BUA Group, one of Africa’s largest foods, mining, manufacturing, and industrial conglomerates, has signed an agreement with Starlinger & Co. Limited of Austria, a leading global supplier of machinery to expand into the production of high-quality packaging material.
The state-of-the-art packaging production facility, according to the statement made available to Daily Independent by the management of BUA Group, will have the capacity to produce an impressive 600 million polypropylene (PP) block-bottom bags per annum.
“This new business segment will enable BUA Group to diversify its product offerings to meet the growing demand for sustainable innovative packaging solutions across its entire business amidst its rapid expansion efforts.
“The agreement marks Starlinger’s largest contract in Africa and its second-largest worldwide, showcasing the scale and significance of the partnership”, it stated.
Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder/ Executive Chairman of BUA Group, while speaking at the signing ceremony attended by senior executives from both companies, highlighted the importance of the project
He said: “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.” The Executive Chairman also added that by leveraging our extensive manufacturing expertise, we aim to set new industry standards for sustainability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Harald Neumuller, CEO of Starlinger & Co. Limited, in his remarks, expressed enthusiasm for the business partnership.
He stated that: “We are honored 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. We look forward to a successful partnership.”