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13 Mar 2025On March 3, 2025, Hon. Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, the Minister of Planning and Investment of Tanzania, accompanied by 14 members of parliament and the Managing Director of the Tanzania Investment Center, visited the Twyford Float Glass Factory in Tanzania.
Mr. Wu Zhifan, the Managing Director of Twyford Tanzania Float Glass Factory, welcomed the delegation and guided them through the production line, finished product warehouse, and other key areas of the facility.
During the visit, Hon. Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo commended the Twyford Float Glass Factory for its significant contribution to local employment and its role in generating foreign exchange through the export of high-quality industrial products. The Minister emphasized that the factory stands as a flagship project of foreign investment and a prime example of how such investments can drive economic growth in Tanzania.
The visit was covered by 10 Tanzanian official media outlets, with both government and news agencies publishing reports on the event across their social media platforms, further amplifying the significance of this milestone.
| About Twyford Tanzania Float Glass Factory
The Twyford Tanzania Float Glass Factory commenced operations in 2024, boasting a daily production capacity of 600 tons. As the sole float glass manufacturer in East Africa, the factory sources raw materials locally, thereby stimulating the growth of Tanzania's mining and logistics sectors. By employing a substantial local workforce and localizing the entire supply chain, the factory has made remarkable contributions to the nation's development.
(Twyford Tanzania Float Glass Factory)
