JTI MALAWI

JTI MALAWI

Investing in its business, investing in the community

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A Journey Together

TI Malawi is a proudly international tobacco company, leading the industry with its commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest standards of ethical behaviour.

The Company both makes and sells some of the world’s most well-known brands, some of which include, Winston, Camel and Mevius. After 18 years and 27,000 employees, JTI is working on the growth of its business for the long-term.

“We are extremely ambitious and care about our reputation, with our

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JTI Malawi is renowned for recognising the risks involved in smoking, ensuring its products are a favourite amongst its clientele in Malawi

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Writer: Phoebe Calver Project Manager: Joshua Mann

main goal being to become the most successful and most responsible tobacco company in the world,” explains the Company on its website.

“In 1999 Japan Tobacco (JT) expanded its company internationally and today we have businesses in more than 100 countries, with employees made up of more than 100 different nationalities to create an international company.”

Of course with a company in this industry, JTI recognises the risks of smoking and will not market its products to minors. Its advertising does not encourage anyone to take up smoking, while also not discouraging

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anyone from quitting.

The Company adds: “We are committed to developing reduced-risk products and fostering accommodation between smokers and non-smokers.”

Built on principles

JTI Malawi has six core principles that define the Company’s aforementioned attitude towards smoking, including openness about the risks of smoking, transparency when it comes to its products, commitment

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to developing reduced-risk products, youth smoking reduction, accommodation between smokers and non-smokers and respect for local norms.

“Smoking is a cause of serious diseases including lung cancer, coronary heart disease, emphysema and chronic bronchitis and JTI supports efforts to advise smokers accordingly,” continues the Company. “Everyone should be appropriately informed about the health risks of smoking.”

The Company maximises the fact

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that smokers want to know what they’re smoking, in order to support this need JTI provides information about the ingredients used in its products on the website.

“We also provide ingredient information when it is requested by the Government, while asking that trade secrets are always respected and protected,” adds the Company.

“While the health risks of tobacco use cannot be completely eliminated, JTI is committed to the development of reduced-risk products that are acceptable to adult smokers.”

One of the firm principles of the Company is based around minors and the fact that they should not smoke,

nor have access to tobacco products.

Its belief is due to the code of conduct from its parent Company JT, following its market practices, operational policies and the way that JTI does business.

“JTI is committed to playing a full role in youth smoking prevention, but ultimate success depends on all elements of society working together,” describes the Company.

“Many people have concerns about exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. All smokers should show consideration for those around them, and should not smoke when children are present.”

H.E. JACKSON ENGINEERING LTD

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.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd has become one of the leading steel fabrication and irrigation suppliers in Malawi with branches in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Dwangwa.

The Company serves all sectors of the economy namely mining, agriculture, industry and commerce, rural development and construction. The Company has a 2000m2 workshop with fabrication and engineering facilities in Lilongwe, an 800m2 engineering facility in Dwangwa and offices in Blantyre.

The Company has established itself as a supplier to all major tobacco and sugar processing factories within the region.

The Company has supplied the industrial sector of the tobacco industry with humidification systems, tobacco racks, ducting, steel structural work and processing equipment and within the agricultural sector, contract land preparation work as well as design, supply and installation of irrigation systems and seed beds.

The Company provides the following services: Design The Company is proficient in offering AutoCad drawings for design related projects and will provide a complete design package to your specifications for all steel fabrication applications.

Installation The Company offers full installation services, including the design and supply of turnkey projects.

Product procurement Through our comprehensive supply chain network, we are able to procure and supply a wide range of items at highly competitive prices.

After sales service The Company will undertake repair work in all products it markets either in its workshops or on site.

T +265 1 710 026 E info@hejackson.com

Full ingredient disclosure is provided

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Delivering a complete design package for all industrial water, irrigation and electrical and steel engineering services.

CONTRACTORS IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS:

Engineering | Electrical Irrigation | Water Supply

Through innovative design and engineering it is our vision to establish ourselves as the leading electromechanical contractor both locally and regionally.

GET IN TOUCH T: +265 1 710 026, +265 1 710 308 E: info@hejackson.com sales@hejackson.com

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MALAWI FERTILIZER COMPANY

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alawi Fertilizer Company (a Meridian Group company) first opened its doors as a blender and distributor of NPK fertilizers in 1997, supplying both the local Malawian and surrounding export markets. This was the first bulk blending plant south of the Sahara. Today, MFC is one of three regional producers of Superfert Fertilizer.

The relationship between MFC and JTI began in 2015 and has continued to grow through a shared respect for a quality product and a commitment to the highest level of customer service.

As two leading players on the Malawian agricultural scene we expect to see great things from the partnership in years to come.

T +265 1 710 542 518 E sales@superfert.mw

Bridging the gap between smokers and non-smokers

History

The Company has built up such a strong moral compass since its parent company purchased the non-US operations of the multinational R.J. Reynolds for 7.8 billion USD. Since that point in time its family tree has grown from the most famous tobacco companies around the world.

“Our global heritage stretched back as far as the late 16th century,” states the Company. “Austria Tabak was founded by Emperor Joseph II in 1784 and was eventually acquired by Gallaher, by then another member of the JTI family, in 2001. Tom Gallaher had originally set up business in 1857 in Londonderry, in what is now Northern Ireland.”

A large part of the reason for JTI Malawi’s successful and distinctive culture becomes particularly clear when looking at the history of its parent company, Japan Tobacco.

The Company adds on its website:

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“In 1898, the Japanese government monopolised the exclusive sale of domestic tobacco leaf. Following the extension of the monopoly to all tobacco products, as well as the salt business in the early 1900s, the Japan Tobacco and Salt Public Corporation (JTS) was established in 1949 to help ensure stable supplies and tax revenues for the government.”

Over time legislations changed and were passed that meant Japan’s monopolies and public corporations.

In response to this in 1985 JT was created as a way to take over the business operations and assets of JTS.

Global ambitions

The Company is building its ambitions to become a global company and eagerly working to broaden both the brand portfolio and its scope of work in international markets.

“With this in mind we have

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acquired several companies worldwide,” continues the Company.

“Most notably R.J. Reynolds (RJRI) in 1999 and Gallaher in 2007 and at the time, the RJRI move was the largest overseas acquisition ever undertaken by a Japanese company. This record was subsequently broken again by JTI when it purchased the FTSE 100-listed Gallaher, for £9.4 billion.”

Over the years the Company has made full use of the broad range of skills and experience within its staff, utilising the aspects they can bring to the table.

The Company concludes: “Our strategy continues to make the most of our assets through a long-term focus on building brand equity with emphasis on our nine global flagship brands; Winston, Mevius, LD, Camel, Sobranie, Glamour, Silk Cut, Benson & Hedges, and Natural American Spirit.”

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Superfert Fertilizer is a product of the Meridian Group, finding it’s home in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi.

With fertilizer blending plants strategically located in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, exceptional global sourcing capabilities, and slick local networks we are able to supply any and every farming enterprise across the region - large or small.

For more information contact sales@superfert.mw or +265 1 710 542 518

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Central African Trade Agencies Direct importers and distributors of heavy duty industrial machinery spare parts.

Suppliers to the agricultural export manufacturing industries.

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P.O. Box 40012, Kanengo, Lilongwe 4, Malawi +265 1 711 947/124/125/127 or +265 1 710 947

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