The Tema-based B5 Plus Limited, a leading steel company in Ghana, has emerged the winner of the best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 2015 award held by the Association of Ghana Industries. The company was also won the Made in Ghana Hall of Fame awards as the Steel & Metal Product of the Year 2014.

The AGI awarded the B5 Plus its immense contribution to the country’s economy and a commitment to develop local content in its operation.

B5 Plus stood out among several steel companies in terms of pricing, corporate social responsibility and quality of products manufactured by the company, the award organizers acknowledged.

B5 Plus is a net exporter of premium steel products to several African countries and has branches in all the 10 regions in Ghana.

With staff strength of over 2,000, world class processing plants and finished steel products of the highest standards, the company that was established in 2002 has drawn plaudits from recognized institutions in Europe and other major countries.

The Director of the B5 Plus Limited, Mr. Mukesh Thakwani was grateful for the recognition by the AGI, adding it is a plus for his establishment.

He remarked that he has not been swollen headed by the awards, but has rather been challenged to offer more quality products and good services to their customers.

“I’m very proud to say that we have been honored by the AGI as the best corporate social responsibility for 2015 and also won the Hall of Fame award as the best company in steel and metal products for the year 2014. Winning these awards has dared us to offer the best of products and services to our loyal customers” he said.

Challenges

Mr. Mukesh is calling on government to tackle various challenges faced by industries in order to boost “Made in Ghana” products.

He cited the current power fluctuation (Dumsor), water supply, taxes and other import duties as the major challenges confronting the company’s productivity.

He is calling for a reduction in taxes and other import duties imposed on raw materials.

The director also referred to other countries where companies are given incentives and said Ghanaian manufacturers can only compete on the international stage when government intervenes.

B5 Plus Limited recently received the Best Firm in Imports and Exports by the Head of State Awards Scheme (HOSA) Ghana Business Awards 2015.

They also picked up the 2015 Investor Award in West Africa at the West African Magazine Awards.

Others include the International Europe Award for Quality and Excellent Service by Globe Trade Leaders’ Club, Best Enterprise Award in the field of Steel Industry by the Socrates Committee, UK and European Award for Quality and Excellent Services in 2013.