Hardware and NFIs
Suppliers are generally reliable and the government will prioritise national procurement over the import of emergency relief items. Although, even if nearly all non-food humanitarian items (shelters, cooking kits, hygiene kits, etc) may be found in the country, the local suppliers only maintain stocks based on the general needs of the country and are not ready for a surge to support large humanitarian needs. In the event of surge demand during emergencies resulting in competition for supply from local and national actors, it is predictable that the prices will increase significantly. The process for replenishment of supplies may be slow.
Wholesale – Vinod Patel & Company Ltd.
Vinod Patel & Company Ltd is a company based in Fiji and operates Fiji’s largest chain of hardware stores, with ten branches nationwide. Vinod Patel is a primary exporter of hardware to other Pacific Island countries and it has branches located in all major towns and cities and has a product range of more than 35,000 items. In addition, associated manufacturing companies: Ba Industries Limited (BIL) and Tubemakers & Roofmart (SP) Limited provide roofing nails, galvanized and wire nails, PVC pipes and fittings, metal roofing and walling materials, farm fencing, chain link fence, barbed wire and a complete range of structural and reinforcing steel.
Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Vinod Patel & Company Ltd. |
Address |
1 Ratu Dovi Rd Laucala Beach Estate, Suva, Fiji |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes. Manufacturer of steel roofing products, wall frames and trusses, together with galvanised pipes and tubes, wire and fencing. Fully integrated grinding cement plant with annual capacity of over 215,000 tonnes. Manufacturer and supplier of high-quality uPVC, mPVC and Polyethylene pipes and fittings. Pre-fabricated concrete slabs and infrastructure products manufacturer and distributor. Tile adhesive manufacturing unit. |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes, directly manages retail locations. |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate turnover in USD - $ |
N/A |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, debit/credit card and credit to pre-approved customers, M-Paisa, MyCash |
Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Viti Levu and Vanua Levu |
9 retail locations |
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 |
Fuel wood, crude fertilizers, sand/stone/gravel |
Imported and locally produced |
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
Chlorine, pharmaceuticals, soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilizers |
Imported and locally produced |
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
Rubber tyres, wood pallets, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, metal tanks |
Imported and locally produced |
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
Engine/machine parts, generators, sewing machines, pumps, telecoms equipment, |
Imported |
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
Lighting fixtures, furniture, clothing, |
Imported and locally produced |
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
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Wholesale - Carpenters Hardware Ltd
Carpenters Fiji Pte Limited, a subsidiary of MBF Holdings, represents almost all sectors in Fiji with wholesale, retail, hardware, automotive, IT, finance, water bottling, shipping, and industrial and marine engineering industries. Carpenters have over 100 years of experience and service in commerce and trading in the Pacific and employ over 3,000 people. It is a major supplier of building and industrial materials including general hardware, plumbing, floor and wall tiles, domestic and industrial electrical products, a full range of timbers, including pine and native timber, a range of steel products in beam sheets and rods including a steel cutting and bending, as well as a wire rope cutting and splicing service. It is one of the largest wholesalers in commercial and industrial electrical products, including air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, as well as providing backup spare parts and after-sale service.
Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Carpenters Fiji Pte Limited |
Address |
34 Rodwell Rd, Suva PO Box 299, Suva, Fiji |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate turnover in USD - $ |
N/A |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, debit/credit card, credit to pre-approved customers, M-Paisa, MyCash |
Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Ovalau |
Suva Branch in Walu Bay and a network of branches in Suva City, MHCC, Nausori, Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Rakiraki, Levuka, Taveuni, Labasa, Savusavu. |
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 |
Fuel wood, crude fertilizers, sand/stone/gravel |
Local and imported |
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
Chlorine, pharmaceuticals, soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilizers |
Local and imported |
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
Rubber tyres, wood pallets, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, plastic tanks |
Local and imported |
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
Engine/machine parts, generators, sewing machines, pumps, telecoms equipment, vehicles |
Imported |
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
Lighting fixtures, furniture, clothing, |
Local and imported |
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
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**For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
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