Africa is seen as the continent of the future. Strong population growth goes hand in hand with economic potential. Ensinger is aware of this development and is seeking to establish a market for semi-finished products and locally produced finished parts in the East African region.
When asked about the conditions for a successful venture, major challenges immediately follow. In response to this, Ensinger is positioning itself with an integrated approach to solutions. Two initiatives with a focus on Kenya (Nairobi) are linked to this:
In West and East Africa, there is a manufacturing industry (agriculture and food). The central problem of the OEMs is a lack of locally produced spare parts made of technical plastics for machine repairs. There is hardly any processing industry, especially in the machining sector. This leads to dependency on imports and long delivery times for original parts.
Supply by local processors is not possible due to a lack of semi-finished products, maintenance (machines), production peripherals (tools) and a lack of machining expertise. Tackling these problems step by step, in conjunction with the vocational school system, the unused machines in the schools and the increasing demand for spare parts from the OEMs, there is potential for building local value creation.
The aim is to promote training in the field of CNC machining (milling & turning) by imparting knowledge that is in demand by industry.
We create educational opportunities and jobs for people in Africa and make a significant contribution to improving living conditions through our social commitment.
The aim is to build a bridge between education and industry in order to open up new opportunities for the local production of spare parts using our semi-finished products.
We are pursuing a long-term strategy of 10 years to establish missing links in the value chain and to develop the market step by step.
Read more about this (in German) in the field report ‘Thinking ahead: plastic parts for mechanical engineering in Africa’.
We aim to enable sustainable production of semi-finished products and spare parts in East Africa by connecting education with industry and building local skills and value chains.
Are you interested in becoming part of a strong industrial network and actively shaping local manufacturing?
Do you need support with manufacturing or spare parts production locally in Africa?
Or would you like to learn more about our initiative and long-term strategy?
Get in touch with us – together with our local representatives, we are happy to answer your questions and support you with your needs.