Historic Liquid Air building in black and white

ZAL Group history

ZAL Group’s story is part of everyday life in Chad. Through its companies and nine business sectors, the group serves the needs of individuals and professionals.

Since its creation, the group has relied on international standards, sound and clearly defined business principles, and rigorous ethical values that guide all its activities.

History timeline

  • 1951Sayer & Colley
  • 1966SUTRAC
  • 1970–1971Nationalisation
  • 1975Osama joins
  • 1978–1979DAL Engineering
  • 1984DAL Agriculture
  • 1988DAL Property
  • 1994DAL Motors
  • 1995–1996Sayga
  • 1997–1998Dairy, healthcare
  • 2000ISO certification
  • 2002Coca-Cola
  • 2003DAL Group
  • 2004KICS
  • 2005Nobo
  • 2006Mercedes-Benz
  • 2008SUTRAC South
  • 2009Kia
  • 2010Dairy expansion