Kenya

Kenya – Supporting a growing welding economy

Kenya’s welding sector is expanding across construction, steel fabrication, infrastructure, oil and gas, power, and manufacturing. Ultramet Welds supports this growth with welding wires designed for real project pressures: tight timelines, changing site conditions, and demanding quality expectations. We welcome direct enquiries from Kenyan fabricators, EPC contractors, industrial plants, and importers who are looking for a dependable, technically strong welding wire partner.

Flux cored wire – at the centre of our offer for Kenya

Flux cored wire sits at the centre of Ultramet Welds and is a strong option for Kenyan workshops and sites that want more weld metal per shift and lower overall welding costs. These wires combine high deposition rates with smooth, stable arcs, low spatter and easy slag removal, which helps reduce grinding, rework and unplanned downtime.

What Kenyan buyers can expect from Ultramet flux cored wires:

High deposition efficiency that speeds up fillet and butt weld completion in both shop and site welding.

Stable arcs and good weld pool control, including out of position work on structural steel, tanks and pipe.

Low spatter levels and slag that comes off easily, which cuts cleaning time and abrasive consumption.

Consistent mechanical properties that support welding procedure qualification and reliable performance on inspected and critical welds.

Options available for Kenya include carbon steel flux cored wires for structural and general fabrication, low alloy and high strength grades for heavy engineering, stainless steel flux cored wires for corrosive environments, and hardfacing grades for wear protection.

Quality and reliability

Ultramet Welds operates with strong quality systems and strict process control from raw material selection through wire drawing, heat treatment and final testing. Products are manufactured in line with recognised international classifications, giving Kenyan users confidence when they are applied on critical welds in infrastructure and industrial plant work.

Complete welding wire portfolio for Kenyan buyers

While flux cored wire is the focus, Kenyan users can source their full welding wire requirement from Ultramet Welds.

Stainless Steel Welding Wire

MIG Welding Wires (CO₂ / GMAW)

SAW Wire (Submerged Arc Welding)

Stainless solid wires are available in key grades such as 308L, 309L, 316L and 347. They are suitable for food and beverage plants, chemical processing, marine equipment, architectural work and other applications where corrosion resistance, hygiene or elevated temperature performance are required. The wires are produced for smooth feeding and clean, reliable welds.

Mild and low alloy steel MIG wires such as 70S-6 from Ultramet Welds are designed for consistent feeding, low spatter and tidy bead appearance. They are well suited to structural fabricators, gate and grill manufacturers, automotive and body builders, and general engineering workshops in Kenya that rely on stable day to day production.

Submerged arc wires such as 14K, 8K, 12K are intended for long seams and heavy sections such as beams, girders, pressure vessels and large storage tanks. They help achieve deep penetration, high deposition and uniform weld metal properties, which is essential in heavy fabrication and large infrastructure projects.

Hardfacing and wear protection wires

For Kenyan industries where components face continuous abrasion, impact or erosion, Ultramet Welds supplies hardfacing wires like 350, 500, and 600 wear resistant wires. These are used on crusher parts, hoppers, chutes, conveyor screws, bucket edges, cement and mining equipment, sugar industry components and earthmoving parts. By rebuilding and overlaying instead of frequently replacing parts, users can extend service life, reduce downtime and control maintenance costs without compromising on reliability.

By sourcing flux cored, MIG, stainless, SAW and Hardfacing wires from one manufacturer, Kenyan buyers can simplify procurement, standardise on a predictable level of quality and make welding procedure qualification and quality control more straightforward.

Partner with us

We are looking to build direct relationships in Kenya with:

EPC and construction contractors in infrastructure, industrial buildings, oil and gas and power

Steel fabrication workshops and industrial fabricators

Trading houses and industrial distributors seeking a committed welding wire principal

If you import or distribute welding wires and want a consistent source for flux cored, MIG, stainless, SAW and hardfacing wires, or if you run fabrication or site welding operations and want to reduce cost per metre of weld and increase throughput, we would like to hear from you. Share your current wire grades, typical monthly or annual usage, applications and upcoming project requirements. Ultramet Welds will suggest suitable flux cored and companion wires and outline a practical way to begin trials and regular supplies into Kenya.Get in touch with us to discuss import based partnerships, project specific supplies or long term arrangements and start building stronger foundations in Kenya, one weld at a time.