Plastics, Packaging & Paper

For nearly 40 years, African Cotton has been supplying Cotton Wool, Feminine Towels and Surgical Dressings to many countries both in Africa and overseas. Our regular customers include governments non-governmental agencies, international aid agencies, hospitals, clinics, chemists and the retail trade. With our high quality products, we have nurtured a range that exemplifies the traditions that longstanding experience brings quality product reliability and customer satisfaction. Our popular products are:COTTON WOOLTENDER CARE BRANDMEDICOTT FEMININE TOWELSTOILET PAPERSERVIETTESFACIAL TISSUE BOXESPOCKET TISSUESKITCHEN TOWELSSURGICAL RANGE GAUZEDOVE Cotton Wool is the Regional Market leader with DOVE being the cotton wool of choice in hospitals throughout the East and Central African Region. As the first manufacturer of Feminine Towels in East Africa, African Cotton is a strong player with MEDICOTT Feminine Towels, conveniently available in Press On, Looped and Maternity packaging. To complement the personal hygiene line, the company has developed a specialization in Surgical Dressings that encompasses Gauze, Bandages and Gloves, both surgical and examination.African Cotton believes in continuous investment in Kenya to build our economy. In the late 90's, US $250,000 was spent on the upgrading of the cotton wool division. A toilet tissue converting plant worth US $500,000 was installed in 2001 and 2002 saw further investment in a waste paper baling line worth US $125,000.African Cotton Industry’s workforce in 2000 was 220 employees. To date we have a total team of 470, an impressive increase achieved during difficult economic times. African Cotton is committed to growth and will see yet further investments in our manufacturing division and product base. Our continuing investments prove African Cotton's commitment to the government stated goal of generating more jobs and wealth. At African Cotton Industrial Ltd we aim to maintain our market leadership by listening to our customers and providing innovative solutions to their changing needs and requirements. We started our operationin 1954 in Mombasa by establishing the Absorbent Cotton Industries. In 1960, the name of the company changed to African Cotton Industries Today, we have over 450 employees and African Cotton Industrial is racing forward as the leading player in the cotton industry in East and Central Africa. In 2000, as a result of restructuring and diversifying our product base, ACI looked at the possibility of converting Toilet Rolls. In October 2000, the machinery arrived and was installed in our Mombasa plant. We began operations of Tena toilet rolls in December 2001 and Tena became an instant success story. The enormous market response to a Kenyan made product, Tena instantly changed the face of the toilet tissue market of Kenya after over thirty years of virtual stagnation. It was a clear sign that the incumbent suppliers had forgot the consumer.Tena is a Swahili word that means "again". It was anticipated that once one used a Tena product they would return again and again. "True to its name and expectations those who had used Tena always come back for more”, says the Sales and Marketing Executive, Sugu Anjarwalla. She adds that through research revealed that the consumer market was yeaning for an affordable, white, quality toilet paper - one that the common mwananchi could easily afford especially considering the economic status of the market.In October 2002 a decision was made to relocate the Tena operations to Nairobi, the economic hub of the East & Central African region, production in our Mombasa Road premises near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport began by the end of October." today we employ over 450 persons in our Nairobi site, all involved in distribution & toilet paper operations.

Since 1991, Multiple Industries Limited has been leading the way in the manufacturing of Domestic and Industrial Plastic Products in Uganda. Right from the smallest bottle to large durable buckets, from drinking straws to strong dependable plastic pipes, Multiple is in the business of producing a multiplicity of plastic ware that add value to the lives of our customers.  Since the introduction of SIMBA HDPE Pipes in 1995, our customers have also enjoyed the benefits of continual development initiatives which resulted in the introduction of SIMBA PVC Pressure and Drainage Pipes,Borewell Casings and Screens in 2001. More recently we have also introduced SIMBA PP-R pipes and fittings ideal for the distribution of Hot and Cold water.Our new SIMBA PROFILES - Fascia/Barge boards and rain water guttering systems have provided a real alternative to the replacement of timber fascias and metal gutters.Multiple is at work for continual development and upgradation of our product range and making plastics that work for you! Our continued emphasis on quality from the smallest bottle to large durable buckets, from drinking straws to strong dependable plastic pipes, from plastic Fascia & Barge boards to rain water guttering systems,ensures our aim of meeting our customers' product satisfaction.SIMBA HDPE pipes are made up of high density polythlyne(HDPE) plastic material. It is the recommended material for the manufacture of high pressure pipes and is reknowned world wide for its reliability,it's toughness, resistance, to chemical attack and its immunity to weather conditions make it an excellent material to convoy water.They are manufactured and conform to international standard DIN 8074 and Uganda standard US 482:2002 specifications.The dimensions are based on ISO/R-161-1960.SIMBA HDPE pipes are available in 20mm to 250mm diameter and pressure rating PN 6, PN10 and PN16 with complete range of fittings. SIMBA PVC pipes are made of un plasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride.It is the established material for potable water & industrial fluid handling . Its inherent smooth walls provide a superior flow characteristics reducing long term operating costs.Each twenty foot length(6metres) of pipe can be supplied with a cement solvent joint or rubber ring joint with an integral rubber ring seal joint.The rubber ring creates an easy-to -install push-on joint that automatically accomodates thermal expansion and contractions.The integral-bell joint meets the same pressure capacity requirements as the uPVC pipe itself.The rubber ring joint is available on sizes from 63mm and above and pressure ratings PN6 and above.SIMBA PVC is manufactured in metric sizes from 20mm to 400mm in a range of pressure ratings 2.5,4,6,10 and 16 Bar conforming to DIN 8062 standard. The equivalent standard are BS 3505 & ISO 161/1. Our Flexible Hose pipes are a convenient way of transporting water from nearest tap to the site of construction instead of the traditional way of using jerrycans.And because of its flexible nature it can be rolled and shifted from one place to the other.Other application of Hose Pipe include in washing vehicles and gardening.Size : 20mm, 25mm & 32mmMeter Per Roll : 30mts, 50mts, 100mts & 200mts.Elite Plasticware: Our Jericans range from 20litres to 1litre and bottles from 1litre to 60mls. We also produce a multiplicity of domestic ware such as plates,water jars,cups, food and water containers,bowls,plastic hungers,buckets... that add value to the lives of our customers.

