Why we built Proxico

Projects rarely fail because equipment doesn’t exist.

They fail when a supplier goes quiet, a specification goes unchallenged, or a shipment moves without a name.

“Engineering … is the art of doing that well with one dollar, which any bungler can do with two after a fashion.”
Arthur M. Wellington, civil engineer
CEO & Technical Director

Igor

Turning complex industrial challenges into practical solutions.

  • 20+ years Delivering industrial projects across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
  • Long-standing manufacturer relationships Direct access to leading OEMs and trusted suppliers.
  • Equipment evaluation & application guidance Technical understanding to evaluate, specify and match equipment to the application.
  • Trusted for complex sourcing decisions A single point of contact for critical and time-sensitive requirements.
Igor Makariev, CEO & Technical Director of Proxico, industrial equipment partner in Kenya
“Clients need straight answers—not hopeful ones.”
Managing Director

Nik

Keeping clients, engineers and suppliers aligned from enquiry to delivery.

  • Client & project coordination Keeps clients, engineers and suppliers working to the same plan.
  • Specification review and follow-through Requirements checked against the application before anything is ordered.
  • Manufacturer communication Direct contact with manufacturers on technical details, changes and lead times.
  • End-to-end project oversight Follows each project from the first enquiry to delivery.
Nik Makariev, Managing Director of Proxico in Kenya
“Successful projects move forward much faster when everyone stays on the same page.”
Chief Financial Officer

Philip

Structuring clear agreements and trade finance for international supply.

  • Cross-border trade finance Payment structures that work for international supply.
  • Contract structuring Clear terms that protect both sides of every agreement.
  • Commercial risk assessment Currency, payment and delivery risks weighed before we commit.
  • Financial oversight for international projects Budgets and payments tracked from order to final delivery.
Philip Karanja, Chief Financial Officer at Proxico Kenya
“Reliable projects are built on reliable agreements.”
Office Manager

Elena

Owning freight, customs and delivery so every shipment stays on track.

  • Freight coordination Working with forwarders to move each order from factory to site.
  • Customs documentation Shipping and import documents prepared and checked before dispatch.
  • Delivery tracking Each shipment followed until it is delivered.
  • Supplier communication Regular contact with suppliers on dates, documents and changes.
Elena Makarieva, Office Manager at Proxico Kenya
“If nobody owns the shipment, nobody owns the project.”
How we work
01Challenge specifications
02Stay involved
03Communication is engineering
04Reliability starts before delivery

In practice that means industrial valves, industrial pumps and terminal & storage systems. What we learn doing it, we write down in the Technical Hub.

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