On January 13, 2025, the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation team visited the Secretariat to share vital information about his Governance Institute, which prepares Ghanaian and African youth for transformational leadership, as well as to learn more about how the Chamber functions.
On January 8, 2025, the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce, led by Kimathi Kuenyehia, President of AmCham Ghana, paid a courtesy visit to the former President of Ghana, H.E. John A. Kufuor, at his residence.
The visit served as an opportunity to convey heartfelt appreciation for his invaluable support and to honor his presence at the Chamber’s 35th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner and Awards Night held in late November 2024.
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Industrial Coatings Africa, the leading provider of industrial coatings and painting solutions, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new showroom located at North Industrial Area, Dadeban Road, off Klan Street, adjacent Cowbell, Accra-Ghana.
The new showroom showcases a wide range of industrial maintenance & protectivecoatings and painting solutions designed to meet the specific needs of various industriesoperating in harsh and severe environments including Mining, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Construction, Marine, Telecommunications, Sewerage & Waste Water Treatment Plants, Aviation, industrial installation & infrastructure development etc.
The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art color matching equipment to produce clients color of choice and expertly trained staff to provide customers with exceptional service and support.
We are thrilled to bring our expertise – as manufacturer and distributor of the industry’s highest–technology anti-corrosion, anti-abrasion, chemical–resistant, fire-retardant, waterproofing, and industrial flooring coatings – to the heart of Africa and our commitment to quality, R&D, coating science, and technology keeps us on top of the industrial coatings game.
Our new showroom is designed to provide customers with a comprehensive experience, from product and color selection to application guidance. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and providing them with cutting-edge coatings solutions that contributes to overall sustainability of their operations and the growth and development of the industrial sector in Africa.
Our new showroom features a vast range of industrial maintenance and protective coating products, including Polyurea-Polyurethane highly crosslinking elastomeric coatings,epoxy resin coatings, polyurethane coatings, moisture cure coatings, Fire-Retardant Coatings, and specialized primers and topcoats for applications across vast industries and environments.
Our brands include Polyval, Polyflex, Xymax, Nofire, PolyRock, Polyur, Xyguard, Mono Ferro, Beyond, etc.
Industrial Coatings Africa is dedicated to providing innovative coating solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers in various industries and the company’s commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a trusted partners in the industry.
Our team of experts are always available to provide comprehensive guidance on product selection, application techniques, and maintenance recommendations.
To crown this grand opening, Industrial Coatings Africa is offering special promotions and discounts on select products and customers are invited to visit our new showroom and experience the company’s expertise and offerings firsthand.
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Max Industries ltd was established in July, 2020 at Dawa near the Dawa Industrial Zone, to produce high quality rice for the local market and also render toll milling services for rice farmers, cooperatives and commercial rice traders in Ghana and neighbouring countries. The factory specializes in processing paddy rice into polished rice, ensuring maximum recovery rates and quality output while adhering to food safety standards.
MISSION AND VISION
Mission
The mission of Max Industries Ltd is to produce locally grown and processed white rice in Ghana and also empower local rice producers by delivering efficient, reliable and cost-effective toll milling services that enhance the value of their service.
Vision
To become a leading producer and preferred choice of locally grown and milled white rice in addition to being recognized as the leading toll milling rice factory in the region delivering excellent services, innovation and sustainability.
SERVICES
The factory offers a comprehensive range of services that include:
1. Paddy Milling: Processing raw paddy into polished white rice
2. Grain Sorting and Grading: Ensuring uniform quality by removing impurities, broken
grains and discoloured kernels
3. Fortification: Adding micronutrients to milled rice to produce fortified rice for nutritional
enrichment
4. Packaging: Providing customized packaging solutions based on client specifications (1kg,
5kg, 25kg, 50kg etc.)
FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY
Max Industries Ltd is equipped with state-of-the-art milling equipment which includes:
Two automated rice milling plants with a total capacity of 100MT a day for high capacity
operations
An automated 30MT drying machine, 500MT silos, pre-cleaners, de-stoners, de-huskers,
polishers and graders for efficient rice processing.
Two electric forklifts to facilitate transfer of goods
Rawmaterials and Finished products warehouses with 10,000 cubic capacity each for
secured storage of raw and finished products
A standby 800kva power generation plant
An on-site office complex to handle administrative processes
An on-site apartment for the factory senior management staff
ENGAGEMENTS
Max Industries Ltd is currently working on producing its own brand of local rice Maxi Rice with
processes far advanced. In addition to the above, Max Industries Ltd is currently undertaking toll
milling services for some of the major brands in the local rice industry such as Nana’s Rice by Agro
Kings Ltd, Evivi Rice by Newage Agric Solutions and AAC Rice by Asian African Consortium
managed by Jospong Group of Companies.
