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Maputo, Mozambique.

Capital Star Steel SA, based in Mozambique, a subsidiary of the South African company, Lionsteel, manufactures high frequency welded steel pipe and serves the International Oil and Gas, Water and Mining Industry across Africa.The Mozambique facility is well on its way to becoming the preferred market leader in Southern Africa. We aim to build an unparalleled reputation as a manufacturer and supplier to the regional, African and international markets of a cost effective and… Show more Capital Star Steel SA, based in Mozambique, a subsidiary of the South African company, Lionsteel, manufactures high frequency welded steel pipe and serves the International Oil and Gas, Water and Mining Industry across Africa.The Mozambique facility is well on its way to becoming the preferred market leader in Southern Africa. We aim to build an unparalleled reputation as a manufacturer and supplier to the regional, African and international markets of a cost effective and made-to-specification-solution for your piping needs.Capital Star Steel SA has a world class manufacturing plant in the Beluluane Industrial Park, Boane District, Maputo Province, Mozambique. this facility has the capacity to produce 200,000 tons of steel pipe annually in the size range 8" - 24". In addition we provide 2 coating facilities offering a comprehensive range of coatings to meet the most stringent applications. Show less

Palma, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Supplier of Steel Pipes and Associated Components to the Oil and Gas Industry. Operator for The Wentworth Camp, Palma. Development of Commercial and Industrial facilities in Palma, Cabo Delgado and Temane, Inhambane.

