Mr. Kunal Gupta of Athi River Steel, Kenya speaks at the opening of 18th Buildexpo Kenya 2015.

Posted on : Wednesday , 15th July 2015

" We are extremely honoured to partner with Buildexpo and Expogroup, and to sponsor the event yet once again. " Buildexpo brings together all the stakeholders in the Building & Construction Industry. We are delighted to see several old and new faces at the exhibition. Specially appreciate the ones who travel long distances to attend the expo", he added.

" The exhibition has been providing us over the years, the perfect platform to showcase Athi River's diversity in product range and in addition to this it has laid the foundation fr strong relationships every year ", stated Kunal, the Technical Director.

 Athi Steel is the leading manufacturer of quality steel products in the COMESA region. The Company occupies 30 acres where it has 9 distinct manufacturing units producing an extensive range of high quality finished products. For the last 20 years Athi Steel has put innovation to work in technology, manufacturing, engineering and product development. We pride ourselves in the quality of our products, our competitive pricing and our exceptional customer service.

Athi Steel is driven by the philosophy to produce safe and sustainable, quality steel products. Athi Steel produces steel to international standards and has been awarded the diamond mark of quality by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. Our chemical and mechanical testing labs are equipped with the latest tools and facilities. Stringent quality checks are carried out at every step right from the entry of raw materials to the dispatch of finished goods. Our TMT bars which are manufactured in our state of the art automated rolling mills are of international standard and are compliant with British Standard BS4449; the yield strength is > 500 N/mm2.
Our capabilities extend from producing reinforcement and structural steel to cold rolled tubes and profiles; galvanized steel; wire, fastener and casting foundry products; industrial gases and spring leaf assembly. Athi Steel has invested significantly in state-of –the-art technology not just for streamlining production but also for ensuring quality output.
The vast product range has enabled us to serve customers across market sectors ranging from infrastructure and building construction, to irrigation and water projects, fabrication and assembly works, the automobile industry, agriculture and farming, electrification and telecommunications projects, heavy engineering and mining all the way to the informal/ jua kali sector. Athi Steel has touched lives across the length and breadth of the country with its presence in multiple sectors. The enviable rapatoir of customers speaks volumes for our capabilities. Athi Steel has helped enhance the quality of construction across the region. Our brands reach far and wide; are used in infrastructure construction, roads, ports, airports: Providing the strength needed to not only connect places but also bring people together. We are unleashing the power of steel and lighting up lives with supply to hydropower and geothermal projects, electrification projects, fabrication of transmission towers.
Athi Steel understands that its long-term growth is heavily dependent on our supply chain. We have partnered extensively with professionals within our supply chain and can therefore ensure the highest level of quality is maintained from sourcing, procurement, conversion and logistics. Athi steel now boasts a distribution footprint across 12 African countries serving diverse sectors across the continent making us the giant arms that industry needs for growth.
But we do more than just manufacture steel. Athi Steel continues to think beyond business and plays its role as a responsible corporate citizen, attaching great importance on environment protection and sustainable development. Staff welfare is of paramount importance and Athi Steel is committed to providing a safe and rewarding work place for its employees. Athi Steel believes that today’s youth is tomorrow’s future and works extensively with various youth development and sports programmes.
Using the latest technology, the best in class raw materials, strict quality control, better process knowledge and rich professional expertise, Athi Steel is known for its premium quality and strength. A business rooted in ethics, Athi Steel knows no boundaries. With a vision to grow to greater heights, Athi Steel provides the Backbone of your structure as you reach out to your sky-high aspirations. A strong foundation that will withstand any test time and again. Athi Steel – Strength is Steel, Strength in Relationship.

By Sylvia Alvares, Media Coordinator, Expogroup Worldwide