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Portfolio & StrategyOperations & Footprint 14 Oct 2026

Darnel Group explores new packaging plant in Paraguay

Darnel Group, a packaging maker selling in about 50 countries, has told Paraguay's Ministry of Industry and Commerce it is evaluating a production plant in the country to supply Mercosur. CEO Salvador Miñarro and other executives met minister Marco Riquelme; no investment amount or timeline was disclosed.

Why this mattersA Paraguayan plant would give Darnel a production base inside Mercosur, though with no investment amount or timeline the plan remains at evaluation stage.

  • Darnel Group is evaluating a production plant in Paraguay to supply the Mercosur market
  • Paraguay's Industry Minister Marco Riquelme met Darnel Group CEO Salvador Miñarro and other executives
  • Darnel Group operates in about 50 countries with over 4,500 employees and roughly 40,000 customers
  • The company's industrial network spans the Americas, Europe and Asia
  • No investment amount or timeline was disclosed
  • Darnel already has a local unit, Darnel Paraguay, led by general manager Heriberto Mieres
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Sources lanacion.com.py ES
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  • 2026-10-15 · Edited before publication: 'Panama-based' is not in the source. Lowered materiality: the plant is at evaluation stage, with no amount or timeline.