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AFRICA
UBL Management Team i . e MD , SCD & HOP visiting the Savannah processing & storage facility in Mukono
This line is fully automated and will be deployed along with associated utilities and civil works which include a brand-new warehouse and other amenities . This will be launched in June this year and will help us roll out products that will meet ever growing customer demands .
“ We ’ ve seen a lot of growth on the spirits side of the business and are now investing where we see a future ,” he adds .
“ On the beer side of the business , we have currently maxed out the production capacity of 1.2mn h / litres . The limiting factor being the packaging line and storage .
“ Our plan is to invest in packaging and storage capacity to increase production by 50 %. This is a work in progress and is planned for the next financial year .”
To further support its ongoing expansion , UBL has developed strategic partnerships with logistics suppliers to drive efficiencies while
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