Building Materials

At Margins Group, we manage our subsidiaries by putting together teams from many disciplines and backgrounds, to tackle the most complex problems facing our clients, working with leaders and their staff to deliver products,solutions & systems in our four main areas of operations; 1. Hardcopy Supplies 2. Identity, Security and Transaction Solutions 3. Real EstateMargins Group is a group of companies which has 4 main business arms.   These are:Supplies and Solutions provider in Print, Print Finishing, Presentation  Systems  Supplies and Solutions provider in Identification Systems, Identification Security, Access Management Systems and Transaction systems.  Real Estate Development and Management.  Corporate Social Responsibilty providing clean water for the world poorest and Educational/Social support for the youth.  Our Vision:Is to be the leading supplier, solutions and services provider in our chosen fields for the needs of all sizes and types of organizations in Africa.  Our MissionMargins Group of Companies intends to achieve our vision by:Employing the best human resource available in Africa and combining with Global Human Resources,irrespective of nationality to create a culture based on performance, merit, and excellence, constantly transfering technology and best practises across our teams.  To orient our teams to deliver first class output by using cutting edge training methods , (based on IT as a core knowledge) and bench marking the best companies in the world, and forming global alliances with promising companies with an understanding of the present global market place and the factors that will establish the markets of tomorrow.  To create strong and dynamic management teams to manage individual companies and Focus on core competencies of each company needed to deliver solutions to the changing needs of their customers  To exploit group synergy and economies of scale to the benefit of all members of the group and to divest companies whose growth no longer fit within the group.  To encourage share holding amongst all it’s promising pool of human resource based on performance.

Tis Abay International PLC has been a well-known distributor of Polished Marble to the building industry for many years. At the present time it is moving on to become a major exporter of Marble Blocks for processing in cutting and polishing centres abroad. To this end, Tis Abay has acquired mining rights on many square kilometres, many with proven deposits. It has been established that these quarry sites have many types of marble of beautiful blues, whites, grays, reds of various hues and blacks. We also have obtained operating permits.  Tis Abay would also like to invite prospective customers for joint venture quarrying and processing operations on the proven deposits it has acquired. The forms of the joint venture can be discussed and arranged in ways to suit the prospective customers.    The domestic market for polished marble is also growing steadily. In addition, the closeness of Ethiopia to the Arabian countries makes it an ideal competitive supplier to these markets where the building industry is always strong. Thus, any investment in this area will have guaranteed markets both domestic and foreign.

Steelmakers, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality hot rolled steel products. We are known for our commitment and perfection in manufacturing and delivering of quality products through continual technical up gradation and dedication of our employees.    Since inception in 1986, in Mombasa we have come a long way, settling standards of excellence, acquiring many firsts, to its credit and achieving a number of milestones on its way, in reaching where we stand now.    We strive for constant product innovation to meet the demands of our clients, and to be abreast of new possibilities in our times of business. Steelmakers is one of the leading manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of hot rolled steel products, high alloy steel casting products, all types of nuts and bolts, fibre bearing and galvanized products.    Our reputation lies in the trust our customers keep on us and we fulfill their steel needs by providing quality steels amidst excellent service before and after sales. 

