# Kansai Plascon acquires Sadolin Paints in East Africa

Japan's Kansai Plascon entered the East African market by acquiring Sadolin Paints' operations in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, and plans to invest in new technologies at its plant in Namanve, Uganda.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-08-14
- Where: Kampala Industrial and Business Park, Namanve, Uganda
- Status: completed
- Products: paint, anti-mosquito paint, washable paint, fire-resistant paint
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Kansai Plascon](https://endata.com/companies/26254.md) (acquirer)
- [Sadolin Paints](https://endata.com/companies/26255.md) (target)

## Sources

- [independent.co.ug](https://www.independent.co.ug/japans-paint-maker-enters-east-african-market/), 2017-08-14: "There are also many opportunities to exploit in Uganda and the region given that there are not many industries at the moment competing for business and yet there are positive growth prospects."

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