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We are a manufacturing company based in Malawi, manufacturing a range over 160 different plastic houseware products ranging from Basins, Buckets, Containers, Plates, etc. to large drums, stools and Plastic Chairs. Our prices are very competitive and our products are of international quality and standard.  Our company was incorporated in 1997 with an objective to produce good quality Plastic House wares, at affordable prices for the people of Malawi and its neighboring countries. Extensive research was undertaken prior to the implementation of our first production facility, and we have always used the latest technology in injection molding machinery and moulds to make the best quality in plastic-ware in this part of Africa.    Due to the extensive demand for plastic ware, we have always strived to fulfill the needs of the market by improving our range as the market demanded, and by maintaining the quality of our products. This, along with a hard-working and dynamic management has led to the growth of Arkay Plastics from a manufacturer of only eight items to over 160 different products today.   Our aim is to continue to use high-quality raw materials and efficient production techniques to manufacture a high-quality product at a low price. We will continue to pursue a strategy of progress and innovation to produce good quality, value for money plastic products for each and every household in this part of Africa.   Pioneering Products Plastics is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world and is making spectacular progress in developing countries. Plastics have been replacing many traditional materials and newer applications are being found every day. Due to its light-weight, variety of properties, easy printability and faster processing, plastics is rapidly replacing metals, glass, wood, and other conventional materials in different application areas such as packaging, household items, industrial components etc.  Analysis of the demand for plastic house ware in Malawi and neighbouring countries combined with research into plastic injection moulding technology led to the creation of Arkay Plastics Industry in Malawi. We were incorporated in 1997, and began production with only four injection moulding machines and a staff of 30. We began by processing a ton of material per day. Our first range of products – a container set, shopping basket and two large basins were an innovation and took the market by storm. Aggressive marketing and continuous investment into machinery led to our growth in Malawi. Our policy of maintaining high quality standards and dynamism in operations has led to increased demand of our products in neighbouring countries. By the new millennium, we had several machines and a wide variety of products catering to a diverse range of consumers. Investment was also made into a new factory and with this our foray into much larger machinery and plant to manufacture chairs and large drums. Demand for our brand has led to the establishment of factories in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Today we employ more than 1,000 people directly in 4 countries, and process more than 10,000 tons of material per annum.   Plastic products in particular, have strong markets in rural areas. Plastic items can be produced by a variety of processes like injection molding, Blow Molding, Extrusion and so on.   At Arkay we have endeavored to provide our customers with the best and most modern products in plastics, and we have been the first in Malawi to manufacture the following products:   Kumsika 2 Kumsika 2  is a flexible plastic shopping basket, and has been one of our best selling products from the beginning. Previously unavailable, it has made shopping a pleasure anywhere in Malawi. Kumsika 2 is a more rigid type cycle basket. Previously available imports were selling at twice our price or more. This product provides a convenient and affordable way to carry many things.   The Plastic Chair and Stool It was our dream, to make the finest chair in Africa, for Africa, and whilst many doubted that such a product, that would shine in its quality and design could ever be made in Malawi, we are proud to say that this dream has finally become a reality. After exhaustive research into the latest injection molding techniques and mould designs we decided to invest in a chair manufacturing plant with a 1000-ton injection molding machine and it's accessories. The product implementation took close to 15 months from idea to fruition.   In the year 2000 to install the new plant we acquired a second building for manufacturing premises and the whole project was officially launched by His Excellency, then President of Malawi, Dr. Bakili Muluzi. This occasion was historic for the company; and was a great encouragement for the management and staff of ARKAY. in August 2005 we had a visit at our new premises by His Excellency the State President Dr. Bingu wa Mutharika. This is another milestone for us and has encouraged us to continue our pursuit of excellence in the field of plastic house ware.   Our chairs are made from the best possible raw material to ensure lasting quality. They are excellent value for money and are of an attractive design with arm-rests to be both comfortable and stackable. Now in Malawi and in the SADC and PTA regions, thousands of people will be able to afford a chair for their home, office, farm, restaurant and so on. Today we are offering several designs of chairs, give a choice to the consumer on style and value.   The Plastic Drums To enable safe and clean storage of water and foodstuffs such as rice and maize flour, and to enhance healthy living for rural as well as urban populations, we designed the range of 30,40,50 and 60 Ltr. drums. Made from virgin materials, the drums are strong and conveniently sized. Like all ARKAY products, they are great value for money!   