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FORTSCHRITT ELECTRO - MECHANICAL SERVICE PLC /FEMS/ is an electromechanical engineering company legally registered and licensed under the Ethiopian Law engaged to provide mainly services in the area of electromechanical engineering and consultancy service by offering international standard quality service through a value-adding performance to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

The advancement of technology in electronics and electrical equipment and machines is increasing alarmingly fast and the concerned technical elite must catch up with the newly introduced technical aspects that enable to cope with technical defects arising from these technical aspects. Not only has this, but the old equipment and machines also needed special attention so that they should be periodically supervised and maintained to lengthen their life span. Due to these and free-market economic policy, attractive investment laws and incentives prevailing in the country we are encouraged to establish this company.

The company is managed and staffed by highly experienced engineers and technicians who have ample experience in the area of project management, design, construction/installation, operation, test and commissioning of electromechanical engineering activities ranging from high voltage transmission lines to low voltage distribution lines in the electric power industries and in electromechanical works in waterworks including compact treatment plant activities.

FORTSCHRITT ELECTRO - MECHANICAL SERVICE PLC/FEMS/ was established in 1997 G.C and envisioned to be the best among the major players of electromechanical engineering business companies by building and developing its engineering and project management capacities through innovative ideas and using up-to-date technologies to cop up with the ongoing business trends as well as upcoming business opportunities and challenges. The company strives to play a major role taking in to account the rapid growth of electromechanical engineering needs in the country and the region due to the recent development endeavors.

Business Objectives

The main business objectives of FORTSCHRITT ELECTRO - MECHANICAL SERVICE PLC/FEMS/ are to be a major player (competitor) in providing high quality and standard engineering solutions to its customers (clients) in the area of electromechanical engineering service and other business areas in the country.

/FEMS/ had been in business for the last 19 years having vast experience in various electromechanical works. So far a number of projects had been performed in different regions. At present, the company is growing fast and the status of the firm is at the level of “GRADE ONE” Contractor.

The company works hard to meet and satisfy its customers' (clients') needs and thereby develops trust and recognition from its customers in the highly competitive markets created within the country and within the region at large.

Vision

“ To be the best and key player in providing high quality and international standard engineering solutions in the area of electromechanical engineering technologies service businesses in the country and the continent.

Mission Statement

To provide high-quality and international standard engineering solutions through constant learning and continuous improvement practices in the creation of strong customer-focused services to gain respect, loyalty, trust, and recognition in the area of electromechanical engineering and information communication technologies businesses.

•  Ensuring optimum resource utilization, value-adding performances, and offering reasonable prices.
•  Committed to the satisfaction of our customers.
•  Contributing towards the socio-economic development of the society at large.

Major Business Activities

FORTSCHRITT ELECTROMECHANICAL SERVICE PLC is registered to undertake and provide actively and extensively the following major/core business activities to its customers (clients) in the coming years. 

These are:

• Undertakes electromechanical installation, maintenance, test, and commissioning of any electrical power system facilities. Among them, the major ones are:
  • Power generation/ hydro-electric dam/ construction of high voltage transmission lines and substations installation, test and commissioning
  • Electromechanical works of compact water treatment plants
  • Wastewater treatment plant works
  • Supply and construction of mechanical and electrical works of irrigation systems
  • Design, Safety and installation of transformers, generators, motors and related equipment
  • Participate in huge projects such as sugar industries and the Great Ethiopian Renascence Dam (GERD) 
• Provides import and export trade services in relation to electromechanical engineering and communication technologies business activities
• Carry out projects in the area of power industries, mechanical and waterworks, etc. as the main contractor or sub-contractor or partner with national utility companies, foreign companies and local companies
• Undertakes supervision, engineering consultancy, procurement, construction, and handover of turnkey projects or turnkey projects including supply of turnkey projects
• Carries out assembly and manufacturing of value-added system units and trading of electromechanical equipment
• Undertakes design, installation, test and commissioning of waterworks for irrigation including water pumps and pipes installation, support services, and related projects
• Engages in design, installation, test and commissioning of electromechanical system, operation and handover service for industries like Cement, Breweries, steel, textile, sugar, tannery, food, horticulture, etc
• Engages in introducing technologies and conducts training in regard to electromechanical engineering service, maintenance, erection, installation, refurbishment, rehabilitation, upgrade, test and commissioning including services related to power generation, transmission, substation, distribution and control system with a view to develop local capability
• Undertakes feasibility study mainly for new industries and provides documents and engineering consultancy service
• Engages in feasible manufacturing and supply of equipment, devices, components and materials required in installation, maintenance, test and commissioning of all types of electromechanical engineering works
• Engages in any kind of lawful investment, venture or activity deemed necessary to promote any of the business objectives of the company

Business Partners

FORTSCHRITT ELECTROMECHANICAL SERVICE PLC wants to work with known and pioneer manufacturers and suppliers, consulting firms, and construction companies (local or foreign) who have experience of supplying higher quality and proven technology solutions and offer excellent performance.

The company wants to work also as a partner not only with similar local electromechanical engineering companies but also wants to create business relationships with other companies working in relation to its business plan and strategies.

Company Experience

Electrical Equipment and Vehicles

The company is equipped with various electromechanical equipment, tools and vehicles such as:

• Crane mounted vehicle - 6-ton
• Pick up 4-wheel trucks
• Welding machines
• Air compressors
• Battery chargers
• Grinding machines
• Lifting equipment
• Mechanical workshop
• Generator set
• Welding generator
• Electrical metal cutting machines
• Hoist crane - 5-Ton
• Vehicles
• Pick-up trucks
• Mobile workshops
• Other relevant machinery
• Electrical workshop
• Electrician toolset
• Mechanic toolset
• Electrical testers
• Electronic toolset
• Drilling Machines
• Drills various types
• Multimeters 500-1000V
• Voltage detectors15,33,132,230,400 kV
• Voltage testers 230 – 700V
• Operating rods on line
• Clamp-on meters
• Oscilloscopes
• Function generators
• Soldering sets
• Meggers (insulation testers)
• Phase sequence indicators
• Frequency meters
• Earthing equipment
• Other tools and equipment
• Dump trucks
• Loaders
• Excavators
• Dozers
• Crashers compactors

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

The Company has its own section that works according to the country’s health, safety and environment manuals and we have insurance coverage for our staffs and projects. If given the chance, we are able to carry out big projects & accomplish projects on the given period of time and the satisfaction of the client.