Timing and Infrastructure
- Construction of the main production buildings began about a year ago.
- From the moment of signing the land lease agreement (obtained through an auction) to the commissioning of the plant with relocated equipment, approximately eight months passed.
- The company also plans to construct additional facilities to expand production capacity in the future.
Staff and Employment
- Currently, more than 100 people are employed at the facility.
- Plans are in place to increase the workforce to 200–250 employees.
- During the relocation, management initially considered leaving part of the equipment at the old plant in Sumy, but ultimately decided to transfer most of the machinery to Zbarazh due to operational challenges at the previous site.
About Favor Company
- LLC “Favor” has been registered since 2000 with a charter capital of over UAH 4.2 million.
- The company’s core business is the production of steel barrels and metal containers.
- “Favor” is one of the leading manufacturers of metal packaging in Ukraine and Europe, offering a full cycle: from design and lithography to production and delivery of finished products.
- Before the full-scale invasion, the company employed about 450 people at its Sumy site.
- At the relocation stage, plans included transferring about 30 specialized employees and hiring an additional 150 new workers locally.
Significance for the Region and Economy
- The project is supported by local authorities: the city council, regional administration, and employment center are assisting with recruitment and workforce retraining.
- The plant is considered an important investment step in strengthening the industrial potential of Ternopil region under wartime conditions.
- It is expected to become a key player in the local economy, attracting specialists from nearby communities and stimulating the development of additional services and infrastructure.
Alternative and Related Projects
In parallel, within the same Zbarazh community, the construction of a wafer semi-finished products plant by “Lekorna,” relocated from Kharkiv region, is underway.
