The Chryso Southern Africa Group has strengthened its presence in Mozambique through the appointment of a permanent representative for products from both Chryso and the Group’s subsidiary, a.b.e. Construction Chemicals.
Luis Ferreira, business development manager – Export for Chryso Southern Africa, says Paul Soares, an experienced construction industry professional based in Maputo, has been tasked to identify new business in the burgeoning Mozambican capital and other parts of the country, follow up on existing business, and provide technical assistance to the Chryso Group’s distributors and customers.
“Paul has extensive experience of the local construction industry and will call on new and existing construction companies in Mozambique to provide product and technical knowledge, and encourage specification of Chryso Group products.
Customers will still acquire the relevant products from our existing distributors in the segments and areas in which they operate, but Paul will provide the essential technical back-up and identify opportunities for the application of our products,” Ferreira stated.
He said there was now growing demand for building materials in Mozambique with multi-storey luxury hotels, office blocks and apartment buildings being constructed to replace demolished Colonial-era structures.
“Mozambique has experienced economic growth of ±8% per year for the past 14 years; and a major construction boom is under way there. After devastation by civil war for 15 years, the country is poised to become the world’s biggest coal exporter within the next decade, while the recent discovery of two massive gas fields has turned the region into an energy hotspot, promising a massive economic bonanza,” Ferreira added.
“Topping the list of the industrial sectors benefiting from this phenomenal growth is the construction sector, with transport and communications also growing rapidly. The Chryso Southern Africa Group can supply vital products to all these sectors, so see huge growth potential in Mozambique. Appointing a full-time technical consultant for Chryso and a.b.e. products will sustain our established role in Mozambique’s infrastructural development and also expand our market share in our neighbouring country,” Ferreira stated.
More information from Elrene Smuts, Tel: +27(0)11 306 9000/ www.abe.co.za
