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Dow appoints Sami Mainich as President for Africa to accelerate regional operations

AFRICA – Dow, one of the world’s materials science companies, has appointed Sami Mainich as the President of its Africa operations, effective immediately.

Mainich had previously served as the Managing Director for Dow North and West Africa.

In his new role, Mainich will be accountable for capitalizing on market opportunities, working closely with the businesses to drive and implement accelerated growth strategies across the region.

Neil Carr, President Dow Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India described Mainich’s appointment as a testament of Dow’s commitment to the continent.

“As President, Mainich’s new role will be vital in driving critical enterprise-wide initiatives to provide solutions that accelerate the continent’s industrialization and sustainability agenda.” Said, Carr.

Mainich joined Dow in 2011 and has served in various leadership roles including Regional Director for Morocco and Algeria, and Sales Director for the Packaging & Specialty Plastics business across Middle East, Africa and Turkey region.

KENYA – US-based packaging provider NEXGEN Packaging is set to erect a new US$2 million (Sh245.5 million) plant in Nairobi to begin operations in April 2023.

The factory, to be domiciled within the Export Processing Zone at Athi River, promises at least an additional 50 direct jobs for locals on top of tilting favor for indirect investments into the region.

In addition, the investment will bolster the company’s operations in Ethiopia, Egypt and West Africa.

The facility will also expand Nexgen’s product offerings into the African market, with a focus on sustainable solutions.

The company aims to make Kenya its primary production location in

Commenting on his appointment, Mainich said: “Africa’s path to industrialization requires global trade linkages, enhanced productivity, and adaptation to evolving scientific and technology trends.

“We leverage our science and technology to address today’s most pressing challenges and enable sustained and inclusive economic growth.”

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In partnership with Contech Container Technology Ltd., Nexgen is establishing a sustainable footprint in Kenya by using “upcycled” shipping containers as the base of three facilities being constructed.

Within these facilities, Nexgen will have the ability to produce and/or deliver packaging products including care labels, heat transfers, variable data products (including RFID tags and stickers), brand identification products, woven labels and other packaging offerings.

Besides Kenya, the company has sales and manufacturing operations globally with headquarters in Hong Kong, Chicago, and Madrid.