BUA Group has signed a deal with Austria’s Starlinger & Co. Limited to build a cutting-edge packaging production facility, a major step to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities.
The group’s plan to broaden its business and satisfy the growing need for creative and sustainable packaging solutions is in line with this growth.
According to a statement released by BUA Group, the facility will boast the capacity to produce 600 million polypropylene (PP) block-bottom bags annually. The venture marks a pivotal step in the group’s expansion drive and sets the stage for enhanced operational efficiency across its business segments.
Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group, emphasised the project’s significance during the signing ceremony. He remarked, “As we focus on securing the future of our business through innovative investments, having our own packaging unit becomes imperative.
This facility will meet the packaging needs of our various factories, including cement, sugar, and flour, and support future expansion plans.”
Rabiu also highlighted BUA’s commitment to sustainability, quality, and cost-effectiveness, underscoring the group’s intention to set new industry benchmarks by leveraging its manufacturing expertise.
The agreement represents Starlinger’s largest contract in Africa and its second-largest globally, signifying the magnitude of the partnership. Harald Neumuller, CEO of Starlinger & Co. Limited, expressed optimism about the collaboration.
“We are honoured to collaborate with BUA Group, a distinguished conglomerate with remarkable achievements. This project reflects our commitment to delivering industrial packaging solutions tailored to BUA Group’s diverse operations,” he said.
This new project demonstrates BUA Group’s commitment to making investments in cutting-edge infrastructure and technology in order to produce outstanding goods and promote operational excellence throughout its industries.
