Mac Partners Group has officially launched ALQU Rubber and Engineering Solutions in Obuasi, marking a bold step toward boosting local production of mill linings and other critical mining inputs in Ghana.
The new facility, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mac Partners, is set to manufacture mill linings, wear plates, poly-metals, lifter bars, rubber liners, and screen media products traditionally imported despite strong local demand from mining companies.
Speaking during the official opening and factory tour, CEO of Mac Partners Group, Seth Quaye, emphasized the power of aligning policy with demand-driven manufacturing.
“The demand created by mining companies, if properly regulated and supported with government incentives, becomes a foundation for industrialisation,” he stated. “This production unit exists because the mines need these products. If structured well, this model can fuel the economy, and this is just the beginning.”
The launch aligns strongly with Ghana’s local content policy objectives and signals a shift toward industrial self-reliance. Mr. Quaye expressed optimism about expansion plans, revealing that the current production represents only part of the company’s intended capacity, with more product lines expected in the coming years.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines applauded the initiative, describing it as a major leap toward positioning Ghana as a manufacturing hub for mining inputs across West Africa.
Chief Operating Officer of the Chamber, Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah, praised the achievement:
“We have started a movement self-reliance, industrial empowerment, and pride in West Africa. Seeing high-quality mill liners produced right here in Ghana gives us confidence in the future of local manufacturing.”
As mining continues to be a cornerstone of Ghana’s economy, stakeholders believe initiatives like ALQU Rubber will reduce imports, create jobs, strengthen skills development, and deepen value addition within the industrial sector.
This launch is more than a factory opening it is a statement of confidence in Ghana’s industrial future.
Source: Citi Newsroom