Finally, Max Industries Ltd has been contracted by World Food Programme (WFP) to produce
fortified rice to be distributed to Senior High Schools under the school feeding programme. This
is set to begin February, 2025.
FUTURE GOALS
Max Industries Ltd aims at expanding its services by:
Acquiring vast lands and agricultural machinery for rice farming
Upgrading its facilities in order to expand its current production capacity
Build stronger partnerships with clients and stakeholders to promote the growth of the
local rice industry
On the 5th of December 2024, the African Union (AU) Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Hilda Suka-Mafudze, paid a courtesy visit to the Secretariat. H.E. Hilda Suka-Mafudze met with board members from leading companies, including Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola, Newmont Corporation, and PwC. The discussions focused on key business challenges in Ghana and across Africa, addressing market mobilization, scaling opportunities, and fostering integration between smaller businesses and larger enterprises.
The Secretariat also highlighted progress on the AfCFTA and AGOA, alongside deliberations on U.S. interests in supporting skilled workforce development to bolster economic growth. The conversation underscored the importance of collaboration in driving sustainable business growth and enhancing regional economic integration.
On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, AmCham Ghana, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), and SGMC Cancer Center, launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on prostate cancer. The event took place at Fiesta Royal Hotel in Accra.
The campaign aims to educate men about prostate cancer prevention and treatment while fostering a sustainable framework for broader outreach and collaboration. Attendees included a diverse group of police officers, traditional leaders, and health professionals from various facilities in Accra.
As part of the launch, participants were offered free prostate cancer screenings. The initiative also introduced veteran broadcaster and prostate cancer survivor, Kwaku Sintim Misa (KSM), as the campaign ambassador. KSM emphasized the importance of regular screening for men over 40, sharing his personal journey to inspire early detection and awareness.
The collaboration underscores the commitment of all partners to address prostate cancer through education, early detection, and inclusive community engagement.
On Thursday, 14th November 2024, Greg Usher, Senior Banker, along with representatives from First National Bank Ghana, visited the Chamber to address critical economic issues. Key topics included the depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar, high banking charges, and fees. The discussions also focused on fostering collaboration to strengthen financial ties and enhance economic partnerships between the U.S. and Ghana.
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham Ghana) celebrated its 35th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner & Awards Night 2024 at the Labadi Beach Hotel under the theme: “Celebrating 35 Years of Growth and Looking into the Future with Great Hope for US-Ghana Commercial Relations
This year’s Anniversary Dinner featured keynote remarks from H.E. Virginia Palmer, United States Ambassador to Ghana, and Former President of Ghana, H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor.
During the event, the American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham Ghana) presented a prestigious Outstanding Special Award to H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, recognizing his significant contributions to fostering economic cooperation between Ghana and the United States.
The award was presented by Nana Joe Mensah, Senior Vice President & Head of Ghana Business Unit at Kosmos Energy Ghana, alongside H.E. Virginia Palmer, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Kimathi Kuenyehia, President of AmCham Ghana, and Abdul Rahaman Amoadu, Vice President of AmCham Ghana.
The Chamber also unveiled its 35th Anniversary Documentary, which chronicles the dedication of its founding members from U.S. companies in Ghana, their advocacy efforts, and the evolution of AmCham Ghana. The documentary also highlights the contributions of individuals and companies that have played pivotal roles in the Chamber’s growth and the advancement of U.S.-Ghana economic relations.
Companies and Individuals that have contributed in diverse ways to the development of the Chamber and the advancement of economic relations between Ghana and the United States were also recognized.
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On Friday, November 1, 2024, on the sidelines of the U.S.-Ghana Healthcare Roundtable 2024, the U.S. Commercial Service of the hashtagUSEmbassyinGhana, in collaboration with AmCham Ghana, hosted a roundtable discussion on “Advancing Technology in Healthcare Delivery in Ghana” at the U.S. Embassy.
Key healthcare industry leaders, including representatives from the Ghana Health Service, Zipline, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, USAID, University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD, THE BANK HOSPITAL, and the Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy, engaged in discussions on the regulatory challenges and obstacles impeding improved healthcare delivery in Ghana. Additionally, Jason Hickey, Head of GoogleResearchAIAccra, and Darlington Akogo, Founder of MinoAI, showcased innovative AI-powered products and systems designed to enhance healthcaredelivery in hashtagGhana.
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, AmCham Ghana, in collaboration with USAID Ghana, hosted a Breakfast Meeting at the Fiesta Royale Hotel. This event aimed to provide insights into USAID’s new 5-year strategic plan, offer an overview of U.S. development assistance in Ghana, and engage member companies in contributing to USAID’s strategic approach in the country.