QuaLabels Manufacturers PLC – Ethiopia
Basic Overview

Name: QuaLabels Manufacturers PLC (sometimes “QuaLabels” or “Qualabels”)

Founded: 2016

Industry / Focus: Packaging and printing, particularly commercial labels. Their work spans beverages, food, detergents, personal care, and pharmaceuticals.

Vision: To be a world-class local commercial labels producer and packaging supplier.

Capabilities & Investments

QuaLabels established a modern, food-certified production facility in Lege Tafo, near Addis Ababa.

They invested in Ethiopia’s first Bobst shaftless RS 6003 gravure printing press, a high-tech machine that allows both short- and long-run production with fast setup, precise registration, and reduced waste.

This equipment positions them to handle demanding requirements for local and international brands.

Customers & Market Reach

Their clients include large multinationals such as Coca-Cola, Heineken, PepsiCo, and Unilever.

Most of their activity is import-driven, with machinery, parts, and printing materials sourced internationally.

While their main focus is serving Ethiopia’s market, they are also positioned to scale for regional opportunities.

Strategic Context

Ethiopia’s packaging and labeling sector faces challenges such as raw material shortages, energy costs, and increasing demand for shorter production runs with faster turnaround.

QuaLabels’ investment in gravure printing technology addresses these challenges, giving them flexibility, efficiency, and a competitive edge in quality.

Contact & Other Information

Location: Lege Tafo, northeast of Addis Ababa.

They are active on professional networks and local job portals.

Known contact channels include local phone numbers and email for recruitment and client engagement.