Ethiopia´s first glass factory begins producing sample produces

The first glass factory of its kind in Ethiopia has reportedly begun producing samples of its produces.

According to Du Seng Shan, General Manager of Ethiopia Hansom International Glass PLC, the factory which has been under construction with 280.5 million birr is exerting efforts to provide construction materials for the rapidly expanding construction sector in the country.

Some 95 percent of the construction of the factory launched a year ago has been finalized, he said, adding that it was funded by the CGC Overseas Construction and China Africa Development Fund.

The factory, in addition to strengthening the construction sector, will boost the foreign currency earnings of the country, according to Du Seng Shan.

The factory would have an annual production capacity of 40,000 to 60,000 tones of glasses with various sizes and colors, he indicated.

It will also create jobs to over 100 Ethiopians and 20 Chinese citizens, it was learnt.