Government has signalled a stronger push toward industry collaboration and skills development following a high-level visit to Mantrac Ghana’s state-of-the-art facility in the Western Region.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, led a delegation of government officials and industry stakeholders on a tour of the company’s operations, highlighting the importance of private sector partnerships in driving Ghana’s industrial growth and human capital development.
The visit brought together key figures including Western Regional Minister Mr. Joseph Nelson, Deputy Minister of Transport Madam Dorcas Affotey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Engineer Kenneth Ashigbey, and traditional leaders from the Ahanta area.
The tour provided insight into Mantrac Ghana’s expanded role beyond equipment supply, positioning the company as a major investor in technical training, knowledge transfer, and local capacity building within sectors such as mining, construction, energy, and marine services.
Mr. Armah Buah commended the company’s commitment to international standards, advanced quality control systems, and its investment in training and retooling centres. He particularly lauded efforts to promote inclusivity by encouraging the participation of women in engineering roles.
He noted that the mining sector remains central to Ghana’s economy and stressed the need to strengthen collaboration with industry players to promote responsible mining practices.
“Your training centre will be key in equipping our cooperative miners as the country works to improve safety, sustainability, and responsible mining,” he stated.
Mantrac Ghana, which has operated in the country since 1937, has evolved into a full-service provider offering equipment maintenance, component rebuilding, technical training, and advisory services.
Mr. Anthony Eghan, National Product Support Sales Manager, revealed that the company’s facility—relocated to Ewusijoe in 2018—has refurbished over 6,000 components and represents a $770 million investment. He added that the site is among 17 Caterpillar-accredited facilities globally.
The company employs about 200 staff in the Western Region and 800 nationwide, contributing significantly to job creation and skills development.
The facility includes a 10,000 square metre workshop, a 2,500 square metre testing centre, and a specialised equipment unit designed to meet global Caterpillar standards. It also houses a modern parts distribution centre with a 5,000 square metre warehouse and a bonded storage facility.
Managing Director Mr. Pierre Lambert Hill noted that 97 percent of the company’s workforce is Ghanaian, reflecting its commitment to localisation, skills transfer, and inclusive growth.
“We see ourselves as development partners and remain committed to delivering world-class services to support Ghana and the sub-region,” he said.
Mr. Joseph Nelson, Western Regional Minister, reaffirmed the Regional Coordinating Council’s commitment to creating a supportive environment for businesses to thrive, describing such partnerships as essential for regional and national development.
The visit underscored the growing alignment between government and industry in leveraging innovation, training, and investment to accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation.
