Facilities

Akaki Basic Metals Industry (ABMI) is a major engineering and manufacturing company in Ethiopia, specializing in producing industrial spare parts, hand tools, and machinery components. Established in 1989 in cooperation with an Italian company, it was originally known as the Akaki Spare Parts and Hand Tools Factory before being renamed in 2010 when it was transferred to the [Ethio Engineering Group](https://ethioengineering.com/2020/11/10/akaki-basic-metal-industry/) (formerly METEC). [1, 2] Core Operations & Products The industry utilizes advanced metal technologies, including casting, forging, and machining, to serve critical sectors like sugar, cement, telecommunications, and electric power. [2] * Hand Tools: High-volume production of hammers, rollers, and various manual implements. * Industrial Spare Parts: Precision-engineered components such as gears, bolts, nuts, mill rollers, and molds. * Specialized Services: Design, quality control, electroplating, and heat treatment for industrial applications. [2] Key Departments ABMI operates through several specialized workshops and administrative units: [2] * Design Department: Uses modern software to redesign job orders and create technical blueprints. * Foundry & Forging Shops: Responsible for melting metals (iron, copper, aluminum alloys) and shaping them into functional parts. * Machine Shop: Features advanced equipment like turning and grinding machines for final product finishing. [2, 3, 4] Strategic Importance * Location: Situated in Akaki town, approximately 25 km southeast of Addis Ababa. * Mission: To save foreign currency by substituting imported metal products with locally manufactured alternatives and to eventually export to neighboring countries. * Major Clients: Key customers include the Ethiopian Electric Utility, Ethio Telecom, and various national sugar and cement factories. [2]