Saudi Rock Wool Factory

What Saudi Rock Wool Factory does

Saudi Rock Wool Factory Company (SRW), founded in 1992 and headquartered in Riyadh, is the pioneer rock wool insulation manufacturer in the GCC and the leading such producer in Saudi Arabia. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gulf Insulation Group (GIG), founded in 2009 as a MENA-focused conglomerate that also encompasses Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Co. Ltd. (AFICO). SRW manufactures insulation from molten basalt rock spun into fine fibers and bonded with a thermosetting resin, producing a twelve-SKU portfolio that spans loose wool, cavity panels, duct wrap, duct board, fire board, HD and LD blankets, HD roof slabs, pipe sections, wired blankets, HD board, and acoustic panels. Products target four application areas — building insulation, HVAC, process industry, and OEM (sandwich panels and fire/acoustic doors) — and carry an unusually broad certification stack including Euroclass A1 non-combustibility, ASTM, EN, BS 476, ISO, NFPA-285, FM Approved, UL Greenguard, CE, SASO, and USCG standards.

The company sells exclusively through a direct B2B enterprise field-sales model, with dedicated regional sales managers covering Central Saudi Arabia (Riyadh plus Lebanon and Jordan), the Eastern Province and Bahrain, the Western Province (Jeddah), and a GCC region covering UAE, Oman, and Kuwait. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per project; no public list pricing or e-commerce channel is offered. Revenue mechanics are anchored in large-project, project-based contracting rather than recurring SaaS or transactional volume: customers include Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, SABIC, MA'ADEN, Saudi Electricity Company, EMAAR, Red Sea Global, and Saudi government entities including PIF, Qiddiya, Diriyah Company, the Ministry of Sport, and King Salman Park.

The business operates with an estimated 51-100 employees, a single Riyadh factory as its primary production base, and group-level shared services via GIG for procurement, R&D, and cross-promotion. Go-to-market is supported by participation in major GCC trade exhibitions (notably The Big 5 Saudi), a redesigned corporate website (launched May 2024), and downloadable technical data sheets and application catalogues targeted at architects, engineers, contractors, and project specifiers. All distribution is B2B project-based; there is no consumer or retail channel.

Name

Saudi Rock Wool Factory

Legal name

Saudi Rock Wool Factory Company

Website

https://saudirockwool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Saudi Rock Wool Factory (SRW), founded 1992 in Riyadh, manufactures and sells rock wool insulation products (boards, slabs, blankets, pipe sections, duct products, acoustic and fire panels) to enterprise and government clients across the GCC on a project-based B2B basis; it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gulf Insulation Group (GIG).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Insulation Materials

NAICS

Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Wool (Rock/Slag Wool) Insulation (IMADAGAB)

Keywords

• Rock wool insulation
• Thermal insulation products
• Acoustic insulation panels
• Fire protection insulation
• Industrial insulation manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rock Wool Insulation Products: SRW manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of rock wool insulation products (boards, slabs, blankets, pipe sections, duct products, loose wool, acoustic panels, wired blankets) to government and private sector clients across the GCC and broader Middle East. Revenue is generated through direct project sales for construction, industrial, and OEM applications. The business operates on a project-based, transactional model targeting mega and giga construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Saudi Rock Wool Factory manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of rock wool (mineral wool) insulation products produced by spinning molten basalt rock into fine fibers bonded with a thermosetting binder. The portfolio of twelve core products—Loose Wool, Cavity Panels, Duct Wrap, Acoustic Panel, Duct Board, Fire Board, HD Blanket, LD Blanket, HD Roof Slab, Pipe Section, Wired Blanket, and HD Board—serves building insulation, HVAC, process industry, and OEM applications for thermal, acoustic, and fire protection use across the GCC.

