When Arapongas Mill was established in the city of Arapongas, Paraná State, in 1964, no one used to plant wheat in that region. The founder and agronomist, Paulo Kümmel, saw great potential and, 57 years later, the result is the first agribusiness company established in the city and one of the largest pasta manufacturing plants in southern Brazil.
With annual sales around R$ 240 million, 460 employees and a production capacity of approximately 100,000 tons/year, Arapongas Mill is a good example of success in retrofit, demonstrating how it is possible to increase production in a short time with small adjustments and changes, which began with the corrugation and a revision of the diagram, in addition to a tailored investment in new roller mills and a sifting system.