Sidel grows sustainable footprint in Lagos, Nigeria
Sidel has opened a new office in Lagos to strengthen its operations and sustainable packaging initiatives across West Africa.
Located in Phoenix, Ikeja, the new hub is expected to enhance project management, engineering, and customer services for clients in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and nearby markets.
The company, known for its packaging solutions in beverages, food, and personal care, said the Lagos base will help it respond more efficiently to local needs and drive the adoption of sustainable packaging technologies across the region.
The Lagos site becomes Sidel’s third major location on the continent, following offices in South Africa and Kenya. According to the company, this expansion supports its long-term strategy of promoting local partnerships and industrial growth.
Pietro Cassani, President and CEO of Sidel, said the move reflects the company’s belief in “local talent and continuous innovation across all packaging materials – PET, can, and glass.”
By operating closer to customers, Sidel aims to provide better technical support and foster knowledge-sharing in packaging sustainability.
Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest consumer market makes it a key location for packaging development.
With a population exceeding 230 million, the country’s food and drink sector was valued at USD 54.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand by around 6% annually through 2033.
Across West Africa, growing consumer awareness of health, quality, and sustainability is shaping packaging trends.
The demand for recyclable and lightweight materials—such as PET bottles, glass, and aluminium cans—is driving companies to adopt more efficient and eco-friendly production methods.
Sidel’s technologies, including EvoBLOW, EvoFILL Glass, and Super Combi, are designed to reduce material waste and energy use while maintaining high production performance. These innovations align with the region’s wider transition towards circular and sustainable packaging systems.
Sidel has already developed partnerships with several African companies. In Nigeria, it worked with StrongPack to install one of the continent’s fastest PET water lines, incorporating Actis™ coating technology to extend bottle shelf life.
In Ghana, the company equipped Twellium Industrial’s Kumasi plant with high-speed PET packaging lines and advanced labelling systems.
The new Lagos office will also focus on developing local engineering skills, creating jobs, and supporting customers’ sustainability goals.
