About us

Maf International PLC is a dynamic, multi-sectoral trading company that has grown from humble beginnings into a market leader across various industries. Established in 2000 as a small stationery retail shop, we have continually evolved and expanded, driven by our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Our Journey

  • 2000: Maf International PLC started as a stationery retail shop in Ethiopia, sourcing products from local importers. With a focus on quality and customer service, we quickly gained a reputation for reliability.

  • 2010: The company expanded into the import sector, specializing in paper and paper products. Our team grew and we began to build a solid foundation in the import industry.

  • 2020: Over the years, our company transformed into a multi-sectoral trading business. We expanded into diverse industries, including imports, exports, manufacturing, construction, and real estate. As a trusted supplier to the government, we became the exclusive distributor of top-quality international stationery brands in Ethiopia. Additionally, we began supplying raw materials for key industries such as construction, printing, and manufacturing. By this time, our workforce had grown and we had acquired warehouses and retail outlets to meet the increasing demand.

  • 2024: Today, Maf International PLC is recognized as a leader in the Ethiopian market, with a diversified client base that includes large higher education and government institutions, printing, manufacturing, and construction companies. We have significantly expanded our market share, cementing our position as a trusted trading partner and exclusive distributor for select high-quality stationery products.

our guiding principles

Vision

We aim to become a leading, reliable, and profitable multi-sectoral trading company.

mission

To provide our customers with a diverse range of high-quality and affordable imported, locally manufactured and assembled stationery, paper and printing products.

Values

At MAF International PLC, our key factors for long-term success and profitability include:

  • Building credible relationships with clients, suppliers, brokers, and partners both domestically and internationally.

  • Committing to quality and adopting state-of-the-art technology to continuously enhance our products across all our operations.

  • Maintaining close contact with clients and establishing long-term relationships to foster repeat business and build a stellar reputation.

what we do - trading

Import

Maf International PLC imports high quality exercise books for projects as well as the retail market. Moreover, we import raw materials for the printing and packaging, detergent, food and beverage and construction sectors.

Export

We are engaged in the exports of coffee, oil seeds (Sesame Seeds, Niger seeds, Soya Beans) and pulses (Chook Peas, Green Mung Beans. Pea Beans) to Asia and the middle east.

construction and real estate

Maf has been engaged in the growing construction sector in Ethiopia through constructional machinery rental servicing large infrastructure projects across the country for the last 20 years.

Maf International PLC has finalized preparations and design for the construction of a 22 Storey apartment and office spaces for rent and sales in one of Addis’ prominent neighborhoods

what we do - manufaCturing

paper converting

We convert all-purpose premium high quality A4, photocopy paper compatible with all office equipment. Maf operates one of the top paper converters in the country. Our papers are widely distributed across key financial and educational institutions across the country.

box files

Box file made from high quality board and accessories.

toners and cartridges

Different types of Printex Toners and cartridges ideal for high quality, high volume print products.

unique selling points

Maf International has proven reputation and expertise among its clients, suppliers and financial instructions. We stand out among our competitors due to our:

  • Customized Solutions: We offer tailored manufacturing and trading solutions to meet the specific needs of diverse clients across various industries including government institutions and private companies.

  • Global Network: We have extensive global distribution and trading networks ensuring timely and reliable delivery of products worldwide.

  • Competitive Pricing: Offering competitive pricing without compromising on quality, providing excellent value for money.

  • Expertise and Experience: We have gained decades of experience in the industry-ensuring top notch service and quality products.

  • Reliability and Trusts:  We have built long-term relationships with clients based on reliability, trust and consistent performance.

our team

Hiruy Mezgebu

Founder and CEO

Brooknut Tecola

Managing Director

Estifanos Zekiros

Finance Manager

Lemlem Araya

Office Manager

Yodit Adane

Financial Controller

Lemalem Haile

Factory Manager

Habtamu Wolde

Sales and Marketting Head

locations

Head Office: Addis Ababa (around Meskel Flower Hotel)

  Aster Surafel Building, 4th Floor

                       

 

Factory: Legetafo (Oromiya Regional State)

              

 

Wholesale outlet: Mercato, Sidamo Tera, Adamas Building

                       

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