East African Granite Industries will
officially be opened today, in one of the country’s significant
import-substitution strategies.
The plant situated in Nyagatare
District, Eastern Province, is owned and operated by Building Materials
Investments Limited (BMI Ltd). It is a US$13 million joint venture
between Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) and Crystal Ventures
Limited.
“The plant’s product spectrum includes granite slabs and
standard sized tiles. Without a doubt, the plant’s creation is a
welcome relief to the country’s top contractors and architects who have
been importing granite products in the past,” a statement from EAGI
reads.
“Being a local company, EAGI’s products are way more
affordable. With its sophisticated and environment-friendly machinery,
total customer satisfaction is the driving force of the industry while
quality commitments and strict adherence to delivery schedules is the
essence of its success and growth.”
According to the Project
Manager of EAGI, Nick Barigye, the venture was encouraged by the booming
real estate and construction sector.
“EAGI is a new and exciting
entrant to the domestic and regional granite industry dedicated to
using local resources to provide the highest quality stone-building
products for local, regional and international markets.”
The new
granite firm is set to employ over 150 people; built on 72 hectares,
EAGI is the largest granite plant in the region and has an annual
production capacity of 200,000 tiles.
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