Manufacturing

The latest Manufacturing sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across Africa.

Latest Manufacturing Corporate Stories

Crown Paints Kenya : Colouring the Manufacturing World

Impressive paint manufacturer Crown Paints Kenya has reported a 15% increase in profitability, with an annual turnover of over 4.4 billion Kenyan shillings.

Quality Products : Scrubbing Up Nicely

Living up to its name in every respect, Quality Products has consistently delivered high quality soap, toiletries and cosmetics to both clients and consumers for over fifty years.

Nampak Bevcan : Drinks On Us

Where others have fallen, Nampak Bevcan has continued to flourish. This is thanks to an unrelenting commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction, in spite of economic constraints and a lack of infrastructure across Africa.

John Holt Nigeria : Bouncing Back

Conglomerate John Holt Nigeria has had a difficult few years. However, this isn’t a company that gives up easily, and through hard work it has returned to profitability. We talk to Executive Deputy Chairman David Parmley.

New Horizon Printing Press : Prints Charming

Africa Outlook talks to Shawky Hemeidan, the Managing Director of Lusaka-based New Horizon Printing Press.

B&Q Dredging : Champion of Nigeria

B&Q Dredging Limited is a pioneer of local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and an emerging force in the local power industry.

Crystal Paper Group : Full Flush

Crystal Paper is recognised as being the leading independent tissue paper manufacturer in Africa.

Pep Clothing : The Fabric of a Community

For more than 40 years, Pep Clothing, the manufacturing division of Pepkor, has been clothing South Africa. the company has been dedicated to providing every variety of high quality apparel.

Kansai Plascon : African Ambitions

Kansai Plascon is a company with expansion on its mind. Already the premier paint company in South Africa, Plascon was purchased by Japanese company Kansai in 2012.

Saab Grintek Defence : Excelling on a Global Stage

Saab Grintek Defence is a South African company with a global reputation.