Production

The production activities involve manufacture and construction of simple metal products including vehicle parts and components, simple machines and equipment and metal structures for mainly the local market. The production operations engage largely rudimental and labour-intensive technology in laborious processes to serve largely the domestic and especially the informal sector. Recycling of metals, plastics and E-waste are now well-embraced activities

in and around the enclave which is contributing in terms of raw materials for other dependent industries in the country

Technical services

Technical services cover maintenance and repair services. Automobile or vehicular

maintenance and repair services has been the principal activity of Suame Magazine since inception. It has remained the core operation and the basis for the link industries emerging over time. The operation also covers maintenance and repair of industrial machines and components particularly for the manufacturing, agro-processing, food industries and construction sector.

Trading

Trading is increasingly becoming a principal operational activity at Suame Magazine. The operation involves commercial importation, distribution and retail of automotive parts and components. There is also commercial import of metal works, input material and accessories.

SMIDO is affiliated to Trade Union Congress (TUC) as well as Union of Informal workers

Association (UNIWA)