15 companies and 3 individuals awarded at the 9th PayAngel Ghana Manufacturing Awards, 2025

Fifteen top companies and three outstanding individuals were honored at the 9th PayAngel Ghana Manufacturing Awards. The event took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.

The theme was “Driving Ghana’s GDP Growth through Export Manufacturing and Innovation.”

Xodus Communications Limited organized the awards to celebrate excellence in manufacturing. The focus was on stewardship, health and safety, corporate social responsibility, and innovation.

Richard Abbey Jnr, Director of Xodus Communications, delivered the welcome address. He highlighted this year's emphasis on innovation in the industry. His goal is to encourage competition both locally and globally.

Abbey noted the sector's contributions to national development. Some manufacturers have thrived over time while others have innovated significantly.

He also mentioned challenges like poor road infrastructure affecting logistics. Tariffs on imports were another concern he raised.

"Congratulations to all winners tonight," he said. He expressed pride in the growth of various production hubs he visited. Winners were chosen by an independent advisory board based on specific criteria for each category.

The event attracted high-profile dignitaries including Bell Reberio Addy from the UK House of Commons and Madam Sylvia Nyante from ADB.

Here are the winners of the 2025 PayAngel Ghana Manufacturing Awards:

- Water Producing Company of the Year: Bel Aqua won a Hall of Fame award.
- Fan Milk PLC Ghana received two awards: Employee Empowerment and Best Growing Manufacturing Company.
- Jay Kay Industries was named Best Packaging Company and Best Paper Product Manufacturer.
- Blowchem Industries Ltd won three awards: Pet/Performs Manufacturer, Beverages Producer (Alcoholic), and Soft Drinks Producer.

Twellium Industrial Company Ltd won awards for Confectionery, Water Production, and Beverages Production.

Qualiplast Limited was recognized as Plastic Manufacturer of the Year for both Industrial and Household categories.

Wilmar Africa Ltd received awards for Marketing Company of the Year and Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility.

Nutrifoods Ghana Limited, part of Olam Group, won Export Manufacturing Company of the Year. Bel Cola was awarded Brand of the Year.

Fairafric, a German-Ghanaian social enterprise, won Chocolate Producing Company of the Year. B5 Plus Ltd, a leading steel company, received Fabrication Company of the Year award.

Goldcoast Food Herbs and Spices Ltd earned Indigenous Manufacturing Company of the Year award.

African Consumer Products (Ghana) Ltd, part of Wilmar International, won Detergent Manufacturer Award. De United Foods Industries Limited, Ghana, took home Food Processing Company Award.

In individual categories:

- Fares Akl, Managing Director of Qualiplast Limited, was named Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Pawan Aidasani, CEO of Jay Kay Industries, received Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Lionel Parent, Managing Director of FanMilk Ghana, won CEO of the Year for doubling net profit to GH¢54 million with a 24% revenue increase year-on-year.