Steel & Tube of today began its journey in 1985 with the formation of the first company “Hardware Deals (U) Ltd”. The company quickly became a leading player in the trading of imported steel products until its merger with the flagship company: Steel and Tube Industries Ltd (STIL) which has been manufacturing and supplying quality steel products over the years and is now one of the largest steel manufacturing companies in East Africa. At present, the group has companies operational in various parts of East Africa and soon entering other markets.