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Polytanks Ghana Supports Safe Water Network

Feb/24/2018

Accra: March 15, 2018-: Polytanks (Gh) Ltd, the lead producers of plastic storage tanks in partnership with the Safe Water Network Ghana, a non-governmental organization, has deliberated with stakeholders on improving the activities of Small Water Enterprises. The Polytanks Ghana and Safe Water Network’s relationship has also helped to supply, over a hundred communities with potable water, complimenting government’s efforts at meeting the United Nations sustainable development goal on water. Polytanks Ghana provided an undisclosed amount toward the stakeholder engagement.

This year’s Beyond the Pipe” forum held under the theme “Taking Small Water Enterprises to Scale” brought together stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, to build consensus on practical ways of improving the sustainability of Small Water Enterprises (SWEs) in the country.

Small water Enterprises, are community-based outlets which provide clean, safe and potable water to deprived communities around the country. The 2018 forum is the second time Polytanks Ghana a subsidiary of the Mohinani Group is collaborating with the NGO to organize such forum.

Polytanks and the Save Water Network have nurtured their fruitful business relationship to aid the work of the NGO for almost a decade. Executive Director of the Mohinani Group, Mr. Ashok Mohinani, was hopeful for an expanded collaboration that will assist more communities with clean water.

 “One of the key objectives of the Mohinani Group CSR policy, is to partner public and private institutions in scaling up the provision of sustainable and safe water supply to all Ghanaians around the clock”, Mr. Mohinani stated -adding that, “Polytanks will continue to supply quality and durable water storage tanks to Safe Water Network and other government agencies, as part of facilitating the provision of clean, affordable and reliable water supply to communities”, he noted.

Mr. Ashok Mohinani, pledged the Group’s continued support to Safe Water Network in carrying out its mandate of building sustainable SWEs in order to provide rural and peri-urban communities in Ghana with portable and affordable access to water. Mr. Mohinani was also hopeful that the findings from the forum will help address the challenges faced by SWEs.

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About Mohinani Group

The Mohinani Group is a leading 2nd generation family business group of Indian descent, employing over 3000 people in its multi-sector operations across various industries.

With activities ranging from manufacturing of packaging & plastics to trade & distribution in chemicals / polymers / consumer durables, amongst others, the group has a key position within its respective business segments across several countries on the African sub-continent.

From Ghana to Kenya, as well as in international trading & service centres such as Hong Kong, London and Mumbai. Key clients and suppliers rank amongst some of the largest and most credible companies in the world, such as LG Electronics, Exxon Mobil, Unilever, P&G & Coca Cola.

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Mohinani Group Chairman Honoured with Trade Excellence Innovation Award at 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards

The Chairman of the Mohinani Group, Mr. Ashok Mohinani, has been honoured with the prestigious Trade Excellence Innovation Award at the Millennium Excellence Awards 2025, held at the historic Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

The award which was received on his behalf by the CEO of the Manufacturing Division of the Group, Mr. Rafael Pires, recognizes Mr. Ashok’s outstanding contribution to trade, industry, and innovation across Africa. Under his visionary leadership, the Mohinani Group has grown into a leading multinational conglomerate with operations spanning manufacturing, consumer durables, recycling, retail, and hospitality. It has major operations in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria, as well as international trade and service centers in Dubai, Hong Kong and Mumbai. Notable brands under the Group in Ghana are Polytanks Ghana, Masco Foods which holds the KFC franchise in Ghana, Somotex Ghana, Electromart, Somoco Ghana and Somochem. The Group is widely acknowledged for its commitment to sustainable practices and forward-thinking business strategies, with its current sustainable project being the operationalization of an rPET plant in Ghana and Nigeria aimed at closing the loop for bottle-to-bottle recycling in Africa.

Acknowledging the award, Mr. Ashok expressed his gratitude and dedicated the honour to the hardworking teams across all Mohinani Group subsidiaries. “This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our people and our unwavering belief in the potential of African enterprise,” he said.

The Millennium Excellence Awards, one of Ghana’s most respected honours, celebrates distinguished individuals and institutions whose contributions drive national and continental progress. This year's ceremony was graced by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene and patron of the awards, and brought together a distinguished audience of royalty, government officials, and business leaders.

Mr. Ashok’s recognition reinforces the Group’s position as a benchmark for innovation, excellence, and impact in trade and industry, not just in Ghana, but across the region.

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