Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company

What Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company does

Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited (GCMC) is a Ghanaian state-owned enterprise, founded in 1998 and headquartered at No. 62 Spintex Road, Accra, that manufactures and refurbishes LPG cylinders, cookstoves, and related safety accessories. Its core product line spans four LPG cylinder sizes (3kg, 6kg, 12.5kg, and 14.5kg), three cookstove models branded Obaatanpa, Osugyeni, and Awarepa, and accessories including regulators with child-lock features, clamps, super burners, hose clips, and gas hoses. The company is also the central operational node of Ghana's Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM), providing an inspection–cleaning–testing–reconditioning service that adheres to Ghana Standards Authority and international safety protocols; refurbished throughput rose from roughly 6,700 cylinders in 2024 to over 57,000 in 2025.

Name

Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company

Legal name

Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited

Website

https://ghanacylinder.gov.gh

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) is a Ghanaian state-owned manufacturer of LPG cylinders (3kg–14.5kg), cookstoves, and safety accessories, and operates the country's Cylinder Recirculation Model refurbishment program for households, oil marketing companies, and government institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LPG Cylinder Manufacturing

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• LPG cylinder manufacturing
• Cookstove production
• Cylinder refurbishment services
• Gas distribution equipment
• LPG safety accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghana

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LPG Cylinder Sales: GCMC manufactures and sells LPG cylinders in various sizes (3kg, 6kg, 12.5kg, 14.5kg) to households and businesses. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of cylinders.
2. Cookstove Sales: Production and sale of cookstoves including Gas Pot (Obaatanpa), Single Burner (Osugyeni), and Double Burner (Awarepa) for domestic and commercial use.
3. Cylinder Refurbishment Services: GCMC refurbishes and certifies recalled cylinders under the Cylinder Recirculation Model, providing cylinder lifecycle extension services. The company charges for refurbishment services to maintain cylinder safety and quality standards.
4. Accessories Sales: Sale of LPG accessories including regulators (with and without child lock), clamps, super burners, clips, and hoses for safe gas installation and usage.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company manufactures LPG cylinders in 3kg, 6kg, 12.5kg, and 14.5kg sizes, along with cookstoves and LPG accessories (regulators, clamps, hoses, burners, clips). It also operates a Cylinder Refurbishment Service under Ghana's Cylinder Recirculation Model, performing inspection, cleaning, testing, and reconditioning of recalled cylinders to Ghana Standards Authority specifications.

