Incorporated in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania on 15th May, 1963, Kioo Limited operates from a prime industrial site of 23.3 acres held on a long lease in the vicinity of Dar es Salaam international airport. It houses the factory, administrative block, canteen, medical center and staff quarters. The location is also close to the port.
The Company is currently engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of glass containers. With Turner’s support in the areas of technical, financial and marketing. The Company has achieved the status of a modern glass plant in Sub-Saharan Africa capable of meeting international standards in manufacturing technology and quality. It is the only manufacturer in the country catering to the local and neighboring countries’ requirements. Kioo is very strong in technology and has been a pioneer in light-weighting bottles for different users in the region. Kioo currently serves 100 plus customers in 14 countries in sectors like Beer, Spirits & Soft Drink, supplying to all major global giants in the region including ABInBev, Heineken, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Diageo, Castel, etc. The company meets 100% of Tanzanian demand and then exports the majority of its production mainly to the EAC, SADC, and Indian Ocean Island countries. It is a proud Tanzanian exporter of manufactured goods of high quality to the region.
The Company has recognized the potential of the nation’s natural and mineral resources, prospects for economic growth and the Government’s efforts to accelerate the economy to which it is committed to contribute in a positive manner. Kioo uses locally available minerals like Silica Sand, Lime Stone, Feldspar etc. and the furnaces and prime power use local natural gas to make a proud Tanzanian value-added product. By converting locally available Natural Gas and raw materials like Sand and Limestone, the company saves a huge amount of foreign exchange for the country and is now one of the large users of Natural Gas in the Private Sector. In addition to this, the company brings in much needed foreign exchange every year to the country with its exports.
Apart from generating employment for over 600 people directly and over 2,000 people indirectly, the continued expansion of the Company’s activity has not only provided glass containers to the user industry but has also benefited local ancillary industries such as road transport, railways, port authorities, power, mineral prospecting, manufacturers of packing materials, machinery workshops etc., which all contribute positively to the domestic economic growth. Wherever possible the Company uses local raw materials, continually work on import substitution, create opportunities for employment, provide much needed training to local workforce and participate in the industrial, social and economic development of Tanzania.
Since its inception in 1963 with an initial capacity of 10 tons per day, the shareholders have over the period invested continually in capital development in order to maintain its competitive advantage in the market. The plant has undergone a series of upgradation and expansion culminating in total modernization during 2018-19 to meet international standard quality expectations of multinational customers. In the year 2018-19 both the furnaces were rebuilt and the total capacity was increased to 400 MT of glass per day to provide for the potential market demand for local and export supply.
