State Minister for Privatisation and Investment, Hon. Amina Mukalazi has commended Modern Laminates Limited for setting a major pace for
sustainability, innovation, and Regional market expansion, driving competitive advantage, adapting to regulatory shifts, and responding to evolving
demand across packaging, specialty, and hygiene applications.
Mukalazi made the remarks during factory monitoring visits where she assessed production, employment and export potential as well as challenges
facing manufacturers.
Mukalazi was impressed by the innovation at Modern Laminates Limited, whose diversified product portfolio and commitment to circular economy
models position it as a reliable source for resilient, traceable fiber inputs serving packaging and specialty applications in East Africa.
‘’At MMP Industrial Park in Buikwe, I engaged Mr. Dhruv Thummar of Modern Laminates Limited, alongside park directors Mr. Akash Dobaria and Mr.
Jay Patel. I commend their innovation relying on BAMBOO plants - which are genetically developed here in Uganda, demonstrating the potential for
sustainable local value addition’’, Minister Mukalazi said.
Accompanied by Diana Mutasingwa, the Buikwe District Woman MP and Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President, Mukalazi was impressed
with manufacturers for using locally sourced inputs and which has improved the quality of Ugandan-made products, saying stronger domestic
production is critical to creating jobs, expanding exports and reducing reliance on imports.
This investment of USD 90 Million is a clear indication that Uganda’s industrialization agenda is firmly on the right path, driving manufacturing
capacity and job creation.
Modern Laminates Limited is a major leading Ugandan manufacturing company specializing in paper and packaging products. They deal in Largescale paper production with installed capacity of 400 TPD Paper Production a day. The company is a major local employer, supporting hundreds of
permanent staff plus regional contractors. The company also achieves import substitution of $100 Million yearly for paper products across Uganda
and coordinates its manufacturing distribution networks across multiple strategic sites in Central and Eastern Uganda.
As Uganda pivots toward a circular economy and stringent environmental regulations, Modern Laminates Limited is always leading in balancing mass
production with sustainable innovation.
The company is known for a variety of products that feed the vast packaging operations around East Africa and is at the forefront of innovation with its
new-generation machines which maximizes resource efficiency.
Modern Laminates Limited is also strategically positioning itself to be a dominant regional supplier of bamboo pulp and a key player in tissue and
packaging markets across Africa. The Company is not only producing essential pulp and paper—they’re pioneering the circular bio-economy of
tomorrow in the region. As a powerhouse in Uganda, the company is emerging as a leader in addressing regional market needs through innovation in
specialty grades and packaging solutions.
The company’s commitment to lifecycle-based sourcing, alongside robust technological adoption, enhances both efficiency and environmental
compliance. Its regional network and ability to realign with market trends make it a benchmark for operational resilience
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