Chemicals
List of dealers in Africa and importers in Africa of chemicals. Database of chemical dealers in Africa listed in the Chemicals category of the Africa Business Directory
When chemlog started its operation officially in mainly the manufacture and sales of liquid and powder detergents in 1983, we had just five workers including staff production and sales. All of them have put hands in hands in each section of the plant. We were having only one production for household and five for industrial purposes. We had one van to service all over the island. At the time we were the third company involved in this risky and exciting business. Shops were reluctant to buy our products. The managing director, who opened the business (having knowledge and expertise in detergents, laundry soaps and toilet soaps) has to be on the road to market our products.
Mauvilac Chemicals Ltd is the sole agent of BASF ( Germany ) and Everylight Chemical Industrial Corporation which supplies auxiliary chemicals and dyes respectively to the textile industry. Furthermore, the company markets chemicals, plastic, pigments and dispersions to the local industries and in the Indian Ocean Islands .
The chemicals division of Omnia, branded Protea Chemicals, is a well-known distributor of speciality, functional and effect chemicals and polymers in southern Africa. The company operates from 19 sites and is represented in all major business centres throughout southern Africa, from Nairobi to Cape Town. It has a presence in every sector of the broader chemical distribution market. ProteaÊSpecialty Chemicals is the agent for, stockist and distributor of a wide range of speciality chemical raw materials and additives on behalf of major international manufacturers, and this includes the following industries: Home Care, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical / Healthcare. The Chemicals and Coatings Division is one of the largest suppliers of chemical raw materials into the coatings, ink, adhesives and associated industries. In order to meet the needs of our customers, we provide a comprehensive product offering as well as national distribution. Product groups that we handle include pigments, resins and additives. Protea Speciality Chemicals Food and Beverage Division promises a comprehensive range of imported specialised food additives and vitamins for the bakery, dairy, confectionery, processed meat, breakfast cereal, soups/sauces, dessert and margarine industries.
First established in Lebanon in 1979, as agents for international chemical companies such as Shell, Solvochem has rapidly evolved to suit the ever-growing demands of present day. Capitalising on the availability of tank storage in Lebanon, Solvochem then initiated and developed an alternate transport and delivery system for the distribution of goods to other neighbouring countries. Thus assisting industrialists to convert to using road tank-car bulk deliveries instead of drummed liquid products, facilitating the complete work system. With the efficiency of this conversion Solvochem took the lead and expanded to establish independent bulk terminals in Aqaba, Jordan allowing them to serve the eastern part of the Levant in addition to another terminal in Adabiyah port to serve Egypt. Solvochem's success in those markets was extended through cooperation and joint ventures to establish a marketing presence in Africa in addition to a nucleus terminal in Kenya. Today Solvochem is continuously expanding the scope of its operations. It anticipates, and is well positioned to meet the increasing demand for competitive logistics and services, as the developing economies in the area continue to require more diversified products.
Kapi Limited is a Kenyan company which has been manufacturing a range of eco-friendly Pyrethrum based insecticides since 1964, both under its own brand names and as contract manufacturer for international distributors and multinational pesticide companies. Located in the Rift Valley, right at the source of supply of the safest and most environmentally friendly insecticide, Kapi Limited has a direct and most privileged access to Pyrethrum. Pyrethrum is commonly used to control major insect pests in and around the home. First known for the quality of the mosquito coils it manufactures, Kapi Limited now offers a wide and comprehensive range of products to a growing number of demanding customers. Today, Kapi Limited has the largest mosquito coil production capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa, which makes it the most reliable source of supply. Kapi Limited is a market leader in Kenya and is also very much export orientated (in 1996/1997, over 75% of our turnover was realised abroad). We export our products to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Estonia, Switzerland and Italy. New market opportunities are arising in neighbouring countries and on the European continent, where consumers are more than ever quality conscious.Our comprehensive range of environment and user-friendly natural Pyrethrum based products include: • Mosquito Coils: formulated with natural Pyrethrum flowers to kill and repel mosquitoes. • Mossi Chips: for use in electrical mosquito destroyer vapouriser. Volatilize natural pyrethrins to kill and repel mosquitoes. • Mosquito Sticks and Joss Sticks: fragrant incense sticks formulated with Kenyan natural Pyrethrum to kill and repel mosquitoes or just to perfume your environment pleasantly.• Flower DS 4%: a natural Pyrethrum Botanical Insecticide, with quick knockdown effects, no persistence in the environment, no residues and a proven safety to humans.• Home & Garden Insect Spray: a non-staining Pyrethrum water-based formulation incorporating a trigger sprayer. For easy spot control of household and garden insect pests. • Pet Shampoo: insecticidal, containing natural refined Pyrethrum for safe and effective control of fleas, ticks, lice, etc. on domestic animals. Kapi has a proven reputation for the manufacture of eco-friendly Natural Pyrethrum insecticidal products. Our brands are leaders on the local market and we have established long-term relationships with our customers, both locally and overseas, some dating back 30 years. We also manufacture insecticides under contract for leading multinational brand names.Our constant quest for product quality, customer service, research and development are major factors encouraging our partners to choose Kapi Limited as their source of supply. Kapi Limited is also engaged in the production of a unique range of high quality arts and crafts.
