By our staff reporter
Sinoma International Engineering Corporation Limited has officially opened its Tafo ready-mix concrete plant in Ethiopia, marking a major step in expanding its industrial footprint in the country. This facility is the first of ten planned production sites that aim to significantly enhance the supply of building materials crucial for Ethiopia’s rapidly growing construction and infrastructure sectors.
The Tafo plant boasts an impressive production capacity projected at around 5 million cubic meters of concrete annually. Meng Jiang Tao, General Manager of Sinoma’s Ethiopia branch, highlighted the company’s long-term dedication to Ethiopia’s development. He explained that the plant integrates Chinese expertise with local resources to support the country’s infrastructure growth.
Meng described the Tafo facility as a “solid foundation for future major projects,” aiming to provide stable, high-quality, and efficient concrete products to meet the soaring demand in Ethiopia’s construction market. He expressed gratitude to key clients including China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), as well as local firms like Dangote Cement and National Cement for their strong support.
The company’s broader strategy envisions establishing 10 production sites spanning key cities such as Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Dire Dawa, and Bahir Dar to ensure strategic national coverage. In addition to ready-mix concrete, Sinoma plans to develop the full industrial chain by producing gravel and sand, water-reducing chemicals, and other concrete products.
Representatives from both China and Ethiopia emphasized the significance of the Tafo plant. Ma Teng, Secretary-General of the China Chamber of Commerce, said the opening reinforces Chinese enterprises’ commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative and underscored the vital role Chinese companies have played in Ethiopia’s rapid economic expansion through major infrastructure projects. He also pledged continued Chinese engagement for mutual benefit.
Liu Xiaoguang, Minister Advisor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, highlighted the project’s political and economic value, describing it as the start of a “remarkable journey” built through joint collaboration. He noted the plant will serve as a solid platform for future large-scale projects.
The inauguration of the Tafo ready-mix concrete plant represents a milestone for Sinoma’s local development efforts and China-Ethiopia economic cooperation, setting the stage for accelerated infrastructure growth supported by reliable, high-quality building materials.
