Groupe Kallan International S.A

What Groupe Kallan International S.A does

Groupe Kallan International S.A (GKI) is a privately-held Guinean diversified industrial group founded in 2013 and headquartered in Conakry, Guinea. The group operates through four wholly-owned subsidiaries: SOFAMER, focused on the production and distribution of oxo-biodegradable plastic packaging (bobbins, sachets, bottles) and recycling; KALSADORT Transport, providing terrestrial logistics with a fleet of vehicles; CIGO, delivering construction, public works, transit, and handling services; and SAFAGI, engaged in agricultural production, agro-industry, livestock, and aquaculture. Two flexographic printing factories in Conakry and Kankan — supplemented by a Lambandji production site — anchor the manufacturing footprint, with the group claiming to recycle 80% of its oxo-biodegradable packaging into consumer products such as pipes, paving stones, and household goods.

The core technology is flexographic printing applied to oxo-biodegradable plastic extrusion, with proprietary positioning around eco-responsible packaging that displaces previously imported alternatives (e.g., from Dakar). The group also sells industrial packaging equipment including ensacheuses (sachet filling machines) and water filtration stations, deepening its position as a turnkey supplier to water sachet producers. Mohamed Lamine Diallo serves as Director General, and the group employs approximately 200 permanent staff distributed across the four subsidiaries, operating under Guinean law as a Société Anonyme (S.A.).

The revenue model is sales-led B2B with multiple transaction-fee and one-time-sale streams across manufacturing, logistics, construction contracts, agro-industrial output, and industrial equipment sales. The go-to-market relies on direct sales, customer referrals, trade show participation (Salon de l'Industrie de Guinée, SIHACO, Guinea Investment Forum, Africa CEO Forum), and a website-driven inquiry process. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided on direct contact. Customer segments span water and beverage producers, logistics and transport buyers, construction and infrastructure clients, and the agricultural sector — with named customers including Eau de Vie and Eau Parawol in water packaging. Geographic reach covers Guinea and the broader West African sub-region, though no revenue figures, funding history, or institutional ownership are disclosed.

Name

Groupe Kallan International S.A

Legal name

Groupe Kallan International S.A

Website

https://groupekallan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Groupe Kallan International S.A is a privately-held Guinean diversified industrial group operating four subsidiaries in oxo-biodegradable plastic packaging manufacturing, transport/logistics, construction/public works, and agro-industry, serving B2B customers across Guinea and the West African sub-region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB)

Keywords

• Plastic packaging manufacturing
• Industrial logistics services
• Construction public works
• Agro-industry production
• Plastic recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Conakry

HQ country

Guinea

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing and Sales of Plastic Packaging: Production and distribution of oxo-biodegradable plastic bobbins, sachets, bottles, and packaging materials for water packaging units and consumer goods sectors.
2. Transport and Logistics Services: Terrestrial transport of goods and logistics services through KALSADORT subsidiary with fleet of vehicles.
3. Construction and Public Works: CIGO provides construction services, public works, technical studies, and project management from conception to delivery.
4. General Commerce and Distribution: Distribution of consumer goods and industrial products across Guinea.
5. Agricultural Production and Agro-industry: SAFAGI operates in agricultural production, agro-industry, livestock, and aquaculture.
6. Industrial Equipment Supply: Supply of industrial packaging machines and equipment including ensacheuses (sachet filling machines) and water filtration stations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Groupe Kallan International S.A manufactures and distributes oxo-biodegradable plastic packaging (coils/bobbins, sachets, bottles) for water packaging units and consumer goods, alongside packaging machinery (ensacheuses and water filtration stations). The group also sells terrestrial transport/logistics services, construction and public works execution, and agricultural/agro-industrial production through its four operating subsidiaries.

