Construction chemicals maker Fosroc makes foray into Kenyan market

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Fosroc, the international construction chemicals group, has taken a major step in its global growth strategy with the announcement  of its new manufacturing facility in Nairobi, Kenya.

Colm Halley, General Manager of Fosroc Kenya Limited, commented “Fosroc’s investment in Kenya is a major statement of intent to support the East African construction industry.  Fosroc can now offer world class, locally produced solutions for virtually any project, whatever the scale.  The new plant allows us to offer high quality technical support, from both our experienced local team and via our network of experts across our international organisation”.

Fosroc Kenya will produce liquid, powder, resin and extruded PVC products in Nairobi, making it the company with the widest range of locally manufactured products in the construction chemicals sector.  The new plant will create over 50 jobs in Nairobi as well playing a key role in supporting local construction projects with locally produced products.

“This investment signals a highly ambitious phase of growth’’ commented Mr. Ian Watt, Fosroc’s Chief Operating Officer.

“As part of Fosroc’s overall growth strategy into the emerging markets, Kenya was chosen as the location of our first major facility in Africa due to its strategic location and its links with the wider East African market’’.

Mr. Watt continued “Fosroc Kenya represents Fosroc’s first major investment in Africa which will be refinforced by further investments in the coming years’’.

Fosroc has been a part of the JMH Group since 2002 and is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Operating in more than 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, India, Central Asia, the Far East and, now, Africa. Fosroc offers a complete range of Construction Chemical solutions including  cement additives and grinding aids, concrete admixtures, waterproofing systems, performance grouts, concrete repair systems, sealants, protective coatings and industrial flooring systems.

Fosroc Kenya Limited is located near the Syokimou Railway Station on Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya.

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