The East African Granite Industries (EAGI) will this Friday will Launch the Ceremony of its quarry and plant in Nyagatare, Eastern Province.
President Paul Kagame is expected to officially inaugurate the manufacturing plant.
EAGI, the largest granite factory in the region, targets to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of affordable and high quality granite products in East Africa.
Products of EAGI present competition to domestic and regional granite industry and is dedicated to producing the most durable and authentic stone-building products for local, regional and international markets.
The Factory Plant is built on 72 hectares valued at US$15 Million. It fitted with the most sophisticated and environmentally friendly equipment.
EAGI anticipates an annual production capacity of 200,000 tiles. The plant’s product spectrum includes granite slabs and standard sized tiles.
EAGI is owned and operated by Building Materials Investments Limited (BMI Ltd) – a joint venture between Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) and Crystal Ventures Limited.
The new plant is projected to bring financial relief to the country’s top contractors and architects, alleviating the need to import granite products, which in turn facilitates the growth of the Rwandan housing market.
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