8 NEWS PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 11/25 www.petpla.net Sidel opens new Lagos office to accelerate sustainable packaging and regional growth in West Africa Sidel has officially opened a new office in Phoenix, Ikeja (Lagos), to strengthen its presence across West Africa. The new office will serve as a regional hub for project management, engineering, after-sales services, and customer engagement, bringing Sidel closer to its customers in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and neighbouring markets. The Lagos office is Sidel’s third location on the African continent, in addition to the South Africa office (its first in Africa) and the East Africa hub in Nairobi. Together, these resources reflect Sidel’s long-term commitment to customer proximity, skills development, and sustainable growth across the region. Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and home to over 230 million people, representing the continent’s biggest consumer market. In 2024, the Nigerian food and drink market was valued at USD 54.1 billion and is projected to grow at around 6% CAGR by 2033. Across West Africa, consumer trends are shifting toward healthier beverages, premium products, and sustainable packaging solutions. This is creating demand across multiple formats – from lightweight PET bottles to recyclable glass and aluminium cans. Sidel’s track record across the continent includes several landmark projects. In Nigeria, Sidel partnered with StrongPack to deploy one of Africa’s fastest PET water lines and multiple additional lines, including those with Actis coating technology for lightweight bottles with extended shelf life. In Ghana, Sidel equipped Twellium Industrial’s Kumasi plant with two highspeed PET packaging lines and advanced labelling for traceability. The company also installed Africa’s first Sidel Matrix system for Coca-Cola SABCO in South Africa. The Lagos office will also focus on developing local expertise in engineering and services to strengthen customer support and foster job creation. www.sidel.com Inauguration of Sidel’s new office in Phoenix, Ikeja (Lagos) PRESSCO PET Planet w QR Code Brochure 10/28 /2025 2:21 :03 PM
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