Gapuma Ghana Limited at WAMPEX 2026
8 June 2026 Last week we joined West Africa’s mining and power community in Accra for WAMPEX 2026, and we did so in force. WAMPEX – the West African Mining & Power Exhibition – is the region’s largest and longest-running event of its kind, running for over three decades. This year’s 19th edition, held from 3 to 5 June at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, brought together more than 6,000 mining professionals and over 250 exhibitors from 20 countries, all under the theme: “How Can Responsible Mining and Power Accelerate West Africa’s Sustainable Development?” It matters because West Africa is now central to the global mineral conversation – gold, bauxite, iron ore, manganese and lithium among them – and WAMPEX compresses months of sourcing, supplier discovery and high-level networking into three focused days. For a supply and trading partner like Gapuma, that is the room to be in. We were proud to send a strong delegation from across the Gapuma Group, including: Kishor Ubrani – Managing Director, Gapuma Ghana Limited Shiko Ghosh – CEO, Gapuma Ghana Limited Viveck Dutt Obert Chukwature Dheeren Panjwani Raj Thakkar – Procurement Consultant, Gapuma Group Ash Unadkat – Quality Manager, Gapuma Group Thank you to the organisers, the Ghana Chamber of Mines and everyone who stopped by our stand. Here’s to the partnerships that move the sector forward.
Gapuma exhibiting at WAMPEX 2026
19 May 2026 West Africa’s largest mining industry gathering takes place from 3rd to 5th June at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra – and you will find us on the show floor. Gapuma is a premier provider of sourcing, procurement and logistics for a wide range of chemicals, solvents and other commodities, with products integral to leading industry sectors globally. In the extractives sector, that means supplying a comprehensive range of chemicals for ore processing and waste treatment, backed by strategically positioned warehouses and an efficient supply chain infrastructure to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted production. Through our recent partnership with Servaco PPS Limited – one of West Africa’s foremost industrial and mining supply companies – we have deepened our operational roots in Ghana and across the region. Our stand at WAMPEX gives us the opportunity to build on that momentum, meeting clients, forging new partnerships and showcasing what Gapuma Ghana can deliver. Manning the stand will be Obert V J Chikwature, Bernice Boahene and Moses Gadabor. Joining them on one of the days will be Vaibhav Raj Thakkar (Senior Purchasing Manager) and Ash Unadkat (Quality and Compliance Manager) from our London office. WAMPEX brings together over 6,000 mining professionals from more than 25 countries – come and find us there. 📍 La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra 📅 3rd – 5th June 2026
Gapuma Group Acquires Equity Stake in Servaco PPS, Ghana’s Leading Industrial and Mining Supply Company
PRESS STATEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 May 2026 Gapuma Group, the London-based multinational commodities company serving customers through its warehousing and distribution network, today announces the acquisition of an equity stake in Servaco PPS Limited (SPPS), one of West Africa’s foremost industrial and mining supply companies. Founder Rudolph Opata Matey retains his stake and continues as Managing Director. The partnership represents Gapuma’s most significant strategic investment to date on the African continent, and marks a new chapter in the Group’s long-standing commitment to building durable, operational businesses across emerging markets. Servaco PPS – headquartered in Tema, Ghana – was founded in 1998 and has grown over more than two decades into the region’s most comprehensive industrial supply and services company. Operating across Ghana, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso, it serves the mining, quarrying, construction, oil and gas, marine, power, water and telecoms sectors, supplying products from over 30 of the world’s leading industrial brands. Its subsidiary, Servmet Technical Services, provides specialist equipment repair, refurbishment and engineering services, including a newly inaugurated engineering workshop in Ghana. Jack Bardakjian, Group Managing Director of Gapuma, said: “SPPS has built something genuinely impressive – a business with real roots, real clients and a reputation earned through consistent delivery in one of Africa’s most demanding industrial environments. Our role is not to change what works, but to give Rudolph and his team the operational backbone and supply chain infrastructure to execute at a higher level. This is exactly the kind of partnership we have been looking for in West Africa.” Rudolph Opata Matey, Managing Director of Servaco PPS, said: “This partnership enables SPPS to deliver even greater value to our customers while building a stronger, more sustainable business. Gapuma’s operational expertise complements our deep knowledge of Ghana’s industrial and mining sectors. Together, we are better positioned to meet the evolving needs of our customers and create opportunities for our team.” The investment will strengthen SPPS’s working capital base, enhance its procurement and supply chain capabilities, and support further expansion across Ghana and West Africa. Gapuma brings to the partnership its global sourcing network – spanning more than 50 countries – and its established expertise in procurement, logistics and supplier development across Africa, Asia and Europe. Current management and staff remain fully in place. Day-to-day operations continue under the same leadership, with planned growth in technical and commercial capabilities to follow. About Gapuma Group Founded in London in 1999, Gapuma Group is an award-winning sourcing, procurement and logistics specialist with global reach. The Group sources products from more than 30 countries and delivers to over 50 countries worldwide, with particular depth of experience across Africa. Operating from its London headquarters, Gapuma serves clients across multiple sectors – including industrial, chemical, agricultural and energy – managing every link in the global supply chain from procurement and finance to logistics and final delivery. www.gapuma.com About Servaco PPS Limited Servaco PPS Limited is a leading Ghanaian provider of industrial products, technical services and supply chain solutions, serving the mining, quarrying, construction, oil and gas, marine, power, water and telecoms sectors across West Africa. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Tema, Ghana, the company operates through strategic hubs in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso, and supplies products from more than 30 of the world’s leading industrial brands. Its subsidiary, Servmet Technical Services, delivers specialist engineering and equipment services to major mining and industrial clients across the region. www.servaco.com.gh
Strengthening UK–Ghana Trade Links
25th September 2025 Gapuma Group was proud to be present in Accra this week as the United Kingdom’s new High Commissioner to Ghana, Dr Christian Rogg, led a senior trade delegation organised by DMA Invest. Our Business Development Manager, Yanish Bhageerutty, attended the evening reception at the High Commissioner’s residence, while our colleague Obert V. J. Chikwature joined the UK trade mission visiting some of Ghana’s leading mining operations alongside nine other British companies. During the visit to the mines in Obuasi, Obert had the opportunity to meet Dr Rogg—prompting the High Commissioner, only six weeks into his post, to remark that it must surely be a good omen to encounter Gapuma twice in such quick succession. As we continue to strengthen the trade and investment links between the UK and Ghana, Gapuma remains committed to supporting sustainable development across West Africa’s mining sector and the wider regional economy.