Leading companies and distinguished individuals who have demonstrated exceptional performance in the country's manufacturing industry were honored at the eighth edition of the Ghana Manufacturing Awards (GMA) under the theme "Promoting Trade: Instituting Sustainable Tariffs."
The event, held on Friday, May 31, 2024, was organized by Xodus Communications Limited with support from PayAngel (Ultimate Sponsor), Graphic Plus, and Kaya.
The event sought to celebrate companies and individuals who demonstrated outstanding performance in stewardship, health and safety, Corporate Social Responsibility, and innovation in the manufacturing sector.
Addressing the gathering at the ceremony, the Events Director of Xodus Communications Limited, Richard Abbey Junior, said this year's winners were carefully scrutinized by the awarding board and were focused on innovation in the industry with the ultimate aim of compelling individuals and companies to compete locally and globally.
According to him, the manufacturing sector's contributions to national development are impactful, and some manufacturers have stood the test of time by adding value and innovation over the years.
"This year's winners have gone through a lot of scrutiny, right from the awarding board, HSEQ auditors, and third-party consultants. We are here to celebrate and salute achievers in the industry," Mr. Abbey stated.
Meanwhile, Muhanad Yousif (Head of Strategic Planning, Resource Mobilization, and Partnership) at the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) also took the opportunity to urge businesses to collaborate freely with African countries to improve the standards of living.
"We encourage all businesses to continue trading among others on the continent to promote and improve our domestic economies," he said.
The Ghana Manufacturing Awards has, over the years, celebrated excellence and professional standards in the manufacturing industry and will continue to do so.
2024 GMA Winners List
Hall Of Fame:
1. Mineral Water Producing Company Of The Year: Blowchem Industries Limited
Honorary:
2. Leadership Excellence Award: Mukesh Vasdev Thakwani
1. Steel Manufacturing Company Of The Year: B5 Plus Limited
2. Jewellery Manufacturing Company Of The Year: PMMC Jewellery Limited
3. Detergent Manufacturing Company Of The Year: African Consumer Products
4. Paper Product Manufacturing Company Of The Year: Jaykay Industries & Investments Ltd
5. Plastic Manufacturing Company Of The Year - Household Plastics: Qualiplast Ltd
6. Plastic Manufacturing Company Of The Year - Industrial Plastics: Qualiplast Ltd
7. Electrical Manufacturing Company Of The Year: Alpha Tnd Limited
8. Marketing Campaign Of The Year: Gbfoods Ghana Ltd - Anigye Aba Fie Promo
9. Cylinder Manufacturing Company Of The Year: Sigma Ghana
This category has been divided into two (Bakery & Chocolate):
12. Confectionary Producing Company Of The Year - Bakery: Twellium Industrials Limited
13. Confectionary Producing Company Of The Year - Chocolate: Cocoa Processing Company
These categories have nominees:
14. Beverages Producing Company Of The Year – Alcoholic: Blowchem Industries Limited
Beverages Producing Company Of The Year - Non-Alcoholic: Blochem Industries Limited
2. Mineral Water Producing Company Of The Year: Twellium Industrials Limited
3. Soft Drink Producing Company Of The Year: Twellium Industrials Limited
4. Promising Manufacturing Company Of The Year: Vester Oil Mills Limited
5. Excellence In Health, Safety, Environment, And Quality: Nutrifoods Ghana Limited
6. Best Growing Manufacturing Company Of The Year: Alpha Tnd Limited
7. Brand Of The Year Award: Gbfoods Ghana Ltd
8. Manufacturing Innovations Award: Jaykay Industries & Investments Ltd
9. Food Processing Company Of The Year: De United Foods Industries Ghana Limited
10. Export Manufacturing Company Of The Year: Alpha Tnd Limited
11. Agro-Processing Company Of The Year: Wilmar Africa Ltd
12. Emerging Brand Of The Year: Fairafric Ghana Limited
13. Entrepreneur Of The Year: Pawan Aidasani (Jaykay Industries & Investments Ltd)
14. CEO Of The Year: David Afflu (Gbfoods Ghana Ltd)
15. Manufacturing Company Of The Year: Alpha Tnd Limited