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MEMBERS’ PROFILE The Leading Voice of the private sector MEMBERS’ PROFILE The Leading Voice of the private sector Members’ Profile | 3 1 DANPONG HEALTHCARE LTD 67 Nungua Link, Spintex Road, Baatsona, Accra-Ghana COMPANY PROFILE What has grown to become the Danpong Group of Companies started as Danpong Pharmacy (GH) Ltd in September 1989, when Dr. Yaw Adu Gyamfi (Dr. Danpong) formed his initial pharmacy supply company. He launched his first pharmacy shop at Nungua in 1991 with only eight workers, toiling from 7am to 11pm – and often after hours – to build a community pharmacy that was loved by the people of Nungua. In October 1999, Dr Gyamfi expanded his business and set up a bigger pharmacy, a 15-bed clinic, and a modern medical lab at Baatsona, on Spintex Dr. Yaw Adu Gyamfi Road. CEO Through hard work, the sale of quality drugs and high health standards, the Danpong Group became widely known, with loyal customers coming from the nearby community and even further afield, with many referrals from various clinics and hospitals in Ghana. In 2005, Dr Gyamfi also started Danadams Pharmaceuticals Ltd, which focused on manufacturing and selling antiretroviral agents for HIV treatment, and anti-malarial medications. 4 | Members’ Profile Throughout its existence, the Danpong Group has As a company, we are committed to a vision of been committed to promoting good health. In the raising the standard of healthcare in Ghana, where past few years, the company has organized various our services are motivated by quality, affordability, health campaigns and medical screenings for the accessibility, and excellence in all we do. Our community. In 2011, the Nungua Pharmacy Shop people-focused motto is Healthy + Happy. We aim was modernized and the company celebrated to provide community healthcare 24/7, using well- 21 years of serving the community there. The trained, confident and professional employees Danpong Clinic’s outpatient department at who put patients and customers’ needs first. We Baatsona was improved in 2012, with new medical want to make it possible for ordinary Ghanaians to consulting services being added. The Danpong have state of art professional medical services that Medical Lab was also remodeled and expanded would compare with the best in the in the world. the same year. In 2013, the Baatsona Pharmacy Shop was redesigned with specialized pharmacy The Danpong Group is proud to be a dynamic shelving imported from the UK. Today the and progressive organization that is developing company employs over 85 people in its healthcare a quality brand in healthcare services: growing operations. The Danpong Group is presently also stronger year over year, promoting healthy living, expanding into other areas, including antenatal and always pursuing higher standards of service. services, diagnostics, optometry and dentistry. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CONTACT Specialist Clinic, Laboratory Tel:+233 (0) 30 281 1672 / +233 (0) 30 281 1673 Pharmacy, Ambulance, Medical Delivery Website: http://www.danadamsgh.com Corporate Medical Plan, Danpong First Aid Suppliers Imaging Centre, Physician Specialist Members’ Profile | 5 2 INTERPLAST LIMITED P.O.Box AD 330, Accra—Ghana, West Africa COMPANY PROFILE Interplast’s business innovation and development has made it the leading and biggest plastic pipes man- ufacturing company in Sub-Sahara Africa. Interplast is proud to be able to mention that a lot of prestig- ious international companies are benefiting from our reliable and quality products. In order to make a lasting difference in the infrastructural Akbar Saddiqi development of water and sewerage, Inter- plast produces high quality plastic pipe solutions that fulfill this vital change.Interplast General Manager is equipped with the most modern machinery available, using up to date technology, quality raw materials and current standards to produce uPVC & HDPE pipe solutions. Interplast export performance has received several national recognitions and awards. Since the commencement of its export in 1999, Interplast has won 8 Gold awards of Best Ghanaian exporter in plastic pipes industry and two Platinum awards. 