Mikano International Limited

Mikano International Limited is a Nigerian company with interest in power generation, real estate and construction[1] offering sales, maintenance, assembling, distribution of power generation products, real estate development and sales of construction equipment.

Mikano International Limited
TypePrivate
IndustryHeavy equipment, Automotive
Founded1993
HeadquartersMikano Head Office
34,35 Acme Road, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Areas served
Nigeria
Key people
Mofid Karameh (Chairman & CEO)
ProductsPower Generation
Websitemikano-intl.com

Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Mikano assembles power generating sets from manufacturers; MTU Onsite Energy (Germany), Perkins and Stamford alternator U.K, providing diesel and gas generating sets ranging from 9kva to 20,000kva for homes and industries.[1]

History
Mikano International Limited, Head Office

Established in 1993 with a focus on importing, servicing and maintenance of generators, Mikano subsequently began to assemble generating sets in Nigeria in 1995.[2]

Mikano has further diversified its activities from Power Generation into Steel fabrication, Electrical & Lightings, and Construction industry.[3] In 2016, Mikano International Limited expanded its operation into the real estate space with its Karameh City Project, an industrial complex in Nigeria with eight warehouses measuring 7,200 square meters, located at Warewa, Ogun state.[4]

Business Activities

With initial interest in power generation, Mikano has diversified its business activities into Steel fabrication, Electrical & Lightings, and Real Estate/Construction industry,[3] partnering with Schneider Electric,[5] ABB Group, Raychem from TE Connectivity- being the official stockist of their MV & HV products; Philips Lightings- as the supplier of their Fittings & lightings products and Siemens for Type-Tested Compact Sub-Station.[6]

Power Generation
Mikano Power Generating Set

As an assembler of power generating sets for homes and industries; Mikano has various operational solutions including Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) power generating sets, Bi-fuel power generating sets operating on 70% gas and 30% diesel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) power plant solutions with Gas/Diesel power generation options, providing up to 60MW. Recently, the company signed a Partnership with MTU Onsite Energy; hence using MTU German Engine for generator ranges: from 300KVA –3500KVA. Mikano also offers MAN Diesel and Gas generators up to 20,000 KVA[7]

Steel Fabrication
Mikano Factory Panel Section

In 2015, Mikano set up a steel fabrication factory to complement its expansion into the sector where it manufactures and fabricates steel designs for street-light-poles, Warehouse-racks, Supermarket Shelves and sound-proof canopies of all generators.[3][8]

Products & Solutions

Partnering with energy management companies like ABB & Schneider Electric, Mikano is involved in the sales and distribution of voltage products and equipments in electrical distribution, service and maintenance of Generator-control/Customized Panels enhancing accessibility of these products to the Nigerian market.[5][9][6]

Hyundai Construction Equipment & Forklifts

Mikano serves as an official distributor for Hyundai Engineering & Construction Equipment and Forklifts distributing and servicing; Hyundai Hydraulic Excavators, Wheel Loader, Skid Steer Loader, Backhoe Loader and Forklifts (Diesel, Battery & LPG/Petrol) and other material handling products.[10][11]

Real Estate and Construction
Mikano International Limited, Karameh City

In 2018, Mikano International Limited expanded Nigeria's real estate space with its Karameh City Project.

The project is its first industrial complex in Nigeria with eight warehouses measuring 7,200 square meters, located at Warewa, Ogun state.[4] Mikano Construction unit also services development and execution of housing projects and high-rise buildings to turnkey developments and total infrastructural works.[12]

Corporate Social responsibility

Mikano has implemented various social responsibility initiatives focusing on STEM Projects and trainings for Nigerian students,[13] The Nigerian Police force through the donation of Police traffic stands across the country,[14] and support for less-privileged and disadvantaged members of the society.[15]

References
  1. Owoeye, Fikayo (25 October 2018). "Generator brands battle for market share amidst growing darkness in Nigeria".
  2. "Exclusive Interview with Mikano International, the Leading Manufacturer of Generators in Nigeria". marcopolis.net.
  3. Thomas, Ijeoma (2019-05-24). "Mikano steel factory generates over 2000 jobs | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsAppointments — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News". Guardian.ng. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  4. Newspapers, BluePrint (12 December 2018). "Mikano ventures into real estate".
  5. "Schneider Electric, Mikano sign MOU on electrical distribution". 18 September 2013.
  6. "Mikano International Limited". mikano-intl.com.
  7. Bello, Olushola (3 December 2018). "Mikano, MTU Partner To Deliver IPP Gas Energy".
  8. BellaNaija.com (9 September 2015). "Unveiling Mikano…Beyond Power Generation".
  9. "Mikano And Schneider Electric Sign MoU On Power Generation". aitonline.tv.
  10. "HCE | Hyundai Construction Equipment". Hyundai-ce.com. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
  11. Anyango, Anita (14 March 2019). "Top construction equipment companies in Nigeria".
  12. "Mikano International Limited". www.mikano-intl.com.
  13. "Awaken your creativity with the STEM competition". www.pulse.ng. 2 October 2018.
  14. Correspondents, Our (6 April 2018). "TRACE Commends Mikano Over Traffic Stands In Ogun".
  15. Adebumiti, Adelowo (2019-05-24). "Mikano clocks 25, donates items to blind school | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsAppointments — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News". Guardian.ng. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
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