Voltic Ghana Limited has inaugurated its new packaging line at Akwadum off the Nsawam-Kumasi Road.
The new facility is estimated to have cost about 6.5 million dollars to complete.
Voltic (GH) Limited, established in 1995 is engaged in the packaging and distribution of Voltic natural mineral water and Cool Pac treated drinking water as well as the distribution of the Club minerals range of drinks and Beta Malt.
As a unique natural mineral water product with high market demands, the construction of the facility has become necessary to enable the company to maintain its brand visibility in order to meet the market demands and deliver better service to its consumers.
In a welcome address, the Managing Director of Voltic, Francois Gazania said the new 24,000 bph packaging line is intended to increase production capacity to satisfy stakeholders and customers with the best quality water on the market while providing an avenue for creating jobs for the youth and members of the community [Akwadum).
“This project became part of the vision of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) when in 2016 Voltic joined the family of the largest bottler in Africa. CCBA, understanding the potential of Ghana, invested in the construction of this 6.5m dollars packaging line. This new packaging line increases the production capacity of Voltic. Reinforcing our commitment to meet the demands of our customers and consumers, we align with the development agenda of the government of Ghana,” he said.
“We aim to optimize our operations and lead sustainable packaging initiatives. Promote women empowerment, community development and partner with government.”
Also at the event was the Deputy Minister Trade and Industry, Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah, who emphasized the importance of the private sector in driving youth employment in the country.
According to him, the private sector provides a number of crucial services which significantly boost the country’s economic growth.
“Governments over the years have recognized the role played by the private sector in spurring economic growth and development, and as such the private sector has often been referred to as ‘the engine of growth’. This is because, it is the private sector that drives growth creates jobs and pays the taxes that finance service and investment.
“It is a known fact that in developing countries, the private sector generates more than 80 percent of jobs, funds 60 per cent of all investments and provides more than 80 per cent of government revenues. In contemporary times, it is the private companies that provide most essential services such as banking, telecommunication, health and education.”
He therefore pledged the support of government while calling on private business owners to ensure the expansion of the sector to create jobs for the teeming youth.
“I very much agree that government needs to do more to demonstrate our seriousness in creating the enabling environment leading to a transformation of the industrial landscape that can create sustainable jobs for our teaming youth.”
“However, we live in a dynamic world now, and the changing trends makes it virtually impossible for government alone, to create all the jobs on a sustainable basis. The role of the private sector has thus become crucial. Therefore our priority as government is to put in place what I refer to as ‘ambitious policy framework’ , that will help businesses to expand and create jobs, as well as promote the growth of entrepreneurial opportunity for Ghanaians particularly the youth.” the deputy Minister added.
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By: Ann-Shirley Ziwu/citifmonline.com/Ghana