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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The training went on at the Coconut Groove Hotel in Accra on Wednesday, where 50 customers included wholesalers, distributors and retailers who have been marketing and distributing Voltic’s Natural Mineral water and Club range of soft sparkling drinks for years.

Speaking at the event, the Country Finance Manager of Voltic, Rev. Daniel Torvinyo indicated that the Customer Financial Experience was part of Voltic’s Finance Month celebrations purposely to educate employees and customers on basics of personal finance and equip them with the relevant skills to make prudent financial decisions for themselves, families and their businesses.

“Understanding that there is a financial implication for every action, Voltic is empowering the businesses that help place our brands in the hands of every consumer in Ghana to be financially conscious, contributing to the long-term sustainability of our business. Our goal today would be achieved if these businesses go on to expand, sustain and cushion themselves for the future through some of these laudable insurance policies and pensions’ funds they have been exposed to today”, He added.

Proprietor of Lesfam Company Limited, Madam Lesley Anita Adjei Mensah, who attended the programme admitted that “I feel valued as a business partner and I recommend Voltic to organize similar programs at least quarterly to help us manage our business as well as share some ideas as partners”.

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As part of activities for the day, the management joined some factory workers, waste collectors and scores of sellers of their product at Pokuase, Ofankor, and the Tema Motorway toll booth to assist them sell their products to the public.

A climax was held at the Achimota Mall where participants were guided on setting career goals and cultivating the habit of saving.

Speaking to Citi News, the Human Resources Manager of Voltic Ghana Limited, Nana Adokailey Amofa, said it was time society shifted attention to the less privileged women in society because of their painstaking passion to succeed in their business endeavors.

“It’s about empowering our women within our value chain, we have seen that most of the times when its celebrations like this, we get the affluent in society and they are always appreciated for what they have achieved. Now we have realized that it is important other women who are also not all that higher on the ladder in terms of career, and even financially, we need help them to dream again, to also have the opportunity to do something more than they are doing for themselves” she said.

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The sponsorship package, which forms part of Voltic’s corporate social investments initiatives, stems from the company’s support for community based projects positively impacting generations.

Voltic will over the next 12-months provide the academy with a total of 18,000 bags of Coolpac sachet water; 1,440 dispenser jars of Voltic Natural Mineral Water; 1,800 cartons of bottles of Voltic Natural Mineral Water and 1,800 packs of assorted Club minerals range of sparkling soft drinks with 3 water dispensers and a fridge for cooling the products.

Valued at GHS 120,000.00, the support is expected to have a significant impact on the day-to-day running of the academy, refreshing the students and teachers with the best quality natural mineral water in Ghana throughout the year.

Praising the deal, Right to Dream Managing Director Robin Bourne-Taylor who identifies Voltic as a brand that shares the academy’s commitment to excellence and quality stated that “Right to Dream is an internationally-acclaimed academy for football and education.

Our core value is based on character development, and this empowers talented Ghanaians to fulfill their potential. We are proud to partner with Voltic in fulfilling this dream.

It is a great fit for two organisations that share core values as well as understand the quality needed to achieve world-class performance” he added.

The sponsorship package was presented during the annual leadership team building and company goal setting exercise held at the Academy.

Philip Redman, Voltic’s General Manager, noted “we are delighted to experience the positive impact the Right to Dream Academy is having on the Ghanaian youth and the next generation.

Such efforts geared towards developing young talents into professionals need commendation and we believe this sponsorship will support the academy’s operations by refreshing the hearts of these brilliant minds and those who cater for their needs here at the academy”.

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Joyce is joining Voltic ’s management team from its sister company, Accra Brewery Limited (ABL), where she was Corporate Communications Manager from September 2013. Her new appointment is in line with Voltic’s ongoing restructuring programme to enhance the company and its brands.

She is an affiliate member of the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and has studied for a Master of Development Management degree at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).  She has over seven years’ experience in corporate and marketing communications, events management, media relations and stakeholder engagement.

In her new position at Voltic, she will have responsibility for implementing the company’s corporate affairs strategy and plan which directly supports the commercial objectives of the business.  This covers media relations, government relations, industry affairs, corporate accountability, issues management and internal communications. She will also support the development and delivery of Voltic’s strategy for building the profile and reputation of the corporate brand, and will ensure that company initiatives, projects and partnerships relating to social responsibility and sustainability issues are strategically aligned with business objectives, while building the company’s reputation among its key stakeholders.

Joyce is credited with several key achievements during her tenure at ABL. These include the development of the Alcohol and Pregnancy Programme, which seeks to educate pregnant women on the dangers of consuming alcohol; the Employee Wellbeing Programme undertaken in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH; and a number of sustainable development collaborations with both the public and private sectors.

She has also played an instrumental role in cementing both ABL’s and Voltic’s relationships with the media, and over the years has contributed to the success of both ABL’s and Voltic’s internal communications processes.

Commenting on the appointment, Philip Redman, Voltic’s General Manager, says Joyce’s education, skills, experience and passion about sustainability issues will ensure her success in her new role.

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