Interplast Limited, a leading manu­facturer of plastic building materials, has been ranked among the fastest growing companies in Africa.The company secured the 70th position in the 'Financial Times' Fastest-Growing Companies in Africa.It also secured the first position as the fastest growing company in Ghana.The Managing Director, Mr Hayssam Fakhry, commenting on the award said "This is a landmark achievement that spotlights the potential of home-grown industrial innova­tion."The Interplast office complexHe said the prestigious listing, which is part of the Financial Times' upcoming annu­al report, celebrated companies with excep­tional revenue growth and market impact."For Interplast, this recognition validates our decades of commitment to transform­ing Ghana's construction sector through high-quality, locally made HPDE and uPVC pipes, uPVC windows and doors, and irriga­tion solutions," Mr Fakhry stated.He emphasised that "This Financial Times ranking is a victory for Ghana's industrial ambition.

By investing in local production, we have not only grown our business but also supported thousands of contractors, distributors, and homeowners.""Our mission is to build Africa's infra­structure with African solutions.

This is just the beginning," he added.Mr Fakhry dedicated the award to the staff, agents, partners, and the communities the company served.He said "With this recognition, Interplast aims to continue its innovative agenda to serve the ever-changing customer demands."He said the company intended to expand into new African markets, leveraging the Af­rican Continental Free Trade Area initiative, doubling its recycling initiatives, which is aimed at 'zero waste' in production.Interplast Limited, founded in1970 is a leading manufacturer of HPDE and uPVC pipes, uPVC windows and doors, and irriga­tion systems.Located on the Spintex Road in Accra, it has a network of agents across the country and currently exports to over 21 African countries.With a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, the company continues to drive Africa's industrial growth.The company has evolved from a mod­est Ghanaian startup into a manufacturing powerhouse, achieving 184 per cent revenue growth over three years under review.Its success stems from a relentless focus on affordable, durable alternatives to import­ed building materials, reducing reliance on foreign products while creating jobs BY TIMES REPORTER