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StoriesJanuary 31, 2024
Ensuring Local Manufacturing of Quality Grinding Media for the Ghana Mining Industry
- Written by Sandra Francisco
- Published: January 31, 2024
On Tuesday 23rd January 2024, the Ghana Chamber of Mines organized a workshop on grinding media under the theme “Ensuring Local Manufacturing of Quality Grinding Media for the Mining Industry.” The Main Speaker for the work shop was Prof. Richard Amankwah, Vice Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology, also professor of Minerals Engineering at the same university.
The event also featured a representation from Mineral Commission and speakers from leading industries B5 Plus and WAFOR. The discussions rounded on promoting local content by not only producing grinding media locally but also concentrate and work together with University of Mines and Technology for producing quality products. Mineral Commission and Ghana Chamber of Mines requested for the mines to open up for the testing of locally produced grinding media. To bring up a standard quality specifications all the mines were requested to give theirs grinding media steel balls specifications.
As part of his speech, B5 Plus Chairman Mukesh Thakwani ensured not only to produce quality product but also maintain technical team available 24/7 to meet the needs of mines as per their requirements. Mr. Mukesh Thakwani also mentioned their fabrication unit, where it produces best quality products maintaining international standards, as well as mining metal scrap to be sold to B5 Plus to enable them to use for local production.
ABOUT B5 PLUS: B5 Plus has a vision to become the best in the steel manufacturing industry through its innovative approach. The company strives to be a pioneer in the West African region, setting a benchmark for iron and steel products in terms of excellence. Its mission is to cater to the needs of its customers in all aspects, especially of cost and quality. The company deals with a wide range of iron and steel products including mild steel, galvanized steel, iron rods, stainless steel, roofing and nails, among many others. Furthermore, B5 Plus has constructed one of the largest, strategic, state-of-the-art steel manufacturing plants in Africa, under the 1D1F (One District One Factory) programme, in line with the vision of the Government and their mission to promote “Made in Ghana” products.
CONTACT DETAILS
WEBSITE: www.b5plus.com
ADDRESS: Kpone Barrier, Aflao Road, Opp. Kingdom Transport, Tema, Ghana
CONTACT: (+233) 244 331 635 / (+233) 244 342 600 / (+233) 244 333 511 / (+233) 544 313 204
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• B5 Plus Ltd: Manufacturing and Trading of Iron and Steel Products in Ghana and West Africa
EXECUTIVE PROFILE:
• Mukesh Thakwani, Founder of B5 Plus, the Leading Steel Manufacturing Company in Ghana
CORPORATE STORY:
• B5 Plus: Best Steel Manufacturing, Pre-Engineering Fabrication and Trading Company in Ghana
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• B5 Plus: Founder and CEO Mukesh Thakwani Mentions Latest Awards and Talks Future Plans
• B5 Plus: A Global Steel Giant and Market Leader in Ghana and West Africa Since 2002
• B5 Plus: Revolutionizing Ghana’s Steel Industry and Championing Local Manufacturing in West Africa
• Mukesh Thakwani Shares B5 Plus’ Impactful Journey of Job Creation and Social Responsibility
• Mukesh Thakwani, Founder and CEO of B5 Plus, Discusses Acquiring United Steel
• B5 Plus CEO Advocates Local Steel Production and Import Ban for Economic Growth
• Prosperous Horizons: Mukesh Thakwani Envisions Growth in Ghana’s Construction Sector in 2024
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• COVID-19: B5 Plus Limited is Offering Free Medical Oxygen Refilling to Hospitals in Ghana
• One-District-One-Factory: President Akufo-Addo Commissions Phase One of B5 Plus Steel Plant
• Ghana Industry: Leading Steel Manufacturer B5 Plus Limited Wins Two Prestigious Awards
• Ghana CEO Excellence Awards: Mukesh Thakwani of B5 Plus Named CEO of the Decade
• Millennium Excellence Awards: Steel Manufacturer B5 Plus Named CSR Company of the Year
• Ghana Steel Industry: Mukesh Thakwani of B5 Plus Awarded Iconic Industrialist of the Decade
• B5 Named Platinum Economic Pillar and Outstanding Steel Manufacturing Company of The Year
• Leading Steel Manufacturer B5 Plus Wins Over 30 Prestigious Awards in Less Than a Year
• Over 100 Hospitals Benefitting From B5 Plus Free Oxygen Initiative to Help Fight COVID-19
• Mukesh Thakwani Honored for Outstanding Contribution to the Economic Development
• B5 Plus Recognised for its Tremendous Impact on the Steel Manufacturing Industry in Ghana
• B5 Plus Group: Mukesh Thakwani Felicitated with Global Leader of the Year 2021-22 Awards
• Ghana Steel Industry: B5 Plus Receives Awards for its Investments and CSR Initiatives
• B5 Plus: Transforming Ghana’s Steel Industry and Driving Economic Growth Through 1D1F Initiative
• Ghana Club 100 Awards: B5 Plus Secures 27th Position and Ranks 4th in the Manufacturing Sector
• AGI Ghana Industry and Quality Awards: B5 Plus Honored as the Best Company in the Metal Sector
• Ghana Steel Industry: B5 Plus Honored with Distinguished CSR Award 2023 at Jubilee House Gala
• Leading Ghana Steel Manufacturer B5 Plus Clinches Consecutive Exporter of the Year Awards
• Ensuring Local Manufacturing of Quality Grinding Media for the Ghana Mining Industry
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