Exciting developments are happening for Skanem Africa in the East African region. Our new labelling factory in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, opened for operations in late July 2024. The aim is to provide better services in closer proximity to all of our customers and expand to new markets throughout the region.
The new facility is a smaller counterpart to the existing operations in Kenya. Its primary purpose is to increase production volume, capacity and lead times. By establishing a local manufacturing presence, Skanem Africa aims to serve its existing customer base more effectively while also attracting new customers.
State-of-the-art machinery
Initially, label production in Tanzania will commence with a single, cutting-edge printing press which can produce a variety of labels for the Flexo industry, including:
These printing capabilities will enhance label production and cater to the diverse needs of businesses in Tanzania and beyond, ensuring high-quality labelling solutions.
Future plans involve expansion with more presses and labelling options to match industry needs. The Tanzania site can also be used as a backup for the Kenya site and vice versa, with Business Contingency Planning in mind.
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Strategic location for future expansion
Dar es Salaam in Tanzania is a commercial hub, meaning that Skanem Africa’s manufacturing footprint can now be even closer to new and existing markets in seven different countries in the East African region:
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
With the new factory in Tanzania, we mark a significant milestone in the company’s regional expansion. Servicing and deliveries will also be highly improved for both existing and new clients. We aim to continue our commitment to support local and regional businesses with top-tier labelling solutions.
Feel free to reach out to our team at Skanem Africa for more information.
