Chinese Firm Tianlong Inaugurates Major LPG Cylinder Plant in South Africa to Boost Local Supply
Tianlong has launched its first LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in South Africa, investing $13 million to produce up to 1.2 million cylinders per year. The plant is expected to create hundreds of jobs and enhance local access to clean energy solutions, aligning with regional economic and energy goals.
New Manufacturing Hub for LPG Cylinders
Chinese-based liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturer Tianlong has reportedly inaugurated a new $13-million (R200-million) production facility in Boksburg, Gauteng. According to reports, this marks the company’s first manufacturing presence in South Africa and the wider Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, shifting from previous import-based operations to local production.