The leading electrical cable manufacturer in Ghana and West Africa, Tropical Cable and Conductor Limited (TCCL) is gearing up to mark 25 years of innovation and manufacturing excellence in the country and beyond.

Themed '25 Years of Impacting Ghana: New Ideas, New Products, New Markets,' the anniversary ceremony will be graced with the presence of Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Deputy Trade and Industry Minister, Michael Okyere Baafi, traditional rulers and various captains of the Industry.

Speaking ahead of the celebration to be held on Wednesday, June 22 at the Company’s premises in Tema, the Executive Chairman of TCCL, Dr Tony Oteng-Gyasi said TCCL is proud of and grateful for its remarkable success as a key partner in the energy transmission and distribution sector across Africa.

“From 1997 to date, Tropical Cable and Conductor Limited has made impressive progress to become an African industrial giant, manufacturing world-class quality electrical cables and conductors for local and international markets.

"Over the years, we have used the best human and material resources for the profitable manufacturing and marketing of excellent quality cables and conductors. We are very proud to be a valued partner in the energy transmission and distribution sector across Africa, with a preeminent position in West Africa.

"As the number one electrical cable and conductor manufacturer in Ghana, quality is at the heart of our operations. We have operated with the ISO 9001 quality management system standard, since May 2004. Regular surveillance audits ensure that the system is continually improved and is in conformity with the requirements of the latest edition of the standard," he said.

Mr Oteng-Gyasi reiterated TCCL's commitment to impacting Ghana by investing in new ideas, new products and new markets.

According to him, “we are committed to impacting Ghana positively by continuously investing in new ideas and new products that will be at the cutting edge of our industry and in related industries. We are convinced that this is the only route to entering into new markets all over the world."

"I remain committed to the dream that led to the development of the Company, which was to set up a Ghanaian industrial giant, capable of supplying the entire world and which will outlive me and will remain as my contribution to the development of Ghana.

"In this regard, we have put together a world class management team to lead our highly competent staff to carry our dream and legacy forward," he added.

About TCCL

TCCL is a world class Ghanaian company which has, over the years, grown its production capacity to handle over 8,000 tonnes of Aluminum, Copper and PVC annually.

Unique in its sector, they always ensure their cables are flame radiant, low smoke and lead-free, and support the maintenance of uninterrupted and reliable delivery of power to industry and the built environment.

It is also the only cable manufacturer that has invested in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounding plant which, in addition to supplying its manufacturing process, also sells to other cable manufacturers in Ghana and the rest of Africa.

It is West Africa’s only manufacturer of aluminium rod, which it also exports.

This homegrown success story has been built on a single-minded focus on excellence and a vision that looks beyond the current generation.