THE CREATION AND OPERATIONS OF A CORRUGATED CARDBOARD BOX AND BIOPLASTIC BAGSFACTROY
Sector: Industry
Type: Private
Project owner: Albarka Printing Press SARL
Estimated cost (USD): USD 4 million
Estimated cost (FCFA): FCFA 2 billion
To reduce imports of cardboard boxes and plastic bags, put non-degradable plastic bags on the market and protect the environment. Albarka’s project aims to create a factory for corrugated cardboard and bioplastic bags. Products will include 10 – 120 litre packaging for the transport of industrial and food products, waxed protection and contact paper for department stores and convenience stores.
Benefits
- Meet strong national demand for biodegradable bags;
- Dominant position for the Nigerien market;
- Export the boxes and biodegradable bags to the countries of the sub-region who do not have a factory, such as Burkina Faso, Togo, Mali and Benin.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Product Design: Private/Private Funding: Private/Private Implementation: Private/Private Operations: Private/Private Risk sharing: Private/Private