What Uganda Baati does

Uganda Baati Limited is a Kampala-headquartered manufacturer of steel roofing products, customized building solutions, and rainwater harvesting systems, founded in 1964 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Safal Group, East Africa's leading steel roofing manufacturer. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning residential roofing sheets (Versatile, Orientile, Lifestile Shingle, Dumuzas, Romantile, Resincot, CoverMax, MaxCover), industrial and commercial systems (IT-5 Tekdek, Saflok 700, Safdeck), pre-engineered cold-formed steel buildings (SAFBUILD), trussing (Ultra Span), and a range of coated steel inputs (Zincal aluminum-zinc alloy, Optima Plus, Color Plus, CRCA). Its core technical differentiator is the Zincal aluminum-zinc coating technology, which delivers superior corrosion resistance and underpins warranties of up to 50 years against perforation.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market: 15+ company-owned showrooms across Uganda, 100+ authorized hardware distributors organized by region, direct sales from the Kampala headquarters and Tororo manufacturing plant, an e-commerce platform at shop.ugandabaati.co.ug, and export distribution into South Sudan, Tanzania, Burundi, and DRC. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of steel roofing and coated steel products, complemented by professional services including installation, roof inspection via drone, heat management, structural design, re-roofing, and asbestos replacement. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with installment payment plans available up to six months with company consent.

Uganda Baati serves four primary customer segments — individual homeowners, industrial and commercial enterprises (factories, warehouses, agri-processing facilities), building professionals (architects, contractors, engineers), and distributor/retail partners — with a workforce of over 300 permanent employees, of which 95% of senior positions are filled by homegrown talent. The company has executed 300% profitability growth over the past five years under Business Head/CEO George Arodi, secured multiple 2025 industry awards at the Uganda International Trade Fair, and operates complementary social programs including the Chandaria Medical Clinic and the Mabati Technical Training Institute, which trains 500+ students annually.

Name

Uganda Baati

Legal name

Uganda Baati Limited

Website

https://ugandabaati.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Uganda Baati Limited, founded in 1964, is a Uganda-based manufacturer of steel roofing products, pre-engineered buildings, and coated steel solutions, serving residential, industrial, and commercial customers across Uganda and East Africa through 15+ showrooms and 100+ authorized distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Roofing and Building Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing) (CRAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Steel roofing manufacturing
• Building solutions
• Pre-engineered buildings
• Coated steel products
• Rainwater harvesting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kampala

HQ country

Uganda

HQ region

Africa

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Steel Roofing Products Sales: Manufacturing and selling steel roofing products including residential (Versatile, Orientile, Lifestile, Dumuzas, Romantile, Resincot, CoverMax, MaxCover) and industrial (IT-5 Tekdek, Saflok 700, Safdeck) solutions.
2. Coated Steel Products: Sales of coated steel products including Zincal, Optima Plus, Color Plus, Color Plus Textured, and Cold Rolled Coils Annealed (CRCA).
3. Building Services: Additional services including installation and erection, roof inspection via drone, heat management/insulation, structural roof design, maintenance/repairs, re-roofing, and asbestos replacement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Uganda Baati manufactures and supplies branded steel roofing products, pre-engineered building solutions, trussing systems, and coated steel materials for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company offers related accessories such as fasteners, flashings, rainwater harvesting systems, insulation, and value-added services including installation, roof inspection via drone, structural roof design, and re-roofing. Products are sold ex-factory, through company showrooms, authorized distributors, an e-commerce platform, and exports to neighboring countries.

Product overview

Uganda Baati is a steel roofing and building solutions manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and industrial roofing products, structural solutions, and coated steel materials. The product line includes residential roofing options (Versatile, Orientile, Lifestile Shingle, Dumuzas, Romantile, Resincot, CoverMax, MaxCover), industrial and commercial roofing systems (IT-5 Tekdek, Saflok 700, Safdeck), pre-engineered building solutions (SAFBUILD), trussing systems (Ultra Span), and a complete range of accessories (flashings, fasteners, insulation, rainwater harvesting). The company also produces coated steel products including Zincal (aluminum-zinc coated), Optima Plus, COLOR PLUS (pre-painted), and CRCA materials. All products are backed by warranties of up to 50 years against perforation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Versatile: Residential steel roofing solution.
• Orientile
• Lifestile Shingle
• Dumuzas
• Romantile
• Resincot
• CoverMax
• MaxCover
• IT-5 Tekdek
• Saflok 700
• Safdeck
• Ultra Span
• SAFBUILD
• Zincal
• Optima Plus
• COLOR PLUS
• COLOR PLUS Textured
• CRCA

