On Wednesday, Nexgen Packaging announced the grand opening of its African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
The global apparel brand identification and packaging company said the leading-edge sustainable facility marks a significant milestone for the company and reinforces its commitment to sustainable practices around building materials and its products. It is the first facility for the industry on the ground in Kenya, the company said.
“Nexgen is proud to be the first global supplier in this industry to be on the ground in Kenya,” Jim Welch, chief executive officer, Nexgen Packaging, said. “Our investment in this new facility underscores how Nexgen is contributing to the current and future needs of our customers. With the growing demand for apparel, footwear and home products made in Africa, Nexgen is excited to be leading the industry with the launch of this state-of-the-art, sustainable facility.”
Company officials said Nexgen Kenya would bring a comprehensive set of capabilities and product offerings to the African market focusing on sustainable solutions. As the company’s primary production location for Africa, the headquarter facility will bolster the company’s existing operations capacities in Egypt and West Africa, while serving as a hub for products across the continent.
The company has partnered with Contech Container Technology Ltd., to establish a sustainable footprint in Kenya using upcycled shipping containers as the base of the new facility, officials said.
“The establishment of Nexgen Packaging in Kenya, a renowned global supplier of tags and labels, marks a significant milestone for the Kenyan garment sector’s journey toward vertical integration and will encourage many more companies to invest in Kenya,” Goutham Reddy, director, Best Lifestyle Kenya EPZ Ltd., said.