The Powerstrut System is available in wide variety of materials and finishes including pre-galvanized, hot dip galvanized, stainless steel, Dura Greenâ¢ paint and other paints. B-Line Products. B-Line acquired GS Metals in 2007 to become the sole manufacturer of GRIP STRUTâ¢ safety grating product line.
Long before the first Europeans arrived in the area a loose confederation of coastal city states had developed along the East African coast which formed the basis of the unique Swahili culture of coastal East Africa. Three of these ancient âcity statesâ are now designated as world heritage sites.
The arrival of the Portuguese in the late 15th century began a long era of foreign rule on the Swahili Coast. The imam (religious leader) of Oman drove the Portuguese from the coast in 1698, and gradually established his authority over the coast. Omani influences on Swahili culture proved to be very significant.