Tricom Structures was established in 1999 and operates from premises in Pretoria, South Africa.

The initial focus of the company was to design and manufacture steel structures for the telecommunications sector but has since expanded at a rapid rate to include the following:

• Steel Structures for the telecoms sector
• Steel structures for the power sector : Transmission
• Steel structures for the power sector : Distribution
• Reinforcing steel supply and foundation design services
• Renewable energy projects
• Laser cutting for specialised steel structures : Stadiums, Shopping centres.
• Structural design services to various codes ( Euro, British, American, South African standards)
• Training in telecoms installations
• Project management services
• Certification of structures by professional engineers
• Site design services

Originally operating exclusively in South Africa the company has now developed a truly global nature and has a presence throughout the African continent and beyond. Tricom has formed strategic alliances with companies operating in similar sectors which greatly enhances capability and increases global presence.

Since its inception in 1999 the company has continually invested into the latest state of the art machinery and supply capacity in 2008 was recorded at 4000 Tonnes/ month of structural steel and 1000 Tonnes/ month of reinforcing steel. Projected sales for the financial year ending August 2009 are R 550 Million ( USD 65 Million at May 2009 exchange rates).

The company employs around 300 people ( 2008 figures) and operates out of premises which occupy an area of 40 000m2 of which 10 000m2 is under cover. Pretoria is located some 550km from the nearest port from which all target markets are accessed. The nearest international airport is in Johannesburg which is a distance of 50km from the plant. Some immediate markets are easily accessed via world class road networks.

In 2008 a transaction was concluded which allowed the company to be transformed into a BEE company in terms of the regulations and targets set by the South African government. The company is therefore truly representative of the local demographics and well positioned to be of service to parastatal and private companies alike.

Tricom has taken considerable time and effort to position itself in the sectors of choice i.e. telecoms and power. By participating in social programs and encouraging the use of renewable materials Tricom is intent on maintaining a sustainable business platform and whilst at the same time making a contribution to the people around us.