Local Production Excellence at Tembo Steels Boosting Africa’s Steel Revolution

As Africa’s only producer of HRC, structural steel, wire rod, and TMT from iron ore, Tembo Steels operates a fully integrated 1.8-million-ton production facility, pioneering low-carbon steel and green manufacturing.

Tembo Steels has been at the forefront of Uganda’s industrial renaissance since its founding in 2000. The company’s dedication to sustainability, innovation, and self-sufficiency has allowed it to become a major player in the steel sector, establishing international standards and promoting regional economic growth.

Tembo Steels has been a key player in lowering the nation’s dependency on imports by supporting the Buy Uganda Build Uganda campaign, solidifying its position as a pillar of African industrial development.

The company has made groundbreaking advancements in steel manufacturing, positioning itself as an industry leader not just in Uganda but across Africa. It is the first in the world to produce low-carbon steel from cast iron, a significant step towards sustainable steel production. Other achievements include producing 0.7mm hot-rolled sheets through continuous configuration and introducing the world’s lightest structural sections via direct rolling.

On a continental scale, Tembo Steels boasts the most diversified product portfolio in commercial steel, covering nearly 70% of all steel produced globally through integrated routes in Africa.

The company is the first in Africa to establish a bullet-casting facility and remains the only manufacturer of hollow sections and tubes from iron ore on the continent. Additionally, Tembo Steels introduced the first 18-stand horizontal-vertical section mill and pioneered the production of TMT using TC Ring Technology.

As a leader in green steel manufacturing, Tembo Steels has matched its operations with the strictest international standards for eco-friendly procedures. By means of thorough research and development, steel-making technology optimization, and an emphasis on sustainable, cost-competitive ways, the firm has managed to drastically cut CO2 emissions in primary steelmaking by 70%.

By actively participating in environmental conservation initiatives, Tembo Steels has further demonstrated its dedication to sustainability. By means of its collaboration with the Busoga Development Agency, the business has spearheaded tree-planting campaigns in the Iganga District, guaranteeing a more environmentally friendly future for Uganda. These initiatives are a reflection of Tembo Steels’ overarching goal of balancing environmental responsibility with industrial progress.

Tembo Steels has made major contributions to community development in addition to its industrial accomplishments. Thousands of Ugandan households have benefited from the company’s creation of over 10,000 direct and indirect job opportunities. Tembo Steels promotes economic stability and boosts local enterprises by giving local distribution networks precedence over retail locations.

The company’s social efforts encompass community support, healthcare, and education. Tembo Steels ensures that children have access to necessary learning resources by supplying orphans with academic materials . In order to promote social harmony, the corporation also helps build churches and temples and supports disability organizations in Buikwe.

In the healthcare industry, Tembo Steels has been instrumental in improving access to healthcare. To guarantee that people in need receive necessary medical care, the organization has given out free hospital beds and oxygen cylinders. Through the provision of free eye exams and blood donation drives, Tembo Steels cultivates a culture of community support and health consciousness. The corporation has demonstrated its dedication to public health by financing life-saving cardiac surgery.

Being the sole major steel manufacturer in Uganda, Tembo Steels plays a significant role in the economic growth of the nation. The corporation manages the whole value chain, including all 14 phases of the production process, and has an installed capacity of 1.8 million tons of primary steel products. Tembo Steels is now able to produce HRC, structural steel, wire rod, and TMT straight from iron ore thanks to this vertical integration, which has increased Uganda’s steel production independence.

The business’s practices set an example for economic resilience and industrial sustainability. Tembo Steels promotes investment in indigenous manufacturing and helps regional firms by arguing for protective tariffs and levies on imported steel. In addition to securing Uganda’s steel industry’s future, this strategy draws in new investors, generating employment and advancing technology.