Dubai Investments Strengthens Angola's Manufacturing Landscape with Trice Chemicals Partnership

In a key move for Angola's industrial sector, DIP Angola has welcomed Trice Chemicals IND. LLC as its inaugural tenant, marking a significant step forward in the economic zone's development.

This move is part of Dubai Investments' strategy to bolster manufacturing, logistics, and regional trade through its fully integrated economic zone in Angola. Trice Chemicals, known for its expertise in producing hygiene, cleaning, and specialty chemicals, will set up a cutting-edge manufacturing unit within this burgeoning industrial and logistics hub.

Trice Chemicals' decision to place its operations on a 26,000 sqm site within the Northern Cluster of Phase 1 underlines DIP Angola’s potential for growth and sectoral expansion.

The 2,000-hectare development, situated in Bengo Province, is designed as a self-sufficient ecosystem. It encompasses industrial, commercial, residential, and recreational spaces, crafted to support long-term development and attract further investment into Angola's industrial landscape.

Omar Al Mesmar, a Board Director at Dubai Investments International Angola LDA, expressed enthusiasm about signing the first manufacturing tenant, highlighting it as a pivotal operational milestone for DIP Angola.

He noted, "Signing the first manufacturing tenant marks a key operational milestone for DIP Angola. With Phase 1 infrastructure progressing steadily, the project is ready to provide fully serviced, ready-to-build industrial land for leading manufacturers. There has been strong interest from a range of investors seeking land within DIP Angola, and several discussions are already in the pipeline. As a replica of the highly successful Dubai Investments Park model in the UAE, DIP Angola is establishing itself as Angola's premier industrial gateway — offering world-class connectivity, modern infrastructure, and a strategic environment for manufacturing and regional trade."

The establishment of Trice Chemicals' facility in DIP Angola is a testament to the zone's strategic importance and its role in enhancing Angola's industrial capabilities.

Prathyush Pradeep, Managing Partner of Trice Chemicals IND. LLC, shared his perspective on this development, stating, "Establishing our first manufacturing facility at DIP Angola marks an exciting step in Trice Chemicals' growth strategy. The project's infrastructure, strategic location, and forward-looking vision provide the perfect platform to enhance our regional operations and support Angola's industrial development."

Positioned merely 50 km from Luanda and close to crucial transport hubs, DIP Angola offers unparalleled access to both national and international markets.

This strategic location, coupled with the anticipated creation of over 3,000 jobs in Phase 1, is poised to significantly contribute to Angola's workforce development and reinforce the country’s status as a competitive industrial hub in Southern Africa.

The comprehensive infrastructure, including internal roads, utilities, and connectivity options, enables businesses to operate efficiently and tap into global trade routes effectively.

As Dubai Investments continues to replicate its successful model from the UAE in Angola, DIP Angola is fast becoming the foremost industrial gateway in the region.

This development is expected to spur regional manufacturing growth, generate employment, and facilitate Angola's emergence as a key player in the industrial domain of Southern Africa.