# Saint-Gobain acquires gypsum plant in Nairobi, Kenya

Saint-Gobain acquired a gypsum plant in Nairobi, Kenya, its first production site in the country, and will also invest in a construction chemicals production line on the same site. Additionally, it acquired a majority stake in a.b.e. Mauritius, a producer of technical mortars and waterproofing products.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-11-15
- Where: Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya
- Status: completed
- Products: gypsum, construction chemicals, technical mortars, additives, waterproofing products
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Saint-Gobain](https://endata.com/companies/1801.md)
- [a.b.e. Mauritius](https://endata.com/companies/58989.md) (target)

## Sources

- [investegate.co.uk](https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/compagnie-de-st-gobain-sa--cod/acquisition/6737834), 2021-11-15: "Saint-Gobain has acquired a gypsum plant in Nairobi, Kenya."

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