Plasco

What Plasco does

Plasco Limited is a Dar es Salaam-based, privately-held Tanzanian manufacturer of plastic piping systems, founded in 1992 by four Tanzanian entrepreneurs and operating with 51–100 employees across a single factory site on Mbozi Road, Chang'ombe. Its portfolio covers HDPE solid wall pressure pipes (up to 630mm), uPVC pressure and sewer/drain pipes (up to 315mm), KIWA-certified HDPE gas pipes under the PLASGAS brand, borehole casings, a full fittings range (compression, fabricated, moulded, electrofusion, PVC, and steel), and Weholite HDPE structured wall pipes up to 2,200mm in diameter — the latter produced under license from Uponor Infra Oy of Finland and the first such capability in Africa. The business sells directly through its Dar es Salaam sales office to government water agencies (RUWASA, DAWASA, municipal water authorities), road agencies (TANROADS, TARURA), and contractors, with government institutions representing 80% of customers; revenue is generated via quote-based hardware sales of pipe and fittings, complemented by certified on-site welding services and contractor training programs. Manufacturing runs on six automated European-made PE extrusion lines plus three PVC extrusion lines and a fabrication workshop, with 28,000 tonnes/year of raw material processing capacity and certifications including ISO 9001:2015 (SGS-UKAS), TBS, and KIWA Netherlands B.V. Plasco also holds exclusive East African distribution rights for Georg Fischer Piping Systems (Switzerland).

Name

Plasco

Legal name

Plasco Limited

Website

https://plasco.co.tz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Plasco Limited is a Tanzanian manufacturer of HDPE, uPVC, and Weholite plastic pipes and fittings, serving government water and road agencies, contractors, and industrial customers across East Africa with certified, locally-produced piping solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Pipe Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Irrigation & Agricultural Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAE), Electrical Conduit & Raceway Systems (PVC/HDPE) (IMANADAC)

Keywords

• Plastic pipe manufacturing
• HDPE pressure pipes
• UPVC drainage pipes
• Water infrastructure solutions
• Pipe fittings and fabrications

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar Es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HDPE and uPVC Pipe Sales: Direct sales of plastic pipes in various materials (HDPE, uPVC) and sizes for water supply, sanitation, gas distribution, and industrial applications. Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling finished plastic piping products.
2. Fittings and Fabrications Sales: Sales of comprehensive fittings including compression, fabricated, moulded, electrofusion, PVC, and steel fittings. Includes custom-made PE fabricated fittings and resale of Georg Fischer piping systems as exclusive East African distributor.
3. Site Welding and Installation Services: On-site welding services for HDPE pipes and structured wall Weholite pipes. Includes pipe installation and on-site pressure testing. Services provided by certified welders deployed to client sites.
4. Training Services: Professional on-site welding training programs for contractors and field technicians covering fusion techniques, pipe handling, fittings installation, and safety practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plasco Limited manufactures and sells HDPE, uPVC, and Weholite plastic pipes and fittings for water supply, sewerage, irrigation, gas distribution, and telecom applications in sizes ranging from 16mm to 2,200mm diameter. The company operates a 28,000-tonne-per-year manufacturing facility in Dar es Salaam, producing solid wall pressure pipes, gas pipes, sewer and drain pipes, borehole casings, and a comprehensive range of fittings. It complements its product line with on-site certified welding services and professional training programs for contractors and field technicians.

Product overview

Plasco Limited is a Tanzanian manufacturer of plastic piping solutions with a comprehensive portfolio spanning HDPE, uPVC, and Weholite product lines. The core offering consists of solid wall pressure pipes (HDPE up to 630mm, uPVC up to 315mm), gas pipes (PLASGAS brand, KIWA certified), and large-diameter Weholite structured wall pipes (up to 2.2m diameter, licensed from Uponor Infra Oy of Finland). These are complemented by a full range of fittings (compression, fabricated, moulded, electrofusion, PVC, and steel), borehole casings, and sewer/drain pipes. Supporting services include on-site welding with certified technicians and professional training programs. The product architecture integrates standard pressure pipes with specialized fittings and fabrication services, enabling complete piping system solutions for water supply, sanitation, gas distribution, and infrastructure applications across East Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PLASGAS: Brand name for Plasco HDPE Gas Pipes, manufactured to ISO 4437 standard using PE100 virgin materials, certified by KIWA Netherlands B.V.

