Frigoglass Group has been systematically driving a bold transformation across all its global business verticals, positioning itself for long-term growth and even greater level of commercial success.
Beta Glass, Frigoglass Group’s glass business vertical, currently operates three best-in-class manufacturing plants in Nigeria, boasting a daily capacity of 720 tonnes per day and annual production of more than 650 million bottles and jars.
Amongst other transformational initiatives, like the growth in export and innovative packaging solutions with a focus on sustainability, a key element of the transformation at Beta Glass has been the significant investments in its facilities.
Recently, the company completed a cold repair in the GF1 furnace of Guinea Plant, its manufacturing facility in Agbara, Ogun State. The investment will increase production by 30 tons per day and extend the life cycle of the furnace by 8-10 years.
Beta Glass also recently completed the relocation of its administration to new, modern and functional offices in Victoria Island, Lagos – allowing for closer engagement with customers and partners, and offering a superior work environment for its Head Office employees.
To ensure the calibre of leadership needed to drive performance and foster growth in the region, the Group implemented a new organizational design within its glass containers business, introducing key governance and management changes. In 2024 Beta Glass enhanced its Board of Directors, with new Chairman Dr. Vitus Chidiebere Ezinwa and five new BoD members carrying significant experience in both global and African organizations.
Moreover, the company made changes to its top executive team with the arrival of new CEO, Alex Gendis, new CFO, Hélène Paradisi, and the appointment of Jagdish Agarwal as COO. Mr. Gendis is a seasoned executive leader with over 25 years of global experience in the manufacturing and packaging sectors, and extensive expertise in supply chain management, marketing, and team leadership. All three executives have served many years in leadership positions across the wider African market, including Nigeria, which will we invaluable for Beta Glass and its business objectives in the region.
The transformation of Beta Glass includes a fresh brand identity with a new logo; and a new website, available in both English and French.