Steel & Tube Industries Ltd has received two awards at the 32nd Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) 2026, recognising its contribution to the building and construction sector and its support for the annual business exhibition.The company was named Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction and Housing Technology and also received an Appreciation Award as an In-Kind Partner of the 32nd UGITF 2026.The awards were presented by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), organisers of the annual trade fair, which brings together manufacturers, traders, service providers, buyers and other stakeholders to showcase products, explore business opportunities and strengthen trade relations.The Best Sector Exhibitor award recognised Steel & Tube’s exhibition and product presentation within the Building, Construction and Housing Technology category, while the Appreciation Award acknowledged the company’s support towards the organisation of this year’s trade fair as an in-kind partner.Speaking about the company’s participation, Regina Namuwonge, Director of Operations at Steel & Tube Industries Ltd, said the trade fair provided an opportunity for manufacturers and businesses to connect with consumers while offering products at competitive prices.“You buy from the people who make and distribute the goods at the most affordable price,” Namuwonge said. “Every offer, every discount, is priced for the Ugandans who consume.”She also acknowledged the contribution of the different stakeholders involved in organising the annual exhibition.“A trade fair of this size is carried by many hands,” she said. “There are many players in this trade fair, and we thank the various ministerial bodies and agencies who support us behind it. With that, I would like to thank our partners and sponsors.”Steel & Tube also showcased its range of locally manufactured and supplied products during the fair, including its Ugandan-made trailer, highlighting the company’s growing presence across the construction and manufacturing value chain.The company thanked UMA for the recognition and expressed appreciation to its customers, partners and employees for their continued support.UGITF is Uganda’s flagship annual trade exhibition and provides a platform for local manufacturers and businesses to showcase their products, engage potential customers and build commercial partnerships with businesses from Uganda and other markets.Steel & Tube Industries Ltd traces its origins to 1985, when Hardware Deals (U) Ltd began trading imported steel products. The business later merged with Steel and Tube Industries Ltd, which has grown into a major manufacturer and supplier of steel products for construction and other building applications.Today, the company manufactures and supplies a range of steel products, including STIL Bars, hollow sections, open profiles, wire products, roofing products, smart tanks, plates and structural steel. It also provides pre-engineered buildings and trailers.The company operates its manufacturing facility in Namanve Industrial Area and has positioned itself as a manufacturer and supplier of steel profiles for the East African market and beyond.The two awards add to the company’s recognition at an event that remains an important platform for Uganda’s manufacturing sector, particularly as local businesses seek to expand production, strengthen domestic supply chains and increase the visibility of locally made products.The post Steel & Tube Wins Two Awards at 32nd Uganda International Trade Fair appeared first on The Insider.