South Africa And Mozambique

Founded The LionSteel Group in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 2012 as a diversified Solutions Based company providing value add services and products into the Oil & Gas, Energy and Power markets of Sub Sahara Africa.With an extensive history of Supply Chain activity primarily in Steel Pipelines and associated Components, LionSteel has developed over 35 years of relationship with leading global manufactures in Pipeline and Fitting supply. Established LionSteel West Africa in… Show more Founded The LionSteel Group in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 2012 as a diversified Solutions Based company providing value add services and products into the Oil & Gas, Energy and Power markets of Sub Sahara Africa.With an extensive history of Supply Chain activity primarily in Steel Pipelines and associated Components, LionSteel has developed over 35 years of relationship with leading global manufactures in Pipeline and Fitting supply. Established LionSteel West Africa in June 2012 with the objective of establishing manufacturing capacity of Large Bore Steel Pipe within the Nigerian market to meet rising expectations for Local Content contribution within the industry.In 2014 set up Project and Supply Chain Services for supply of specialised Piping Products within Upstream and Mid Stream market of Nigeria, focussing on Project sales of Pipeline, Casing and Ancillary products for Oil and Gas Industry into Nigeria and West Africa. Acquired controlling interest in Teheka Trading specialising in PV (Solar) Energy Efficient Installations and Services. Resident in Nigeria with activities into Cameroon and Niger for development of transmission pipelines within region. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Listed company on Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2007. Led the strategic growth of RARE with emphasis of increasing Group footprint into Africa. Established RARE Zambia and RARE DRC for supply and installation of Pipeline Services. Installation in excess of 100 km's of In-Situ HDPE lined pipelines in Ghana, Congo Brazzaville, DRC, Zambia and South Africa.Provided Supply Chain Solutions for EPC Projects in South Africa, specialising in the global sourcing and supply of Carbon and Alloy Pipe… Show more Listed company on Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2007. Led the strategic growth of RARE with emphasis of increasing Group footprint into Africa. Established RARE Zambia and RARE DRC for supply and installation of Pipeline Services. Installation in excess of 100 km's of In-Situ HDPE lined pipelines in Ghana, Congo Brazzaville, DRC, Zambia and South Africa.Provided Supply Chain Solutions for EPC Projects in South Africa, specialising in the global sourcing and supply of Carbon and Alloy Pipe and Fittings. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Initiated and negotiated local content Empowerment Transaction (Black Economic Empowerment) resulting in name change from Van Leeuwen South Africa to The RARE Group.Established the company as the largest player in EPC/EPCM market for PFF Supply Chain initiatives. Negotiated Supply Chain 3PL contract with leading SA oil companies (Sasol, Engen, Shell) and successfully secured sole mandate for Sasol Clean Fuels Project, requiring fast tract critical path delivery of over 35,000 Pipeline… Show more Initiated and negotiated local content Empowerment Transaction (Black Economic Empowerment) resulting in name change from Van Leeuwen South Africa to The RARE Group.Established the company as the largest player in EPC/EPCM market for PFF Supply Chain initiatives. Negotiated Supply Chain 3PL contract with leading SA oil companies (Sasol, Engen, Shell) and successfully secured sole mandate for Sasol Clean Fuels Project, requiring fast tract critical path delivery of over 35,000 Pipeline components to Sasol nominated EPC's - Fluor, Foster Wheeler, Grinaker. Led acquisition of primary and secondary manufacturing entities, consolidating business as a seamless provider of Fluid Control solutions, covering Steel Plastics and Ductile Iron pipeline installations. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Acquired controlling interest in Van Leeuwen South Africa.Developed company from a Trading Entity into Project Management and Value Add contractor for Oil & Gas sector. Focus on Supply Chain initiatives within Project environment specialising in Pipeline and associated components. Developed Far East as a competitive manufacturing source within Souther African market. Implemented ISO Certification and Project Management Program to facilitate growth of company covering over 12,000… Show more Acquired controlling interest in Van Leeuwen South Africa.Developed company from a Trading Entity into Project Management and Value Add contractor for Oil & Gas sector. Focus on Supply Chain initiatives within Project environment specialising in Pipeline and associated components. Developed Far East as a competitive manufacturing source within Souther African market. Implemented ISO Certification and Project Management Program to facilitate growth of company covering over 12,000 Pipeline components in various Grades of steel. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Participated in management Buy-Out of the business of Van Leeuwen Buizen South African operations.Developed strategic plan to secure South African Pipeline market of Seamless Carbon Steel into Petrochemical and Mining Sector. Primary customers Sasol, Shell, Esso and MobilIdentified EPC & EPCM market in Oil and Gas Sectors and established largest inventory of Seamless Pipeline components in Southern Africa. Primary customers Fluor, Foster Wheeler, Lurgi, Lindi, Lummus… Show more Participated in management Buy-Out of the business of Van Leeuwen Buizen South African operations.Developed strategic plan to secure South African Pipeline market of Seamless Carbon Steel into Petrochemical and Mining Sector. Primary customers Sasol, Shell, Esso and MobilIdentified EPC & EPCM market in Oil and Gas Sectors and established largest inventory of Seamless Pipeline components in Southern Africa. Primary customers Fluor, Foster Wheeler, Lurgi, Lindi, Lummus, Steinmuller, Grinaker.Successfully negotiated as Primary Supplier through EPC Bateman Davy for South Africa's largest gas dependent project, Mossgas. Delivered over 4,500 tons CS Pipeline components on fast track critical path delivery.Developed high pressure pipeline products for South African gold mining sector fabricating and delivering over 580 kms high pressure carbon steel Pipeline components. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Developed Cape Town operations focussing on Oil & Gas sector.Instrumental in securing sales into EPC Contractors for Pipeline material required during the construction of South Africa's only Nuclear Power Plant - Koeberg Power.Secured Pipeline sales for Chevron (Caltex Refinery) and developed market for abrasive resistant Pipelines into Northern Cape Diamond Mining market.

Durban Area, South Africa

Managed Shell MRO annual contract for Pipeline products as required for Maintenance and Capex activities.Responsible for Mobil and Sasol Pipeline requirements.Promoted to Export Manager responsible for developing East African market.

Durban Area, South Africa

Started with S&L as Management Trainee.Specialised in Carbon Steel Pipeline products. Developed the Petrochemical market through sales to Mobil and Shell Refineries in Durban.