ESTABLISHED 2024
BUILT BY AFRICANS
FOR AFRICA.
Empowering the continent through sovereign manufacturing, industrial resilience, and agricultural innovation.
What We Do
The AGE Industries and Trading Ltd is a manufacturing enterprise dedicated to building affordable agricultural processing machines for Ghana and the broader African market.
AGE was born out of necessity, resilience, and a desire to solve real problems faced by local farmers and agro-processors in Ghana. The journey started with a simple observation: many small-scale processors and farmers were losing time, money, and opportunities because they lacked access to affordable and reliable processing equipment. Imported machines were often too expensive, difficult to maintain, or unsuitable for local conditions.
Instead of waiting for solutions from elsewhere, the founders decided to build practical solutions themselves — through hands-on experimentation, trial and error, and continuous improvement. Today, the company is driven by a broader mission: to support agro-industrial growth in Africa through innovation, local manufacturing, job creation, and technology-driven solutions.
2024
Founded
100%
Ghanaian Owned
300+
Machines Built
Purpose & Direction
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Design, manufacture, and distribute reliable agricultural processing machinery that enables farmers and agribusinesses to increase value addition and operational efficiency.
Our Vision
Securing Africa's
Food Sovereignty.
To lead Africa's agricultural industrialisation by building world-class machinery that empowers local farmers and ensures sustainable food security for the next generation.
Technological Innovation
Commit resources to continuous exploration and integration of innovative technologies, ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of the industry and effectively address the evolving needs of our clients.
Capacity Development
Develop and implement initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of our workforce and the broader community, creating a talent pool capable of driving and sustaining technological and business advancement.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Engage with local and international stakeholders — businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies — to create synergies that promote business development and generate employment opportunities across the continent.
Our Advantage
What Sets AGE Apart
Locally Engineered Solutions
AGE develops equipment with direct understanding of Ghanaian and African operational realities — including irregular power supply, cost-sensitive customers, rural operating environments, maintenance challenges, and limited spare parts availability.
Hands-On Innovation Culture
AGE's strength is practical engineering: testing, prototyping, redesigning, and field experience — creating a culture of rapid problem-solving, continuous machine improvement, and flexible engineering solutions.
Focus on Industrialization, Not Just Equipment Sales
AGE is positioned beyond machinery sales. The broader mission includes industrial development, mechanization access, job creation, capacity building, technology adoption, and business development platforms.
Affordable Mechanization for Growing Businesses
Imported equipment is often too expensive for SMEs. AGE bridges this gap with locally manufactured alternatives, modular systems, scalable equipment, lower maintenance costs, and easier after-sales support.
Ability to Customize Machines
Unlike mass importers, AGE can tailor equipment to client needs: production capacity adjustments, custom dimensions, multi-purpose systems, process optimization, and site-specific fabrication.
Our Core Values
Innovation
Pushing boundaries in mechanical design.
Quality
Uncompromising standards in every weld.
Reliability
Building trust through machine uptime.
Development
Fostering African industrial growth.
Sustainability
Future-proofing local agriculture.
RECOGNITION
Award-Winning Engineering
Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray, Cohort 3
Youth Agri Innovation Challenge — Mastercard Foundation & WUSC
2025 AgriTech Challenge Pro by Kosmos Innovation Center
Joy Business, Startup Discovery Africa & other platforms
Global Alignment
Sustainable Development Goals
AGE Industries directly advances four of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals through the machines we build and the communities we serve.
No Poverty
By reducing post-harvest losses and increasing processing yields, our machines raise household incomes for smallholder farmers.
Zero Hunger
Efficient cassava, maize, and palm processing machines improve food availability and reduce waste along the agricultural value chain.
Decent Work & Growth
We create skilled manufacturing jobs in Ghana and boost economic output by enabling agro-processors to scale their operations.
Industry & Innovation
Locally designed and fabricated machinery drives indigenous industrialisation, reducing Africa's dependence on imported equipment.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — sdgs.un.org
The People
The Minds Behind AGE
A synergy of leadership, production expertise, and design innovation.
Aboagye Theophilus
Chief Executive Officer
Visionary leader driving AGE's mission to industrialise Africa through locally-made machinery.
Gabriel Kwatu Twum
Production Lead
Hands-on fabrication expert ensuring every machine meets AGE's uncompromising quality standards.
Godwin Kwesi Dowuona
Design Lead
Mechanical design specialist translating customer requirements into precision-engineered solutions.
Incubated By
Tech talent and leadership development accelerator.
Kosmos Innovation Centre — AgriTech incubation.
Startup Discovery School — Global market access.
Beyond Equipment Sales
Our Services
In addition to equipment sales, AGE Industries offers a full suite of technical support and after-sales services.
Equipment Installation
Professional installation and setup services to ensure safe operation and maximum productivity.
Maintenance & Repair
Preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair solutions to minimize downtime and extend machine lifespan.
Spare Parts Supply
Durable, compatible spare parts for all AGE machines to ensure continuous operation.
Technical Training
Operator training and guidance on machine handling, maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency.
After-Sales Support
Responsive customer support, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring beyond delivery.
Equipment Upgrades & Modifications
Machine upgrades, fabrication modifications, and capacity improvements tailored to evolving production needs.
Trusted By
Notable Clients
Certifications In Progress
AGE is currently working towards certification from: Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).