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
- Month 1: Site selection + permits
- Months 2–3: Factory construction
- Months 4–5: Equipment shipping + installation
- Month 6: Commissioning + operator training
- 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