PREMIDIS at 27
Building Businesses. Creating Opportunities. Shaping Africa’s Future.
Twenty-seven years.
One vision.
Countless milestones.
Twenty-seven years ago, a vision was born.
It was never just about building a successful company. It was about building an enterprise that could create opportunities, strengthen industries, and contribute to Africa’s economic future.
On 27 June 1999, PREMIDIS began its journey with a simple purpose—to deliver quality products and services while creating lasting value for customers and communities.
What began as a modest enterprise has today evolved into one of Africa’s diversified business groups, operating across multiple industries and expanding its footprint across several African nations.
Yet throughout this remarkable journey, one commitment has remained unchanged.
Growing with Africa. Building for Africa. Believing in Africa.
PREMIDIS has never believed that business success should be measured only by expansion or financial performance. True success is measured by the opportunities created, the industries strengthened, the livelihoods supported, and the trust earned over time. That philosophy has guided every decision for the past twenty-seven years—and it continues to shape the future of the Group.
Growing with Africa’s Industrial Transformation
As Africa’s economies expanded and industries evolved, PREMIDIS evolved alongside them.
The Group recognized that sustainable development requires strong local industries, resilient supply chains, and investments that create long-term value.
Manufacturing therefore became one of the cornerstones of PREMIDIS’ growth strategy.
Each new facility represented far more than an investment in infrastructure.
It represented confidence.
Confidence in African manufacturing.
Confidence in local talent.
Confidence in Africa’s future.
This journey unfolded step by step.
- Lubumbashi – November 2016
- Kinshasa – March 2021
- Bunia – September 2023
- Kalemie – August 2024
- ARU – April 2025
Every facility strengthened local production, generated employment, improved supply chains, and brought quality products closer to customers.
Each investment reinforced one simple belief:
When Africa grows, PREMIDIS grows with it.
Growing Beyond Borders
Trust has always been PREMIDIS’ greatest asset.
As customer confidence increased, new opportunities emerged beyond national boundaries.
The Group expanded its operations into:
- Luanda, Angola
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Lagos, Nigeria
The next chapter continues with planned expansion into Harare, Zimbabwe, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Every new country represents more than geographical expansion.
It represents new partnerships.
New employment.
New opportunities.
New contributions to Africa’s regional economic integration.
Growing Beyond Industries
PREMIDIS has never measured success by the number of businesses it owns.
Success has always been measured by the value it creates.
As customer needs evolved, PREMIDIS expanded its expertise across multiple sectors:
- Beverages
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetics & Hygiene
- Mining
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Travel & Tourism
This diversification has strengthened resilience while enabling the Group to serving customers across multiple African markets.
Innovation That Reaches Every Household
Innovation has never been viewed as a destination.
It is a continuous journey.
From premium whisky brands and wines to bottled water, Hardrock carbonated beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and hygiene products, PREMIDIS continues expanding its portfolio to meet changing market expectations while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Every new product reflects the same philosophy that inspired the company twenty-seven years ago:
Deliver value.
Earn trust.
Build lasting relationships.
Behind Every Milestone Are People
Factories do not build businesses.
People do.
Behind every manufacturing facility…
Behind every successful product…
Behind every new market…
Stand dedicated employees, trusted distributors, loyal customers, committed suppliers, business partners, and communities who believed in the PREMIDIS vision.
Their passion, resilience, and commitment have transformed ambition into achievement.
Every milestone carries their contribution.
Every success belongs to them.
Creating Value Beyond Business
PREMIDIS believes that successful businesses have a responsibility beyond financial performance.
Investment should create employment.
Growth should strengthen communities.
Industry should respect the environment.
Progress should improve lives.
Corporate social responsibility, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and responsible business practices continue to guide the Group’s journey toward sustainable development.
Looking Towards Africa’s Future
Africa is entering one of the most exciting periods in its economic history.
Industrialization is accelerating.
Infrastructure is expanding.
Regional trade is strengthening.
Entrepreneurship is creating new possibilities.
PREMIDIS is proud to be part of this transformation.
Not simply by expanding its operations.
But by strengthening industries.
Creating employment.
Supporting local manufacturing.
Building partnerships.
Contributing to Africa’s long-term economic progress.
The Journey Continues
Twenty-seven years represent far more than the passage of time.
They represent businesses built.
Industries strengthened.
Communities supported.
Employment created.
Partnerships forged.
Trust earned.
Every milestone tells a story.
Every investment creates an opportunity.
Every opportunity helps build Africa.
The first twenty-seven years built a strong foundation.
The next twenty-seven will be about expanding industries, creating employment, strengthening partnerships, embracing innovation, and contributing even more to Africa’s economic transformation.
Because PREMIDIS has never believed its purpose is simply to build businesses.
Its purpose is to create opportunities.
To strengthen industries.
To improve lives.
To help build Africa.
The journey of the past twenty-seven years has been remarkable.
The journey ahead will be even more meaningful.
Twenty-seven years.
One vision.
Countless milestones.
Building Businesses. Creating Opportunities. Shaping Africa’s Future.
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