
SHANGA ENGINEERING WORKS LTD
Heavy Structural Steel, Mechanical Plant & Specialized Automotive Engineering


Heavy Structural Steel, Mechanical Plant & Specialized Automotive Engineering

Established in 2000, Shanga Engineering Works Ltd has developed into one of East Africa's premier heavy mechanical, civil steel and commercial automotive bodybuilding enterprises. Built upon rigorous metallurgical engineering standards and relentless execution integrity, the company operates two major manufacturing facilities supporting national infrastructure, agricultural processing, mining logistics, and multinational manufacturing conglomerates.
Addis Ababa Road, off Athi River Road. 35,000 sq.ft covered heavy fabrication plant equipped with 20-tonne gantry cranes, high-capacity hydraulic rolling machines, automated submerged arc welding (SAW), and precision plate shearing lines.
Namanga Road, opposite Kobil. 10-acre heavy industrial yard and heavy chassis modification complex. Dedicated to structural steel pre-assembly, large bulk storage tank manufacturing, long-haul trailers, and commercial tipper serial production.
Shanga Engineering is steered by an experienced executive board and certified engineering specialists with comprehensive backgrounds in structural mechanics, pressure equipment codes, automotive homologation, and supply-chain logistics.
“Engineering integrity is measured not merely in metric tonnes of fabricated steel, but in the enduring precision of our welds, the safety of the plant structures we erect, and the commercial trust of the regional industries we power.”








Every fabrication deliverable adheres to internationally recognized mechanical and civil standards. Certified weld inspectors (CWI), calibrated instrumentation, and strict material traceability from primary steel mills ensure zero-defect compliance.
Rigorous process governance covering design review, procurement verification, workshop fabrication tolerances, and final pre-dispatch inspection documentation.
Accredited by the Republic of Kenya National Construction Authority (NCA 1) for unlimited project value across Mechanical Engineering and Civil Structural categories.
Active corporate member adhering to industry ethical benchmarks, local value addition, environmental best practices, and regional industrial excellence.
Weld procedures qualified according to AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) and ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section IX with 6G qualified pipe and plate welders.
Shanga fabricates heavy industrial plant equipment engineered for severe thermal and chemical environments. Utilizing heavy hydraulic plate rollers and certified welding procedures, we manufacture process vessels and tall chimney stacks for major power plants, breweries, and chemical complexes.
Self-supporting and guy-wired mild steel stacks fabricated in diameters from 600mm to 3,000mm, with heights up to 45 meters.
Heavy-duty cyclone separators designed for high-efficiency flue gas cleaning, dust collection, and agricultural grain/leaf handling.
Steam accumulators, compressed air receivers, and chemical process chambers built under ASME Section VIII Division 1 guidelines.



We engineer, roll, assemble, and commission bulk storage tanks for fuel, heavy fuel oil (HFO), industrial molasses, potable water, and process chemicals. Our site teams mobilize across East Africa for on-pad erection, hydrotesting, and automated internal lining.
Constructed according to API 650 and BS 2654 standards for bulk fuel depots, tea factories, and municipal facilities.
Fabrication of schedule 40/80 carbon steel and stainless steel pipe spools with ASME IX certified TIG root passes.
Rigging, alignment, and installation of pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and boiler house mechanical plant.



From heavy portal frames to complex multi-story manufacturing towers, Shanga combines precision 3D CAD modeling with CNC automated beam preparation to deliver turnkey structural steel across East Africa with rapid on-site erection schedules.
Turnkey fabrication and erection of multi-bay portal frame industrial complex comprising over 18,500 m² of covered warehouse footprint, integrated overhead crane runways, and insulated composite roofing systems.



We specialize in heavy-load infrastructure including runway beams for overhead traveling cranes, multi-tier equipment support platforms for breweries and bottling lines, and pipe rack bridges traversing industrial campuses.
Rated for 5-Tonne to 50-Tonne bridge cranes with continuous forged rails and surge-absorbers.
High live-load capacity (up to 15 kN/m²) with galvanized open-grid flooring and safety handrails.
Long-span overhead trusses engineered for dynamic wind deflection and seismic loading.