Product overview

Saudi Rock Wool Factory (SRW) offers a comprehensive portfolio of rock wool insulation products manufactured from molten basalt rocks. The product line includes twelve core products: Loose Wool, Cavity Panels, Duct Wrap, Acoustic Panel, Duct Board, Fire Board, HD Blanket, LD Blanket, HD Roof Slab, Pipe Section, Wired Blanket, and HD Board. These products serve four main application areas: Building Insulation (covering roof, floor, wall, façade, and fire safing applications), HVAC systems (for pipes, ducts, and equipment), Process Industry (for pipes, tanks, boilers, and chimneys), and OEM solutions (sandwich panels, fire doors, and customized solutions). All products are designed to provide thermal insulation, fire safety, and acoustic performance across residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Loose Wool Flexible rock wool insulation created by spinning molten basalt rocks into thin, fine fibers, used for filling irregular cavities, automotive mufflers, brake linings, ovens, and fireproof insulation pads; provides thermal insulation and noise reduction for industrial and OEM users.
• Cavity Panels Semi-rigid to rigid medium-density panels made from rock wool fibers bonded with thermosetting synthetic resin, designed for residential buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and commercial offices; delivers thermal and acoustic cavity-wall insulation.
• Duct Wrap Flexible rock wool fiber insulation bonded with thermosetting binder, designed for HVAC ducts; provides thermal insulation, fire safety, and acoustic performance for both flat and curved ductwork.
• Acoustic Panel Sound-control panels manufactured from rock wool fibers, offered as Acoustic Insulation Panels (reducing sound transmission in walls) and Acoustic Absorption Panels (mitigating echo and reverberation in theaters, conference rooms, and studios); NRC up to 1.0.
• Duct Board Rigid rock wool insulation board bonded with thermosetting binder for HVAC systems and building structures; delivers thermal insulation, fire safety, and acoustic insulation for air distribution networks.
• Fire Board High-density rock wool board with fire-resistant binder per ASTM C-612 for fire safing applications including gap seals, steel structures, air ducts, fireproof doors, and wall partitions; achieves fire ratings exceeding 130 minutes and melting temperature above 1100°C.
• HD Blanket Premium insulation made from molten basalt rocks spun into fine fibers and bonded with thermosetting binder; supplied in flexible rolls for cold stores, storage tanks, boilers, ovens, chimney walls, and heated ducts across both cold and hot service ranges.
• LD Blanket Versatile low-density rock wool blanket bonded with thermosetting binder, supplied in flexible rolls for moderate ambient temperature insulation of light steel structures, prefabricated houses, drywall partitions, and cavity walls.
• HD Roof Slab High-density rock wool roof slab made from natural basalt fibers bonded with thermosetting binder, designed for roofing applications above structural roof decks in commercial and residential buildings; provides compressive strength with water absorption below 1%.
• Pipe Section Pre-shaped circular pipe insulation made from rock fibers and thermosetting binder per ASTM C-547 and C-585; available in NPS sizes from ½" to 24" with aluminum foil, metalized foil, and PVC facing options; suitable for domestic and industrial cold/hot pipe applications.
• Wired Blanket High-density thermal and acoustic insulation made from mineral rock fibers spun from molten basalt and stitched to 25mm galvanized or stainless steel hexagonal wire mesh per ASTM C-592; designed for heavy industrial applications facing intense heat and vibration, including hot air ducts, furnaces, boilers, chimneys, large-diameter pipes at oil refineries, and chemical plants.
• HD Board Premium high-density insulation board made from molten basalt rocks spun into fine fibers and bonded with a heat-resistant binder; complies with ASTM C-612 and EN 13162 for thermal resistance on cold and hot surfaces, including vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, ovens, boilers, and chimneys; customizable facings include Aluminum Foil, Black Fiberglass, and Bitumen Paper.
• OEM Customized Insulation Solutions Bespoke rock wool insulation cores and customized engineered solutions supplied to OEM manufacturers for sandwich panels, fire-rated doors, and other building components requiring non-combustible cores with specified density, fire rating, acoustic performance, and compression strength.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire ratings exceeding 130 minutes for gap seal applications (Fire Board)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gulf Insulation Group (GIG)coreOthersSRW is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gulf Insulation Group (GIG), a conglomerate founded in 2009 and spanning the MENA region. GIG encompasses SRW (rock wool insulation), Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Co. Ltd. (AFICO, fiberglass insulation), and other subsidiaries. GIG sets international quality standards for the group and supports SRW with shared resources, group procurement, and cross-brand marketing at regional exhibitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rockwool International (now ROCKWOOL A/S): Global leader in stone wool insulation manufacturing with a comprehensive product portfolio serving building, industrial, and OEM applications. Direct competitor to SRW in the GCC mega-project and process industry segments, and the reference benchmark for rock wool technology globally.
• Knauf Insulation: Global mineral wool and glass wool insulation manufacturer with a strong MENA presence. Directly comparable to SRW across building envelope, HVAC, and process industry applications, and a frequent bidder on GCC mega-projects.
• URSA Insulation: European mineral wool and extruded polystyrene insulation manufacturer serving building and HVAC applications. Directly comparable to SRW in product range and specification-driven sales, with growing presence in Middle East and North Africa.
• Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Co. Ltd. (AFICO): Saudi Arabia-based fiberglass insulation manufacturer and sister subsidiary of SRW under Gulf Insulation Group. Closest comparable regional peer, sharing parent group, sales infrastructure, and many of the same mega-project customers.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain Isover: Mineral wool insulation arm of Saint-Gobain, one of the largest building materials groups globally. Competes with SRW on high-rise, HVAC, and industrial insulation specifications across the GCC through its regional distribution and project specification teams.
• Johns Manville: Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of mineral wool insulation and other building products. Competes with SRW in industrial and commercial insulation applications, particularly in oil & gas and process industry segments in the Middle East.
• Owens Corning (including Paroc): Global insulation and building materials manufacturer, having acquired Paroc (a European mineral wool specialist). Competes with SRW in facade, roofing, and industrial mineral wool applications and has been expanding its MENA specification presence.
• GAF Materials: North American roofing and insulation manufacturer owned by Standard Industries. Relevant comparator on roofing slab products and as a global broadline player that could enter the GCC via specification and distribution partnerships.

Emerging players

• Kingspan Group: Global leader in insulated panels and building envelope solutions, increasingly active in the GCC high-rise and commercial market. While primarily a panel/OEM player, it competes with SRW in specifying insulation cores for facades and walls on mega-projects.

Regional players

• Kuwait Rock Wool Manufacturing Co. Regional rock wool manufacturer serving the Kuwaiti market. Comparable product range and application focus, though primarily a domestic player rather than a direct multi-country competitor to SRW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saudi-rockwool

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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