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Soglowek Completes Fully Automated Sausage Plant Near Israel’s Northern Border
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New Fully Automated Sausage Factory Near the Border
Soglowek has finished building a 2,000-square-meter sausage production facility in Shlomi, a town located only a few hundred metres from the Lebanon border. The plant operates with complete automation; all production lines are controlled and monitored from start to finish without human contact. Only about 40 such high-level automated lines exist worldwide, and the technology is used by leading global food companies.
Background and Strategic Context
The project, which took roughly two and a half years, was delayed by six months after the outbreak of the war in the north. Restrictions imposed by the United States and several European nations barred their citizens from traveling north of Route 85, complicating the arrival of foreign technicians needed to install the specialized equipment. Despite these security constraints, Soglowek proceeded with the investment, which represents one of the largest industrial commitments in the Galilee region in the past twenty years and the most significant near the border since the war began.
Key Investment Details
The factory was built with an estimated investment of NIS 120 million. It will support the production of boutique and premium sausages, including a new line announced in collaboration with Chef Moshik Roth, the founder of the Frankco chain. Soglowek, which operates from the Western Galilee and employs hundreds of workers, expects the new capacity to meet growing domestic demand for both standard and specialty sausages.
Impact and Industry Significance
By introducing a globally rare level of automation to Israel’s meat-processing sector, the plant is poised to increase overall production capacity and enhance product quality. The move also signals a long-term commitment to the northern region, potentially encouraging further industrial development despite ongoing security challenges.
Official Statements
Zion Balas, chairman of Soglowek, said the decision to complete the NIS 120 million investment in Shlomi demonstrates the company’s dedication to the region and its workforce, noting that employees, suppliers, and partners advanced the project under “challenging conditions.” He added that the new facility will expand Israeli production and bring cutting-edge global technology to the local market.