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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 

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 

 

  

Other Locations 

Region(s) 

Service Location(s) 

Viti Levu and Vanua Levu 

9 retail locations 

 

Primary Goods / Commodities Available 

Commodities by Type** 

(SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) 

Comments 

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 

 

 

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 

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 

 

 

Other Locations 

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 

Commodities by Type** 

(SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) 

Comments 

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 

  

 

**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. 

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