Refrigerator Factory Setup: Complete Guide from Land to First Unit

Answer Capsule

A complete refrigerator factory producing 1,500 units/day requires 3,000–5,000m² floor area, $1.5M–$3M equipment investment and 180–240 days from groundbreaking to first unit.

Timeline

1. Month 1: Site selection + permits
2. Months 2–3: Factory construction
3. Months 4–5: Equipment shipping + installation
4. Month 6: Commissioning + operator training
5. Month 7: First commercial production

Budget Estimate (1,500 units/day)

• Factory shell: $500,000–$1,200,000
• Production line equipment: $1,500,000–$3,000,000
• Moulds (full set): $300,000–$600,000
• Raw material starter stock: $150,000
• Operator training: $50,000
• Total: $2,500,000–$5,000,000