Shanga is recognized as a leader in commercial automotive bodybuilding in Kenya. Working in close collaboration with chassis manufacturers such as Isuzu, Scania, Mercedes-Benz Actros, and Iveco, we engineer vehicle bodies optimized for payload, structural longevity, and severe African terrain.



Our specialized vehicle division designs purpose-built solutions for public authorities, construction contractors, disaster management, and security agencies across Kenya and regional markets.
Elliptical and modified-square tanks equipped with interior surge baffles, food-grade epoxy tank linings, high-flow PTO water pumps, front spray bars, and rear gravity drenchers.
Multi-compartment fuel tankers manufactured in accordance with ADR petroleum transport regulations, complete with bottom loading systems, vapor recovery, and emergency cut-off valves.
Reinforced troop carriers constructed on robust 4x4 and 6x6 chassis featuring ballistic mesh window protection, non-slip marine timber benching, and tactical equipment racks.
Hydraulic skip lifters and vacuum cesspit exhausters built for severe municipal sanitation duty cycles with hardened hydraulic valves and high-vacuum pumps.



Shanga is the trusted engineering partner to KTDA (Kenya Tea Development Agency) and Unilever Tea. We engineer complete green-leaf handling, withering, and conveying plants that optimize moisture reduction and preserve leaf quality from estate to processing floor.
Precision fabricated with aerodynamic plenum chambers that maintain uniform air static pressure across the entire trough bed for even leaf withering.
Direct-drive and belt-drive fans engineered for high airflow volume against system static backpressures, paired with steam/hot-water radiator banks.
Engineered around Isuzu, Hino, and Tata chassis. Perforated ventilated sides and multi-tier decks prevent green leaf compaction and heat buildup.
Integrated boiler-to-trough thermal transfer modules delivering continuous regulated warm air for high-humidity highland weather conditions.



Dedicated segregated stainless steel fabrication facility ensuring zero iron contamination. We manufacture hygienic process bins, screw conveyors, tanks, and sanitary pipework for beverage bottling, dairy, tea packaging, and pharmaceutical facilities.
Smooth internal radiused corners, crevice-free continuous TIG welds, and bottom discharge slide gates designed for mass dry leaf and powder storage.
Variable pitch flighting, sanitary shaft seals, and food-grade stainless motor housings for continuous hygienic bulk ingredient transport.
Stainless non-slip diamond checker plate platforms, sanitary tubular balustrades, and precision-machined quick-release vessel manholes.



Shanga owns and operates a self-sufficient heavy mobile plant fleet, eliminating third-party rental bottlenecks and guaranteeing rapid site mobilization for heavy lifts, plant erection, and civil earthworks across the region.



For over two decades, leading multinational manufacturers, commercial beverage producers, infrastructure authorities, and automotive distributors have placed their trust in Shanga Engineering Works Ltd.
Representative industrial deliverables demonstrating structural capacity, metallurgical accuracy, and rapid deployment schedules.
Design, fabrication and live-plant installation of heavy pipe rack bridge and conveyor gantry spanning high-traffic bottling access roads. Included full ultrasonic weld certification and heavy dual-crane tandem lift sequence.
Turnkey civil foundations, portal frame manufacture, and high-bay erection for an 18,500 m² modern logistics hub. Integrated 15-tonne overhead gantry runway girders and high-spec industrial insulated sheeting.
On-site rolling and automated submerged-arc welding of vertical API 650 storage vessel. Engineered with thermal insulation jackets, high-pressure steam heating coils, and secondary safety containment.
Homologated body design mounted on 6x4 heavy commercial truck chassis. Engineered with high-strength wear steel floors, European multi-stage tipping hydraulics, and automated safety latching gates.

Technical RFQs, project engineering specifications, structural drawings, and commercial bill of quantities (BOQ) are evaluated within 24–48 business hours by our certified engineering team.
Addis Ababa Road, off Athi River Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Namanga Road, opposite Kobil Petrol Station, Kisaju, Kajiado County, Kenya
