Agriculture

METL is one of Tanzania's largest businesses. Initially built on trading in import and export in the 1980s, the company has embarked on a major vertical integration programme to complement its trading base through expansion into manufacturing and agriculture. The Group employs more than 5,000 people and is making a strong contribution to economic development in the country. The company has several competitive strengths, including a massive distribution system, low-cost production, excellence in management, and a forward -looking vision. The METL business philosophy is very simple: to continue to be a driving force in Tanzania's private sector, achieving a dominant presence in the company's core business sectors whilst creating sustainable industrial development and innovation that meet the needs of people of Tanzania and in other countries within the region. Trading The company continues to be a significant player in the country's trading sector, owning one of the largest trading houses in Tanzania. Core imports include commodities and foodstuffs, consumer goods and sundries, agriculture implements, and raw materials and chemicals for its various industries. Core exports are focused on agricultural produce such as sisal and cashewnuts, and more recently value-added processed agricultural goods sourced from METL's manufacturing division. Manufacturing METL launched into manufacturing in 1997. The group now owns and operates 10 different manufacturing companies and a further 3 in the pipeline. These companies are involved in the production of goods for both local consumption and export. These include a wide range of branded and non-branded products that are well-recognised and trusted by consumers across the country. Agriculture METL's agricultural division, which was created in 1998, employs more than 4,000 people and has over 35,000 Ha of agricultural farmland on 16 different estates in Tanzania, on which extensive sisal, cashewnut and tea farming is taking place. The agriculture division is currently working to expand into the production of a wide range of cash crops including cotton and cassava and trial production of these crops is already underway in order to establish their yield and commercial viability. Distribution Distribution is critical to METL's trading, manufacturing and agriculture businesses. Over the years the company has created an extensive distribution network consisting of 40 sales outlets in the city and 27 upcountry branches that have reach into every region of Tanzania. These branches act as hubs for secondary and tertiary distribution into Tanzania's hinterlands, as well as command centres for procurement of agricultural commodities at the farmgate. The Group has its own fleet of over 300 vehicles, a resource that provides essential links in the Group's value chain. The Community Whilst METL has long been supporting health, education and humanitarian causes in Tanzania, it is best known for its contribution towards the development of sports in the country, notably football. The company has sponsored Simba Football Club since 1998 and provides for all the club's needs.

Importer, Exporter, Commission Agent, Distributor  &  Electro-Mechnical Projects Contractor. Since its establishment almost three decades ago, BISELEX ETHIOPIA LTD. has been known as a specialist in the water sector especially the efficient extraction and economic distribution of water. This concept involves the conservation of water through elimination of wastage by the use of modern and appropriate technology. The most important element in any water supply system is, of course, the pump. Without the use of a good quality pump, all attempts in the uninterrupted distribution of water will be rendered useless and highly frustrating.In BISELEX ETHIOPIA LTD., we offer a wide choice of water related goods, pumps for all types of applications, power generation sets, chemical dossiers, pipes, fittings, casings etc.The company in addition to the maintenance, installation and commissioning work, consults and give technical support Free.

We are one of the leading traders, suppliers and exporters of diversified range of food products and foodstuff that are sourced from reliable vendors by our expert team of procuring agents. They are highly experienced in their respective field and ensure the quality by inspecting raw material. Due to the quality of our range of products, we are able to excel other players in the market. We are offering a long range of food products and foodstuff items that includes coffee, pulses, cereals, oilseeds, rice, flour, malt, starches, edible oils, sugar, chewing gum, confectioneries, stationery as well as other agricultural produce.Camels Trading is leading exporter of world-famous Ethiopian coffee and oilseeds which are obtained from reliable manufacturers. These are procured from leading vendors who are renowned names in the market for the quality of their range and authentication. 

