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African Marine and General Engineering Company Limited (AMGECO) was incorporated in Kenya on 12th January, 1928 for the purpose of acquiring the business of shipbuilder, ship repairers, marine and general engineers carried on by African Wharfage Company Limited. The original shareholders of AMGECO were Smith Mackenzie and Co., The British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., and the Union Castle Mail Steamship Co. Ltd. AMEGCO is strategically located at the entrance to the Port of Mombasa.
The construction of a slipway using a telescopic carriage commenced in 1928 and the first ship slipped in 1931. The slipway was capable of taking vessels up to 2,200 tons displacement. The company further added a dry dock commissioned in 1977 and a small fully developed construction dock. The first three vessels were built in 1957 at the yard.
The original shareholders remained until mid 1972 when Mackenzie (Kenya) Ltd., the successor to Smith Mackenzie & Co., acquired the total shareholding of AMGECO. In 1974 the whole share capital of AMGECO was acquired by Inchcape Mackenzie (Management) Ltd.
In April 1974 the Government of Kenya acquired a 25% shareholding in AMGECO through the Industrial Development Bank Ltd., and in August 1976 increased this shareholding to 33 1/3%.
Further participation took place and in late 1986 the company became wholly Kenyan owned with equity ownership. In mid 1998, the company was taken over by the present owners who are Claremont Holdings Ltd., and Multilink Holdings Ltd.
Times have changed since these early days and the port of Mombasa, which is the gateway to Kenya's economic growth, has been expanding gradually and rapidly. It is an ideal point for vessels traveling between Europe, the Cape, India and the Far East for docking. It was with these facts in mind that AMGECO decided to build a Dry Dock with a corresponding range of services. This has now been operative since 1977 and has already proved itself an unqualified success. Its competitive rates, along with its skilled engineering force, have come into international recognition. Additionally, AMGECO have further enhanced Mombasa as a port, and emphasised its importance as a vital ship repair center. This in turn ensures for Kenya substantial earnings in foreign exchange for her economy.
Together with ship repair, AMGECO also offers a breadth of experience and boasts of the successful construction of small craft such as tugs, barges, lighters, coasters, ferries, fishing vessels and passenger launches. One of the most sophisticated vessels built in 1969 was the Kenya Fisheries research vessel 'Shakwe' which was described at the time as the "most technically advanced fishing vessel based on the East African Coast". With the onset of modernisation, AMGECO have setup a fiberglass shop, which undertakes building of new boats.
The company undertook implementation of the TQM (Total Quality Management) standard in 1993 in response to increasing Quality Assurance Requirements in the shipping industry and also to ensure that African Marine meets the high quality standards and workmanship expected by our customers.
As a result, African Marine & General Engineering Co. Ltd., was awarded the ISO 9002:1994 Standard in 1997 which it currently holds. The company successfully renewed the certification in 2000 and is currently in the process of changing over from ISO 9002:1994 Standard to the new ISO 9001:2000 Standard. The quality department strives to ensure that all requirements are strictly adhered to and AMGECO has successfully passed all statutory audits so far.
With the onset of technological advancement, AMGECO has consistently been keeping up with innovation. Major machineries are constantly replaced for better efficiency and output. Manpower is also trained regularly, both locally and abroad to ensure that the company is abreast all changes. Our new Fiberglass Shop is a very recent example.
The company is committed to Information Technology and has computerised most of its administrative operations and operates a central database at its central stores. It is committed to keep up with changing technological patterns to improve efficiency and cut costs so that the customer is the eventual beneficiary.
With over 74 years experience and being the oldest shipyard in the region, African Marine and General Engineering Co. Ltd., offers unrivalled expertise, both in the marine and non-marine sectors, which has enabled it to earn the confidence of a wide variety of International Ship owners and multinational industries in the non-marine sector.
AMGECO has earned international repute amongst various navies as well. The yard has the facility for a helicopter landing in order to carry out emergency repairs to mobile machinery and equipment which can be airlifted to the yard. The company used to carry out work for the British Royal Navy when a pump was flown in for emergency repairs and HMS Meon slipped at the yard. The French Navy has used the services of the yard when FNS Albatros was in the dry dock in 1988 and 1989. The company is also authorised to carry out repairs for the Kenya Navy vessels and has had the opportunity to be of service to the Tanzania Navy. AMGECO had also qualified to be registered under the US Navy in Bahrain program "Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MARAV) certification." Some of our welders are therefore registered with the US Navy Ship Repair Unit (SRU) in Bahrain.
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Chellarams has witnessed incredible developments in Nigeria's cultural and political history and the company's long-term strategy for Nigeria is grounded in its breadth of local experience and understanding.
Chellarams' goals are concise and their reality is immediate; Chellarams Plc is a strong partner in brand development for the Nigerian market.
Chellarams strives to not only provide Nigeria with quality products but also to create total solutions and services for the growth of their appeal and market share. Well staffed and capable departments ensure that all fiscal transactions and procedures, from the supplier through to the end-user, are professional, prompt and efficient. This page is designed to give you a better understanding of the company's inner workings and capabilities.
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Our amazing portable solar panel battery charger offers an affordable solution to providing power to your 12v battery system. Each battery includes a built in circuit to prevent battery discharge and prolong the life of your batteries. Their amorphous thin-film solar technology makes them a reliable and affordable power solution.
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The inverter converts a DC power source (e.g. from a car, truck, boat or standard battery; or solar panels) to 230 VAC power. The inverter range is specifically suitable for solar installations. High frequency PWM technology ensures a compact unit providing high reliability and performance.
The inverter has a robust design and is quiet and portable. It can therefore be operated in almost any environment. The unit has a high current start up capability, protected against short circuit, reverse polarity and over load.
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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
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