Our Story
Five decades of building Africa's future.
What began in Kenya in 1961 as a single rolling mill has grown into a pan-African industrial family of eight companies — united by a promise to make products that enrich the lives of millions of people every day.
Purpose
Making a world of difference — through what we make, how we make it, and the people we make it with.
From the pioneering roofing lines of Mabati Rolling Mills to the advanced coating facilities of Safal Steel, our companies operate independently — but share one commitment to ethics, safety, quality and community.
Our journey
Milestones across six decades.
MRM founded in Kenya
Mabati Rolling Mills pioneers coated steel roofing in East Africa.
Uganda Baati established
Regional footprint strengthens with Ugandan manufacturing.
Ethiopian Steel launched
Local production brings quality roofing to Ethiopia.
Safintra & Safal Steel
Group expands into Southern Africa with integrated coating.
Unified Safal Group
Eight companies come together under one corporate identity.
Group-wide net-zero roadmap
40% renewable energy by 2028, net-zero Scope 1 & 2 by 2045.
Meet the people
The leaders, engineers and communities behind Safal.
Our people
One family, nine countries.
Moments from Safal gatherings — where colleagues from every business unit come together to celebrate the year, our partners, and the communities we serve.
Explore the Safal Group.
Businesses across the continent, and the people who make it possible.