Product overview

Groupe Kallan International S.A is a Guinean industrial group operating a multi-subsidiary structure. The core offering includes plastic packaging manufacturing through SOFAMER (oxo-biodegradable coils, sachets, bottles), complemented by industrial packaging equipment (ensacheuses and water filtration stations). The group diversifies into transport/logistics (KALSADORT), construction and public works (CIGO), and agro-industry/livestock/aquaculture (SAFAGI). Services span general commerce, industrial equipment supply, recycling (80% of oxo-biodegradable packaging recycled into pipes, paving stones, and household goods), transit and handling, and agricultural production. The company operates two flexographic printing plants in Conakry and Kankan serving Guinea and the West African sub-region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oxo-biodegradable Plastic Packaging (Coils, Sachets, Bottles) Manufactured plastic coils (bobines), sachets, and bottles produced using flexographic printing technology at the Conakry and Kankan factories; sold primarily to water packaging units and consumer goods distributors in Guinea and the West African sub-region.
• Industrial Packaging Machines (Ensacheuses) and Water Filtration Stations Industrial packaging and bagging machines (ensacheuses) and water filtration stations sold to water packaging operators that need equipment to run sachet and bottled water lines.
• Terrestrial Transport and Logistics Services (KALSADORT) Terrestrial freight transport and logistics services operated through the KALSADORT subsidiary using a fleet of vehicles across multiple categories, with plans to expand into air and maritime transport.
• Construction and Public Works Services (CIGO) End-to-end construction, public works, technical studies, transit and handling services delivered through the CIGO subsidiary, from project definition to delivery for construction companies and infrastructure owners in Guinea.
• Agricultural Production and Agro-Industry Services (SAFAGI) Agricultural production, agro-industry, livestock and aquaculture operations delivered through the SAFAGI subsidiary, producing and processing local foods for consumption in Guinea.
• Recycled Plastic Consumer Products Consumer products such as pipes, paving stones, and household goods manufactured by recycling 80% of oxo-biodegradable plastic packaging, produced through the group's recycling operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of oxo-biodegradable packaging recycled into consumer products

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BARAKA GATEcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025BARAKA GATE consulting firm partnered with GKI to provide management and leadership training to the company's direction team. This initiative supports the strategic vision of building strong, engaged leadership capable of driving sustainable growth.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bakhresa Group: East/West African diversified industrial group with plastics, packaging, food, and logistics operations. Comparable as an African diversified industrial conglomerate combining packaging production with adjacent verticals (food, logistics).
• Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner: Global plastic packaging manufacturer specializing in bottles, closures, and flexible packaging with strong presence in emerging markets. Comparable in rigid and flexible plastic packaging for water/beverage customers including in Africa.
• Dangote Group: Pan-African industrial conglomerate with packaging and plastics operations serving FMCG customers across West Africa. Comparable in its diversified industrial model and West African footprint, though at vastly greater scale and capital intensity.
• Krones AG: Global manufacturer of packaging machinery and integrated packaging lines for beverage and food producers. Comparable to GKI's equipment-supply arm (ensacheuses and water filtration stations), though at global scale across multiple packaging formats.
• Huhtamaki: Global flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer with significant emerging-market exposure. Comparable in flexographic-printed flexible plastic packaging production for food and beverage customers, though operating globally rather than regionally focused.
• Olam International: Global agri-business with extensive West African operations in agricultural production and agro-processing. Comparable to SAFAGI's agro-industry and agricultural-production vertical, though operating across a vastly larger commodity and food-product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Astrapak: South African flexible plastic packaging manufacturer producing films, laminates, and printed packaging for FMCG customers. Directly comparable to SOFAMER in product format (flexographic-printed flexible packaging), customer type (FMCG/water/beverage), and emerging-market commercial dynamics.
• Polyoak Packaging Group: Sub-Saharan African flexible and rigid plastic packaging producer serving food, beverage, and personal care markets. Directly comparable in plastic packaging manufacturing for sachet/bottle water and consumer goods segments across Africa.

Emerging players

• EPL Limited (formerly Essel Propack): Emerging-market-focused specialty plastic packaging producer with global operations. Comparable in flexible plastic packaging for FMCG/beverage end markets and emerging-market commercial positioning, though with broader global reach.

Regional players

• Société Africaine de Plastique (SAP): Regional West/Central African plastic packaging manufacturer (where active). Conceptually comparable as a regional African flexible packaging producer serving FMCG customers, though specific identification and web presence is limited.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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