NBL unveils N$337 Million new wine packaging line
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has unveiled its N$337-million wine packaging line, a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and growth. The new facility was officially inaugurated by President Dr Nangolo Mbumba at NBL Head Office in Windhoek today.
In a strategic move to expand production capacity and diversify its brand portfolio, NBL has allocated an additional N$44 million to enhance its existing packaging lines. This upgrade will allow the brewery to produce and package popular ciders such as Savanna and Hunters locally for the first time. Additionally, the brewery’s extended warehouse, covering 4,400 sqm, represents an investment of N$56 million.
“Today’s milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to Namibia’s economic growth. The new wine packaging line enriches our brands portfolio, allowing us to offer a diverse range of beverages beyond beer, including wine, cider, spirits as well as low and non-alcoholic options to our customers and consumers,” said Peter Simons, Managing Director of NBL.
The wine line project, which commenced in April 2023, was successfully completed ahead of schedule by a dedicated supply team and 19 suppliers, 11 of whom were Namibian with an average of 180 contractors on site.
NBL has employed 16 new permanent operators overseeing the wine packing process and offered permanent positions to 23 temporary staff members in packaging and a further 8 in logistics and distribution.
“NBL continues to be one of the oldest and biggest manufacturing companies in the country, contributing significantly to Namibia’s economy, growth in exports and the sophistication and complexity of the country’s product basket. We have achieved this through a resilient and steadfast commitment to a sustainable future for Namibia,” said NBL’s newly appointed Board Chairman Vetumbuavi Mungunda.
As a key player in Namibia’s manufacturing sector, NBL therefore remains dedicated to economic sustainability and local empowerment in the country.