President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday commissioned a sanitary ware factory expansion project for Keda (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited in Shama in the Western region.
The commissioning takes Keda (Ghana) factory to the 5th phase of its tile production in Ghana.
The President was accompanied by Ministers of Stateand heads of state agencies.
The occasion was also used to break ground for the establishment of the 1st phase of the float glass manufacturing facility, signaling a significant scale-up of the company’s investment in Ghana.
The President, who signed the 24hrs economy authority bill into law last week to pave way for its full implementation and nation-wide rollout to unlock new employment opportunities, improve productivity and enhance efficient use of existing manufacturing infrastructure, used to occasion to express hope that companies such as Keda (Ghana) will have a greater opportunity within the new framework to further expand its existing manufacturing infrastructure within the 24hrs economy.
He described the Keda (Ghana) company expansion as aligned with Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda, particularly efforts to strengthen domestic production capacity and promote import substitution.
“This new factory will definitely reduce our national reliance on imported glass, translating into significant foreign exchange savings and improve supply chain reliability for our industries,” he pointed out in his speech.
He also expressed optimism about the project’s impact on revenue generation and inenhancing the country’s image as a competitive manufacturer.
The group chair, Y.C Shen revealed that approximately USD 323 million has already been invested towards establishing a 400-acre manufacturing hub in the Shamaenclave alone.
He further announced that the company will inject the first USD 150 million into the construction of the groundbreaking new float glass manufacturing factory.
Mr. Y.C Shen also pledged the Group’s support for Keda (Ghana)’s expansion efforts.
“I am proud to announce that our Group is now publicly listed on the Chinese stock market and has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Financial Corporation.
“For our subsidiaries, particularly Keda (Ghana), this means access to adequate financing to expand their operations and deepen their impact on the economy.
“We will ensure that the necessary funds are made available to complete its planned glass manufacturing factory,” he assured.
He also disclosed, “More importantly, once the facility achieves full operational capacity, it is projected to generate between USD 80 to 100 million annually in export earnings.
“This positions Ghana not merely as a consumer but as a regional supplier, a manufacturing hub within the African Continental Free Trade Area.”
The Managing Director of Keda (Ghana), Li Wei, said the decision to scale operations was driven by rising global demand for its products from Ghana.
The expansion is also intended to help address supply gaps in local glass production, where domestic capacity remains limited.
“The projects we commission today are in direct response to the increasing local and international market demand for our products.
“Regarding the construction of the glass factory, our decision was largely driven by our determination to address the significant gap in local glass production.
“The project will cost approximately USD 150 million, with construction expected to be completed in August 2027.”
The Keda (Ghana) ceramics company is part of the SUNDA international group of companies, a Chinese conglomerate operating in Ghana close to the past two decades.
Its move to expand beyond ceramics manufacturing positions it as a versatile manufacturer, strengthening its role in the building and construction sector.
The planned glass factory will promote import substitution and reduce the country’s reliance on glass imports when in operation.
Management disclosed that the new glass factory project is also expected to generate 4,000 direct and indirect jobs when in operation, complementing Keda’s existing 14,500.
Upon completion of the glass factory, Keda (Ghana) Ceramics Company’s total investment in Ghana is projected to exceed USD 400 million, positioning it as a key player in Ghana’s building and construction sector.