Crates Manufacturing Our company conducted extensive research into the technical know-how and the machine capacity to manufacture crates, Paint /chemical storage buckets, Bottle caps and other similar items for use in packaging.   We started by manufacturing general purpose crates and Bread Crates. Since 2005, we have been supplying plastic crates to Southern Bottlers Malawi, for storing and distribution of Carlsberg bottles. We have invested in the technical expertise to manufacture industrial items such as crates for Bottles, by sending our engineer to the Far East for training. In 2007 we also qualified to supply Coca-Cola Crates.   At present we have the capacity to manufacture between 4m000 to 4m500 crates per day in Blantyre, and between 1m800 to 2m200 crates per day in Maputo.    We also have the logistical capacity to deliver these crates to any destination in the region.   DISTRIBUTION NETWORK Malawi We already have an extensive distribution system in place in Malawi, and we can deliver anywhere in Malawi using our own trucks. We have a chain of factory shops throughout the country, stocking our full range of products.    Exports  We are registered exporters in Malawi, and therefore qualify under the Free Trade Area of COMESA established on 1st November 2000. We are also members of the PTA region and SADC in Africa. Our goods can therefore go duty-free to any country within COMESA, and at preferential rates of duty to any country within the SADC or PTA region.   We are also able to send our products duty-free to the following countries, due to the special trade agreements between our countries:   South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and UK We are already exporting regularly to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana, and are well geared to export efficiently and effectively to any other country.   We are able to offer delivered prices to any country, as we have well established relations with all major freight forwarders and transport companies. Should you require CFR prices to your country, please do not hesitate to contact us.   Depending on the type of goods ordered, one 40ft container of a range of our products would be worth about US$15,000 to US$18,000 FOB , however this can vary slightly depending on the product mix ordered.   Should you have some idea on what you would like to order, please feel free to e-mail us and we will gladly provide suggestions and let you know how much volume is involved. We will also help to formulate an order to maximize the space, therefore saving you money on freight costs. We can also make any colour(s) that u need.

LuaLua sells a variety of items from all over the world. A wide range of tyres are kept in stock together with tyre rims. Truck tyres can be sold already mounted on rims. A wide range of truck spares are also kept in stock and we are also able to arrange for special orders with good delivery times. LuaLua has been appointed the buying agent for its sister companies Kasembo Transport Ltd and Kasembo Distributors Ltd for all items, so it will gradually increase the variety of stock items that is available. LuaLua is a privately owned Zambian company, which was established in 2006. Our company is located in the City of Ndola. This lies in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia and therefore strategically placed to provide goods and services to the expanding mining and supporting industries in both Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is currently registered with a number of mines and industries to supply both goods and services.LuaLua sells truck, OTR, 4X4 and passenger tyres, rims, spares for Volvo truck and other items such as filters. Since January 2009, LuaLua, has been appointed the sole procurement agent for all goods for its sister companies Kasembo Transport Ltd and Kasembo Distributors Ltd. This includes spare parts, tyres, protective clothing and stationery.LuaLua is a small fast growing, entrepreneurial company, looking for and taking opportunities to supply a variety of products and services to companies in the region.Origin of LuaLuaWe are often asked why our company was named LuaLua. Its is called after a small stream which   forms one of the boundaries of Kasembo Farms in Kasama. Whilst researching the name lualua we came across an elderly man from Kasama who said that a long time ago, a kind of frog (luo) lived in the short grass (luani) by the stream. Local people used to call the area luani lwa luo which means grass of frogs. This was shortened to lualuo but sounds like lualua when spoken quickly - hence the name LuaLua

Established since 1958 in The Gambia, Chellarams import and distribute Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Our customers include hotels, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores as well as the general trade. We are full-service providers of dry, chilled and frozen foods, beverages personal care and household goods. We pride ourselves on the depth of our distribution and our sales teams have nationwide coverage for our product range. We work with international partners to develop and grow brands with a long-term focus. Chellarams and Sons Ltd. established its business in the capital Banjul, The Gambia, back in 1958. Its main business activities are as agent importers & distributors for branded goods. We have a range of our own private label brands in mass-market products and also work with many supplier brands. As distribution agents for multi-national partners such as Coca-Cola, Imperial Tobacco and Kelloggs among others, we continue to develop a complimentary portfolio of products to service The Gambia's FMCG needs.Product Range:Soft DrinksJuices & Mineral waterAlcohol Dry FoodChilled & FrozenDairyConfectionary Personal CareHouseholdChemicalsBicycles Agents & Distributors For:Brauerie Beck & Co. Ltd.Coca ColaJ. Garcia CarrionUnited DistillersRayner Burgess Ltd.Kopcke Trading InternationalGolden WonderHRH InternationalKelloggsHenri WintermansNestleTesco range of productsJohnson & Johnson Baby ProductsDon Simon Juices & WinesCadbury's ConfectioneryNestlé RowntreeOman Insecticides (Tox) & Air Fresheners Co. In 1982 the company shifts focus from supermarket retail to wholesale distribution. It imports and distributes Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) from the leading MNC's. Their customers include hotels, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores as well as the general trade. They have their own fleet of vehicles that make deliveries. On a daily basis they are routed to the metropolitan areas in Greater Banjul as well as to the remote interior of the country.The firm is a full-service providers of dry, chilled and frozen foods, beverages personal care and household goods. Chellarams has witnessed incredible developments in the Gambia's cultural and political history and the company's long-term strategy for the country is grounded in its breadth of local experience and understanding. Origins & History:Kishinchand Chellaram (hence the KC initials in our company logo), the late Founder, started his business from a textile shop in Chennai (Madras) in 1916. With an expansion plan in place and the first overseas office set up in Yokohama in 1918, the next decade saw the Kishinchand Chellaram Group become one of the leading trading companies in West Africa with branches across four continents. In 1923 a Management team appointed by Shri Kishinchand Chellaram arrive and set up the group's first branch in Nigeria, West Africa, commencing with wholesale operations in textiles. Over time, the company moved from retailing into wholesaling and manufacturing. The opening of Chellarams in The Gambia in 1958 was an important part of the Group's international expansion. It adopted the 3 umbrellas because in Africa chiefs often walked round with an umbrella.Mr. Ram T. Chellaram, grandson of Kishinchand Chellaram who entered the business in 1960, was the flag-bearer of the company's legacy in The Gambia. It is now under the leadership of Mr. Nitin, Managing Director. 

Established since 1958 in The Gambia, Chellarams import and distribute Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Our customers include hotels, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores as well as the general trade. We are full-service providers of dry, chilled and frozen foods, beverages personal care and household goods. We pride ourselves on the depth of our distribution and our sales teams have nationwide coverage for our product range. We work with international partners to develop and grow brands with a long-term focus. Chellarams and Sons Ltd. established its business in the capital Banjul, The Gambia, back in 1958. Its main business activities are as agent importers & distributors for branded goods. We have a range of our own private label brands in mass-market products and also work with many supplier brands. As distribution agents for multi-national partners such as Coca-Cola, Imperial Tobacco and Kelloggs among others, we continue to develop a complimentary portfolio of products to service The Gambia's FMCG needs.Product Range:Soft DrinksJuices & Mineral waterAlcohol Dry FoodChilled & FrozenDairyConfectionary Personal CareHouseholdChemicalsBicycles Agents & Distributors For:Brauerie Beck & Co. Ltd.Coca ColaJ. Garcia CarrionUnited DistillersRayner Burgess Ltd.Kopcke Trading InternationalGolden WonderHRH InternationalKelloggsHenri WintermansNestleTesco range of productsJohnson & Johnson Baby ProductsDon Simon Juices & WinesCadbury's ConfectioneryNestlé RowntreeOman Insecticides (Tox) & Air Fresheners Co. In 1982 the company shifts focus from supermarket retail to wholesale distribution. It imports and distributes Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) from the leading MNC's. Their customers include hotels, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores as well as the general trade. They have their own fleet of vehicles that make deliveries. On a daily basis they are routed to the metropolitan areas in Greater Banjul as well as to the remote interior of the country.The firm is a full-service providers of dry, chilled and frozen foods, beverages personal care and household goods. Chellarams has witnessed incredible developments in the Gambia's cultural and political history and the company's long-term strategy for the country is grounded in its breadth of local experience and understanding. Origins & History:Kishinchand Chellaram (hence the KC initials in our company logo), the late Founder, started his business from a textile shop in Chennai (Madras) in 1916. With an expansion plan in place and the first overseas office set up in Yokohama in 1918, the next decade saw the Kishinchand Chellaram Group become one of the leading trading companies in West Africa with branches across four continents. In 1923 a Management team appointed by Shri Kishinchand Chellaram arrive and set up the group's first branch in Nigeria, West Africa, commencing with wholesale operations in textiles. Over time, the company moved from retailing into wholesaling and manufacturing. The opening of Chellarams in The Gambia in 1958 was an important part of the Group's international expansion. It adopted the 3 umbrellas because in Africa chiefs often walked round with an umbrella.Mr. Ram T. Chellaram, grandson of Kishinchand Chellaram who entered the business in 1960, was the flag-bearer of the company's legacy in The Gambia. It is now under the leadership of Mr. Nitin, Managing Director. 

