MRM raises capacity with new colour sheet coating plant

Mabati Rolling Mills Chairman Manu Chandaria unveils the new dumurangi iron sheets coated in various colours during the launch at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort on July 17, 2017. Looking on is the firm’s CEO Andrew Heycott (right). [Photo: Gideon Maundu, Standard]

Roofing sheets maker, Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) has launched a new colour-coating plant at Mariakani. The new line will produce more than 100,000 metric tonnes of steel per year.

MRM said the plant is a statement of confidence in Kenya’s housing market despite growing fears that economic activities could slow down ahead of polls next month.