January 20, 2014

Polish meat processing company Drobimex announced plans to spend PLN40 million (US$13 million) on expanding the business.

Drobimex, which among other clients sells meat to Kentucky Fried Chicken in Poland, the UK, France, Denmark and Malta aims to increase its production capacity from 105,000 to 160,000 chicken portions per day.

The company plans to expand its plants both in the Dabie district of Szczecin, North West Poland, and in the nearby town of Goleniow.

Furthermore, the firm intends to invest PLN12 million (US$3.9 million) on a new line for slicing and packaging meat.

Over the last financial year, Drobimex managed sales of PLN350 million (US$114 million).

About 30% of its output is exported, with destinations including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Azerbaijan, as well as the aforementioned KFC networks.

It currently employs 680 workers, and since 2002 it has been owned by German food group PHW.