List of all articles filed under “kenya-industry” category.
Ever wondered what type of water storage to go for? Water storage selection is not one of the easiest decisions to make as there are many factors that need to be considered to arrive at the best option. Once you understand the different implications of available options, especially on safety and cost, this becomes a lot easier. So what options do you have and what are they used for?
With food demand expected to grow by 77% over the next 28 years (2022-2050), the food industry is on a bull run. However, during this period, food production will be under a threat from climate change, competition for land uses, erosion and water scarcity. One of the solutions to this dilemma is increased efficiency and waste reduction in the food supply chain, which will result in a much higher food security index and higher margins for the food industry.
Akshay Shah, Group Executive Director at Silafrica, explains how the leading rigid plastic packaging manufacturer in Kenya is helping the beverage sector move towards recyclable packaging in East Africa.
In the plastic packaging industry, in-mould labelling (IML) is one of the most futuristic and innovative labelling technologies. In IML, pre-printed labels are infused to the packaging during the injection moulding process. The blend of these two becomes superior quality, highly attractive, durable, and robust packaging compared to both direct inking and sleeve shrinkage technologies.
Akshay Shah, Group Executive Director at Silafrica, the leading rigid plastic packaging manufacturer in Kenya, explains how the company is helping the plastic packaging sector move to a circular economy model.
Silafrica has been the leading manufacturer and supplier of the most innovative and sustainable rigid plastic packaging solutions for beverage, food, personal and home care, and chemicals since 1967 and a champion of circular economy. It is the first company to bring mainstream use of IoT in Kenya through the SIMTANK H2O water storage solution.
Akshay Shah discusses the importance of implementing circular economy and explains how Silafrica is championing circularity in the East African packaging sector. Since 1986, the company has manufactured and supplied the most innovative, best-in-class plastic solutions for FMCGs and a wide range of other business customers. Presently, Silafrica operates in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
Kulbir Panesar shares his assessment of the paint industry in Kenya and gives an overview of Nasib Industrial Products Ltd, as well as their leading brand Glory Paints, which, from humble beginnings in 1992, has rooted itself in the Kenyan market as a significant player in the surface coatings industry.
In Kenya and East Africa, Ashut Engineers Ltd leverages cutting edge technology and innovation to produce furniture that completes the healthcare environment. With more than four decades of experience in the business, the company has gained a reputation for producing aesthetically appealing hospital furniture that meet all practical purposes.
Ashut Engineers Ltd continues to dominate the Kenyan market with high-end, locally produced classroom furniture. With over 40 years of industrial experience, Ashut Engineers prides itself as a leading manufacturer of assorted high-quality furniture for educational institutions from kindergarten to tertiary learning institutions.
