CAP Plc commissions multimillion naira new automated Paint In-Plant Tinting Factory

Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) Plc, a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria Plc. (UACN), manufacturers of Dulux premium brand of paints has commissioned its new multi-million naira state-of-the-art automated paint in-plant manufacturing factory.

 

Omolara Elemide, the managing director, CAP Plc, while delivering her welcome address at the commissioning   at the company’s factory in  Ikeja, Lagos, noted that the acquisition of in-plant tinting technology was well-thought-out in order to place the company in alignment with the market dictates and trends as well as to meet the increasing demand from the customer for paint colours in small volumes.

Elemide revealed that the company invested in the new automated In-Plant Tinting Technology plant, which is the first of its kind in Nigeria to continue to push the limit of excellence in the paint industry and reaffirm its leadership positioning.

She explained that the automated In-Plant Tinting Technology will make it possible for the company to profitably manufacture premium quality paints in large and small batches within the shortest possible time while also completely eliminating the issue of colour variation from batch to batch.

“Over the years, there has been an increase in demand for colours in small volumes from the factory. This has resulted in production lead-time challenges, as the plant was not configured to produce colours in small volumes. As a customer-focused company, we took up the challenge to meet this emerging need of our customers by acquiring the in-plant tinting technology,” she said.

Also speaking at the event, the Group Managing Director, UACN Plc. and Chairman, CAP Plc., Larry Ettah, who was represented by  Abdul Bello, described the actualization of CAP Plc’s automated in-plant tinting factory as a testament of what could be achieved when innovation and advancement are encouraged in any organization.

Ettah noted that “we now live in a world where the most constant thing in the environment is change, especially with technology considering the rate at which things become obsolete in today’s world”. He declared that the new state-of-the-art factory is CAP’s response to meet the current needs of customers.

“Today marks the beginning of another revolution in the Nigerian paint market. Customers should be ready for pleasant and thrilling experience as we commission the first fully automated paint factory in Nigeria. The benefits of the new factory to customers are enormous. These include prompt product delivery, more colour offering and colour consistency. With this accomplishment, CAP Plc. has undoubtedly reinforced its leadership position in the Nigerian Paint Industry” he said.

The Chairman of the company further stressed that all the stakeholders will benefit from this rewarding experience as the modernized paint factory will increase the market share of the company, optimize cost and increase profitability. All these benefits will ultimately yield higher returns to our shareholders and enhance customer experience.

Also speaking, Governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode represented by his adviser on commerce and industry, Benjamin Alabinjo congratulated CAP Plc for achieving the feat even in the difficult time and believed that the new plant would place the company on a good stand for  competition.

 

Daniel Obi