Silafrica CEO Alpesh Patel: Building a Sustainable Future for Africa’s Packaging Industry

In this exclusive Marcopolis interview, Alpesh Patel, CEO of Silafrica Tanzania, shares the inspiring story behind one of East Africa’s leading packaging manufacturers. With over 60 years of excellence, Silafrica has grown from its roots in Tanzania to become a regional powerhouse with manufacturing operations in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Mozambique, and exports to more than 15 countries across Africa and beyond.

Alpesh Patel discusses Silafrica’s E2P strategy, its vision to be the lion of the plastic packaging industry, and the three strategic pillars driving its success — performance leadership, technology leadership, and the circular economy. He also highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and ethical business practices, as well as its focus on rigid packaging solutions for the consumer and industrial sectors.

Discover how Silafrica combines cutting-edge technology, strong corporate values, and a people-first culture to deliver sustainable growth and shape the future of packaging in Africa.