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BUA Group expands into packaging with Starlinger partnership

By Ben Daniel Ii BUA Group, one of Africa's prominent industrial conglomerates, has announced its entry into packaging materials manufacturing through a partnership with Austria-based Starlinger & Co. Limited, a global supplier of packaging machinery. ! The collaboration will establish a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity to produce 600 million polypropylene (PP) block-bottom bags annually. This move is aimed at meeting the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions while diversifying BUA Group's operations across its industrial portfolio. Describing the project's importance, Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group, stated:

solutions tailored to BUA Group's diverse operations." The signing ceremony in Dubai, attended by senior executives from both organizations, highlights the initiative's strategic importance. The facility will address BUA Group's internal packaging needs and support the regional demand for cost-effective, eco-friendly packaging. BUA Group's expansion supports its goals of industrial growth and sustainability in Africa. This venture strengthens its position as a key industrial player while showcasing Starlinger's advanced packaging technology. Leveraging its expertise, BUA Group aims to set industry standards for quality and sustainability.

Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder/Executive Chairman of BUA Group, and Harald Neumuller,

CEO of Starlinger & Co. Limited, signing the agreement (R-L). - ~ - 'Fy;" --

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"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 agreement is notable for being Starlinger's largest contract

in Africa and its second-largest globally: Harald Neumuller, CEO of Starlinger & Co. Limited, expressed optimism about the partnership, saying: "We are honored to collaborate with BUA Group, a distinguished conglomerate with remarkable achievements. This project reflects our commitment to i delivering industrial packaging

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