About Us — Starpeco Limited

Who We Are

Tanzania's First
Bitumen Emulsion Plant

STARPECO LIMITED is a proudly Tanzanian company specialising in petrochemical products with a strong focus on innovative and sustainable asphaltic pavements and sealant solutions.

With over 20 years of experience, we are actively involved in the import, processing, and distribution of bituminous products alongside the production of advanced bitumen emulsions under our established brand names — COLABINDER, COLAMIX, COLACOAT, and COLAFACE.

We lead in exports to Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and other regional markets — supporting infrastructure development across East and Central Africa.

"Reliability, our way of life — a commitment that runs through every product we manufacture, every project we supply, and every client relationship we build."

2006 Established

Who We Serve

Built for Tanzania's
Contractors

Our products and services are designed to meet the demands of every tier of Tanzania's construction and development sector.

Government Road Agencies

TANROADS, municipal road authorities, and public infrastructure programmes — requiring consistent supply, specification compliance, and procurement documentation.

Engineering & Construction Contractors

International and local road contractors requiring reliable bulk bitumen, emulsion, and cold mix supply across Tanzania's varied project sites.

Private Developers & Real Estate

Private residential and commercial developers requiring driveway paving, car parks, compound surfaces, and waterproofing systems.

Industrial & Commercial Facilities

Factories, warehouses, and commercial properties requiring industrial flooring, anti-corrosion coatings, and pavement maintenance products.

Production & Infrastructure

Advanced Production
& Infrastructure Capability

Starpeco operates modern industrial facilities supporting large-scale production and logistics — giving us supply chain control that no import-only distributor can replicate.

Emulsion Plant

20,000 litres per hour

Our Kinyerezi emulsion plant manufactures the full COLABINDER range — CRS-60, CRS-70, CSS-60 — for road construction, tack coat, and cold mix applications across Tanzania.

Cutback Production Plant

60,000 litres per day

High-capacity cutback bitumen production for prime coats, tack coats, and penetration macadam applications in road construction and maintenance.

Cold Mix Production

COLAMIX range

Premixed cold asphalt production using our own COLABINDER emulsion — available in three blend grades for different application requirements.

Equipment Hire Fleet

Cold mix asphalt paving equipment, tack coat sprayers, concrete mixers, and ancillary tools available for hire to support contractor operations without capital investment.

Storage Facility

6,000 square metres

Dedicated bulk storage and logistics facility ensuring reliable product availability, efficient supply chain management, and safe handling of all bituminous materials.

Credentials & Certifications

Certifications
& Compliance

Starpeco is fully certified and compliant with Tanzania's industry regulations and laboratory standards.

EWURA

Petroleum Wholesale Business Licence

Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority — licensing Starpeco's bitumen wholesale business operations across Tanzania.

No. PBWB-2021-001 Valid to May 2026

GCLA

Chemicals Registration Certificate

Government Chemist Laboratory Authority — registered as Importer, Storage, Distributor, Exporter, and Manufacturer of chemicals under the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals Act.

No. B001-C000780 Issued June 2020

BRELA

Certificate of Incorporation

Registered under the Companies Act, 2002 by the Registrar of Companies — formally incorporated as a limited company in the United Republic of Tanzania.

No. 57901 9 October 2006

BRELA

Business Licence

Business Registrations and Licensing Agency — licensed for the Import and Sale of Petroleum Products, Kinyerezi Industrial Area, Dar es Salaam.

B.L.No. 20000090903 Valid to Dec 2026

OSHA

Factory & Workplace Registration

Occupational Safety and Health Authority — registered factory and workplace at Plot 905 & 907, Block A, Kinyerezi, Ilala, Dar es Salaam.

Reg. No. 207 101 254 From July 2022

BRELA

Temporary Industrial Licence

Business Registrations and Licensing Agency — licensed to operate a factory for the manufacture of Emulsion Bitumen (CLAMI), Ilala Municipal Council, Dar es Salaam.

No. 000000762 Valid to Dec 2027

TRA

Taxpayer Identification Number

Tanzania Revenue Authority — registered taxpayer with assigned TIN, in compliance with the Tax Administration Act, 2015. Ilala Tax Office.

TIN: 105-049-420 From Oct 2006

TRA

VAT Registration

Tanzania Revenue Authority — registered for Value Added Tax under the VAT Act No. 24 of 1997, with assigned VAT Registration Number.

