To boost the production of glass containers and optimally serve West and Central African markets, Beta Glass has upgraded the Agbara manufacturing plant in Ogun state, Nigeria.

Jagdish Agarwal, COO of Beta Glass, said the upgrade and cold repair of the GF1 Furnace of the Agbara plant will increase production by 30 tons, while also extending the lifecycle of the furnace by 8-10 years at just 30% of the cost of a major rebuild.

This achievement, he notes highlights the ability of Beta Glass to grow sustainably and effectively, whilst at the same time, continue implementing cost-improvement initiatives to better serve customers across West and Central Africa.

Beta Glass currently operates three best-in-class manufacturing plants in Nigeria, boasting a daily capacity of 720 tonnes per day and annual production of 650+ million bottles and jars, as well as the capacity to produce 3.2 billion crowns and 5.5 million crates.

The company employs more than 1,500 people across facilities and is led by an experienced and dynamic Management Team and a recently reshuffled Board of Directors.

During his first official visit to the Beta Glass Agbara Plant, Vitus Ezinwa, the new Chairman said, ” This significant milestone celebrates our Company’s unwavering commitment to expanding production capacity and capabilities while maintaining the highest product quality.”

Commenting on the Company’s sustainability efforts, the CEO of Beta Glass, Darren Bennett-Voci, stated, “We are not just suppliers; we are partners in progress, dedicated to setting new standards in the glass container manufacturing industry.”