6 | Members’ Profile PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Over the past forty years, Interplast has offered her clients a wide range of services. Whether the service involves special production of pipes and fittings, welding services by our expert welding teams, arrange- ments for export, installation or general training of your staff, we are ready to serve. Our products: Warning mesh, INCOR PE/PP Large and Small diameters, Barrier mesh, HDPE Gas pipe, Mosquito net, IR-Clip, Pressure pipes, Piping systems, uPVC Conduits, Garden hose, HDPE Dripe Irriga- tion pipe, Borehole pipes, Soil and waste systems, Cable duct systems, Sewer systems, IS Orange pipe, Everlast: Door and windows, Panelast: Wall and Ceiling panels. Interplast has put in place, a systematic logistic & transport module for the conveyance of the goods to various destinations both inside and outside Ghana. CONTACTS Telephone: +233 30 2819 000 Website: www.interplastghana.com Email: [email protected] Akbar Saddiqi Social Media Link: https://web.facebook.com/interplastlimited/ Members’ Profile | 7 3 MECHANICAL LLOYD COMPANY LTD P O Box 2086 No. 2 Adjuma Crescent, Ring Road West, South Industrial Area, Accra COMPANY PROFILE The company was formerly known as Technical Lloyd and changed its name to Mechanical Lloyd Company Limited in August 1970. Mechanical Lloyd Company Limited is headquartered in Accra, Ghana Mechanical Lloyd Company Limited is engaged in automobile and farm equipment sales and service.[1] We are listed on the stock index of the Ghana Stock Exchange, the GSE All-Share Index. Mechanical Lloyd was incorporated on 7 August 1970 and was listed on the stock exchange on 10 May 1994.[2] The com- pany holds the franchises for BMW and Ford vehicles, as well as Massey Ferguson agricultural machinery. The company has three vehicle sales divisions, covering Ford, BMW, and Massey Ferguson vehicles, and a fourth service division. We are a dynamic leader in the automobile industry in Ghana and noted for quality The services and total commitment to providing only the best in the Motor industry. 8 | Members’ Profile SERVICES Mechanical Lloyd Company Limited engages in the distribution and marketing of motor vehicles and farm machinery in Ghana. It operates through BMW, Ford, Massey Fergusson, and Servicing of Vehicles segments. It is also involved in the repair, servicing, and maintenance of motor vehicles and farm machinery; and sale of parts, such as wiper blades, spark plugs, filters, and batteries. CONTACT Telephone: +233302 229312. +233302 229318. +233302 241344. Website: www.mechanical-lloyd.com Members’ Profile | 9 4 MOHINANI GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED P. O. BOX 5334 15 Dadeban Road, North Industrial Area Accra- North COMPANY PROFILE The Mohinani Group is a leading 2nd generation family business group of Indian descent, em- ploying over 3000 people in its multi- sector operations across various industries. With activities ranging from manufacturing of packaging & plastics to trade & distribution in chemicals / poly- mers / consumer durables, amongst others, the group has a key position within its respective business segments across several countries on the African sub-continent from Ghana to Kenya, as well as in international trading & service centres such as Hong Kong, London and Mumbai. Key clients and suppliers rank amongst some of the largest and most credible companies in the world, such as LG Electronics, Exxon Mobil, Unilever, P&G & Coca Cola. 10 | Members’ Profile PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Our business range includes: Plastics and packaging: Operating as Poly Products Ghana, including the popular Poly- tank brand. Consumer durables and Tyres: Operating as Sara (Hong Kong) Limited Chemicals and Polymers: Operating as Somochem LimitedReal estate and Hospitability: Operating as South West Estates and Sara Capital, Ac- cra-Ghana CONTACTS Telephone: +233 302 224610/ 225317 /224032/ 244309 Website: www.mohinani.com Members’ Profile | 11 5 NALLEM CLOTHING LIMITED No 19 Wawa Street, Kokomlemle Off ATTC and Challenge Bookshop COMPANY PROFILE No 19 Wawa Street, Kokomlemle Off ATTC and Challenge Bookshop “Nallem”, a word from the BUILSA language of the Upper-East Region of Ghana has an ab- stract meaning, conveying a sense of beauty, elegance and honor, qualities that form the essence of Nallem Clothing! Nallem Clothing creates clothing for the urban professional; a combination of elegance, creativity and style embracing the essential elements of African culture and tradition, hence our slogan – the confident urge. Gregory K Kankoh Chief Executive Officer To grow into a global player in the fashion industry with outlets in major fashion cities across the globe, influencing seasonal collections, fashion trends, colors and playing a key role in establishing Africa’s presence on the International fashion scene. We take pride in our unique designs crafted with quality fabrics and finished to perfection. We design produce and merchandise garments, fashion accessories and services. Key to our product offer- ing is to design beautiful and very good quality clothing. 12 | Members’ Profile PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Our Product line features clothing and fashion accessories such as hats, jewelry, wallets and bags for men, women and kids. It also includes: Garments and textile, manufacture of garments and textile, design fashion accessories, pro- duce both ready to wear (pret-a-porter) and customized wear
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