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Maccaferri Africa proudly participated at the prestigious Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya (ACEK) Conference held in August 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya. Centered around the theme \u201cSmart Cities & Digital Infrastructure,\u201d the event brought together leading minds in engineering and urban development from across the continent.<\/p>\n\n

Representing Maccaferri on the main stage, Anisur Rahman, Business Developer for the Corporate Double Twist Business Unit at Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. (Italy), delivered a thought-provoking presentation titled: \u201cOptimising Flexible Linings for Riverbank Protection: A Performance-Based Design Approach Towards More Sustainable Solutions.\u201d His paper offered valuable insights into sustainable infrastructure design, perfectly aligning with the conference\u2019s forward-looking agenda.<\/p>\n\n

Also in attendance was Yugeshnee Naidoo, Head of Sales: East Africa, who engaged with delegates at Maccaferri\u2019s exhibition stand. Her interactions fostered meaningful connections and highlighted innovative, region-specific solutions tailored to East Africa\u2019s infrastructure needs. The ACEK Conference remains a vital platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and driving progress in smart engineering and urban transformation across Africa.<\/p>\n\n

For any additional information contact: Nadeena Le\u2019Tang, Senior Marketing Manager \u2013 Africa<\/p>\n\n

Mobile: +27 (0) 83 657 7033, Email: n.letang@maccaferri.com<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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