Kasese Cobalt company Ltd. (KCCL) was formed in 1992 as a corporate entity with the government of Uganda to recover cobalt metal from an unstable stockpile of a cobalt-rich sulphide concentrate (pyrite). It is located near Kasese town(30E,00"17N), 420 km west of Kampala, Uganda along the Kasese-Mbarara road. The project’s cost was US$153 million making it the largest foreign investment in Uganda. It has also attracted grants from international government agencies for environmental projects, health centres, roads, bridges and other community projects The project will process cobalt from existing cobalt-rich pyrite stockpiles at Kasese. Cobalt is extracted using a bioleaching process that is unique to the KCCL operation, the only cobalt bioleach operation in the world. The project is having an extremely positive impact in the surrounding area and eco systems by removing the threat of acid water runoff and contamination of Lake George and Queen Elizabeth National Park KCCL, in co-operation with the Ugandan government, regional and local stake holders, is a leading company in setting standards in corporate social responsibility, Human Resources management, safe efficient operations and contributes to the uplifting of social and economic conditions in Kasese and surrounding areas.
Odex Chemicals is the leading manufacturer of Industrial and hygiene chemicals in East Africa. Our products portfolio covers the Dairy, Soft drinks plants, Breweries, Hotels, Food processing, Horticulture amongst various others.
Dealers in various kinds of chemicals, pigments, paints etc
Twiga Chemical Industries was incorporated on 18th May 1949, then referred to as AECI (EA) Ltd. It was a subsidiary of Imperial Chemical Industries PLC (ICI),UK. By a Special Resolution passed on the 1st July 1962, the company was renamed ‘Twiga Chemical Industries Limited'. The Company engaged in the supply and distribution of Explosives, Agrochemicals, Industrial Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals. Some of the Agrochemicals were locally formulated or repacked in the Company’s Factory in Industrial Area, Nairobi. A leading company in Africa dealing with crop protection, animal health, consumer and vegetable seeds. In 1993, the AJ Group bought the controlling interest from ICI. In 2000, Animal Health Division was introduced with the intention of tapping the potential in this sector.??The Division has expanded over the years. In 2004, the company discontinued the Pharmaceuticals Division. In 2006 the company implemented an ERP system ( Oracle E-Business Suite) covering the entire business operations of the company. In 2008 the company completed a major modernization programme at the Toll Manufacturing Centre that involved laying of new roads, purchase of new powder and liquid filling machines and pollution control equipments. The laboratory acquired a new High Performance Liquid Chromatograph. In 2009 the entire company was certified ISO 9001:2008. The Company is managed by a team of experienced qualified professionals in each of its areas of business. With excellence in focus, Twiga Chemicals has hit another milestone by introducing new products which is a major indicator of growth. After successful introduction of twiga epox and twiga eponil, focus is now on the following new products i.e. Katrin ( deltamethrin) ,Twigamectin (Abamectin), Fantic ( fungicide) and Twiga AZ (fungicide). Farmers have every reason to smile. With increase in demand for food security at small holder farmer and house hold levels through drip irrigation, twiga chemical broadened its scope of products by introducing small scale farmers irrigation kits. These come in the following categories i.e. bucket kit for 53m2, drum kit for 250m2 and drum kit for 465m2. Adoption of the products will propel following; eradication of extreme poverty and hunger in the target communities, wealth creation through high value agriculture, plays a key role in mitigating effects of climate change, increased household incomes, efficiency in land use and energy saving. All these aspects are key in development of any society/ community.
ATHI RIVER MINING (ARM) is in the business of the manufacture of Cement, Quick & Hydrated Lime, Sodium Silicate, Industrial Minerals, Special Cements and building products, Fertilizers in Africa. The company has two plants in Kenya for manufacturing Lime and Cement as well as for manufacturing Industrial Minerals, Silicate, Special Cements, Fertilizers. ARM has signed a joint venture agreement for setting up a lime plant in Mali with a capacity of 50 tpd. This would be servicing the gold mines in which are essentially the same as those being serviced by ARM in Tanzania. ARM is in the business of the manufacture of :- ¥ Cement ¥ Quick & Hydrated Lime ¥ Sodium Silicate ¥ Industrial Minerals ¥ Special Cements and building products ¥ Fertilizers ARM Ltd has two plants in Kenya ¥ Kaloleni Plant - manufacturing Lime and Cement ¥ Athi River Plant - manufacturing Industrial Minerals, Silicate, Special Cements, Fertilizers ARM has signed a joint venture agreement for setting up a lime plant in Mali with a capacity of 50 tpd. This would be servicing the gold mines in which are essentially the same as those being serviced by ARM in Tanzania. ARM owns 67% of ARM (Tanzania) Ltd which has a plant in Tanga that manufactures Lime for the Gold Mining Industry and industrial minerals. ARM employs over 700 staff directly and indirectly contributes to about 15000 employment opportunities through its logistics and distribution networks. ARM exports over 30% of its products to countries in the sub-Saharan African Region. ARM is the only ISO certified manufacturer of Cement and Lime in Kenya.