Safic-Alcan opens new subsidiary in Kenya

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Safic-Alcan,  a global distributor of speciality chemicals, has announced the opening of a new subsidiary office in Kenya as part of an expansion of its footprint in Africa.

In order to better service the East African market, which includes Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the recently established Safic-Alcan East Africa is conveniently situated in Nairobi.

Safic-Alcan’s new office in Kenya will work in conjunction with its current regional hubs in South Africa and Egypt to better serve the demands of the continent’s expanding client base.

As Development Director for East Africa, Safic-Alcan has chosen Mr. Philip Kamau to lead the organization’s work in the region.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in Africa, a continent that is becoming increasingly important in the formulating industry. By investing in Africa, we are catering to a consumer market of 250 million people in Eastern Africa, and we are confident that our new subsidiary in Kenya will help us better serve our customers and grow our business in the region” said Yann Lissillour, CEO of the Safic-Alcan group.

Overall, Safic-Alcan’s expansion in Africa represents an exciting milestone for the company as it continues to provide best-in-class services and support to its customers around the world.

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