BB Lomé Brewery plans to expand its production facility in Kara, northern Togo, as part of a strategy to increase output, improve energy efficiency and support the government’s push to develop the region as an industrial hub.
The expansion project was presented earlier this month to a government delegation that included Environment Minister Dodzi Kokoroko, Energy Minister Robert Eklo and Water and Sanitation Minister Séna Alipui. The company did not disclose the size of the investment or a timeline for implementation.
BB Lomé Brewery said the project aligns with the government’s broader strategy to promote industrial development in Kara and transform northern Togo into a new centre of economic activity.
Under the plan, the brewer will install a new production line designed to triple output at the Kara site while reducing energy consumption by around 20 percent. The expansion is expected to reshape the company’s production and regional footprint, complementing its main manufacturing operations in Lomé.
In addition to increasing capacity, the project includes the creation of a logistics hub aimed at improving nationwide distribution and product availability. The company also plans to develop a more structured network of local distributors, a move it says will support job creation and strengthen local value chains.
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“This investment reflects our long-term commitment to the Kara region and our willingness to contribute to national development through public-private cooperation,” BB Lomé Brewery said in a statement.
The Kara plant has been in operation since 1982 and plays a strategic role in supplying northern markets. BB Lomé Brewery operates its largest production facility in Lomé and is one of Togo’s leading industrial employers.
According to the company, it employs more than 1,000 people directly and supports around 25,000 indirect jobs through its distribution network, suppliers and service providers.
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The planned expansion comes as Togo seeks to diversify its industrial base beyond the coastal region and reduce regional economic disparities. Authorities have prioritised infrastructure development, energy access and private sector investment in the north as part of their long-term economic strategy.
While financing details remain undisclosed, industry observers say the project underscores continued private sector confidence in Togo’s industrial and energy transition agenda, particularly in regions targeted for decentralised growth.
