To overcome the recurring power challenges in industries, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) members now focus on alternative sources to enable their businesses remain afloat.
Its Assistant Director, Corporate Affairs and Communication, Segun Alabi, stated this on Tuesday on during the opening of the three-day 12th Propak West Africa exhibition at Landmark Centre, Victoria island, Lagos.
“We do this by ensuring that most of our members use solar and also get what is needed for them to achieve full capacity and utilisation of their various factories. We ensure that we have engagement with our members to ensure that we emphasise on sustainability and, very importantly, on the sources of energy and power,’’ he added.
He said the manufacturers ensures sustainability in their packaging, adding that they are being conscious about degraded materials.
He praised the organisers of the exhibition, Afrocet Montgomery, which ends today, saying that for them to have held the event for 12 years shows the firm’s consistency and commitment to what it believes in.
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He added: “The standard has not reduced. And, then, I want to say at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, we are proud partners with Propak West Africa and we continue to do this. And we support the initiative and the vision behind this exhibition. And we are proud to be partners again this year.
Afrocet Montgomery Regional Director, George Pearson, over 250 brands from more than 36 countries as well as 6,000 experts attended the exhibition and the attended conference.
He thanked the government, MAN and other partners for their platforms and collaboration over the years. He noted that the exhibition had gone a long way with its impact on the industry and economy getting better. He noted that it has become the region’s largest and most influential exhibition and conference for packaging, plastics, print, and processing industries.
Chief Executive Officer, All Time Packaging Nigeria Limited, Jai Prokash Singh, during a paper presentation on ‘’The future of automation in packaging: opportunities for West Africa’’ noted that though automation is good, it has its challenges. He canvassed solutions to the challenges to enable entrepreneurs grow their businesses.