Case Studies Category: Steel Products

Seamless Steel Pipes (USD 145,000)

Client: New Concept Mining

Product: Seamless Steel Pipes (USD 145,000)

Key Points:

Location: πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ | South Africa

Customer Summary & Challenge:

  • Poor quality and long lead times from India
  • No trusted China steel supplier

Outcome:

  • 3 OEMs identified and factory audited
  • 5 rounds of sample testing and quality approval
  • 18% landed cost savings achieved

Steel Prefabricated Buildings ($3.7m)

Client: Oserian

Product: Steel Prefabricated Buildings ($3.7m)

Key Points:

Location: πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ | Kenya

Customer Summary & Challenge:

  • Needed multiple facilities delivered quickly β€” housing, warehouse, and hospital
  • Traditional construction too slow/expensive

Outcome:

  • Verified OEM β€” quality & pricing confirmed
  • Installation & local team training included
  • Built in under 4 months β€” 400% faster than traditional construction

Steel Split Sets ($125,000)

Client: ASX-Listed Miner

Product: Steel Split Sets ($125,000)

Key Points:

Location: πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί | Australia

Customer Summary & Challenge:

  • Local middleman was buying from China and adding high markup
  • Real factory was hidden

Outcome:

  • 3 OEMs verified with Australia export experience
  • Direct factory relationship established
  • ~25–30% OPEX savings achieved