Perfumes & Cosmetics

For generations, the family cocoa farms of Ghana have produced beans of wondrous quality. Ghanaian farmers harvest the ripe cocoa pods by hand, ferment the beans between banana leaves right on the forest floor and then dry the beans in the warm African sun. To this day, European and American chocolatiers buy cocoa beans from Ghana and export them to their chocolate factories throughout the world where the famed Ghanaian beans are transformed into some of the world's most delicious and expensive chocolate.Ghana, AfricaNow, for the first time, The Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company is producing world class chocolate entirely in Ghana using beans The Financial Times calls "the finest cocoa in the world." Steven C. Wallace founded the company in February, 1991, at the age of 29 convinced that if Ghana could grow the "world's finest cocoa", it ought to be able to produce some of the world's finest chocolate. Wallace's interest in Ghana began in 1978 when, as a sixteen year-old, AFS high school foreign exchange student, he lived in the town of Sunyani located in the fertile Brong-Ahafo region of the country. His host family was a traditional Ghanaian family consisting of his host father, his three wives and twenty-one children.Omanhene Chocolate Bean CompanyOmanhene has proven itself one of the most successful and creative joint ventures between the U.S. and Ghana. We have won accolades from United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, Shirley Temple (former ambassador to Ghana) and President Jimmy Carter. We produce value-added gourmet chocolate tailored specifically to export markets resulting in enhanced foreign exchange revenues for Ghana. The sale of Omanhene chocolate results in higher revenues and consequently higher wages for both workers at the chocolate factory and for local cocoa farmers. Since cocoa is a commodity crop, farm incomes in Ghana are subject to world cocoa price fluctuations. Ghanaian cocoa farmers have previously been forced to abandon their farms when world cocoa prices stagnate.

Kapi Limited is a Kenyan company which has been manufacturing a range of eco-friendly Pyrethrum based insecticides since 1964, both under its own brand names and as contract manufacturer for international distributors and multinational pesticide companies. Located in the Rift Valley, right at the source of supply of the safest and most environmentally friendly insecticide, Kapi Limited has a direct and most privileged access to Pyrethrum. Pyrethrum is commonly used to control major insect pests in and around the home. First known for the quality of the mosquito coils it manufactures, Kapi Limited now offers a wide and comprehensive range of products to a growing number of demanding customers.  Today, Kapi Limited has the largest mosquito coil production capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa, which makes it the most reliable source of supply. Kapi Limited is a market leader in Kenya and is also very much export orientated (in 1996/1997, over 75% of our turnover was realised abroad). We export our products to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Estonia, Switzerland and Italy. New market opportunities are arising in neighbouring countries and on the European continent, where consumers are more than ever quality conscious.Our comprehensive range of environment and user-friendly natural Pyrethrum based products include: • Mosquito Coils: formulated with natural Pyrethrum flowers to kill and repel mosquitoes. • Mossi Chips: for use in electrical mosquito destroyer vapouriser. Volatilize natural pyrethrins to kill and repel mosquitoes. • Mosquito Sticks and Joss Sticks: fragrant incense sticks formulated with Kenyan natural Pyrethrum to kill and repel mosquitoes or just to perfume your environment pleasantly.• Flower DS 4%: a natural Pyrethrum Botanical Insecticide, with quick knockdown effects, no persistence in the environment, no residues and a proven safety to humans.• Home & Garden Insect Spray: a non-staining Pyrethrum water-based formulation incorporating a trigger sprayer. For easy spot control of household and garden insect pests. • Pet Shampoo: insecticidal, containing natural refined Pyrethrum for safe and effective control of fleas, ticks, lice, etc. on domestic animals. Kapi has a proven reputation for the manufacture of eco-friendly Natural Pyrethrum insecticidal products. Our brands are leaders on the local market and we have established long-term relationships with our customers, both locally and overseas, some dating back 30 years. We also manufacture insecticides under contract for leading multinational brand names.Our constant quest for product quality, customer service, research and development are major factors encouraging our partners to choose Kapi Limited as their source of supply. Kapi Limited is also engaged in the production of a unique range of high quality arts and crafts.