Products and services

• Versatile A versatile residential steel roofing solution designed for residential buildings, offering durability and aesthetic appeal.
• Orientile A residential roofing tile product offering wider coverage with fewer sheets for cost savings.
• Lifestile Shingle Stone-coated steel roof tiles providing a shingle-style appearance with enhanced durability.
• Dumuzas Steel roofing sheets used for residential applications.
• Romantile A residential steel roofing sheet product offering aesthetic appeal.
• Resincot A residential roofing sheet product in the company's portfolio.
• CoverMax A roofing sheet product offering maximum coverage for residential applications.
• MaxCover A roofing solution providing extensive coverage for residential buildings.
• IT-5 Tekdek Industrial-grade roofing solution designed for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Saflok 700 A concealed-fix roofing system for industrial and commercial applications.
• Safdeck Structural decking sheets used as base layer for multi-storey steel buildings.
• Ultra Span Pre-fabricated steel trussing system for structural support in buildings.
• SAFBUILD Pre-engineered Buildings Prefabricated cold-formed steel structures using optimized high-tensile galvanized steel, suitable for warehouses, factories, market sheds, workshops, and institutional buildings.
• Zincal Aluminum-zinc alloy coated steel providing enhanced corrosion resistance and longer service life compared to standard galvanized steel.
• Optima Plus Premium coated steel product for various building applications.
• COLOR PLUS Pre-painted color-coated steel for aesthetic building applications.
• Color Plus Textured Textured finish pre-painted steel for enhanced visual appeal.
• Cold Rolled Coils Annealed (CRCA) Annealed cold-rolled steel coils for manufacturing and fabrication applications.
• Flashings & Closures Roofing flashings and closures for complete building envelope solutions.
• Rain Water Harvesting Rain water harvesting systems integrated with roofing solutions.
• Fixtite Fasteners Specialized fasteners for steel roofing, compliant with SANS1273-2009 (AS3566.2-2002) standards.
• Saftherm Thermal insulation product for heat management in buildings.
• Polycarbonate Sheets Transparent roofing sheets for natural lighting applications.
• Foam Fillers Foam fillers for sealing and insulation in roofing applications.
• Butyle Tape Sealing tape designed for metal building industry to provide optimal sealing in harsh environments.
• Roofing and Building Services Professional services including installation and erection, roof inspection via drone, heat management/insulation, structural roof design, maintenance and repairs, re-roofing, and asbestos replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300% growth in profitability over past 5 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chandaria FoundationcoreOthers · 12 June 2016Established the Chandaria Medical Clinic at Uganda Baati Head Office on Mulwana Road Industrial Area on June 12, 2016. The clinic provides access to quality health services for staff and surrounding community at subsidized costs. Services have been extended to other impoverished areas through annual health camps.
• UPHS/USAID (Uganda Private Health Sector Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Chandaria Medical Clinic to provide ART (Anti-Retroviral Therapy) services. Currently serving 223 HIV positive clients in chronic care and 10 mother-baby pairs through EID clinic for children born to HIV positive mothers. Clinic has been accredited to Ministry of Health.
• Safal GroupcoreOthersParent company and flagship organization. Uganda Baati is part of the Safal Group, East Africa's leading steel roofing manufacturer. The group includes Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd (MRM) in Kenya and other steel manufacturing companies across the region. George Arodi started his career at MRM before leading Uganda Baati.
• Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd (MRM)coreTechnology or IntegrationSister company under Safal Group. Provides technical expertise and best practices sharing. Fredrick Kang'ethe worked at MRM for close to 19 years before joining Uganda Baati as Head of Operations. MRM is the group's flagship company in Kenya.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Safal Group: Parent conglomerate of Uganda Baati, operating multiple steel roofing and building solutions businesses across East Africa including MRM, Ethiopian Steel, and Uganda Baati. Provides regional scale, shared technology, and cross-country commercial overlap.
• BlueScope Steel: Global leader in metallic-coated and painted steel building products, including Zincalume (a similar aluminum-zinc coating technology). Provides strategic and technology benchmarking for Uganda Baati's Zincal product line and broader coated steel portfolio.

Direct peers

• Interarch Building Products: Indian pre-engineered buildings and steel roofing manufacturer. Closely comparable to Uganda Baati's SAFBUILD PEB offering and industrial roofing lines (Saflok 700, IT-5 Tekdek) for warehouses, factories, and institutional buildings.
• Everest Industries: Indian building solutions manufacturer offering steel roofing, pre-engineered buildings, and building accessories. Comparable in product breadth (roofing sheets, PEB, accessories) and in serving both residential and industrial/commercial customers across emerging markets.
• Tata BlueScope Steel: Joint venture between Tata Steel and BlueScope Steel producing coated steel roofing and building solutions across South Asia and some African markets. Comparable as a manufacturer of color-coated and galvanized steel roofing products targeting residential and industrial customers.
• Ethiopian Steel Ltd: Another Safal Group subsidiary operating in Ethiopia, producing coated steel and roofing products using the same Zincal technology platform. Directly comparable as a sister regional roofing manufacturer with overlapping product lines.
• Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM): Safal Group's flagship Kenyan steel roofing manufacturer and Uganda Baati's sister company. Offers virtually the same Zincal-based roofing, coated steel, and pre-engineered building product portfolio across Kenya, making it the most directly comparable operating peer.

Regional players

• Hagemann Group: East African building materials and construction group with operations in roofing and steel products. Comparable as a regional building materials competitor serving overlapping East African markets.
• Steel Masters (Uganda): Ugandan-based competitor in steel roofing and building materials. Operates in the same domestic market as Uganda Baati, offering overlapping galvanized and coated roofing products.

Emerging players

• Epack Polymers: Indian pre-engineered buildings and building solutions manufacturer. Overlaps with Uganda Baati's SAFBUILD PEB and steel roofing stack, particularly in the industrial and commercial segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UgandaBaati
• Facebookfacebook.com/UgandaBaatiLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uganda-baati-ltd-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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