Medtronic Africa Pty Limited | AmCham Member Of The Month.

Our member of the month for October is Medtronic Africa Pty Limited. Medtronic has been in existence for more than 30 years and offer therapies that treat nearly 70 conditions, including some of the world’s most challenging chronic diseases — like diabetes, obesity, cancer, and heart disease. With the integration of Covidien as their Minimally Invasive Therapies Group, they can address the healthcare needs of more people around the world than ever.

The company’s mission is to contribute to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of instruments or appliances that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Also, to strive without reserve for the greatest possible reliability and quality in their products; to be the unsurpassed standard of comparison and to be recognized as a company of dedication, honesty, integrity, and service.

Medtronic has a legacy of innovation and unique position as the world’s largest medical technology company which allows them to play a central role in transforming healthcare in South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa. They are also collaborating with new partners in new ways to create new innovations — ones that add both clinical and economic value. So that tomorrow, even more people can get the affordable care they need.

They believe everyone should have access to quality, affordable healthcare. The company also know that they lack the appropriate innovations to reach billions of patients who do not have access to their therapies and services. Designing innovative healthcare-access solutions in resource-limited settings requires a fundamentally different approach.

Formalized in 2016, Medtronic Labs is a distinct business within Medtronic that maximizes social impact alongside financial sustainability. Medtronic Labs designs healthcare delivery service models with and for underserved communities that integrate digital and product technologies across the patient care continuum. To amplify their impact and reach scale, they partner with local tech entrepreneurs, healthcare providers, NGOs, governments, and other stakeholders. Learn more…

About Allstar Insurance Brokers Limited

Allstar Insurance Brokers Limited recently joined AmCham Ghana as Gold Members. As a follow up, the Executive Secretary of the Chamber, Mr. Simon Madjie on Monday, October 22, 2018 visited the insurance brokers to interact with management.

Mr. Madjie had several conversations with the Managing Director of Allstar Insurance Brokers, Mr. Peter Osei-Duah. Their conversation among other issues, included the state of business and some advocacy strategies that AmCham Ghana can employ to better improve the business climate.

Allstar Brokers is a wholly Ghanaian owned limited liability broking firm with a unique strategy of providing bespoke services to individuals, corporate, affinity groups and SMEs. With experienced underwriters, and industry seasoned insurance professionals; Allstar Brokers has access to all insurers in Ghana, and several international partners, allowing risk to be reviewed and built from the ground up.

Mr. Peter Osei-Duah tells us about Allstar Insurance Brokers and shared some of their core functions in the video below.

 

Dow Chemical Company | AmCham Member Of The Month

Dow Chemical is AmCham Ghana’s Member of the month for September. Dow Chemical’s growing presence in Africa demonstrates the company’s commitment to deliver industry leadership, technical innovation and expertise – with a focus on sustainability to help transform the region into a key player in the global chemicals industry.

Dow is among the three biggest chemical companies worldwide, with products ranging from plastics and packaging, agriculture, building and construction to oil and gas. The company which had operated in Ghana in the past, pulled out in the 1990s and had relied on intermediaries to reach Ghana’s market.

 

They combine science, understanding, and creativity to re-imagine what is vital to human progress. With thousands of patents and awards, Dow is a global innovation and sustainability leader. Dow is a diverse, inclusive community and together, they can solve anything.

According to Managing Director of Dow West Africa, Tony Groosman, the company is committed to making a contribution to the economic development of Ghana and Africa as a whole. Africa’s economic significance in the global marketplace has been demonstrated by increased political stability, improved economic policy and a growing consumer base all of which offer an advantageous environment for business to thrive.

The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world’s most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity.

Dow’s diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture.

Tanink Ghana : Setting Standards

In 1998, Tanink Group was incorporated and authorised to carry on business as general merchants and manufactures representatives. Tanink later acquired the dealership of O&K Mining of Germany, manufacturers of mining excavators. Through magnificent management of O&K Mining, the franchise quickly became the leader of mining excavators in Ghana.

In the year 2000, CASE (France) and Astra Vehicoli (Italy) appointed Tanink as their sole agents due to the outstanding management of O&K. In 2005 Tanink had invested well over $4.0M in the construction of an modern showroom/warehouse complex to better position itself in Ghana’s automotive industry.