IET was formed in 1949 as International Aeradio EA Ltd and worked with Avionics Industry. In the eighties IET acquired the Motorola agency for Two-Way radio products and paging systems for East Africa. In 1998 the communications business was hived off into an associated company, ICS Ltd.In 1990 IET was appointed a Siemens agent in Kenya for A&D, PTD, I&S and PG and served the market for spare part needs and large infrastructure projects.in 1997 IET started to offer Siemens Simatic training in Kenya and over the years a need was identified for small to medium sized projects. In the last 3 years IET has successfully developed a strong local team of technical people who are able to offer Turn-key systems at affordable prices with a local presence. This has made IET unique in the market in niches such as Automation systems, Automation training etc.In 2001 IET was appointed Epcos AG agent for the E African Region.2001 appointed Siemens representative for Uganda. Uganda operations started in August 2001.

Unified Chemicals is a large manufacturing company in southern Africa with our base of operations in Lusaka, Zambia.We produce the highest grade cooking oil and soon, will also manufacture detergents in Lusaka, Zambia. This plant has been completed and production has started in Lusaka with sales on the market of Ole vegetable oil. The highly modern and sanitary manufacturing facility produces vegetable oil to the highest international standard. The correct application of physical and chemical processes are insured by the suitability of our equipment and the care with which the processes are allied. Our highly skilled staff, constantly monitor production in order to ensure that every bottle of oil produced consistently maintains the high standards we have set. Because of the efficiency of our systems our plant conserves energy, and we are able, as a result, to bring our products to market at very reasonable cost, continuing the company's tradition of value and quality.  We are scrupulous in our choice of material for our vegetable oil. This ensures that the oil is not only pure and good tasting, but healthy, to promote the well being of the buying public. The quality of our oil has been well accepted by the market. Management feels that the company has reached the stage for a deep foray into both domestic as well as international markets. Soap and detergent plants are expected to go on stream soon as well. Unified Chemical Company was founded incorporated in Zambia in 1979,  to help meet shortages of essential commodities occurring at that time. Over the years the company has established a name for producing high quality products at low prices. Recognizing a need for locally produced vegetable oil, the company began the construction of a new, modern vegetable oil refining center to continue its tradition of high quality products.During the period, 1998 – 2003, the company went through a major rehabilitation of its plant and facilities culminating in the establishment of a modern plant along Katanga Road in the industrial area of Lusaka for the refining of crude soya oil and the manufacturing of soaps and detergents.The plant and technology for the refinery was supplied by De Smet of Belgium who are the world leaders in edible oil refining technology. The oil refinery was commissioned in June 2004. The plant has the capacity to refine 2,000 MT of oil per month. The market share of the company in the domestic sector is steadily increasing over the past one year. During this period, limited quantities have been exported to neighbouring countries as well. IMSA (Impianti Macchine Saponi of Italy) supplied the technology for the soap and glycerine divisions.

Victoria Furnitures Ltd. was established in 1969, on Tom Mboya Street formerly known as Victoria Street. Today we have 2 showrooms, one in Westlands and one on Koinange Street in the heart of the city of Nairobi. We are well known to the furniture, designing, building and construction industries for our quality workmanship and dedication to detail that we still maintain after more than 35 years in the business.  As well as importing quality furniture products we have a value adding manufacturing base to meet the various requirements of our clients. Our workshop facilities include Wood Drying Kilns, Joinery Workshop, Assembly Areas, Specialist Finishing Departments and an Upholstery Shop.  We offer a fine selection of proven products and services to match the ever-changing consumer tastes of a modern home, office or institution. We Offer:- Office and Domestic Furniture Institutional Furniture Exclusive Furniture Open Plan Office Systems 3 Dimensional AutoCAD Designing Office Partitioning, Contract, Joinery and Interior Works Wall to Wall Carpeting, Carpet Tiling and Rugs Vertical and Venetian Blinds, Curtains & Fabrics Bulk Filing & Fire Resistant Safes.  Amongst our satisfied customers and clientele are leading banks, NGO's, Multinationals and Major Local Companies. We aim to diversify and be more innovative within industry, maintain our good quality and reputation, and stamp a presence in East Africa and beyond.