*PRESS RELEASE:*
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
*SIERRA LEONE BREWERY LIMITED EXPANDS TO MEET DEMAND*
_To meet ever-increasing demand for its quality products, Sierra Leone Brewery Limited is more than doubling its annual production capacity with the investment in new fermentation tanks soon to arrive at the Freetown port._
Wellington, Freetown; 20th January 2017 - Sierra Leone Brewery Limited today announced another major step in the capacity and expansion plans for their brewery in Wellington with the investment in new brewing fermentation tanks which are currently being shipped to Sierra Leone. The tanks are modular cylindrical-conical fermenters, to be housed at their brewery in Wellington, Freetown. When installed, the total production capacity will be more than doubled and will create an opportunity to brew, package and distribute all of their award-winning quality products to satisfy current and future consumer demand in the country. The investment comes in at the right time post implementation of the pro-local production Finance Act 2016 and will cater for all expected and potential consumer demand for our products.
The vessel carrying the consignment of several huge tanks is expected to arrive soon at the Freetown harbour. All tanks are made of stainless steel fabricated according to international brewing standards. We confirm that civil works is already in progress with the contract awarded to a Sierra Leone registered construction company running into billions of Leones.
Commenting on the developments, SLBL’s new Managing Director, Daaf Van Tilburg said: "Over the last couple of years we have consulted extensively with our customers to identify their needs and have ensured that our strategy reflects the required plans to satisfy those needs. “He added “that this foundation has been set by the actions put in place by my predecessor Willy Ngana who has recently been transferred to the Africa Middle East Regional Office in Holland.”
We wish to assure the government and the consumer public that we are working extremely hard to deliver in full the potential demand for our products. Therefore, a large scale investment program has started since 2014 to expand capacity, maintain our high quality and ensure environmental safety. The total investment in 2014-2016 has been over 150 SLL billion.
“The current investment in tanks is another large commitment of Sierra Leone Brewery Limited in Sierra Leone. The timing of this expansion once installed, should allow us to fulfil any potential increase in sales as a result of the implementation of the Finance Act 2016, which would also create more jobs for Sierra Leone and our business partners including sorghum farmers” van Tilburg said.
We will showcase this massive investment and confidence in the economy in the coming weeks when the first consignment comprising the said brand tanks will arrive at the Freetown port.
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*ABOUT THE COMPANY*
Sierra Leone Brewery Limited planted its roots in the field of manufacturing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to consumers over 54 years ago. Our establishment has continuously expanded its product range through innovation to meet customer satisfaction at all levels. Our endeavour is to establish not just a contractual relationship with our stakeholders but to build relationships which are lasting and rewarding to the country and to contribute to the growth of the Gross Domestic Product GDP.
All our products are certified and following all the regulations as per approved local and international standards. We manufacture Star Beer, Mutzig Premium Beer, King Leone Beer, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Salone beer and Maltina. We also market Heineken Beer, Strong Bow Cider, Fayrouz malt none alcoholic drink, Royal Club range of soft drinks and Climax Energy Drink.
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For In-depth information kindly contact:
*Corporate Affairs Department*
*Sierra Leone Brewery Limited*
*Wellington Industrial Estate*
*+23276 603 185*
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