Fedgroup has proven itself as a funding partner that brings more than just capital to the table. The story of the GeT Metal Group (GMG) showcases how Fedgroup’s tailored private capital solutions, backed by deep asset expertise, fuel growth, innovation, and sustainable value creation.

Building foundations with flexible finance solutions

Starting from humble beginnings in 2013, the GeT Metal Group rapidly grew into a vertically integrated powerhouse. Today, the Group spans over 300,000 square meters across the Western Cape and Gauteng, with operations in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, advanced recycling, and a full-scale foundry. Its production of high-quality steel billets, exported to African and Asian markets, has cemented its reputation as a key contributor to global steel supply chains.

Fedgroup's asset-backed lending serves as a catalyst for growth

Since partnering with GeT Metal, Fedgroup has provided nearly R240 million in private capital, commercial property finance, and revolving credit facilities. But the value of this partnership lies not only in the funding, but in how it was structured. Unlike traditional lenders with rigid frameworks, Fedgroup tailors capital solutions to each business’s unique needs. For GeT Metal, this meant access to the stability and flexibility required to pursue ambitious growth while building a circular economy model that transforms waste streams into valuable commodities – all at their own pace.

Fedgroup’s approach is rooted in asset specialisation. With expertise across commercial property, agriculture, renewable energy, and capital equipment, Fedgroup looks beyond spreadsheets to understand the story and substance behind every operation. This enabled the design of bespoke, asset-based private capital solutions - fast, adaptable, and aligned to the Group’s growth trajectory. For them, this was not “off-the-shelf” lending but strategic, smart capital applied where it mattered most.

Capital solutions supporting expansion and innovation

As the business expanded beyond recycling into processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals, Fedgroup once again stepped in with funding designed to bridge the J-curve of a new division. The GeT Metal Group’s strategy of vertical integration was further supported through funding for key acquisitions of steel foundries and manufacturing facilities, solidifying the business as a fully integrated player.
In parallel, Fedgroup’s flexible financing enabled the GeT Metal Group to pioneer sustainable innovation. Through its subsidiary, GeT Energy, the business developed a pyrolysis plant converting waste tyres and plastics into fuel. Initially reducing GeT Metal’s own fuel consumption by 50%, the initiative grew into a commercially viable enterprise supplying fuel to international clients, further proving the value of circular economy innovation.

Private capital solutions, redefined

Fedgroup’s role in GeT Metal’s journey highlights why it is regarded as a trusted funding partner. With over 35 years of experience as a specialist South African financial services provider, Fedgroup combines sound governance and compliance with the agility to deliver tailored solutions. The result is a partnership model that goes beyond capital - providing stability, flexibility, and strategic alignment.