Products and services

• HDPE Solid Wall Pressure Pipes High-density polyethylene pressure pipes manufactured to ISO 4427 standards using PE100 and PE80 virgin materials. Available in straight lengths and coils up to 630mm diameter, designed for water, chemicals, and slurry distribution applications for government water utilities, contractors, and industrial customers.
• PLASGAS HDPE Gas Pipes HDPE gas pipes branded as PLASGAS, manufactured to ISO 4437 standard using PE100 virgin materials. Features vibrant orange/yellow color for international standards compliance and is KIWA Netherlands B.V. certified — the only KIWA-certified gas pipe in East Africa. Designed for natural gas distribution utilities and gas network operators.
• Weholite HDPE Structured Wall Pipes
• uPVC Pressure Pipes
• uPVC Sewer & Drain Pipes uPVC drain and sewer pipes meeting ISO 1452 standards. Available in Normal Duty (Class 51, 100kPa pipe stiffness) and Heavy Duty (Class 34, 300kPa pipe stiffness) classifications for municipal sewer authorities, drainage contractors, and infrastructure projects.
• Borehole Casings
• HDPE and PVC Fittings & Fabrications Comprehensive range of fittings including Compression, PE Fabricated, PE Moulded, PE Electrofusion, PVC, and Steel fittings (valves and flanges). Includes custom-made PE fabricated fittings compliant with ISO 4427-3 and ISO 4437-3 standards. Plasco is the exclusive East African distributor of Georg Fischer Piping Systems Switzerland, enabling complete piping system supply for water, gas, and industrial applications.
• Site Welding and Installation Services On-site welding services for HDPE pipes and structured wall Weholite pipes conducted by certified welders. Services include butt fusion jointing, electrofusion jointing, mechanical jointing, low pressure coupling for Weholite pipes, and on-site pressure testing with meticulous weld parameter recording. Targeted at infrastructure contractors and project owners requiring certified installation.
• Welding Training Services Professional on-site welding training programs for contractors and field technicians covering fusion techniques, pipe handling, fittings installation, and safety practices, delivered by industry veterans. Targeted at construction firms, contractor technicians, and engineering staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weholite installation time: 1 day to 1 week vs 3-4 weeks for concrete culverts
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Uponor Infra Oy (Finland)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed technology partnership for Weholite HDPE structured wall pipe manufacturing. Uponor Infra Oy of Finland provides state-of-the-art production technology. Plasco is the first manufacturer in Africa and 11th globally to introduce this technology. Products have proven lifespan of over 100 years.
• Georg Fischer Piping Systems (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive East African distributor of Georg Fischer (GF) piping systems products. GF is a globally recognized brand known for high-quality and innovative fittings. Plasco supplies comprehensive range including GF electrofusion fittings.
• European Machinery & Equipment ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationSourcing of European-made manufacturing equipment including six fully automated PE extrusion lines with advanced features like real-time ultrasound scanning, gravimetric feeding, and in-line hot stamping. Also includes PVC mixing stations, CNC machines, butt fusion and electrofusion machines.
• SABICmajorOthersRaw material supplier for HDPE and other polymer materials used in pipe manufacturing.
• RitmosupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of HDPE welding equipment including hand-held hot air and extrusion welding machines for fabrication workshop.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amanah Plastic Industries: Tanzanian plastic pipe and fittings manufacturer serving water, irrigation, and infrastructure customers; competes head-to-head with Plasco in the domestic Tanzanian market.
• Crown Plastics (Chandaria Group): Kenyan plastic products manufacturer under Chandaria Industries producing HDPE and PVC pipes and related building products for East African infrastructure — overlapping product range and customer base with Plasco.
• National Plastics: East African (Kenya-headquartered) plastic pipe manufacturer producing HDPE, uPVC, and PPR pipes for water, sewer, and irrigation — directly comparable product portfolio and target market to Plasco across the East African region.

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger AG: Global building materials group with plastic pipe operations (formerly Pipelife) covering water management, stormwater, and sewage — comparable end-market applications but with much broader geographic and product scope than Plasco.
• Pipelife International: European plastic pipe manufacturer with growing African footprint offering HDPE, PVC, and structured wall pipe solutions comparable to Plasco's product portfolio.
• Aliaxis Group: Global leader in plastic fluid-handling solutions (pipe systems, fittings, valves); represents the broader incumbent benchmark against which Plasco competes in HDPE/uPVC water and sewer piping.

Others

• Georg Fischer Piping Systems: Swiss manufacturer of plastic and metal piping systems; Plasco is its exclusive East African distributor, making it an ecosystem enabler and partial indirect competitor via global project channels.
• Uponor Infra: Owner of the Weholite large-diameter HDPE structured wall pipe technology that Plasco manufactures under license; enabling partner and licensor rather than direct competitor in East Africa.

Emerging players

• Supreme Industries: Indian plastic pipe and fittings manufacturer producing HDPE, uPVC, and CPVC pipes for water, sewer, and gas distribution — overlapping product categories and serving similar developing-market infrastructure demand.
• Finolex Industries: Large Indian PVC and HDPE pipe manufacturer with growing exports into Africa; comparable manufacturing technology and product mix, but focused on Indian domestic demand with selective international expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/plascoltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/plascoltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plasco-limited-tanzania

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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