LiuGong, a global leader in construction equipment manufacturing, has set its sights on the booming infrastructure sector in East Africa with the launch of a new assembly plant in Syokimau, Machakos County. This strategic move positions Kenya as the regional business hub for LiuGong Machinery East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the China-based LiuGong Group. The facility is expected to play a key role in supplying cutting-edge construction machinery to support multibillion-shilling projects across the region.
Beyond expanding its business footprint, LiuGong is committed to knowledge transfer and workforce development in Kenya. The company plans to collaborate with local institutions of higher learning to equip young engineers with advanced mechanical engineering skills. According to LiuGong Group CEO Guangan Zeng, the company aims to build a robust talent pool that will drive Kenya’s manufacturing and industrial sectors forward.
South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) has already expressed interest in partnering with LiuGong, allowing its School of Engineering students to gain hands-on experience with emerging construction technologies. Such collaborations will ensure that Kenya benefits not only from world-class equipment but also from the expertise necessary to sustain long-term industrial growth.
The new hub will serve all eight member states of the East African Community (EAC), a region with a combined GDP of $295 billion and a rapidly growing population of 350 million. With increasing investments in infrastructure projects such as roads, dams, and urban development, LiuGong’s presence in Kenya is set to enhance the availability of high-quality construction equipment and after-sales support services.
At the official opening of the Syokimau plant, CEO Guangan Zeng reaffirmed LiuGong’s commitment to bringing the latest construction technologies to the region. From road and dam construction equipment to customer service and technical support, the company is dedicated to ensuring efficiency and reliability in the industry.
Ranked as the world’s 10th-largest construction equipment manufacturer and the largest producer of wheel loaders, LiuGong offers a diverse range of heavy-duty machinery, including excavators, dozers, graders, air compressors, forklifts, cranes, concrete mixers, and road rollers. This expansion into Kenya marks a significant step in the company’s mission to strengthen its presence in Africa and support the region’s growing infrastructure needs.
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