Trinidad and Tobago has one of the most industrialised economies in the Caribbean, heavily influenced by:
Oil & gas infrastructure
Petrochemical plants
Industrial warehouse construction
Commercial real estate
Residential housing
Port and logistics expansion
Regional Caribbean exports
The country uses the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD). Industrial machinery is usually quoted in USD internationally but budgeted locally in TTD.
Most serious machinery transactions are structured in USD, with TTD used for financial planning and accounting.
Local roll forming production supports:
Roofing and cladding manufacturers
Oil & gas contractors
Steel building fabricators
Industrial plant construction
Storage rack and logistics system producers
Common roll formed products in Trinidad and Tobago include:
Corrugated roofing sheets
Trapezoidal and box profile panels
Standing seam roofing
C/Z purlins
Structural steel deck
Cable tray systems
Trim and flashing systems
Gutter systems
All pricing below is shown in:
USD (reference)
TTD – Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
Reference conversion used:
1 USD ≈ 6.8 TTD
(Exchange rates fluctuate.)
The market supports roofing and purlin systems strongly, with additional demand from oil & gas infrastructure.
(Petrochemical & Energy Sector)
New Machines:
USD $900,000 – $5,000,000+
TTD 6,120,000 – 34,000,000+
Used Machines:
USD $450,000 – $3,000,000
TTD 3,060,000 – 20,400,000
Includes:
Structural deck systems
Composite deck lines
Sigma heavy-duty structural lines
Cable tray high punch density systems
Fully automatic C/Z purlin lines
Point Lisas
Petrochemical and heavy industry
Port of Spain
Commercial and government projects
San Fernando
Energy and manufacturing
Chaguanas
Expanding residential and commercial
(Commercial & Industrial Construction)
New Machines:
USD $500,000 – $2,500,000
TTD 3,400,000 – 17,000,000
Used Machines:
USD $250,000 – $1,500,000
TTD 1,700,000 – 10,200,000
Used in:
Oil & gas facilities
Industrial warehouses
Commercial developments
(Core Steel Building Market)
New Machines:
USD $250,000 – $1,500,000
TTD 1,700,000 – 10,200,000
Used Machines:
USD $150,000 – $900,000
TTD 1,020,000 – 6,120,000
Used in:
Industrial sheds
Energy sector buildings
Commercial steel structures
Automatic changeover C/Z systems are popular.
(Largest Volume Segment)
New Machines:
USD $60,000 – $500,000
TTD 408,000 – 3,400,000
Used Machines:
USD $30,000 – $300,000
TTD 204,000 – 2,040,000
High-demand profiles:
Corrugated sheets
Trapezoidal panels
Standing seam systems
Box profile cladding
Port of Spain
Government and commercial
San Fernando
Industrial and residential
Chaguanas
Rapid urban expansion
Roofing lines remain the safest and most common investment category.
New Machines:
USD $250,000 – $1,500,000
TTD 1,700,000 – 10,200,000
Used Machines:
USD $150,000 – $900,000
TTD 1,020,000 – 6,120,000
Driven by:
Renewable energy expansion
Commercial rooftop solar
Caribbean export potential
New Machines:
USD $20,000 – $150,000
TTD 136,000 – 1,020,000
Used Machines:
USD $10,000 – $80,000
TTD 68,000 – 544,000
Includes:
Ridge cap
Valley flashing
Drip edge
Gable trim
Gutter systems
Trim production significantly increases roofing profitability.
Typical industrial supply:
380–415V
60Hz
Three-phase
Important considerations:
60Hz motor configuration
Coastal corrosion protection
Hurricane-resistant profile demand
Generator compatibility
Machines must be designed for 60Hz operation.
Main ports:
Port of Spain
Point Lisas
Key considerations:
Customs documentation
Inland transport
Installation crane capacity
USD-based transaction planning
Machine Matcher provides:
Shipping coordination
Used machine sourcing & inspection
Technical layout planning
Remote commissioning support
Spare parts assistance
Oil & gas infrastructure
Industrial plant construction
Residential housing
Renewable energy projects
Regional Caribbean export markets
Roofing and purlin systems are the strongest and most stable investment categories.
Step 1 – Define Your Production Focus
Roofing? Structural? Oil & gas support? Solar mounting?
Step 2 – Submit Technical Specifications
Profile drawing, thickness range, steel grade, coil width, speed, installation location.
Step 3 – Engineering Review
We confirm:
Stand count and pass design
Shaft sizing
60Hz motor configuration
Cutting and punching systems
Step 4 – Structured Quotation
Complete technical specification and production layout provided.
Step 5 – Factory Testing
Profile accuracy and performance verification.
Step 6 – Delivery & Support
Remote commissioning and ongoing technical support available.
Entry-Level Roofing Lines:
USD $60,000 – $150,000
TTD 408,000 – 1,020,000
Mid-Range Roofing & Purlin Systems:
USD $150,000 – $900,000
TTD 1,020,000 – 6,120,000
Heavy Industrial Automated Lines:
USD $900,000 – $5,000,000+
TTD 6,120,000 – 34,000,000+
Machine Matcher supports buyers in Trinidad and Tobago with:
New custom-built roll forming machines
Used machine sourcing & inspection
Shipping and logistics coordination
Technical support and spare parts assistance
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