We appear to have accepted our new normal.

Throughout the Caribbean, governments and people are slowly, but surely, finding and perfecting ways to embrace the long term effects associated with viruses, pandemics and the often permanent destruction of their old order.

The fresh benefits that COVID19 introduced us to,
are also front and centre.

We now sanitise regularly, still choose to wear masks and are generally more aware of the environment around us, than ever before.  We have also learned to earn from and rely on the internet.

Education, enterprise, employment and trade are just some of the ways that our information highway has somehow saved our bacon during and in the wake of the virus.

The construction industry in the Caribbean reorganised manpower, deployment and safety protocols to reopen the industry and avoid economic collapse, the real storm that COVID brought.

Although the construction sector now faces an uphill challenge of materials supply and harsh increases in costs, it collectively has the mindset to find practical solutions to keep the business fully functional.  We can only hope that the retail hardware industry tries hard to share that vision. 

Finding new ways to beat recession 
is what we do best, in the region.

COVID exposed our global weaknesses and dependences.  
In the Caribbean, we had moved away from traditional skills rather than updating them.  We chose to import poor quality materials, often inappropriate to our climate and environment.

Whether you are an engineer, draftsman, architect or builder, or simply a talented amateur, your originality and ingenuity will now set you apart, in a world struggling with supply line issues.  

If we can work with what we have, with flair and originality,
we have an opportunity to get things done.  

The region has always depended on that logic to move forward and prosper.

Steel is an amazingly durable and reliable construction material to begin that quest.  Whether sheet, rebar or welded mesh, if it is engineered, it withstands remarkable stress.

• Insulate it with Plyfoil® and you can have a sturdy roof or wall covering, while minimising radiated heat.
• Embed it in concrete and you have reliable foundations, columns or beams.

Steel is the material of choice when resisting the ravages of hurricane weather and persistent erosion and damage from salt blast and sunshine.

Zincalume® is the perfect catchment surface for rainwater
and is recommended for that purpose. You can direct roof water to a custom built water tank and utilise rainwater for a multitude of household uses.

At ECMIL we supply a comprehensive collection of fabricated steel items. We also customise our fabrications to suit our customer’s needs.  We then ship those items throughout the Caribbean at very competitive ex-factory prices!

From simple ideas to complex schemes, our economies, lives and futures will be better if we explore fresh solutions.

Talk to our extremely knowledgeable sales representatives. Ask questions and discuss what you would like to build.  
Share your drawings. We will get your ideas on a practical
and cost effective footing.

Find out why we are The Steel of The Region.