SKARM CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED

COMPANY PROFILE

HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

SKARM CONSTRUCTION
&ENGINEERING SERVICE LIMITED
is a legally registered company, in
Ghana, based in Tema and
Takoradi. Established in March
1999, Skarm Construction and
Engineering Services Limited has
worked progressively over the years
to provide unique Crane and
Forklift services, supporting
activities within Ghanas Mining,
construction, haulage transport and
associated sectors. The Directors of
the company have extensive and indepth experience in the services the
company provides and are poised to
bring all that experience to bear on
whatever Skarm Construction and
Engineering Services Limited
undertakes to do. The scope of the
companys services includes but is
not limited to the following:
Lifting of heavy duty equipment in Mining, Construction, Marine and
Industrial Companies;
Construction of pipe lines;
Construction of Buildings;
Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limited possesses as one of its strengths,
a commitment towards enduring client satisfaction through technical understanding,
on-time deliveries, long term reliability and high performance, and lifetime economy.
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We are well established and enjoy mutually beneficial relationships with leading
companies from both the public and private sectors of the Ghanaian market. For every
assignment we take up, our objective is to provide optimum choice and services to our
clients. Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limited boasts of a wide array of
lifting machinery and accessories, enabling it to take up projects and assignments of all
sizes. Included in this profile is a list of some of the equipment at our disposal (Table I).

OUR MISSION
Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limited exists to deliver top quality
Crane & Forklift services, following approved plans and specifications and striving to
meet all required sector codes and acceptable standards, explicitly within budget.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to become the leading Crane and Forklift services provider in Ghana,
occupying a pace-setters position amongst our peers in the chosen industry, by
attracting partners, customers and clients from across the length and breadth of the
country and exceeding their expectations; providing an enriching, fulfilling and
rewarding environment for our employees; placing high values on long-term
relationships with partners, suppliers and clients.
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OUR VALUES
At Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limited the core values, which guide
and govern our daily interaction with clients, employees and other stakeholders are:
Professionalism, High Sense of commitment to Occupational health and Safety,
Honesty, Objectivity and Excellent Corporate Ethics.

COMPANY OPERATIONS
Crane & Forklift Services:
The core business of Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limited is to
provide lifting services to industries and sectors that deal in the montage and or
assembling of heavy duty equipment and machinery. We provide these services by
reaching out for the best in ourselves; continually reinforcing our reputation through
research and innovation within the chosen field, reviewing our methods of operation
in a never-ending effort to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of work that
we do and serving and supporting the communities in our areas of operations. We
offer complete flexibility, enabling our operations to be matched to our clients
personal, industry or company requirements, within an agreed upon budget.

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Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limited has the capacity to deliver 24/7
hours services, working round the clock, when the schedule so demands.

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THE COMPANYS EQUIPMENT:

1) Info on some of the Companys Equipment:
CATEGORY OF

NUMBER

AGES OF THE

MAXIMUM LOAD

EQUIPMENT

AVAILABLE IN

EQUIPMENT IN THIS

(WEIGHT)

THIS

CATEGORY

CATEGORY
1.

GROVE

MOBILE

MOBILE

1999

250 TON

1999

175 TON

1988

160 TON

MOBILE

2000

130 TON

CRANE
2.

GROVE

500 TON
2003

CRANE
3.

LIEBHERR
MOBILE CRANE

4.

LIEBHERR

5.

FAUN

MOBILE CRANE
CRANE

6.

GROVE

MOBILE

1998 / 2002

100 TON

7.

GROVE

MOBILE

1999 /2002

80 TON

CRANE
CRANE

8.

KRUPP

MOBILE

2000

70 TONNE

9.

GROVE

MOBILE

1995

60 TON

MOBILE

1999

50 TON

MOBILE

1990

45 TON

12. DEMAG MOBILE

2006

45 TON

2006

35 TON

2009

3 TON

CRANE
CRANE

10. GROVE
CRANE
11. FAUN

CRANE
CRANE

13. FAUN

CRANE

MOBILE

14. FORKLIFT

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The pictures beneath also indicate some recent projects that Skarm Construction and
Engineering Services Limited undertook successfully. Whatever the height to be
reached and whatever the weight to be lifted, we are able to deliver!

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ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT:
Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limited has competent staff in the office
to ensure that invoicing is accurate and correct at all times. Regular statements,
correspondence and communication is always maintained to ensure efficient account
management with the relevant Liaison Persons within the Clients office. Undivided,
focused attention will be given to any queries, incidents, accidents or any other
concerns raised, within an agreed upon turn-around time.
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Pricing Strategy
Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limiteds services are priced in line with
market trends and are based, on a case-by-case basis, depending on peculiar customer
needs and required services. Quotes are always agreed upon and made part of the
contract.
Companys Clients:
Within the short span of its existence, Skarm Construction and Engineering Services
Limiteds has served several corporate bodies and individuals in the areas of Crane and
Forklift services within the Construction, Mining and Marine sectors. Prominent
amongst these clients are as in Table II below:

Table II: Some Clients of Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limited
NAME OF CLIENT
1. SEAWELD ENG.
SERVICE

TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDED

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT
SERVICES

CONTACT PERSON(S)
EBENEZER (0263 002368)

2. S & W

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

3. WEATHERFORD

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

KOFI BEDIAKO (0242

SERVICES

345435)

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

MABEL PEARSON (0204

SERVICES

344703)

5. TICO/TAQUA

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

NICHOLAS WILSON

SERVICES

(0277 800733)

