate-news/urc-breaks-ground-for-new-leading-edge-production-plant-in-malvar), 2024-02-15: "This mega plant will feature state-of-the-art manufacturing technology – from the way it will be constructed all the way to how it will be operated."

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