Overview
There is no manufacturing/production of operational support equipment that would likely be required for a humanitarian action. The exception to this is water tanks; there is a manufacturer on South Tarawa producing quality PVC tanks in a range of sizes.
There are limited wholesale operations providing hardware for generally domestic rather than commercial usage. There are several general hardware stores on South Tarawa with reasonable selections however for items such as tents, water pumps, pipes, computers/IT equipment, office furniture, generators etc., it is suggested that these should be imported by aid agencies requiring them to guarantee availability, especially if larger quantities are likely to be required. These goods will generally need to be transported from Australia, New Zealand or Fiji, which is currently where most supplies in the country come from.
There are no suppliers of any goods in quantity on the outer islands. All goods there have been transhipped from Tarawa, or Christmas Island in the case of the Line and Phoenix Island groups.
For more information on suppliers’ contact
details, please see the following link: 4.10
Supplier Contact List
Wholesale
TaoTin Trading
Provides hardware goods for wholesale and retail outlets. It is a well-established local firm (1998) with a good range of hardware, generally for domestic to light commercial use including paints, pumps, portable generators, hand tools and small electric tools. Tao Tin Trading can supply larger items with pre-ordering.
Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
TaoTin Trading |
Address |
Betio, Bikenibeau, Teaoraereke (all South Tarawa) (686) 21836/22555 Email: taotinkiribati@gmail.com |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Wholesale and retails directly to the public |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes, 5 mt trucks |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes, Container and limited warehousing |
Approximate turnover in USD - $
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N/a |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, however limited credit may be available to international aid organisations, UN agencies etc. |
Other Comments or Key Information |
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Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
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Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
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24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
Cement |
Imported |
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
Chlorine, pharmaceuticals, soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilisers |
Imported |
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
Rubber tyres, wood pallets, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, pullies, hoists |
Imported |
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
Hand tools, pumps, portable generators, drill presses |
Imported |
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
Electrical fittings, hoses, gardening, landscaping tools, lighting fixtures, protective, clothing, fans glues, fillers etc |
Imported |
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
General and miscellaneous hardware items |
Imported |
TripleTee Enterprises
TripleTee Enterprises are suppliers of hardware goods through
wholesale and retail outlets. They are a well-established local
firm (1998) with a good range of hardware, generally for domestic
to light commercial use including paints, pumps, portable
generators, hand tools and small electric tools. Can supply larger
items with pre-ordering.
Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
TripleTee Enterprises |
Address |
Betio, South Tarawa (686) 26691 Email: tekeeuatarati@gmail.com |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Wholesale and retails directly to the public |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes, 5 mt trucks |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes, Container and limited warehousing |
Approximate turnover in USD - $
|
n/a |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, however limited credit may be available to international aid organisations, UN agencies etc. |
Other Comments or Key Information |
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Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
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Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
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24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
Cement, timber |
Imported |
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
Soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilisers, paints |
Imported |
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
Rubber tyres, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, zincalume roofing, pullies, hoists, perspex sheets, PVC pipes & fittings |
Imported |
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
Hand tools, pumps, portable generators, drill presses, agricultural tools, compressors |
Imported |
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
Electrical fittings, hoses, gardening, landscaping tools, lighting fixtures, protective, clothing, fans glues, fillers etc. |
Imported |
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
General and miscellaneous hardware items |
Imported |
**For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food
Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1
Fuel.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.