Middle East Tasks Co.

What Middle East Tasks Co. does

Middle East Tasks Co. Ltd. (METCO) is a Riyadh-headquartered, privately held Saudi systems integrator founded in 1995 and operating as a subsidiary of the diversified Saudi Bugshan Group. The company supplies, integrates, and maintains security, aviation, and specialized construction solutions for government ministries, security agencies, airport operators, and state-affiliated enterprises across Saudi Arabia, with offices in Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, and Medina. Its customer base is dominated by Saudi sovereign and security-sector clients including GACA, the Saudi Border Guard, the Royal Guard, the Ministry of Hajj, the MOD, MOI, SAMA, and the Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Tibah airport companies, with additional enterprise engagements with Aramco and Red Sea Global.

METCO's offering spans three product categories (security products, X-ray screening, and detection/EOD products) and three solution categories (aviation systems, EPC project delivery, and O&M services). The technology stack is assembled rather than invented: core screening hardware comes from Smiths Detection (HI-SCAN series, iLane checkpoints, HCVP Z60 cargo systems), with metal detection from CEIA, EOD robotics from Telerob, thermal imaging from FLIR, detection instruments from Bruker and Viken, biometrics from IDEMIA, building security from Honeywell, baggage handling from Beumer and Daifuku, and cybersecurity/network from Fortinet and Cisco. METCO adds value through systems integration — most visibly in the Automatic Cargo Integrated Solution (ACIS), RFID baggage tracking, PSIM-enabled unified operations centers, and EPC project management using PMP-certified staff and Primavera tooling — and through local manufacturing and assembly capacity that aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 localization goals.

The business model is enterprise B2B, with quote-based pricing, no public retail channel, and revenue drawn from four streams: security hardware sales, EPC project delivery, aviation systems integration, and recurring O&M/lifecycle service contracts. Distribution is direct to ministries and airport operators, supplemented by an OEM partner channel that gives METCO reach across the full security and aviation stack. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; with 501–1,000 employees and a multi-decade operating history tied to Saudi sovereign capex cycles, METCO functions as a long-cycle infrastructure contractor rather than a venture-scaled growth company.

Name

Middle East Tasks Co.

Legal name

Middle East Tasks Co. Ltd.

Website

https://metco-sa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

METCO is a Riyadh-based Saudi systems integrator founded in 1995 that supplies, installs, and maintains security screening, aviation, EPC, and O&M solutions for Saudi government ministries, security agencies, airport operators, and state-affiliated enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Systems Integration

NAICS

National Security (928110), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems (IMABAOAD)

Keywords

• Security systems integration
• X-ray screening equipment
• Aviation security solutions
• EOD detection products
• EPC infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Security Products & Equipment Sales: Sale of security screening equipment including X-ray machines, metal detectors, EOD robots, explosive containment chambers, and physical security barriers. One-time hardware sales with optional maintenance contracts.
2. Operation & Maintenance Services: Customizable O&M service contracts providing priority support, maintenance outsourcing, lifecycle management, and facility management services for installed systems.
3. Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC): End-to-end project delivery covering design, procurement, and construction for security systems, IT infrastructure, and integrated systems engineering across aviation and critical infrastructure.
4. Aviation Systems Integration: Integrated solutions for airports including baggage handling systems, cargo processing, parcel sorting, and passenger screening checkpoint systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Middle East Tasks Co. (METCO) supplies and integrates security products (physical barriers, surveillance, access control), X-ray screening systems, and detection/EOD products, and delivers aviation solutions, engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) services, and operation & maintenance (O&M) services for government, aviation, defense, and critical infrastructure customers in Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

METCO operates as a systems integrator offering a diversified portfolio of security, screening, and infrastructure solutions organized into three product categories and three solution categories. The Security Products category includes Physical Barriers (road blockers, bollards, arm barriers, turnstiles), Surveillance Technology (CCTV cameras, facial recognition cameras, thermal cameras, radars), Physical Access Control Systems (access control, automatic license plate readers, driver recognition), and Monitoring and Analysis Software (PSIM, video analysis, IP telecom, cybersecurity). The X-Ray Screening category features Smiths Detection equipment including carry-on baggage systems (HI-SCAN 5030C, HI-SCAN 6040i, HI-SCAN 6040-2is, HI-SCAN 6040 DV, HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, HI-SCAN 7555si), checkpoint lanes (iLane A20, iLane.evo V2), hold baggage systems (HI-SCAN 100100T-2is, HI-SCAN 100100V-2is, HI-SCAN 10080 EDX-2is, HI-SCAN XCT 10080), and cargo screening systems (HI-SCAN 130130T-2is HD, HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro, HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro). The Detection & EOD Products category includes detection devices (handheld and walkthrough metal detectors, CWA/TICs detector, explosive & narcotics detector) and EOD products (EOD robots, EOD suits, explosive containment chambers, HCVM mobile inspection system). The Solutions category encompasses Aviation Solutions (baggage handling with RFID, ACIS cargo system, parcel handling, checkpoint screening), EPC services (project management, design, procurement, systems engineering), and O&M services (facilities management, process control, lifecycle services, total facility management).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Products Portfolio