AWDA Pvt. Ltd. Co. was established in 1997 G.C with the objective of procurement, processing and export of best Ethiopian Arabica coffees to the entire world.  It is the continuation of the shareholders' effort, in the coffee sector where he has been investing and expanding the realm of the company.Mr. Alem Tessema started the business some three decades ago as a supplier of coffee for local consumption.  Consecutively, he managed to establish washed coffee pulping and sun-dried coffee hulling facilities in 'Yirgacheffe', thus supplying his product to the auction center of Addis Ababa.  Intensifying his activity Mr. Alem constructed the modern cleaning plant in Addis Ababa and started exporting coffee to overseas countries.Every Company has its own history of foundation and process. In the lifetime of a Company, it is obvious that there may be years of tremendous success and recoverable failures.  Like each and every other private Coffee Exporters in Ethiopia, AWDA has got its own history of foundation and progress, of which we are confident to say that AWDA's business history is simply a history of success.The overall business activities of the Company fall under the auspices of the General Manager Mr. Alem Tessema, who is also the owner of the Company. Apart from the General Manager the Company is well armed with experienced and qualified personal of various profession. It is well organized into functionally specialized departments. There are five functional departments pertaining to:Administration and Finance,Export and Documentation,Quality Control and Liquoring,Procurement,Production & technique.In total, the Company creates employment opportunity for 44 permanent and 700 temporary employees with a possible rise due to the rapid growth of the sector in the future.The total capital of the Company is around Br. 40 million. So the financial position of the Company is more than satisfactory and has not faced any cash shortage for both coffee processing and exporting businesses. The Company also has smooth relations with major financial institutions on short and long term financing. In sum, throughout its operation, AWDA works in a healthy financial position with a timely repayment of debts and gradual expansion.

Hastt Zimbabwe is a leading manufacturer of agricultural implements, haulage equipment and plough and harrow discs for both the local and export markets.For the agricultural sector, Hastt offers a range of implements that are specifically designed to address the varying needs of the spectrum of farmers from the small-scale communal farmer through to the large scale commercial farmer. These are made up of the Haka range of animal drawn implements, and tractor drawn implements and farm trailers.Haka animal drawn products comprise the Haka Plough, Ridger, Cultivator, Harrow, Planter, Scotchcart, and the Watercart. These implements are made with the small-scale farmer in mind. Haka implements, together with their spare parts, are available countrywide through a network of distributors and agents.Hastt tractor drawn implements are designed for land preparation, fertiliser application, planting, cultivation, as well as post harvest handling. This product range is made up of standard and reversible disc ploughs, disc harrows, tine rippers, fertiliser distributors, station markers, precision planters, ridgers, cultivators, potato lifters, shellers and hammermills. These implements are available in a range of sizes to cater for the farmer’s size of operation. Spares for the tractor drawn implements are also readily available.Hastt also offers a wide range of trailers from the small utility trailer through to the heavy duty tri-axle trailer, dumpers, farm trailers and water bowsers. There is a wide range of optional features which can be built onto the trailers to suit specific customer requirements. In addition, Hastt manufactures fuel storage tanks of varying capacities.The company’s objective is to deliver a total package to its customers. This package is a combination of the product itself and an efficient product support system through back – up service and spares availability. This is complemented by a service workshop facility for the repair and refurbishment of equipment. Hastt Zimbabwe is a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of engineered equipment and spares for the agricultural, transport and manufacturing industries. The company prides itself in the quality of its products and to this end has achieved ISO 9001 Certification. Formerly Tinto Industries, the company has been operating since 1970 – manufacturing agricultural implements, trailers, discs and spares. The company changed its name to Hastt Zimbabwe in 1997 and was acquired by SMM Holdings in 1998. At Hastt, product quality, research and development are paramount in our operations and so are the employees who make up the skilled, experienced and dedicated Hastt team. The company is committed to maintaining its pole position by investing in the latest technology in manufacturing facilities. Recently a new disc plant was commissioned at the Norton factory, which besides doubling production output, will ensure that product quality is to the most demanding international standards.