Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Brewery invests in new fermentation tanks to increase production

Sierra Leone Brewery Limited (SLBL) is investing in new brewing fermentation tanks as part of its expansion plan to increase production. When installed, production would more than double to meet public demand. The investment comes in at a time when the Finance Act 2016 that protects the SLBL is in force, Awoko reported on January 30.

The consignment of tanks will berth at the Freetown habour in few weeks. Brewery authorities claim that the tanks are made of stainless steel fabricated according to international brewing standards. Civil works is already in progress done by a Sierra Leone registered construction company.

Commenting on the developments, SLBL’s new Managing Director, Daaf Van Tilburg is quoted in a release to have said: “Over the last couple of years we have consulted extensively with our customers to identify their needs and have ensured that our strategy reflects the required plans to satisfy those needs.”

He added “that this foundation has been set by the actions put in place by my predecessor Willy Ngana who has recently been transferred to the Africa Middle East Regional Office in Holland.”

“The current investment in tanks is another large commitment of Sierra Leone Brewery Limited in Sierra Leone. The timing of this expansion once installed, should allow us to fulfil any potential increase in sales as a result of the implementation of the Finance Act 2016, which would also create more jobs for Sierra Leone and our business partners including sorghum farmers” van Tilburg said.

The company’s total investment in 2014-2016 has been over Le150 billion. It manufactures Star Beer, Mutzig Premium Beer, King Leone Beer, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Salone beer and Maltina. It also markets Heineken Beer, Strong Bow Cider, Fayrouz malt none alcoholic drink, Royal Club range of soft drinks and Climax Energy Drink.

30 January, 2017