Tanink’s drive for success has never been in doubt with strict management of finances and a loyal staff. They have been able to grow at a pace that allows them to look at the market differently and invest in numerous other business avenues that will allow Tanink to exceed what it is now. They are not just a business, they are a family and moving forward they promise to continue to treat clients, both old and new with the same amount love and respect.

G4S | A Leading Integrated Security Solutions Company in Ghana

In this edition, we put the spotlight on G4S Ghana. G4S Security Services Ghana Limited is the leading integrated security solutions company in Ghana. The company has world-class expertise in the areas of protective security, manned guarding, secure mobility services, executive alarm monitoring and response, vehicle tracking, risk consultancy and security surveys.

G4S provides flexible and effective integrated security plans and solutions centred on their clients’ needs. This flexibility is mirrored in commercial proposals that provide cost effective solutions based on economies of scale derived from accurate pre-planning and efficient resource management.

They specialise in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. They use their global expertise and local knowledge in the assessment and management of security and safety risks for buildings, infrastructure, materials, valuables, people and society.

G4S develop long-term strategic partnerships with customers in key sectors where they can help them to deliver their own business objectives through either increasing their revenues, reducing costs, managing risks, protecting critical assets or improving their service delivery to the customers they serve. They do this by understanding the environments in which their customers operate, the pressures they face and the things that matter to them most.

G4S Ghana employs over six thousand people and has been awarded Top Employer status for the 2nd year running.

Micheal Concar, Director of Sale and Marketing at G4S shared with us company principles that has made them number one in the industry.

G4S Plc has G4S Security Services Limited as its main operating company in Ghana.   Contact information is listed below for the Head office based in Accra.

G4S Security Services (Ghana) Limited
31 Second Labone Street
Labone
Accra
GHANA
West Africa

Tel:

(+233) 0302 779570

(+233) 0244 313871

(+233) 0544 123447

administration@gh.g4s.com

Landtours, Bringing the World to West Africa

Landtours is a full destination management company operating in Ghana since 1994. The inbound operator has over the years helped tourist across the world experience the scenery, rich and diverse culture of the people of West Africa.

Landtours provides cultural tours, eco adventures, tropical adventures, atonement pilgrimage tours, culinary experience among others. The company also handles corporate meetings from inception to completion, taking care of Space Rental, Hotel Reservations, Interior Set-Up & Decor, Audio/Visual Equipment, Ground Transportation (group travel & airport transfers), MC and Usher Hiring, and Meal Arrangements.

Landtours is a Ghana Club 100 company with several awards for their dedication to service in the travel and tourism industry with their young, experienced, brilliant and highly dedicated team to take care of all your travel needs.

To ensure that the services you receive from their partners are of the highest quality, Landtours has selected hotels, restaurants and guides with the utmost care and consideration for your comfort and convenience. They have also made every effort to control their footprint on the West African environment. Therefore, they are working with partners who utilize green and sustainable practices.

Their number one goal is to ensure that your expectations are met and that you go home with West Africa and its people forever in your heart. Click for more info on Landtour.

The Conship Story

Consolidated shipping agencies Limited (Conship),provides quality services across all spheres of the logistics industry, commenced operations in 1996 as a limited liability company, primarily focusing on Ocean freight forwarding.

Over the years, Conship diversified its operations into other areas of the logistics Industry, such as Airfreight, Marine and Husbandry, Logistics and Projects. The discovery of oil in commercial quantities in the Western Region (Offshore) of Ghana brought with it enormous opportunities for the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry. In this regard, Conship is currently recognized as an offshore and onshore logistics services company.

Conship is strategically headquartered on the 5th Floor of the Silver Star towers.. This location of the headquarters enhances operational activities resulting in swift delivery which enable us to meet their clients KPI’s.

The company has three other operational branches strategically located in Tema, Accra and Takoradi.

Executive Secretary of the AmCham Ghana, Simon Madjie had a conversation with Dr. M. C. Vasnani, CEO of Conship. He shared a brief history on how the company started, their strategic partnerships and the principles that have brought the company this far. They also talked about the upcoming  Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, USA.  Watch the video below.