Product overview

Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) operates as a state-owned LPG cylinder and cookstove manufacturer offering a portfolio of products organized into four categories: (1) LPG Cylinders in four sizes (3kg, 6kg, 12.5kg, and 14.5kg) as the core manufactured products; (2) Accessories including clamps, super burners, hose clips, gas hoses, and regulators with and without child locks; (3) Cook Stoves including the Gas Pot (Obaatanpa), Single Burner (Osugyeni), and Double Burner (Awarepa); and (4) an LPG Cylinder Refurbishment Service that inspects, cleans, tests, and reconditions recalled cylinders under Ghana's Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM). The company serves both domestic households and commercial businesses across Ghana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3kg LPG Cylinder Lightweight and compact LPG cylinder designed for occasional use or outdoor activities, offering practical solutions for customers with minimal gas requirements.
• 6kg LPG Cylinder LPG cylinder that balances portability and capacity, ideal for small families or individuals who cook regularly but do not require large volumes of gas.
• 12.5kg LPG Cylinder LPG cylinder favored among households offering ample gas for daily cooking, known for reliability and durability in everyday home cooking applications.
• 14.5kg LPG Cylinder GCMC's largest LPG cylinder designed for heavy-duty use, suitable for large households, commercial kitchens, or businesses with high-volume gas needs.
• Regulator with Child Lock Safety-focused regulator featuring a child lock mechanism that prevents accidental gas flow, ensuring a safe environment for households with children.
• Regulator without Child Lock and Meter Straightforward and reliable basic regulator for users requiring efficient gas system regulation without additional features.
• Super Burner High-performance burner component designed to deliver consistent and efficient heat with even heat distribution for various cooking applications.
• Clamp Essential accessory designed to securely hold cooking pots or pans over the burner, ensuring stable and safe cooking by preventing pots from tipping or slipping during use.
• Pair of Clips Essential accessories for securing gas hoses, providing a firm and reliable connection and ensuring hoses remain in place during use.
• Hose Flexible and durable gas hose for connecting gas cylinders to appliances, providing ample flexibility for various setups.
• Gas Pot (Obaatanpa) Large-capacity gas pot ideal for preparing traditional Ghanaian dishes such as banku and tuo zaafi, designed with sturdy construction for consistent heat and ample stirring space.
• Single Burner (Osugyeni) Compact and efficient single-burner cooking solution with a powerful burner delivering consistent heat, ideal for everyday cooking needs and kitchens with limited space.
• Double Burner (Awarepa) Double-burner cookstove designed for families or small businesses preparing multiple dishes simultaneously, allowing faster and more efficient meal preparation.
• LPG Cylinder Refurbishment Service Cylinder refurbishment service that detects and fixes issues such as leaks, corrosion, and structural weaknesses; adheres to Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and international safety standards; extends cylinder life to promote safety, cost savings, and environmental sustainability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced deforestation: over 71% of domestic energy was previously from firewood
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Energy and Green Transition - AD-HOC Advisory Committee on CRMcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 March 2026The Ministry's AD-HOC Advisory Committee on CRM visited GCMC to review CRM processes, challenges, and opportunities. Discussions focused on cylinder standardization, QR code tracking implementation, and cylinder recall sustainability. The Committee encouraged GCMC to scale up production to meet CRM demands.
• Cylinder Investment Margin (CIM) CommitteecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 26 February 2026The CIM Committee, comprising representatives from NPA, COMAC, CBOD, and Ministry of Energy, visited GCMC to assess alignment with CRM guidelines. The Committee commended GCMC's manufacturing standards and commitment to CRM growth, strengthening regulatory collaboration.
• Blue Ocean InvestmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Blue Ocean Investment visited GCMC to familiarize with standard operating procedures for cylinder refurbishment under CRM. The team toured facilities and observed refurbishment processes, expressing satisfaction with GCMC's standards and offering recommendations for operational efficiency.
• Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025GOIL, led by COO Dr. Marcus Deo Dake, conducted a courtesy visit to strengthen collaboration on the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM). The partnership dates to 2000. GOIL praised GCMC's work on refurbished cylinders and discussed capacity to meet 2026 demands. Both companies committed to advancing CRM implementation.
• National Petroleum Authority (NPA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNPA oversees the Cylinder Recirculation Model under which GCMC operates. However, COMAC and CBOD have raised concerns about alleged diversion of LPG Fund allocations to GCMC, calling it a breach of statutory mandate. NPA's CIM Committee visited GCMC to assess operational compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Afrox (African Oxygen Limited): Africa's leading industrial and medical gas supplier, including LPG distribution and cylinder exchange networks across Sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable as a regional gas-cylinder-focused operator in overlapping African geographies.
• National Gas Cylinder Company (Nigeria): Nigerian manufacturer of LPG cylinders for West African markets. Comparable as a neighboring West-African LPG cylinder manufacturer addressing overlapping end markets and clean-cooking transition.
• EGC (Egyptian Gas Cylinder Company): Egypt-based manufacturer of LPG cylinders serving domestic and regional African/MENA markets. Comparable as a regional LPG cylinder manufacturer operating in a North-African emerging market with similar state-energy-transition dynamics.

Direct peers

• Faber Industrie: Italian steel and composite LPG cylinder manufacturer producing a full range of 2-50 kg cylinders and accessories for global markets. Closest direct peer to GCMC given similar product range (3-15 kg household LPG cylinders plus accessories) and government/utility customer base.
• Manchester Tank: US manufacturer of steel LP-gas cylinders and tanks for domestic, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable as a dedicated LPG cylinder producer with multi-size product range and refurbishment/requalification services.
• Amtrol (a Calesco Group company): US manufacturer of propane/LPG cylinders and tanks for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Comparable as a specialized LPG cylinder manufacturer with a similar household/commercial product mix.

Emerging players

• Hexagon Composites: Norway-based manufacturer of composite (Type 4) LPG cylinders and pressure vessels for mobility and gas distribution. Comparable as a specialized LPG cylinder manufacturer targeting clean-energy and emerging-market distribution, including Africa.
• BNH Gas Cylinders: Indian manufacturer of LPG cylinders (steel and composite) and accessories serving South Asian and export markets. Comparable as a high-volume LPG cylinder producer targeting household cooking energy, including emerging markets.

Broad incumbents

• Chart Industries: Global manufacturer of cryogenic and gas-handling equipment, including LPG cylinders and bulk gas systems. Comparable as an industrial-scale manufacturer serving oil & gas distribution value chains; much larger and more diversified than GCMC.
• Worthington Industries: US-listed industrial company with a dedicated Pressure Cylinders segment manufacturing LPG cylinders and tanks. Comparable as a large-scale, integrated LPG cylinder producer serving regulated energy markets; broader product portfolio than GCMC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ghanacylinder

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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