Industrial Supplies

Almin Metal Industries Limited, the leading innovators of effective aluminium-based solutions and aluminium value-added products. We supply a wide range of aluminium products. Almin owns and operates a world class aluminium extrusion facility, the only one in Zimbabwe and has vertically integrated aluminium processing capabilities comprising of an extrusion plant and metal finishing operations such as anodizing and powder coating. It is locally self-sufficient in operating a Remelt facility for melting, alloying and casting extrusion billet and also operates a light metal foundry. Almin products are sold to property developers, architects, shopfitters or fabricators, contractors, farmers and even to individuals. The company serves both the local and exports markets in Sub Saharan Africa and beyond.

Humphrey Kariuki Ndegwa is the CEO and Owner of Dalbit Petroleum specializes in the bulk procurement and distribution of petroleum products in the Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. Dalbits' vision is to become the total energy solutions provider of choice in the region.Dalbit has partnered with companies specializing in providing engineering works for construction of petroleum storage facilities and alternate power generation. Dalbit today has its operations in Sudan, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and DRC.

The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company, formed by the Government of Kenya as a Special Purpose Vehicle to fast track the development of geothermal resources in the country. Geothermal energy is an indigenous, abundant, reliable and environmentally- friendly source of electricity. The creation of GDC was based on the government's policy on energy - Sessional paper which un-bundled the key players in the electricity sector to ensure efficiency. The search for geothermal energy is not new in Kenya. It started in 1957. But this has so far yielded 209MW only against a massive potential estimated at 7000MW to 10,000MW. Evidently, the speed of harnessing geothermal resources has been too low necessitating the creation of GDC. Kenya's GDP is expected to grow by at least 10% from 2012. In Vision 2030, Kenya aspires to become a mid-income economy. To attain Vision 2030, the government's forecast is to generate 15,000 MW, 5000MW will come from geothermal. Today, the total effective installed capacity stands at 1533 MW. For a long time, Kenya has relied on hydroelectricity with perennial power outages forcing the government to invite emergency power producers who use diesel to generate electricity. This stop-gap measure is a two edged sword. First, it increases the cost of electricity and second, it causes massive pollution. The government has identified the country's untapped geothermal potential as the most suitable indigenous source of electricity. GDC will drill 1400 steam wells to provide steam for the generation of 5,000MW of geothermal power by 2030. GDC's Mandate To promote rapid development of geothermal resources in Kenya through surface exploration and drilling for steam. To avail steam to power plant developers for electricity generation. To manage the geothermal reservoirs- to ensure constant supply of steam for power generation To promote alternative uses of geothermal resources other than electricity generation. These include green house heating, drying of grains, pasteurizing milk, cooling and heating of rooms, among others.

Rare African Gemstone Specialists Initially incorporated as a mining company in 1974, we have been involved in all facets of the colored gemstone trade in our many years active in the industry. Since 1974, when we mined Sapphires in the wilderness in Northern Kenya, we have been passionate about colored gemstones and this wild, beautiful part of the world that produces so many rare and exciting stones. Today, we are a vertically integrated company involved in almost every step of a gemstone's journey from mine to jewelry. We maintain close links with the majority of miners in this part of the world, drawing on our many years experience in the field. When there is new production of fine material we know about it and we get first choice in most cases. We specialize in the top 1% of gems that come out of the mines- when a miner finds a very fine piece we are usually the first port of call. Mining, Cutting, Designing and Setting  We are involved in every step. Liasing with miners, we offer a free testing service to help artisanal miners identify any new deposits they discover. We are always on the lookout for new deposits and discoveries and are in constant contact with the majority of miners in the region. We purchase the finest rough directly from the mines. We then cut, polish, test and grade every piece in house using the very latest gemological equipment and techniques. We have GIA Gemologists, Master Gem Cutters, Jewelery Designers and Master Goldsmiths on our staff and every stage is undertaken with utmost professionalism. We are gemologists, not traders. This is what sets us apart from the profusion of online gem trading companies and start ups. We know gemstones and the gem trade from the bottom of the supply chain to the top. We have worked and operated in virtually every sphere and our roots go back 2 generations. For more on our history - view our History & Timeline