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25 trucks/hour in mobile scanning mode, up to 100 trucks/hour in pass-through mode (HCVM system)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Smiths DetectioncoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner providing advanced X-ray screening systems including HCVP Z60 for cargo inspection. Products integrated into METCO's aviation and security solutions.
• CEIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner supplying metal detection and security screening equipment for METCO's product portfolio.
• TelerobcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) robots and related security equipment integrated into METCO's detection solutions.
• DynasafecoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of explosive containment chambers and security equipment for METCO's EOD product line.
• FLIRcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing thermal cameras and surveillance technology for METCO's security products portfolio.
• BrukercoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner supplying detection and analytical instruments for METCO's security solutions.
• Beumer GroupmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for baggage handling systems and sortation solutions integrated into METCO's aviation solutions.
• DaifukumajorTechnology or IntegrationProvider of airport logistics and baggage handling systems for METCO's aviation sector projects.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner supplying building security, access control, and integrated building management systems.
• IDEMIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing biometric identification, facial recognition, and access control technology for METCO's security products.
• AxismajorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of network video surveillance cameras and security monitoring equipment.
• EverbridgemajorTechnology or IntegrationProvider of critical event management and control center software solutions.
• HID GlobalmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner supplying physical access control systems, card readers, and biometric authentication technology.
• FortinetmajorTechnology or IntegrationProvider of cybersecurity solutions and network security infrastructure for integrated security systems.
• MilestonemajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing video management software (VMS) for physical security information management (PSIM) solutions.
• Viken DetectioncoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of explosive and narcotics detection equipment for METCO's security product offerings.
• DellmajorTechnology or IntegrationIT infrastructure provider for computing hardware supporting security systems and data centers.
• CiscomajorTechnology or IntegrationProvider of networking equipment, IP telecom systems, and IT infrastructure for integrated security solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Advanced Electronics Company (AEC): Saudi Arabian defense and security electronics manufacturer and systems integrator, majority-owned by PIF. Directly comparable to METCO as a domestic champion offering integrated security, detection, and electronic systems to Saudi government, defense, and critical infrastructure customers.
• SITA: Specialist IT and telecommunications integrator serving airports and aviation authorities globally. Directly comparable to METCO's aviation solutions and EPC businesses around baggage handling, passenger processing, and airport-wide secure communications.
• Vanderlande: Specialist baggage handling and parcel sortation systems integrator serving airports and parcel hubs worldwide. Directly comparable to METCO's aviation baggage handling and parcel handling systems solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: Global defense and security systems integrator with substantial operations in Saudi Arabia across aviation security, air traffic management, and critical infrastructure. Competes with METCO on large government and airport security tenders while also operating a much broader portfolio.
• G4S (Allied Universal): Global physical security and facility services provider with significant Saudi operations. Overlaps with METCO on integrated security, access control, and facility management for government, airport, and critical infrastructure customers.
• Securitas: Global security services and solutions provider with a Saudi footprint. Competes with METCO on integrated security solutions, electronic security systems, and facility management for high-security government and enterprise clients.
• BAE Systems (Saudi Arabia): Global defense prime with an established Saudi Arabian joint venture and operations. Competes with METCO for Saudi defense and national security contracts while offering a much broader aerospace and defense portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of building security, access control, and integrated building management systems. Overlaps with METCO on access control, PSIM, and integrated security deployments across airports and critical infrastructure, though as part of a much broader product portfolio.
• IDEMIA: Global leader in biometric and identity security solutions. Comparable to METCO on biometric and facial recognition deployments for airports and government clients, although IDEMIA is primarily an OEM/technology provider rather than a systems integrator.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics company with global reach in homeland security, surveillance, and border protection systems. Comparable to METCO's defense and border security product lines, including EOD, surveillance, and detection solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Metco_ksa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@METCO-HQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metco-sa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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