# Sicamec to build appliance factory in Kribi, Cameroon

Sicamec signed an agreement with the Autonomous Port of Kribi to build a production and assembly plant for refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners in the port's industrial zone. The investment is estimated at FCFA 45 billion, with a capacity of 15,000 units per month and 1,000 direct jobs. Construction is expected to start in early 2020.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-09-08
- Where: Kribi, Cameroon, Cameroon
- Value: $76.5M (45.0B XAF)
- Jobs: 1,000
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 15,000 units per month (5,000 air conditioners, 5,000 refrigerators, 5,000 freezers)
- Products: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Sicamec](https://endata.com/companies/41943.md)

## Sources

- [aedic.eu](https://aedic.eu/en/kribi/port-of-kribi-parts-the-selection-of-1000-people-to-be-employed-in-the-factory-of-electrical-appliances/), 2019-09-08: "This investment is officially estimated at FCFA 45 billion."

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