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Dakar is the West African base for many UN agencies and international NGOs, and since offshore oil and gas production began, energy companies have joined them. We print anodized aluminium asset tags for these organisations in Nairobi, with French wording, and fly them to Dakar.
Regional offices often tag assets for several West African countries from Dakar, so we can print country or office prefixes in the numbering.
SYSCOHADA registers and donor reporting
Companies in Senegal use SYSCOHADA, which requires a fixed asset register reconciled to a physical inventory. International organisations add donor and headquarters rules on tracking equipment. Both are easier with one tag per asset whose code matches the register. Public bodies are reviewed by the Cour des comptes. Our asset management software can hold a multi-country register.
Recommended asset tags for Senegal
| Asset | Recommended tag | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Regional office IT and furniture | Anodized aluminium, acetone-activated | Permanent and tidy for offices |
| Energy and port equipment | laser marking or riveted aluminium | Resists salt air, vibration and washing |
| Field vehicles | tamper-proof tags | Shows if the tag has been removed |
| Equipment shared across country offices | Aluminium with QR and country prefix | One numbering scheme across the region |

Salt air, sun and dust
Dakar sits on the Atlantic, so salt air and humidity attack cheap metal plates and sticker edges. Inland it is hot and dry, and the Harmattan carries dust across the country in the dry season. Anodized aluminium does not rust, and the print sits under a sealed surface, so neither salt nor dust wears it off. More on why anodized aluminium lasts.

French or French and English
Tags are usually printed in French ("Propriété de", "N° d'inventaire"), and international organisations often add English. Send the exact wording with accents and approve it on the free proof.

Delivery to Senegal
We ship to Dakar by air freight or courier. Senegal and Kenya both belong to the African Continental Free Trade Area; your clearing agent confirms current duty and documents. See how ordering from outside Kenya works.
Send your quantity, logo and number format by WhatsApp or email. You will get a quote and a free digital proof before anything is printed.

Frequently asked questions
Can numbering include country or office prefixes?
Yes. Regional offices often use one scheme with prefixes for each country, and we print it exactly.
Can tags be printed in French and English?
Yes. Both languages can appear on one tag, with accents reproduced exactly.
Which tags suit coastal sites in Dakar?
Anodized aluminium, which does not rust in salt air; rivets for outdoor equipment.
How are tags shipped to Dakar?
By air freight or courier from Nairobi; we confirm cost and timing with the quote.
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