Machinery & Equipment

As in the case of many transitional companies, KK PLC started its operation with practically very little resources. The company started its business activities with just one-man acting as both the company manager and operator. However, within a span of a few years the company formed itself from a one – man operation into a trading house and merged as a leading national company with considerable pool of resources.  It diversified its business activities, accumulated vast resources, and earned national and international reputation for integrity, efficiency and success. The most decisive assets in this process of rapid growth were and still are the company's human resources and its customers. Business Activities The business activities of KK PLC cover a diversity of goods and services.  The company, currently, has two blanket factories and one acrylic yarn dyeing plant. It is also engaged in the import and distribution of heavy duty machineries and equipment for mining, construction, road making, quarrying, stone crushing, and many others. KK PLC represents a number of manufacturers and suppliers from different countries, especially from Asia, namely Hanil Fiber Corporation of Korea, Geetangali Woolen of India and Sany Heavy Industry of China.  In addition to the business activities mentioned above KK PLC had, in the year 2009, entered into the exporting of coffee, oilseeds, pulses, cereals and spices. Future Mid-Short Term Prospects The Company's belief in comprehensive growth is the foundation of its diversified business interest. Its vision encompasses in the development of agricultural inputs and outputs. To promote this business unit, KK PLC is currently pursuing a strategy of expanding its area of investment into a large-scale commercial farming and afro-processing. The investment is sought in the production and processing of diversified agricultural crops such as coffee, tea, sugar, flowers, fruits and vegetables, wheat, maize, beans, peas, lentils, soybeans, chickpeas, etc., starch production, oil crops such as rapeseed, linseed groundnuts, sunflower, sesame, maize, niger seed, and cotton seed. Investment is also envisaged in the import and provision of agricultural support services, such as pest and disease control, as well as fertilisers.  However, the development of this rich and immense resource necessitates cooperation with international business organizations which are capable of supplying the essential technological know how and capital inputs. KK PLC, looks forward to forming a partnership with such business organizations. The company has a solid base of diverse resources. Its management expertise is seasoned in the domestic and international trade. It has built a wide market network during the last 20 years. For these reasons KK PLC is confident of making a positive difference. Its track record of success clearly shows this.

We are the largest automotive company in Ethiopia, representing over 20 brands. MOENCO has grown both in terms of size and in terms of the modernization of its service shops and parts distribution centres, which display a passion for creating the ultimate customer experience.   MOENCO has four operational sites: two in Addis Ababa; one in Awassa, which opened in 1998; and one in Bahir Dar that opened in 2004. Additional outlets are planned to open soon in Nazret and Kaliti. Our network includes 13 dealers across the country, we employ more than 580 employees and have an annual turnover of close to one billion Ethiopian birr.   CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY KOMATSU Dozers Motor graders Excavators Wheel loaders Backhoe loaders HAMM-Rollers VOEGLE Asphalt & Concrete Paver Wirtgen - Milling Machine & Slip pavers PHOENIX Automotive TOYOTA DAIHATSU Industrial Equipment LISTER PETTER ZIP STAR Suzuki Parts operation MOENCO provides genuine parts for the vehicles and machinery it supplies and genuine accessories. Our objective is to deliver the right quality at the right time and the right place.   When we say the right quality we mean genuine parts for trouble free performance, long life and safe environment.   When we say At the right time we mean an optimum availability of parts, insuring continuous supply based on customer demand. A fully computerized sales, stock control and electronic parts catalogue system has enabled us to achieve a very high suppliability of parts resulting in remarkable customer satisfaction.   When we say the right place we are referring to our dealers in different parts of the country and our branches in Awassa and Bahirdar. We are committed to serve our customers with quality service, wherever they are.   Our parts operation is one of our primary value chain systems. It is based on �JIT� operation system (Just in time) which in turn is based on sell one buy one philosophy. In effect, our parts operation is backed up by extensive inbound and outbound logistic activities   Recent trends show that the market in the motor industry is characterized by increasingly fierce competition in after sales. The value of the after sales market is increasing due to longer vehicle ownership and diversification of customer needs.    To be the winner in this competition, satisfying the customer is no longer enough. To ensure outstanding customer satisfaction, we need to please our customers. So that is why we are the most customer centric organization.   Our electronic parts catalogue system (EPC) has enabled our salesmen to identify part numbers easily and accurately. This computerized sales and inventory control system has helped increase productivity and efficiency of staff.   We are continuously improving our services to our customers using the concept of �kaizen� which is a Japanese term for continuous improvement. We apply kaizen at every step in the parts logistics activity (inventory control, parts sales, warehousing, parts marketing, etc.)   In this regard, technology has a big role in simplifying different processes, cost saving, promptness and accuracy which lead to higher customer satisfaction. We apply improved system (software and hardware) in the inventory control process, sales and warehouse activity.

We have led the generator and power tool markets by continually exploring new corporate frontiers. In addition to holding the exclusive right of distribution for leaders in power tool and generator manufacturing, we offer warranties and periodic maintenance on many of our products. We at General Mercantile have spent over two decades putting customers before all else. The quality of our products, the efficiency of our delivery and maintenance, and our willingness to travel the extra mile has earned us unparalleled repute. General Mercantile PLC is a privately owned share company founded in 1982. We were founded with capital contributed by our shareholders. Our later achievements and loyal customers have been born of the industry and dedication of our employees. Mission We have strived since our founding to import and distribute a wide range of industrial equipment to private and public markets. We choose brand names based not only on price and availability, but on recognition and durability. Our growth is fueled by a commitment to the well-being of our employees and the long-term satisfaction of our customers. The aim to rise above the welter of imitation and contraband products has and will continue to drive the expanding scope of our activities.

Subsidiary of In & Out Trading Ltd, INDUSTRIAL VALVES Ltd specializes in the sale of valves equipments. Gaining from the 15 years of experience acquired from its mother company, INDUSTRIAL VALVES' values of quality are owed to its entire range of valves and by products being European certified. Our customers are present across various industries [manufacturing, sea food, hotels, sugar mills, textile, thermal power plants, engineering, hospitals and clinics, ship building, free port, contractors....] both on the local and regional scenes. In 2007, INDUSTRIAL VALVES became the distributor and representative of AYVAZ products in Mauritius, island of the indian ocean, implying that we are not only able to propose a vast range of quality products but also to provide a genuine after sales support, thanks to the spare parts available for the entire range of AYVAZ products.

ASA Trading P.L.C. is an Ethiopian company engaged in the Import, Distribution Retail as well as Installation and Commissioning of Diesel Generators, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), Stabilizers, Distribution Transformers, Air Conditioners, Pumps, Electrical Materials, Boilers, Spare Parts and any other electromechanical items and systems. The company also provides after sales service that incorporate periodic maintenance, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. It renders practical training on installation, test and commissioning; and extends technical advice and consultations as and when required. It is the prime concern of the company to ensure sustainable business relationship with customers to eventually end up to become strategic partner. Business Vision  To be a second-to-none in all and every electromechanical services provider business through an all rounded effort of creating balances in the engineering field." Business purpose: The company is established to carry out the following major activities: • Wholesale and retail, import and export trading• Commission agent for any legal activities in and out of the country.  • Real Estate Investment, Residential and Apartment block construction and renting, sale and related engagements• Industrial and Agricultural Investment activities• Technical Engineering Activities, Electromechanical Feasibility, Installation, Erection, Inspection, Testing and Commissioning and any other relevant activities• Any other related activities as well as others legally allowed engagements directly or indirectly related to the above stated business activities.