Shumuk Aluminium Industries Limited (SAIL) originated from "SHUMUK ENTERPRISES" in 1984. It commenced its business with moderate trading of commodities with a retail/wholesale outlet on southstreet in Uganda in 1984. Mission To provide cost effective quality ware aluminium utensils to the masses." conforming and commitment to quality standards earned for us the prestigious ISO 9001-2000 Certification and accredited U.N.B.S mark. We aim to achieve 80% market share in Uganda, Southern Sudan, DRC (Eastern), Rwanda and Burundi. To achieve cost leadership in the region and achieve international quality standards. Growth & Development The firm association with Comcraft Group and Charnley Development, both MNCs, to assist diversification and worldwide expansion; apart from expanding its local operations in various fields. The Comcraft Group's turnover was US$5 million in 2000, with the combined investments of Uganda, South Africa and Zambia exceeding US$500 million. The regional turnover generated local value addition of US$200 million mostly in steel and aluminium business. Today SAIL is soaring new heights in the Group. The investments are growing with a diversity of business interests. In 1988 it incorporated itself into a limited liability company to incorporate its expanding scale of operation. In 1992 : it got its association with M/s EAST AFRICA ALUMINIUM WORKS LTD. who were manufacturers and distributors of aluminium household utensils in East Africa since 1939. It started its manufacturing operations in a remote town of Namataba in Uganda. The company's association proved worth as the business and market share expanded with time. In 1994 : keeping the trend of leadership it spear headed a unique project i.e. "backward integration" to manufacture the raw materials :- Aluminum circles in Uganda with a project cost/investment of US$2.0 million. In 1998 : with similar leadership and future vision growth opportunities it merged its operation and became part of Comcraft Group to get overall market share leadership in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) and now controls over 80% of the market in the region. The company with its firm association with Multi National Companies like Comcraft Group and Charnley Development has been able to expand its local operations in various fields like warehousing, bond and storage, trading, investments, property management, tours and travels, bureau de change, engineering workshop, ICD and also venture into diversification in agro-farming business and worldwide expansion through network marketing. Today SAIL is soaring new heights in the Group. The investments are growing with a diversity of business interests. The company visualizes itself as a backbone of aluminium industry in Uganda and will be a major export earner. With an investment of US$2.0 Million in 1995 the company visualized phases for business as follows:- With an investment of US$2.0 Million in 1995 the company visualized phases for business as follows:- Shumuk Aluminum Industries Ltd – Production of aluminum household utensils, milk cans, aluminum plates, cups e.t.c. Shumuk Investments Ltd – Trading of aluminum extrusions, angles, profiles, aluminium roofing sheets and bonded warehousing, engineering and fabrications Shumuk Properties Ltd – Trading division and property management Shumuk Forex Bureau – Bureau de change Shumuk Tours & Travels (U) Ltd – Ticketing and travel arrangements Business & Manufacture The Shumuk Plant consists of a Melting Furnace, Hot Rolling Mill, Cold Rolling Mill, and other finishing equipment to produce aluminium sheets/ circles and common household utensils. Shumuk has carved for itself a major share of nationwide market leadership in household utensils; hence its products are prevalent in every house, school and various institutions in Uganda. By using high quality raw materials and processing mechanism, the Company ascertains production integrity at every stage of manufacture, and involving every manager, supervisor and worker towards achieving the high standard on first time right basis. It has a substantial contribution towards a clean and unpolluted environment, SAIL recycles aluminium scrap for its quality production processes, and achieves cost-efficiency and affordability that is crucial for realizing growth objectives and succeeding in a highly competitive market. The Company also sources used aluminium (scrap) from neighbouring countries including from its own set up in Kigali (KSAW in Rwanda) to meet the growing demand for its products.