Riley Industries Ltd based in Kampala, Uganda are manufacturers of corrugated cartons. We offer full process production in terms of corrugation down to the finished product with the printing, specific finishings, etc. Riley has been in existence for almost 3 1/2 years now, the youngest company in the corrugated packaging sector today in Uganda. Young but aggressive, Riley has managed to get numerous and commendable achievements, some listed below : * Largest installed capacity for the manufacturing of corrugated packaging in Uganda. * New and Innovative Customer Service strategies, making it first in the sector in Uganda. * Runner up award for the Investor of the Year Awards 2003 by the UIA. * Special Contribution towards the packaging sector in Uganda award by the Government. * ISO Certificate 9001 - 2000. * IQ Net Management System. * Exports to neighbouring countries. * Commendable reputation with Financial Institutions in Uganda. * 93% satisfaction report in the 'Customer Satifaction Survey by Riley'. * Extreme Customer Oriented professional and dedicated team. * First member in Africa for AICC (Association of International Corrugated Convertors)

East African Packaging Industries Limited (EAPI) is the leading corrugated carton manufacturer in East Africa. By utilising the latest technology, equipment and innovations we stay on the leading edge of the industry while remaining competitive and top in quality.At East African Packaging Industries, our goal is to provide quality products and services while maintaining total customer satisfaction. Corrugated packaging is a versatile, economic, light, robust, recyclable, practical and yet dynamic form of packaging. There is much more to corrugated than just a cardboard box. It is providing global solutions and benefits for all sorts of applications in all spheres of daily life. In Kenya we supply high quality export packaging for flowers, fruits, vegetables, tea and processed tobacco, as well as an assortment of other items to many of the major exporting companies in the region. Apart from the domestic market, we are the leading exporter to the flower, tea and tobacco industries in Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda. In Nairobi we have a modern and efficient corrugated carton factory that can meet all of your needs, whilst in Mombasa we manufacture all our tea and cement sacks. If you require top quality packaging for the export of your product to anywhere in the world - come to EAPI. We know more about it than anyone else!

Printer and Folding Cardboard Boxes MANUFACTURERS Your one stop shop for all your printing requirements. Specialists in Packaging materials,printing of colour brochures, posters and advertising materials such as shelf strips, posters, wobblers, newsletters, conference folders, boutique bags. We also print Educational books for dsitribution in the East Africa region.We are known in kenya ofr providing creative packaging and printing solutions as we have state-of-the-art machinery and equipment for printing and packaging. We are known for:• Highly creative designs• In-house production• Timely Deliveries• Competitive pricesPrimex Printers was established in 1969 and we have moved from our old premises in town to a new ultra-modern premises in Nairobi's Industrial Area on Nanyuki Road. Based on an area of approximately 15,000 sq feet, the company provides total in-house production of any type of printing or packaging requirement. From stationery to text books and magazines, leaflets to brochures and posters, calendars, packaging boxes for caterers, pharmaceutical industries, etc. In short anything to do with paper and board. The company boasts of total in-house facilities which include:• Design and graphic section • Fully equipped in-house design studio • Prepress section. • Design performed using latest software.• Litho and plate processing section • Fully automised film processing and plate making machinery.• Die making section using precision die making equipment.• Printing Shop • Sophisticated 4-colour, 2-colour and single colour printing machines• Printing from A1 to A3 size, including die cutting / stamping machines.• Binding and Gluing section • Automatic folding box gluing machines• Book stitchers and binding machines.• Despatch department materials dealers