Boule & Company Ltd, based in Gambia, was established in 1976 as a merchandise and general trading enterprise. Its origins could however be traced to a long family lineage of business activities in import and export, dating back to the early 1960s. Boule & Company's Chief Executive, Mr. Charbel N. Elhajj, is the majority shareholder who successfully acquired the family business and diversified its activities to include hotel ownership and management, financial services, duty-free shops, warehousing, etc.    As a result of this successful diversification and recognising the need for efficiency and economy as basic prerequisites for quality service and profit maximisation, Boule & Company Ltd. was restructured into a holding company, with a cluster of subsidiaries each, specialising in its particular area of entrepreneurship.   Boule Financial Services: Located in Kololi, Kotu, Kairaba Avenue and Cape Point, The Gambia, Boule Financial Services is a specialized currency exchange service.    They welcome tourists visiting the country and local residents living in The Gambia; whether your currency exchange transaction is small or large.   Rate changes: Their objective is to provide the best exchange rates in The Gambia. To increase their competitiveness they are constantly updating their rates at which they buy and sell currencies.    Financial Services: Our principal business is the purchase and sale of foreign currencies. They regularly have on hand the money of more than 10 countries and can usually obtain a number of others on short notice. They are prepared to buy the currencies of most countries, subject to market conditions. Whether buying or selling, they endeavour to do so at the best rates available in the region, and they do not have any charges in connection with purchases or sales of cash/cheques.    Boule accept payment in cash, by travellers' cheque, certified cheque, bank draft and bank transfers.   Please let them know if you would like to order in advance a particular sum of foreign money. This way you can be certain that the currency you need, will be available when you travel. There is no charge for this service, but they may ask for a deposit if the currency is a less-common one or if the amount is large. Likewise, if you wish to sell a less-common currency or a large amount, they can provide a faster service if you call us in advance.    Branches: Cape Point located at St. Mary's Food and Wine Supermarket Kairaba Avenue located at St. Mary's Food and Wine Supermarket Kololi Branch (50 metres away from the Senegambia Beach Hotel) Kotu Branch 1 (10 metres away from the Novotel - Kombo Beach) Kotu Branch 2 (20 metres away from the Palma Rima Hotel) Since they are obliged by law to obtain particulars of your identity and residence in connection with any cheque or credit card transaction; they will ask to see a government-issued identity document which bears your photograph (for example a passport, identification card, driver's licence, or similar document). Upon completing a transaction, please ask for your receipt.   Kokoto Souvenir Shop: The shop located on the Kololi's Senegambia strip has a large range of souvenirs. It covers every ethnic group within the region and it claims to be at affordable price! Here is a taste of what to expect: Dolls, Napkin Rings, Sticks, Scapstone Plates, Makonde Family Trees, Chess Sets, Bowls, Clovers, Wooden Carvings and lots more   Warehousing: Perhaps the most prolific indicator of the volume of merchandise and commodities available at any one time, is the total floor area of warehouse that is owned by Boule & Co.   The total number of floor space available includes one of the largest warehouses in the sub-region. These giant stores have a multi-purpose use.   Apart from being used as normal stores, they are also used as Bonded warehouses for re-export of goods to the sub-region. It is to be noted that The Gambia is now recognised as the supermarket of West Africa, (the Gateway to the sub-region).   The holdings also operate Atlas Travel, Londongate Insurance, Marbel, NTC Limited, Sofib   With the completion of the new Banjul International Airport in 1997, The Gambia now has a modern airport with facilities of the highest standard. Restaurants and bars, a first class lounge, banking facilities and a business centre all can be found within the airport. In the airport departure lounge, the Duty-Free shop offers you a choice selection of goods and products.    You can purchase all your duty free goods such as electronic items (walkmans, Discmans, radios), perfumes, alcohol, jewellery, watches, children's items, tobacco, cigars, cigarettes and T-shirts.   At the NTC Duty Free shop, offer products 23% cheaper than other duty free shops worldwide. Browse around the NTC Duty Free shop while you wait to leave the smiling coast of West Africa.