ABOUT MK STEEL GROUP

A HOME FOR STEEL.
BUILT AROUND TRUST.

MK Steel Manufacturing PLC is an Ethiopian steel manufacturer built on more than two decades of market experience and a clear commitment to dependable local production.

LOCAL CAPACITY / INDUSTRIAL AMBITION
2023
MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHED
200
EMPLOYEES
2
MANUFACTURING SITES
20+
YEARS IN THE STEEL MARKET
OUR STORY

MARKET KNOWLEDGE.
MANUFACTURING PURPOSE.

MK Steel Group was founded by Mohammed Kedir and Oumer Mohammed after more than 20 years in Ethiopia’s steel import and wholesale market. They saw the need for reliable supply, broader product availability and easier customer access—and invested directly in manufacturing.

Since opening the first factory in 2023, the company has expanded its product capability, strengthened local availability and prepared a new phase of industrial growth.

2023

Manufacturing operations established and the transition to local production begins.

2024

Product capability expands to hollow sections up to 100 × 100 mm.

2026

Major Gelan investment phase prepares additional lines, rebar and channel production.

INFRASTRUCTURE

BUILT TO PRODUCE AT SCALE.

Gelan and Tatek provide the workshops, storage, handling and logistics platform required for dependable steel supply—and the space to keep expanding.

INTEGRATED PRODUCTION SITES

ERW tube mills, slitting and cut-to-length lines, profile-forming equipment, warehousing and heavy-vehicle access operate as one connected material flow.

40,000 m²
GELAN FACILITY
15,000 m²
TATEK FACILITY
55,000 m²
COMBINED FOOTPRINT
12
PRODUCTION LINES
260,000 MT
ANNUAL CAPACITY
70–80%
REPORTED UTILIZATION
VISION

TO BECOME EAST AFRICA’S LEADING STEEL MANUFACTURER.

A driving force in the region’s industrial growth.

MISSION

BUILT TO DELIVER DEPENDABLE STEEL.

To manufacture high-quality and reliable steel products through efficient operations, modern technology and continuous improvement—creating lasting value for customers, employees, partners and communities across Ethiopia.

LEADERSHIP

EXPERIENCE THAT MOVES INDUSTRY FORWARD.

FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

MOHAMMED KEDIR

Mohammed Kedir provides strategic guidance shaped by deep knowledge of Ethiopia’s steel market. His focus is sustainable expansion, durable business relationships and the Group’s long-term industrial development.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

OUMER MOHAMMED

Oumer Mohammed leads strategy, operations, investment and expansion—strengthening manufacturing capability, increasing capacity and guiding the company’s next phase of modernization.

HOW WE WORK

PRINCIPLES BUILT INTO THE PROCESS.

QUALITY

Maintain consistent standards from raw-material purchasing through production and delivery.

INTEGRITY

Communicate specifications and commitments honestly, and address mistakes openly.

CUSTOMER COMMITMENT

Prioritize dependable supply, responsive service and long-term relationships.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Reduce waste and downtime while continually improving productivity.

INNOVATION

Invest in modern lines, better systems, automation and informed decisions.

SAFETY

Protect employees through PPE, training, procedures and immediate corrective action.

RESPONSIBILITY

Create skilled jobs, develop people and support Ethiopia’s industrial growth.

LET’S BUILD THE NEXT PHASE TOGETHER.

Talk to MK Steel about product requirements, supply capability and long-term partnerships.