Avanti Industries Limited, a subsidiary company of KGM Group of Industries in Nigeria, has commenced the manufacturing of shavers, with a promise of thousands of jobs for Nigerian youths.
Already, KGP industries has created over 1,500 jobs at their local factory at Agbara, Ogun State, and has employed more than 500 people directly, Arvind Khebudkar, managing director, Avanti Industries Limited, said.
Speaking at the launch of the new line of products in Abuja, Khebudkar said Avanti Industries was the first manufacturer of shavers in
Nigeria and that the production processes would consistently introduce modern technology and maintain international standards to serve Nigeria and the African market.
According to Khebudkar, AVANTI Shavers are locally produced— an achievement born out of deep understanding of what Nigerian consumers want.
AVANTI® Shavers blades are made in Conformity with world’s topmost quality certification ISO9001:2015.
“Our research and development team focuses on developing innovative new products, delivering significant value consumers,” he said.
“We take pride in being a leader in introducing innovative and modern products to African Consumer.
“This product is designed taking into consideration all requirements specifically all people staying around Nigeria. It is a very comfortable shave, and it is the first time we are coming with a two-colour handle that is unique in the market and this is the first company who is manufacturing this product in Nigeria.
“Whereas no one is manufacturing in Nigeria, we are now manufacturing in Nigeria that will help Nigeria in employment as well as in economy,” he said.
Khebudkar stressed that the company aims at enhancing the government’s efforts towards job creation, promising to create more jobs in Nigeria.
“The number of people we have engaged in direct and indirect employment is in thousands. The KGM group has employed more than 1,500, and in the factory where these are manufactured, we have more than 500 people direct, and we will engage more youths as we continue production in Nigeria.”
He said that Avanti will be adding new products such the Avanti shavers; A1-Single Blade, A2-Double Blade, A2Plus Double Blade with Aloe Vera Strip to the growing portfolio of internationally-acclaimed and locally produced brands which help fulfil Nigerian consumers’ demands for a broader range of quality products to choose from.
“We have the capacity to produce five million per month. We can also make more if there is an increased demand.”
Ranganathan V., general manager of Avanti Industries, said that the various brands aim to redefine how consumers shop for personal care products, adding that they have engaged well-trained team of passionate employees as well as rigorous quality control system.
“We know consumers have choices, but the Avanti shavers blade system combines everything this consumer is looking for: exceptional performance, terrific value, an inclusive platform and the most available, affordable and accessible shopping experience, thanks to our distribution network and trade partnership across the nation.”
Cynthia Egboboh, Abuja
