Overview
EML began in 1964. The Company was incorporated in 1965; both Mr and Mrs Narder being shareholders. EML focused on electrical contracting, services and maintenance. It has expanded over the years. At its peak it had over 600 employees.
Today EML has around 300 employees. Its main activities are retail and wholesale of all manner of quality products for the electrical industry; the manufacture of standard and custom designed power distribution and control panels; manufacture of select light fittings; electrical design and complete power reticulation of buildings; electrical installation and maintenance of industrial plants; design and installation of photo-voltaic solar applications; supply and maintenance diagnostic healthcare equipment; PABX and DECT communication devices.
Some of the major areas of commercial activity include:
- Shopping centres
- Fuel stations
- Banking institutions
- Apartment complexes
- Panel construction
Professional Membership
The company is a proud member of the following professional bodies in Zambia.
Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM)
National Council for Construction (NCC)
Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM)
National Council for Construction (NCC)
Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
Manufacturing
The Sterling Steel factory is a well established and fully equipped unit. It is situated in Luanshya Road, Lusaka, with a total staff of approximately 45 employees. Under competent management, we design and manufacture industrial and domestic light fittings, distribution and meter boards; control boards; LV panels; Power Factor Correction and MCC panels; street lighting; feeder pillars and various items custom designed to customer specification.
Our manufacturing facility is called Sterling Steel and comprises the following departments:
- CAD design facility;
- Tool Room with lathes, shapers, power saws, surface grinder and milling machines for the preparation of dyes for the presses and machine maintenance;
- Production Area with CNC punching machine, 100 ton press brake guillotine, for cutting and bending steel sheets up to 4m wide and 10mm thick, fully equipped welding shop, a powder coating and wet spray painting area with drying oven, etc. Assembly, commissioning and packaging areas.
Electrical Workshop
This is the repair workshop with about 10 competent employees under the management of a very experienced electrical engineer. Here we do armature and stator rewinding; electrical motor and pump repairs; farming and domestic switch panel assembly and wiring; and similar services.
Contracting
From 1965 EML operated as an electrical contractor for major construction and maintenance projects. EML is today associated with trusted reliability, quality and service excellence in the field of electrical construction. It has a very well established and reputable brand name. The contracts department has grown and EML is a leader in electrical construction.
The contracts department employs qualified and experienced personnel, comprising a sizeable force of skilled technicians, craftsmen, electrical foremen, and supervisors.
The company has adequate available resources of plant and machinery, a fleet of heavy and light trucks, including the facility of 3.2 Ton mobile crane, as well as single and double cab pickups.
Retail and Wholesale Stockists
EML provides quality electrical products to the retail and wholesale trade in Zambia. Our comprehensively stocked store has over 10.000 line items. The 10 staff of our Lusaka Sales Counter, with integrated showroom, handle over 1.000 sales per month. In order to compete favourably EML’s philosophy over the years has been to procure product directly at source, with obvious benefits to the customer. The concept is supported by an excellent supply chain process from procurement, import logistics, to warehousing.
Commercial and Marketing Departments
The Commercial and Marketing departments have an experienced team whom spend a considerable time in the field and on the road visiting customers. They provide technical support, advice and problem resolution. Their significant experience enables them to provide the client with best customer service and value.
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