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The Gabriel-Chemie Group continues its international growth strategy and will open a new sales and lostistics location in Nairobi, Kenya, in spring 2026.
The region is considered one oft he world’s most dynamic growth markets, with forecast annual growth rates of 5 to 7% in the plastics and packaging sector. With this new location, Gabriel-Chemie strengthens its presence in the Sub-Saharan region and creates the foundation for faster delivery times, closer customer relationships and more direct market access.
The new site will serve as a strategic hub for sales, technical consulting and suply chain activities. An expanded international structure – including partners from India – will enable more competitive pricing, improved product availability and closer integration with local markets. In this way, Gabriel-Chemie brings European quality to where growth is happening.
„Africa is a market with enormous future potential for us. We see how rapidly the region is developing – and we want to be part of this development. With Nairobi, we are creating a central hub from which we can serve our customers faster, more directly and with European quality,” explains Andreas Berger, Chief Commercial & Operating Officer.
With this new location, the Gabriel-Chemie Group underlines its ambition to actively shape global markets and promote local value creation.
“We see long-term growth and opportunities for innovative and sustainable development in the African market. Africa is a region full of opportunities – and we are delighted to pursue this path together with our teams and partners,” emphasizes Elisabeth Sommer, CEO of the Gabriel-Chemie Group.
With its expansion into Africa, the Gabriel-Chemie Group once again reaffirms its claim to remain an international leader in quality and innovation in the masterbatch industry – with a global perspective, European reliability and close proximity to customers.
