Prez. Mahama Cuts Sod for 1,400-Tonne Float Glass Factory in Shama
By Maame Efua Kwaduah
President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for a new float glass manufacturing facility in Shama, describing the project as a significant step in Ghana’s drive to strengthen local industry and reduce dependence on imports.
The New Float Glass Manufacturing Company is being developed alongside existing investments by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited in the Western Region.
During the ceremony, the President inaugurated the fifth phase of KEDA’s tile production line and commissioned a modern sanitary ware plant, underscoring the company’s expanding footprint in Ghana’s building materials sector.
When completed, the float glass factory is projected to produce about 1,400 tonnes of glass per day, positioning it among the largest facilities of its kind in Africa.
Officials say the plant will significantly cut Ghana’s reliance on imported glass, support an estimated US$100 million in annual exports, strengthen domestic supply chains and generate employment, while also boosting government tax revenues.
President Mahama urged both management and workers to safeguard the investment and take pride in its success. He stressed that Ghana’s industrialisation agenda hinges on a strong partnership in which government provides stability, investors contribute capital and technology, and host communities offer sustained support. With the right skills, innovation and commitment to quality, he noted, Made-in-Ghana products can compete favourably on global markets.
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, described the investment as bold and timely. She encouraged companies in textiles, pharmaceuticals, digital infrastructure and agro-processing to expand their operations and deepen their presence in the country.
Managing Director of KEDA Ceramics Ghana, Li Wei, together with Twyford Group Chairman Shen Yanchang, commended the Ministry’s collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining high environmental standards as operations expand.
The Shama-based projects are expected to create new employment opportunities, reduce the import bill for construction materials and reinforce Ghana’s ambition to become a manufacturing hub within the sub-region.
