Community Development

Business as a Force for Good

When Greystone Manufacturing Sarl was founded, we made a commitment that went beyond commerce. We set out to build a company that would contribute meaningfully to the communities across Cameroon and the broader CEMAC region that we serve.

From supporting access to education — by ensuring schools always have quality paper — to building local jobs, empowering SMEs, and championing environmentally responsible practices, GMS is driven by a long-term vision: a more prosperous, educated, and sustainable Central Africa.

Our partnership with PaperOne and the APRIL Group also reflects this value — the paper we distribute is manufactured from 100% renewable plantation fibre, PEFC certified, and produced with minimal environmental impact.

100%

Renewable Fibre

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Cities Supplied with Quality Paper

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Renewable Plantation Fibre

PEFC

Certified Sustainable Sourcing

CEMAC

Regional Development Focus

Our Community Pillars

Four areas where GMS is committed to making a lasting positive difference.

Supporting Education

Education is the engine of development. By ensuring that schools, universities, and training centres across Cameroon have reliable access to quality paper, GMS plays a quiet but vital role in the learning outcomes of millions of students.

We prioritise educational institutions in our distribution network, offering dedicated supply agreements to schools and universities at competitive pricing — recognising that when a school runs out of paper, learning stops.

School Supply Agreements Dedicated supply contracts for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across Cameroon

University Partnerships Supporting universities including institutions in Buea, Yaoundé, and Douala with consistent quality paper

Accessible Pricing Competitive rates for educational non-profits and public schools to reduce the cost burden on institutions

Environmental Sustainability

Our vision explicitly calls for sustainable development. Every product we distribute is sourced from 100% renewable plantation forests — not old-growth or endangered forests — and carries the PEFC certification as proof.

We also work toward reducing our logistics footprint through route optimisation and partnering with logistics companies that share our environmental values. As we grow toward our planned production facility, sustainability will be built into every process.

PEFC Certified Products All PaperOne products are sourced from legally and sustainably managed plantations

Zero Old-Growth Timber No products in our range use fibre from old-growth, endangered, or illegally logged forests

Responsible Growth Plans Our future production facility will be designed with energy efficiency and waste minimisation at its core

Local Economic Growth

GMS is a Cameroonian company committed to growing the local economy. By building a strong distribution network that relies on certified Cameroonian logistics partners, we create and sustain jobs across the supply chain — from warehouse operations to last-mile delivery.

Our goal of becoming Central Africa's paper hub means thousands of tonnes of paper will be sourced, processed, and distributed within the region — keeping value in the CEMAC economy rather than relying entirely on imports.

Cameroonian Logistics Partners We work with locally certified delivery companies, supporting jobs in every city we serve

Local SME Enablement Competitive wholesale pricing allows small retailers and traders to build viable businesses around paper supply

Regional Manufacturing Future production plans will create significant skilled employment in Cameroon's manufacturing sector

Our Commitments

Concrete actions that define our community responsibility.

Certified Supply Chain

We only source and distribute products with verifiable certifications (PEFC, ISO), giving our customers confidence that every purchase meets international ethical and quality standards.

Job Creation

From our Odza warehouse team to our network of logistics partners, GMS is dedicated to creating direct and indirect employment opportunities for Cameroonians at every level.

Education Access

We maintain priority supply relationships with public schools and non-profit educational organisations, ensuring that limited budgets never mean limited access to learning materials.

CEMAC Integration

Our long-term vision is regional. By positioning as the CEMAC paper hub, GMS contributes to deeper economic integration and trade across Central Africa.

Sustainable Operations

As we scale toward our 20,000 MT/year production facility, environmental sustainability will be embedded in every process — from energy use to waste management.

SME Empowerment

Competitive wholesale pricing and flexible minimum order quantities help small retailers and traders build profitable, sustainable businesses around paper supply in their local markets.