BUA creating endless development opportunities with new food complex

In a bid to revolutionize the food manufacturing industry in Nigeria, the BUA Group has unveiled its latest project, the Bua IRS pasta project, in conjunction with the expansion of the Boy Sugar Refinery in Port Harcourt. The project manager, Kumar Ashok, revealed that the new complex will house five Bua IRS pasta lines, with a production capacity of 30 tons per hour and 720 tons in a 24-hour cycle. With a total grinding capacity of 500,000 tons annually and a daily floor mill capacity of 1600 tons, the facility also boasts a storage capacity of 32,000 tons of raw wheat. This state-of-the-art project is set to commence operations this month, with three of the five production lines scheduled to start, followed by the remaining two before the year's end. The groundbreaking technology incorporated into the project allows for remote monitoring and operation, enabling control from any location across the globe, a feature that sets it apart in the current industry landscape. The workforce for this innovative project consists of approximately 398 local Nigerian employees, who are undergoing training to adapt to the new technologies being introduced. Ashok emphasized the importance of knowledge transfer from experts to the local workforce, with a ratio of one expert to 10-12 Nigerian employees in the new project alone, facilitating a continuous exchange of skills and expertise. The BUA Group's commitment to technology transfer is evident in their partnerships with industry leaders in pasta and flour milling technology, sourcing equipment from Italy and Turkey, respectively. The project's focus on self-sufficiency aligns with Nigeria's economic goals, as it not only creates direct employment opportunities for Nigerians but also contributes to the overall workforce in the region. Ashok highlighted the significant impact of the project on employment, with 900 direct employees and an additional 1200 indirect workers, encompassing various roles within the production and logistics chain. The emphasis on quality control is a core principle of the BUA Group, ensuring that their products meet the highest standards in the market. Ashok emphasized the flawless track record of their products, with no quality issues reported since the inception of the project. Bakers rely on the superior quality of BUA's flour as a base for their products, emphasizing its reliability and consistency. The investment in cutting-edge technology and the focus on quality assurance positions the BUA Group as a leader in the food manufacturing sector, driving innovation and economic growth in Nigeria.