Company
Overview
Caribbean Steel Mills
Limited, pioneers in the steel industry in Trinidad and Tobago,
is one of the most diversified manufacturing enterprises in the
Caribbean today. This is due to its founder, Percival Bain, who
in 1970 recognised that there was a rapidly growing local and regional
need for steel and steel-related products.
The company began operations in 1972 with a Tube Mill equipped with
Italian-made machinery for the production of structural, furniture
and automotive tubing, together with rectangular, round and square
hollow sections.
In the early eighties, the facilities of this mill were expanded
to utilise radio frequency welding technology for increased efficiency.
A Profile Mill was installed, thereby widening our product range
to include roofing sheets, factory cladding,
ridging, purlins, composite
floor decking, door and window profiles.
A mini Re-rolling Bar Mill was installed in 1974 for the manufacturing
of rounds, rebars and squares for the construction
industry.
This mill was
re-commissioned in 1992 to meet the expanding needs of the industry,
locally and abroad.
As a result of this restructuring, Caribbean Steel Mills is able
to service the building, furniture and automotive industries. Our
service is prompt and we stand behind our products with over 20
years' manufacturing experience.
Recognising the need to maintain consistent product quality and
in keeping with its export thrust, Caribbean Steel Mills re-engineered
its activities, adopted a quality management system and obtained
ISO certification in 1997.
As the company continues to seek new growth opportunities, the next
phase in its development will see greater focus being placed on
diversifying its product range, as well as penetration into new,
extra-regional markets.
