{"id":5010,"date":"2024-12-06T15:57:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T07:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website-c79ddb6c.kaz.hjg.temporary.site\/?p=5010"},"modified":"2025-03-06T22:03:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T14:03:37","slug":"urcs-state-of-the-art-flour-mill-set-to-commence-operations-in-q4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boundless-cyan-stork.109-123-235-239.cpanel.site\/?p=5010","title":{"rendered":"URC\u2019s state-of-the-art flour mill, set to commence operations in Q4"},"content":{"rendered":"

SARIAYA, QUEZON \u2013 PHILIPPINES \u2013 Universal Robina Corp. (URC), one of the country\u2019s largest food and beverage firms, is set to open a new mill in Sariaya town, in Quezon Province, to further boost its production of quality flour.<\/p>\n

URC Flour Sariaya \u2013 set to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2024 \u2013 will raise URC Flour\u2019s capacity, from 2,180 MT per day to about 3,500 MT per day.<\/p>\n

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COMMITTED TO NOURISHING THE NATION. With the launch of URC Flour\u2019s newest flour plant, the company is helping lay a solid foundation in advancing food production and security in the country. L-R: Conrado M. Estrella III, Secretary of Department of Agrarian Reform, Francisco \u201cKiko\u201d Tiu Laurel Jr. , Secretary of Department of Agriculture, Ferdinand \u201cBongbong\u201d R. Marcos Jr., President Republic of the Philippines, Lance Gokongwei, Chairman Universal Robina Corporation, Irwin C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Robina Corporation, Ellison Dean C. Lee, Managing Director, Universal Robina Corporation- Flour Division.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are seeing an ever-growing demand for our products. This new flour mill will allow us to meet that demand, maintain the quality of our products and keep our price point competitive,\u201d said Irwin C. Lee, URC President & CEO.<\/p>\n

The new facility will use a fully automated flour-milling technology that fully integrates the roller mill\u2019s control and monitoring system in the main station, a first in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

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PRESSING FORWARD TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE. The URC Flour Sariaya Plant is now operational which will bring the company\u2019s total milling capacity to over 104,100 bags daily. L-R: Ferdinand \u201cBongbong\u201d R. Marcos Jr., President Republic of the Philippines, Irwin C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Robina Corporation, Lance Gokongwei, Chairman Universal Robina Corporation, Francisco \u201cKiko\u201d Tiu Laurel Jr. , Secretary of Department of Agriculture and Conrado M. Estrella III, Secretary of Department of Agrarian Reform.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Php 5.4 billion investment is an affirmation of our confidence in our economy and the conducive investment climate in our country. It is also a concrete manifestation of our steadfast support in improving our nation\u2019s food security, aligned to the priorities of His Excellency President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen the grain sector\u201d said Lance Y. Gokongwei, Chairman Universal Robina Corporation. \u201c\u201cWith the launch of this new flour mill, we are helping lay a solid foundation in advancing food production and security in our country\u201d added Gokongwei.<\/p>\n

URC Flour Sariaya will also have the capability to do fully automatic packing operations, which will speed up the production process and reduce wastage.<\/p>\n

This technology upgrade maximizes efficiency at the plant, reduces costs and overall cuts URC\u2019s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

It is in line with URC\u2019s push to bring down the amount of energy and other resources it uses to manufacture its products.<\/p>\n

The mill sits on 10 hectares in Sariaya. When fully operational, it will provide at least 150 jobs.<\/p>\n

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WITNESS THE UNVEILING OF A NEW ERA. URC Flour\u2019s investment in their new Sariaya Flour Mill brings great promise to the local community of Sariaya. Beyond its economic impact, generating jobs and creating business opportunities for suppliers and service providers. L-R: Conrado M. Estrella III, Secretary of Department of Agrarian Reform, Francisco \u201cKiko\u201d Tiu Laurel Jr. , Secretary of Department of Agriculture, Ferdinand \u201cBongbong\u201d R. Marcos Jr., President Republic of the Philippines, Lance Gokongwei, Chairman Universal Robina Corporation, Irwin C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Robina Corporation, Ellison Dean C. Lee, Managing Director, Universal Robina Corporation- Flour Division.<\/p>\n

\u201cURC Flour Sariaya is a testament to our unwavering dedication to innovation, quality and growth,\u201d said Lee. \u201cWith its enhanced technology, substantial capacity and focus on community development, the plant is poised to become a cornerstone of URC\u2019s progress and a catalyst for positive change in the area,\u201d Lee added.<\/p>\n

URC Flour is one of the Philippines\u2019 top flour millers. It started commercial operations in 1970 with its first plant in Pasig. It opened its second plant in Davao in 1991.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT UNIVERSAL ROBINA CORPORATION (URC) FLOUR DIVISION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

URC\u2019s Flour Division is one of the top flour milling companies in the Philippines. With plants present in Manila, Davao and now Sariaya, Quezon. The addition of this new plant, which is URC\u2019s largest, brings the company\u2019s total milling capacity to an extraordinary 3,470 tons per day, which is equivalent to over 104,100 bags daily. Through its state-of-the-art flourmills and blending facilities, URC Flour Division offers customized products that cater to the specific needs of its customers.<\/em><\/p>\n

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