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Who supplies pliers in Bishoftu, Ethiopia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a pliers manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Bishoftu. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Djibouti in about 12–22 days, then 2–3 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Combination, cutting, long nose, bent nose, water pump and locking pliers for electricians, mechanics and industry.
Why Bishoftu needs pliers
Poultry and agro-industry town near Addis Ababa. Pliers are everyday tools for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, sold through hardware stores and replaced as they wear or go missing on site.
Ethiopia is Africa's second most populous country, with a large farming economy and state-built industrial parks for textiles and agro-processing. It is landlocked and imports mainly through Djibouti by rail and road.
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Bishoftu
Factories in Bishoftu keep lines running with bearings, belts, couplings, seals, hand and power tools, and calibrated gauges. MRO distributors need reliable, well-priced stock across hundreds of SKUs.
In Bishoftu, factories & oems and mro distributors buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Electrical installation · Automotive workshops · Plumbing · Maintenance and repair · Assembly lines · Retail hardware stores.
Delivery of pliers to Bishoftu
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to DjiboutiIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to BishoftuAbout 2–3 days by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Bishoftu
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ethiopia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Amharic) |
| Quotation | USD (ETB equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing pliers into Bishoftu: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Bishoftu, Ethiopia — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ethiopia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +251 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Amharic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | bir (ETB); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Ethiopian electronic single window (eSW) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Leading industries in Bishoftu
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceBuys pliers: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Hospitality & real estateAlso buys: Hotels & resorts, Restaurants & catering, Serviced apartments
Pliers specifications for Bishoftu
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Ethiopia's import requirements.
| Material | Chrome vanadium steel, carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 150 mm, 160 mm, 180 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm |
| Finish | Polished, satin chrome, black oxide |
| Handles | PVC dipped, dual-material, 1000 V insulated |
All 6 pliers we supply in Bishoftu
Standards: ISO 5746, DIN ISO 5743, IEC 60900 or the standard your project specifies. Imports require a bank permit and foreign-exchange allocation; regulated products may need conformity assessment by Ethiopian authorities.