VRN: 10-019329-V From Dec 2006

EIA

Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate

Granted under the Environmental Management Act No. 20 of 2004 — covering the Establishment of a Bitumen Emulsion Plant at Kipawa Ward, Ilala, Dar es Salaam.

Reg. No. EC/EIA/2021/0147 11 March 2021

For Procurement Teams

Starpeco is structured to meet institutional procurement requirements. The following documentation is available on request for tender qualification and supplier pre-qualification.

Certificate of Incorporation (No. 57901) EWURA Petroleum Wholesale Licence (PBWB-2021-001) BRELA Business Licence (B.L.No. 20000090903) BRELA Industrial Licence (No. 000000762) GCLA Chemicals Registration (B001-C000780) OSHA Workplace Registration (207 101 254) TRA TIN Certificate (105-049-420) TRA VAT Certificate (VRN: 10-019329-V) EIA Certificate (EC/EIA/2021/0147) TRA Tax Clearance Certificate

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Company History

Two Decades.
Built to Last.

From a petrochemical startup to Tanzania's leading bitumen and emulsion manufacturer — milestone by milestone.

2006

Company Incorporation

Starpeco Limited founded and incorporated in Tanzania, establishing the foundation for petrochemical product supply across the East African market.

2007

Petrochemical Business Launch

Launch of conventional lubricants (Sharln brand) and specialty lubricants (SWEPCO brand) — building Tanzania-wide distribution networks and establishing Starpeco's commercial presence.

2008

Bitumen Business — Penetration Grades

Entered the bitumen market with penetration grade products, beginning Starpeco's pivot into road construction materials and national infrastructure supply.

2009

Bitumen Cutbacks Production

Launched onsite oil analysis and in-house Bitumen Cutbacks production — MC 30, MC 70, and MC 3000 — transitioning Starpeco from distributor to manufacturer.

2014

Tanzania's First Bitumen Emulsion Plant

Installation of the first bitumen emulsion plant in Tanzania at our Kinyerezi facility — enabling in-country production of the full COLABINDER emulsion range and transforming the national supply chain for road construction.

2018

UDSM Collaboration & Kileleni Road

Research collaboration with the University of Dar es Salaam to develop CMA–AC 10 cold mix asphalt, combined with construction of Kileleni Road — bridging laboratory innovation with live field application.

2019

400 Artisans Trained — Dodoma

Collaboration with TEA/SDF, TARURA, and VETA to train 400 artisans in cold patching techniques, with live demonstration works on Magufuli and Samia roads in Dodoma City.

2019–2022

National Training & Collaboration Programme

Sustained demonstration and training works with TARURA, TANROADS, and ZANROADS — embedding Starpeco's cold mix and emulsion products into national road maintenance practice across Tanzania and Zanzibar.

2023

Second Emulsion Plant Installed

Installation of a second bitumen emulsion plant unit at Kinyerezi — doubling capacity to 20,000 litres per hour and cementing Starpeco as Tanzania's largest in-country bitumen emulsion manufacturer.

Company Facts

Training, Research,
& Industry Development

Starpeco's commitment extends beyond supply — we actively build technical knowledge and industry capacity across Tanzania's road construction sector.

Training & Demonstrations

Starpeco has actively promoted cold mix asphalt technology through training and demonstrations in key regions — Mwanza, Mtwara, Dodoma, Kigoma, Dar es Salaam, Manyara, and Zanzibar.

These sessions were conducted under TANROADS, ZANROAD, and TARURA — showcasing the practical benefits of cold mix asphalt in real-world applications and directly engaging contractors, engineers, and government agencies to strengthen industry knowledge and adoption of sustainable paving solutions.

Over 400 artisans trained in cold patching techniques in Dodoma City — with live demonstration works on Magufuli and Samia Roads under TEA/SDF, TARURA, and VETA collaboration.

Contribution to Science & Technology

How We Contribute

Hosting field students from the University of Dar es Salaam — offering hands-on industry exposure and practical engineering experience
Cooperating with academia in research and projects related to construction and petrochemistry — including the formal MoU with UDSM signed in 2018 to advance cold mix technology in Tanzania
Supporting innovation and nurturing future professionals through knowledge-sharing initiatives such as plant tours, demonstrations, and live field applications

Twenty Years.
Impecable Quality.

Tanzania's First
Bitumen Emulsion Plant