Established in 1986, SETS is a leading and rising private limited company in Ethiopia engaged in Import, Export, Commission Agency, Management Consultancy, Business Liaison and construction activities with annual turnover of well over 5-6 million Pounds. SETS is mainly engaged in the supply and installation of the following products:Aluminum fixtures comprising doors, windows, skylight-dome, handrail, shutters, curtain wall etc.. more infoSuspended ceilings made of aluminum, sound proof and fire proof panels, suitable for residential houses, hotels, hospitals etc… more info Relocatable partitions with aluminum frames and variety of panels laminated with melamine, veneer, fir retardant, sound proof, and blind panels able to meet your various needs. more infoNACO louver windows. As an exclusive agent of NACO, we supply louver windows in aluminum or steel frames having blades in the range of 2 to 14. more infoWater proofing materials for Roof Treatment, foundations, water containers made of concrete etc…Our products are known as Testudo, Osmoseal, Resisto Tixo and Beton Rapid all manufactured by a well reputed Italian Company called Index Spa. All our products have warranty for 10 years. Grain, oil seeds, pulses, coffee, lentil splitting and processing plant.Modern kitchen equipment and utensils suitable for schools, hospitals and hotels. We can also provide consultancy service in the preparation of specification and layout plan in this line. more infoDifferent construction glasses. Glass for protection against vandalism and bomb blast are also available with us.We also supply special adhesives for application of ceramic products, natural stone and granite on floor and wall. We have also special cement based sealant in various colors for grouting between ceramic tiles. We can be your partner in the provision of complete technical specification and supply of finishing materials for modern swimming pools. Currently we are looking into the possibility of importing raw and processed wood suitable for the production of furniture, doors and windows etc…SETS is also a proud member of Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce. Mission Our primary goal is to make our service available to our esteemed customers at a very reasonable price. We strive to offer comprehensive range of products in order to meet growing and diversified requirements of our customers. One of the factors that make SETS unique from similar businesses is the composition of its manpower with varied specialty and very rich experience. The manpower strength of SETS is capable of handling big projects making it highly competitive and reliable in the provision of its services. Munufacturers Represented Our company is usually known as A.COM.EX.-SETS to indicate our close collaboration with Italian companies known as A.COM.EX and FALZONE INFISSI in the supply and installation of aluminum fixtures, waterproofing materials and others.SETS also represent products of major manufacturers known all over the world for their quality and superior workmanship. It has established reliable contact with manufacturers and suppliers based in United Kingdom, Italy, Denmark, Hong Kong, Korea and Germany just to mention a few.The companies represented by SETS in Ethiopia include:A.COM. EX. Of Italy;specializing in supply of office furniture, kitchen equipment, sanitary fixtures and similar products of Italian origin.CIMBRIA–HEID of Denmark and Austria;manufacturer of grain and coffee processing machinery and equipment.DAREX of Greece and Germany; supplier of Lacquer, Varnish, Thinner, Sealing, compounds especially for corks and metal closures.JAYA SHREE INSULATORS of India;manufacturer of insulators applicable for high and low voltage installations.ASE EUROPE of Belgium; manufacturer of high quality glass in different types, colors & design.

The company sources its main raw material, cement, from Chilanga Cement and employees more than 250 employees at peak activity periods and it has a rated capacity of 30, 000 tonnes of output. Its main products range from roofing, fluid delivery and garden décor solutions to all market segments in Zambia and in neighboring countries. The products are dependable, inherently strong and offer true value for money.  TAP (Zambia) Limited is a Zambian domiciled company with its operations in Chilanga, Lusaka province. TAP (Zambia) Limited initially operated as a subsidiary of Turnall and Newall of UK (T&N) for many years since 1955 and has a history spanning over 50 years in Zambia. The company has played a significant role in Zambia's infrastructure development process. TAP (Zambia) Limited has served export markets of South Africa, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo and is consolidating its hold locally in construction, agriculture and infrastructure development areas.  TAP offers a dependable option to infrastructure, construction, and agricultural sectors and is always on the look out for opportunities to add value for its customers. The range of products and technology used is continuously upgraded in line with market dictates. VISIONTo become the supplier of first choice roofing, side cladding, ceiling and partitioning products; pressure and sewer pipes in Zambia and neighbouring countries through innovative practices, superior product attributes and value for money solutions by end 2010.  MISSIONTo consistently supply value added benefits enjoyable by target markets at all times. VALUESThe following is what we value most: employees recognise and are propelled by the need for on time superior performance in all spheres competitiveness customer satisfaction open mindedness and willing to challenge the status quo outstanding personal achivement profitability self confidence and trust fun in what they do.