Bekas Chemicals Private Limited Company is a Ethiopia-based manufacturer and distributor of detergents, cosmetics, plastics packaging materials, industrial surfactants, and putty, with import and wholesale activities for chemicals and related products in Ethiopia.
Bekas Chemicals Private Limited Company manufactures synthetic detergents, cosmetic products, plastic packing materials, industrial surfactants, and putty, and handles import and wholesale of chemicals and related products in Ethiopia.
Established in 1994 and became operational in 1997, it is a family-based company with seven shareholders.
Its head office is in Addis Ababa, with branches in Adama city in the Oromia region and in Mekele city, Tigray region.
Addis Ababa is the head office and location of the putty and industrial products manufacturing plant, whereas at Adama and Mekele, liquid, powder, and bar detergents as well as industrial surfactants are produced.
Bekas Chemicals PLC has capital of about USD 3.2 million and an annual turnover of more than USD 10 million, employing about 600 staff.
It is described as a fast-developing company.
Vision and mission are stated below, and core values emphasize trained employees, customer satisfaction, professionalism, excellence in quality products and services, sustainable growth and stability, customer trust and confidence as foundations of the business, honesty, transparency and integrity, environmental protection and employee safety, motivated manpower, impartiality and respect for law, and corporate social responsibility.
Vision
To be a leader in soap, detergents, personal care products, and industrial surfactants in Ethiopia and one of the best companies in developing countries by 2030.
Mission
To manufacture and provide consistent and quality soap, synthetic detergents, personal care products, industrial surfactants, putty, and their respective raw materials within the framework of corporate social responsibility.
Key Highlights
- Established in 1994; operational in 1997
- Headquartered in Addis Ababa with branches in Adama and Mekele
- Product portfolio includes detergents, cosmetics, plastic packing materials, industrial surfactants and putty
- Capital around USD 3.2 million; annual turnover over USD 10 million
- Approximately 600 employees; family-based with seven shareholders