Conship’s services range from Freight Forwarding, Projects, Oil & Gas Services and Ship Agency. Aside being a giant in the provision of services in the Oil and Gas industry, Conship has strong strengths in all areas of logistics including the vertical markets which include Telecommunication, Consumables, and Contract Logistics amongst others.

As a Certified Member of the Anti-Bribery and Corruption global institute TRACE, Conship has set the pace and the standards in Ghana and this has placed Conship above all others. Click to learn more and contact Conship. 

Rendeavour Building Africa’s Largest Urban Landscape

Appolonia City is a project of Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban land developer with over 30,000 acres of visionary projects in the growth trajectories of large cities in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo.

Appolonia City is a unique partnership between Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban land developer, and the Chiefs, leaders and residents of the Appolonia community.

The development was conceived and launched in Accra in 2012. Following the completion of initial infrastructure in 2015, Appolonia City’s first residential phase was introduced to the market.

CEO of Appolonia City, Bright Owusu Amofah

Rendeavour’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem – that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Africa. Rather, they aim to help create the infrastructure – the living and working spaces, communities, schools and hospitals – that will help sustain and accelerate Africa’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.

Appolonia City is a mixed-use and mixed-income urban development that will be home to 88,000 residents and tens of thousands of daily visitors.

AmCham Ghana Exec. Secretary, Simon Madjie (left) presenting AmCham Membership Certificate to CEO of Appolonia City, Bright Owusu Amofah.

The 2,325-acre project encompasses residential, commercial, retail and light industrial developments, as well as social amenities like schools, healthcare and family parks.

Appolonia City offers you all you need in one place. A place to live, work, shop, a place for entertainment, relaxation and much more – in a well-planned natural environment coupled with the highest standards of infrastructure.

 click here for more info.

AmCham visits Rendeavour
AmCham visits Rendeavour
AmCham visits Rendeavour
AmCham visits Rendeavour

AmCham Visits MAC Ghana

MAC Ghana is a 100% owned company of Mansour International FZCO and the exclusive distributor for Chevrolet & Isuzu range of products (Passenger cars, Pickups, Trucks, Buses) in Ghana since 2014.

Mansour Group is a multinational conglomerate founded in Egypt, with operations across the globe. The company is the second largest company in Egypt by revenue. It is also the largest General Motors dealer in the world, and the fifth largest distributor of Caterpillar Inc. products globally. It also has contracts in Egypt to represent a range of international brands, including McDonald’s, Chevrolet, Red Bull, UPS and Imperial Brands.

MAC Ghana started its operations in Accra, Ghana in August, 2014 with their first 3S facility on the Spintex road in Accra. In a short span since the inception, MAC Ghana made a remarkable presence in Ghana and have successfully sold over 1000 vehicles. In this same period, they have laid down the foundation for building a strong brand equity for both Chevrolet & Isuzu through investment in world class facilities, people and processes.

As part of the groups ongoing strategy for Ghana and towards the long term commitment, MAC Ghana recently opened another world class 3S facility in Kumasi and with future plans to grow the business through expansion of retail facilities in all major towns across the landscape of Ghana.

MAC Ghana are recipients of “Ghana Automotive Awards”  – “Most Promising Auto Company of the Year” in 2015  and “Best Service Dealer” in 2016.

AmCham Member Spotlight | KEK Insurance Brokers Limited

The company under AmCham Ghana’s spotlight for this month is KEK Insurance Brokers Limited. This company is Ghana’s number one insurance brokers since 1992.

KEK insurance brokers limited is a local insurance broking firm with substantial international links providing enhanced broking services to several local and multinational firms in all sectors of the economy. The company was registered as a limited liability company in 1985, and obtained the license to operate as an insurance broking and consultancy firm in 1990. The company since its establishment has competently handled insurances of well-placed local and multinational companies.

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The company has been continuously adjudged by the National Insurance Commission as the leading insurance broking firm in Ghana since 1992. Their services include;

Accident (General) Insurance

  • Group Personal Accident
    • Workmen’s Compensation

General Business

  • Assets-All-Risk
    • Bonds
    • Burglary
    • Consequential Los
    • Contractors’ All Risk
    • Directors & Officers Liability
    • Electronic All Risk
    • Fidelity Guarantee
    • Fire & Allied Perils
    • Goods in Transit

 Click to access full service list