RusselSmith, an ISO-certified provider of innovative asset integrity and advanced manufacturing solutions for critical industries in Africa, has been granted Pioneer Status for Additive (3D) manufacturing by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). This designation is in recognition of the company’s pioneering activities in deploying industrial additive (3D) manufacturing in Nigeria.
The Pioneer Status incentive is a Federal Government investment incentive designed to support companies that are investing and operating in qualifying pioneer industries and products.
For RusselSmith, the recognition underscores its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial capability through advanced industrial 3D manufacturing technologies, process innovation, and local capacity development. These efforts support on-demand manufacturing of spare parts and essential components locally, helping to reduce downtime for critical equipment across various industries and building supply chain resilience through reduced import dependence.