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buyers to\r\nreduce post-harvest losses, increase value addition and strengthen food\r\nsecurity through modern processing technologies.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"buttons\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">\r\n\r\nExplore Our Project\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-outline\">\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"stats\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"stat\">\r\n\r\n<h2>5,000+<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Farmers Supported<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"stat\">\r\n\r\n<h2>10,000 MT<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Annual Processing Capacity<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"stat\">\r\n\r\n<h2>50+<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Jobs Created<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fa9632 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0fa9632\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1df716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d1df716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ==========================================\r\nABOUT SECTION START\r\n========================================== -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"about\" id=\"about\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"section-subtitle\">ABOUT US<\/span>\r\n\r\n <h2>Steel Materials Company (SMC) Ltd<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n Building sustainable agricultural value chains through modern\r\n maize processing, warehousing, logistics and market access.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"about-grid\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"about-image\">\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stillmaterials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MAIZE.png\"\r\n alt=\"Steel Materials Company\">\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"about-content\">\r\n\r\n <h3>Who We Are<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n\r\n Steel Materials Company (SMC) Ltd is a registered Rwandan\r\n agribusiness company headquartered in Rwamagana District.\r\n\r\n We specialize in maize processing, agricultural commodity\r\n aggregation, warehouse storage, logistics and market linkage.\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n\r\n Our company works closely with farmers, cooperatives,\r\n traders, processors and institutional buyers to reduce\r\n post-harvest losses, improve food quality and create\r\n sustainable economic opportunities.\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"vision-mission\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n\r\n <h4>\ud83c\udf0d Our Vision<\/h4>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n\r\n To become Rwanda's leading maize processing,\r\n storage and agricultural commodity management company.\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n\r\n <h4>\ud83c\udfaf Our Mission<\/h4>\r\n\r\n <p>\r\n\r\n To provide innovative, reliable and sustainable\r\n agricultural processing, storage and logistics\r\n solutions that improve food security and farmer incomes.\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"company-stats\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"stat-box\">\r\n\r\n <h2>5,000+<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <span>Farmers Supported<\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"stat-box\">\r\n\r\n <h2>10,000 MT<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <span>Processing Capacity<\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"stat-box\">\r\n\r\n <h2>50+<\/h2>\r\n\r\n <span>Jobs Created<\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn-primary\">\r\n\r\n Learn More\r\n\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ==========================================\r\nABOUT SECTION END\r\n========================================== -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e7c321 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class=\"services\" id=\"services\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"section-header\">\r\n\r\n<span class=\"section-tag\">OUR SERVICES<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h2>Integrated Agricultural Solutions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nWe provide modern agricultural processing, storage, logistics and market\r\nservices that improve productivity, food security and farmer incomes.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-grid\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-card\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stillmaterials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image-warehouse-1ok.jpeg\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-content\">\r\n\r\n<h3>Maize Processing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nProduction of high-quality maize flour using modern milling technology.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-card\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stillmaterials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Maize-impage-corn-ok.jpeg\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-content\">\r\n\r\n<h3>Commodity Aggregation<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nPurchasing maize directly from farmers and cooperatives.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-card\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stillmaterials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Warehouse-.png\" alt=\"Warehouse\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-content\">\r\n\r\n<h3>Warehouse Storage<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nModern storage facilities that preserve grain quality and reduce losses.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-card\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/truck.jpg\" alt=\"Transport\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-content\">\r\n\r\n<h3>Transportation<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nEfficient transportation connecting farms, warehouses and markets.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-card\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/quality.jpg\" alt=\"Quality Control\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-content\">\r\n\r\n<h3>Quality Control<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nInspection, grading, moisture testing and quality assurance services.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-card\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/market.jpg\" alt=\"Market Linkage\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-content\">\r\n\r\n<h3>Market Linkage<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nConnecting farmers with processors, wholesalers and institutional buyers.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50079b6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50079b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e40433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7e40433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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farmers,\r\nprocess premium maize flour, store grain in a modern warehouse\r\nand distribute finished products throughout Rwanda and the East African region.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"project-features\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"feature\">\r\n\r\n<span>\ud83c\udf3d<\/span>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Raw Material<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Maize purchased from local farmers and cooperatives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"feature\">\r\n\r\n<span>\ud83c\udfed<\/span>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Modern Processing<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>High-capacity milling and packaging equipment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"feature\">\r\n\r\n<span>\ud83c\udfe2<\/span>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Warehouse Storage<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Modern storage facilities reducing post-harvest losses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"feature\">\r\n\r\n<span>\ud83d\ude9a<\/span>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Distribution<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Reliable transportation to wholesalers, retailers and institutions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"btn-primary\">\r\n\r\nDownload Project Profile\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"investment\">\r\n\r\n<h3>Project Investment Summary<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<table>\r\n\r\n<tr>\r\n\r\n<th>Investment Component<\/th>\r\n\r\n<th>Amount (Frw)<\/th>\r\n\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n<tr>\r\n\r\n<td>Machinery & Equipment<\/td>\r\n\r\n<td>209,100,000<\/td>\r\n\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n<tr>\r\n\r\n<td>Warehouse Construction<\/td>\r\n\r\n<td>229,750,000<\/td>\r\n\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n<tr>\r\n\r\n<td>Processing Hall<\/td>\r\n\r\n<td>180,000,000<\/td>\r\n\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n<tr>\r\n\r\n<td>Administration Block<\/td>\r\n\r\n<td>80,000,000<\/td>\r\n\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n<tr>\r\n\r\n<td>Utilities & External Works<\/td>\r\n\r\n<td>48,520,000<\/td>\r\n\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n<tr>\r\n\r\n<td>Truck<\/td>\r\n\r\n<td>68,000,000<\/td>\r\n\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n<tr>\r\n\r\n<td>General Site 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