Construction World March 2018

Joining forces in West Africa

Design to Development Maccaferri’s belief is that it does not simply sell products: it provides ‘better solutions’ – identifying, addressing and responding to the specific needs of each client. Maccaferri is a partner who works alongside clients from the start of the project, maximising value for money through technical expertise and an extensive portfolio of quality products. Its ‘better solutions’ start from the design phase of the project, with the simple aim of solving a problem. Then, it proceeds through all the stages of development, in close synergy with subsidiaries; manufacturing, designing and installing solutions throughout the world. Its ‘better solutions’ are always the end result of a close-knit, multi-level integration of Maccaferri’s headquarters in Italy, local subsidiaries and clients’ needs (source: www.maccaferri.co.za)

Maccaferri Africa and Maccaferri Nigeria are joining their forces to strengthen Maccaferri’s presence in West Africa as a leading provider of advanced solutions for the civil and mining industries. The two Maccaferri subsidiaries will work together to seize the opportunities offered by the fast developingWest African market. Based in Port Harcourt, the Nigerian team will be an important foothold to reach the whole West African region, while Maccaferri Africa will provide commercial and technical support, drawing on the experience gained especially in the mining sector over the last 60 years in the Southern African region. Maccaferri Nigeria was established in 2008 and over the years has partnered with the Institutions and the major Construction Firms in the country. Led by Managing Director Massimiliano Angius with the support of Mike Umana and Modesta Udefi, the Nigerian team has developed the ability to perform as a front- end technological partner, and is now looking to expand its capabilities in strategic sectors for the region, such as mining. Massimiliano Angius has commented: “The mining industry is set to become a key driver of economic growth in Nigeria and the whole West Africa region. Aiming to develop our presence in this industry, we will leverage on the proven worldwide experience and expertise of our Group, through the support of Maccaferri Africa, and our capabilities at local level. As a first step, we have already planned to attend ConMin West Africa, the mining conference and exhibition taking place in Abuja in May”. Adriano Gilli, Managing Director of Maccaferri Africa, added: “We look forward to working together with our colleagues in Nigeria and sharing with them our knowledge and capabilities. By increasing the visibility of our Nigerian operations among international consultants active in the civil and mining sectors across West Africa, we also synergically aim to Maccaferri’s vision is to become a leading international provider of advanced solutions to the construction, mining and geotechnical markets. Implementing a strategy of vertical integration, Maccaferri researches, designs, supplies and provides construction solutions within its target markets. From worldwide headquarters in Bologna, Italy, Maccaferri is a privately held company with revenues of nearly €500-million, over 30 manufacturing facilities, 70 subsidiaries and operations in more than 100 countries. Maccaferri is at the heart of the Maccaferri Industrial Group which is, in turn, part of the S.E.C.I Holding Group and is a true conglomerate with interests in diverse fields including, power generation, mechanical engineering, sugar, agriculture and real estate.

boost orders and production volumes at our double twist wire mesh products manufacturing units in South Africa. I am convinced that both subsidiaries will highly benefit from this co-operation”. For nearly 140 years, Maccaferri has provided innovative solutions to the construction industry and built environment. Historically renowned as the world leader in gabion retaining structures, Maccaferri has diversified significantly over the past 20 years and now offers engineered solutions including reinforced soil structures, ground stabilisation, landfill and environmental works, rockfall and landslide mitigation and river control works. 

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