Worldwide Trade Desk
The global profile is intentionally broader than a single country office. The Karam
Group profile lists a presence across five continents: Africa, North America, South
America, Europe and Asia, with operating and distribution paths that support
international B2B trade.
Mission and Vision
The company profile states a mission to manufacture, sell and distribute tangible
products while giving customers best-in-class quality at competitive prices by
internalising value at each step of the supply chain. Its vision is to expand into
global markets through efficient and sustainable business structures.
History and Growth
The profile records the group history from scrap collection and exports through
recycling, mid-level castings, finished products, mining operations and global
expansion.
- Feb 2014: founded, with initial scrap collection and export activity.
- 2014: recycling of metal scrap.
- 2015: manufacturing of mid-level castings.
- 2018: manufacturing of finished products and mining operations.
- 2019: global expansion.
Global Presence
AfricaAngola, DRC, Senegal, Namibia, South AfricaManufacturing, sales and distribution operations directly owned by Karam Group.
North AmericaCanada, USASales and distribution operations directly owned by Karam Group.
South AmericaBrazilDistributor-operated route.
EuropeItaly, Belgium, NetherlandsDistributor-operated route.
AsiaDubai, IndiaManufacturing, sales and distribution operations directly owned by Karam Group.
Operating Structure From The Profile
The September 2026 company profile separates the network by ownership model:
Africa and Asia are listed as manufacturing, sales and distribution operations
directly owned by Karam Group; North America is listed as sales and distribution
operations directly owned by Karam Group; South America and Europe are listed as
distributor-operated routes.
What Karam Supplies
The portfolio covers fasteners, nails, collated nails, screws, nuts and bolts,
tie wire, galvanised wire, barbed wire, single-core and multi-core electrical
cables, armoured and computer cables, copper rod, aluminium mid-level castings,
lead anodes, machine-cast lead, wooden blocks and kiln dried lumber.
Industries Served
The company profile groups customer needs across construction, metal commodities,
lumber and mining. This includes fasteners and wires, electrical cables, copper rods,
aluminium castings, lead, plastics, electrodes, TMT bars, wooden logs, kiln dried
lumber, wooden pallets and related industrial supply.
Global Workforce Footprint
The profile records an approximate global workforce of 2,500 people. Africa accounts
for about 2,300 of that footprint, including local direct employees, local indirect
employees, expat employees and employees in countries other than Angola. Asia is
listed at about 90 employees and North America at about 10 employees.
Customer And Export References
The profile includes customer or market references across Japan, the USA and Europe,
including Toyota, Daiki, Prime Source, Southern Carlson, Metelli S.P.A. and Nord
Schrott. These are presented as profile references and do not replace formal buyer
due diligence or quotation documents.
How Global Enquiries Are Handled
- Buyers submit product, specification, quantity, destination and document needs.
- The enquiry is routed to the suitable regional contact or global trade desk.
- Availability, route, MOQ, packing, documents and timing are confirmed before quotation.
- Formal supply commitments are made only after written commercial terms are agreed.
Trust and Documentation
ISO and SABS certificates are linked on the home page footer and shown in product
search results where relevant. Company documents, registration details, certificates,
inspection documents, product data sheets, export documents and packing details are
confirmed according to the final product, buyer, destination and route.
Qualified Operations
Certification references for buyer confidence.
Karam Industria - LDA certificate references support quality, environmental and
occupational health and safety management. Product-specific certificates are kept
with the relevant product family so buyers see the documents that apply to their
enquiry.
Company Profile FAQ
Is this profile for one country only?
No. This is the global Karam Industries company profile. Regional pages are
available for South Africa, Namibia, Angola and French-language buyers, but this
page is the broad worldwide overview.
What information should buyers send?
Send product family, grade, dimensions, quantity, destination country, preferred
delivery terms, required certificates or documents and expected timeframe.
Can Karam review international supply enquiries?
Yes. International enquiries can be reviewed according to product availability,
route feasibility, documentation, compliance requirements and commercial terms.