Basco Products Kenya Ltd., better known as 'Basco Paints' has over the last 32 years grown into a leading paint manufacturing company in East Africa.   From humble beginnings in 1976, the family-owned enterprise continues to set higher performance standards in the Industry, winning accolades as a respectable name in the manufacturing and distribution of quality paints in Kenya.   Basco Products today have become synonymous with quality with respective ranges of paints being well acclaimed household names known to every Kenyan.   To ensure quick and reliable delivery of products, Basco has established a formidable distribution network through out the East and Central African region, with stockists dotted in virtually every town in those countries.     SOME OF OUR MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENTS   1989 - Acquires its First Alkyd Resins Manufacturing Plant   1991 - Started their First Metal Cans Manufacturing Plant   1992 - Invests in a PVA Resins Manufacturing Plant   1993 - Set up of headquarters at a custom built factory, over a 5 acre plot in Embakasi -   Airport north road, Nairobi   1994 - 2nd Alkyd Resin Manufacturing Plant   1995 - Installed a Sheet metal printing and coating plant.   1997    Launched a major expansion plan   of their factory   1998 - Significant investment in the launch and introduction of their DURACOAT range of   paints into the premium sector market   1999 - Launches the PAT'S DECO Range of specialized finishes for Interiors from Quadra industries of France   2000 - Introduction of Real Roc textured coatings from Denbas of Turkey   2001 - Additional cans line   2002 – Coastal Paints Centre in Mombasa   2003- Launch of the Automated Computerized Tinting System with the   'Duracoat Colour Mania' Concept.

Horn Equatorial Ltd is a diversified trading company with a strong commitment towards the promotion of trade and investments in East, Central, Southern and Horn of Africa regions. The company was incorporated in Nairobi - Kenya in October 1998 with the objective of forming alliances with the neighboring countries which will ultimately foster trade and investments. Since inception, the Directors of Horn Equatorial have formed strong partnerships and relationships with various organizations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Rwanda, Burundi, D. R. Congo, Somalia and Ethiopia. Horn Equatorial has an active portfolio of products which forms an essential part of its trading activities with its partner associates in the neighboring countries. Usually the products are procured and manufactured in Kenya which is often regarded as the economic powerhouse of the region. Kenyan products are highly regarded in terms of quality, pricing and availability, and hence are often the preferred choice in the neighboring countries. Horn Equatorial offers a unique indenting service for all Kenyan manufactured products to the importer by allowing the opportunity of obtaining various products through one supplier usually at a fixed fee or pre-determined commission. This service enables the importer to obtain a wide variety of products without having to deal with various manufacturer's, and minimize documentation and logistical problems. Horn Equatorial has successfully exported various product ranges such as Construction products; Medical supplies; Petroleum, Agriculture related products, Consumer products and Domestic appliances. In addition, Horn Equatorial is also an active importer of various products for re-sale or distribution both within Kenya and the neighboring countries. Usually the products are imported on order from reputable suppliers in Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Far-East and South East Asia. Horn Equatorial has successfully imported various products such as Pesticides, Consumer products, Raw materials, Food Commodities etc. Horn Equatorial is constantly chosen as a 'Manufacturer's Representative' who seek greater market share in the export sector. As representatives, Horn Equatorial undertakes to effectively market the product or service within its designated territory to ensure that the consumer has an uninterrupted source of supply and stable pricing, and for the manufacturer to ensure regular demand for its products at all times. Horn Equatorial is perhaps the only Kenyan company with an active trading interest in almost all of the neighboring countries and allows a diverse range of products to be launched and marketed simultaneously in the export market. Horn Equatorial participates actively in tenders for the supply of various products and services for the Government, Public Sector corporations, Private Sector companies and Non Governmental Organizations. Horn Equatorial has successfully participated and won tenders in various sectors such as the following - Agricultural sector relating to Tea, Coffee, Cotton, Rice, Sugar for requirements relating to Agrochemicals, Crop Protection, Seeds, Fertilizers, Packaging products, Agro Equipment, Implements and related products Manufacturing sector such as the Breweries, Textiles, Bottling, Construction for all requirements relating to the supply of raw materials, chemicals, dyes, petroleum, industrial equipment, plants and spare parts Infrastructure related corporations such as the Water & Electricity Board and Telecom company for all requirements relating to the maintenance and upgrade of existing services Health sector for the supply of medical and surgical equipment and products. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary products and equipment

Agri Hardwares Ltd. is a general hardware and building materials dealer specialising in tiles and ceramic ware and is one of the most reputed and reliable supplier of hardware, ceramic tiles in Kenya. We do wholesale, retail and distribution of high quality international brands in East Africa. 

ATHI RIVER MINING (ARM) is in the business of the manufacture of Cement, Quick & Hydrated Lime, Sodium Silicate, Industrial Minerals, Special Cements and building products, Fertilizers in Africa. The company has two plants in Kenya for manufacturing Lime and Cement as well as for manufacturing Industrial Minerals, Silicate, Special Cements, Fertilizers. ARM has signed a joint venture agreement for setting up a lime plant in Mali with a capacity of 50 tpd. This would be servicing the gold mines in which are essentially the same as those being serviced by ARM in Tanzania. ARM is in the business of the manufacture of :- ¥ Cement ¥ Quick & Hydrated Lime ¥ Sodium Silicate ¥ Industrial Minerals ¥ Special Cements and building products ¥ Fertilizers ARM Ltd has two plants in Kenya ¥ Kaloleni Plant - manufacturing Lime and Cement ¥ Athi River Plant - manufacturing Industrial Minerals, Silicate, Special Cements, Fertilizers ARM has signed a joint venture agreement for setting up a lime plant in Mali with a capacity of 50 tpd. This would be servicing the gold mines in which are essentially the same as those being serviced by ARM in Tanzania. ARM owns 67% of ARM (Tanzania) Ltd which has a plant in Tanga that manufactures Lime for the Gold Mining Industry and industrial minerals. ARM employs over 700 staff directly and indirectly contributes to about 15000 employment opportunities through its logistics and distribution networks. ARM exports over 30% of its products to countries in the sub-Saharan African Region. ARM is the only ISO certified manufacturer of Cement and Lime in Kenya.

Uchumi Chemicals Ltd are a chemical trading company in Kenya. We cater chemicals for Paint & Ink Industry , Food & Pharma Industry , Textile Industry , Photographic Paper & chemistry and do represent many international company as Distributors and Agents.