6. ANTRAK GH. LTD.

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

EBENEZER ESSEL (0244

SERVICES

313464)

7. SINOPEC

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

ROGER MATTER (0244

SERVICES

932700)

8. MICOPERI

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

ROGER MATTER (0244

RENTALS
4. VOLTA RIVER
AUTHORITY

SERVICES

HAMID (0544 3133373)

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SERVICES

932700)

9. HALLIBURTON

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

EBENEZER ESSEL (0244

SERVICES

313464)

10. EXPRO GULF GH LTD.

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

CYRIL (0202 030401)

11. WEBB CONSTRUCTION

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

SERVICES

(0244 338318)

12. SAFE BOND

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

GADO (0244 022931)

13. SELIG SERV.

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

14. A M T GHANA

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

15. BAJ FREIGHT

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

16. GHANA RUBBER

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

KWABENA (0202

SERVICES

028241)

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

GADO (0244 022931)

ESTATES
17. KARIWANI
TRANSPORTS

SERVICES

SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES

SERVICES

ROMELITO

GADO (0244 022931)

GEORGE (0204 334151)
LEONARD (0209 990264)

18. CONSHIP

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

ABY CLOTTEY (0244

SERVICES

666790)

19. OCEANRIG

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

LAURIE (0443 016938)

20. SCHLUMBERGER

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

INNOCENT EGU (0544

SERVICES

311784)

21. SEADRIL

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

RALPH (0544 310573)

22. BAKER HUGHES

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

23. INDEPENDENCE OIL

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

TOOLS

SERVICES

SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES

FRANCIS (0202 023315)

ALICE (0312 029142)

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24. AFRICA OIL FIELDS SEV.

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

25. SUPERMARITIME

MOBILE CRANE & FORKLIFT

SERVICES
SERVICES

KELVIN (0205 597846

GADO (0244 022931)

Environmental Considerations
There is no doubt that there are internal and external environmental implications in
relation to the Companys services. However, in offering services to clients, Skarm
Construction and Engineering Services Limited will continue to exercise its strict
environmental compliance policies.

Occupational Safety
Skarm Construction and Engineering Services Limited has developed an Occupational
Health and Safety Plan to govern its operations. The plan addresses the issue of
emergency responses in the event of an accident that requires medical attention
beyond that which is available on-site through the first-aid equipment maintained by
the Company. Regular training and re-training is also held for our staff to ensure
safety rules are strictly adhered to. Appropriate equipment and consumables will be
used to mitigate fire hazards as well as trauma associated with impact from falls,
scrapes and scratches. We are however proud to add that so far we have had an
excellent Safety Record, winning awards in some instances.

Key Management Team

Mr. Adnan Karime, the Managing Director of Skarm Construction and Engineering
Services Limited, is an accomplished Entrepreneur who holds a BSc Degree in Civil
Engineering and a Diploma in Business Administration.

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Mr. Abdullah Mohamed Karhani, the Project Manager of Skarm Construction and
Engineering Services Limited, holds a Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and a
Diploma in Computer Studies.
Mr. Sami Fahir Karime, the Operations Manager of Skarm Construction and
Engineering Services Limited, is an Engineer who holds a Certificate in Mechanical
Engineering and a Diploma in Computer Studies.
Mr. David Nanko, Health, Safety and Environment Director of Skarm Construction and
Engineering Services Limited, is an experienced professional with a strong technical
knowledge in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management, Project
Management and Business Development.
Outside this team, the company keeps a network of professionals within its chosen area
of operations and when the need arises, these can be quickly mobilized to deliver to
customers satisfaction at all times.

Other Staff
The Company currently boasts of an experienced and highly skilled team of other
Engineers and Operators, who offer day to day management of our operations at
Clients sites and premises. These Engineers, Operators and other temporary employees
who are brought in from time to time to offer short term support, together form a
formidable team that offers excellent support to the Companys Management team, in
order to deliver on all projects and other company internal processes.
Our experienced Engineers and Operators ensure incident free operations and
equipment safety by observing internationally acclaimed safety codes and regulations
at every point in our service delivery. Our company strives to deliver value for money
by striving to meet and even exceed our clients expectations. Skarm Construction and
Engineering Services Limited is committed to preserve the continued relevance and
profitability of its services and will seek to constantly improve the quality of the
workforce rendering such services.

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Working on VRA
Project

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Company occasionally allocates part of its limited resources towards making
meaningful contributions to the communities of its operations, as well as other
laudable initiatives aimed at the advancement of the larger society. A vivid example of
this gesture is the donation made to the JOYCE TAMAKLOE MEMORIAL CANCER
FOUNDATION in November, 2007 and for which a Certificate of Appreciation was
issued (copy included in this profile document).

APPENDICES:
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
CERTIFICATE TO COMMENCE BUSINESS
GIPC REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
SAFETY CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY BSEP CONSTRUCTION &
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

CONTACT DETAILS
Head Office:

Cocoa Processing Road, Adjacent Isopanel near Timber Market,

Tema, Ghana

Operational Base:

Apolo Junction, Axim Road, Takoradi

Postal Address:

P. O. Box CO 3008, Tema, Ghana

Mobile Phone:

+233 (0)244 260 632

+233 (0)244 696 259 , +233 (0)243 066 621

E-mail:

skarmconscrane@hotmail.com / skarmconscran@hotmail.com
info@skarm-ghana.com

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