What Midal Cables does

Midal Cables B.S.C. (C) is a Bahrain-headquartered private manufacturer of aluminum rods, wires, and overhead electrical transmission conductors, founded in 1977 and controlled by the Alzayani family. The company operates three fully integrated manufacturing facilities in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Mozambique with combined nameplate capacity exceeding 350,000 MTPA. Two of these plants (Bahrain and Mozambique) are co-located adjacent to primary aluminum smelters — Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA) and Mozal — providing direct liquid-metal feedstock access that materially reduces remelting energy cost and freight on primary input. The product portfolio spans continuous-cast aluminum and alloy rods (1000, 3000, 5000, and 6000 series), hard-drawn aluminum wires, a full range of bare overhead conductors (AAAC, AAC, ACSR, ACSS, ACCC, and HTLS variants), aluminum-clad steel products, and extruded sections serving HVAC, transformer, and automotive applications.

The business model is a direct enterprise B2B model targeting power utilities, transmission system operators, and industrial manufacturers, executed through regional marketing offices in Canada, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom and supported by 13 wholly owned and joint-venture subsidiaries spanning Turkey, Bahrain, Mozambique, and Saudi Arabia. Adjacent verticals include Midal Solar (renewable energy EPC, established 2019), AluWheel (automotive wheels, BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik joint venture, 1992), Metal Form (conform extrusion, 1992), Bahrain Welding Wire Products (acquired 2010), and Midem Gulf (wooden cable reels, joint venture with Madem Group, 2009). Pricing is quote-based and tender-driven; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

In 2006, Midal became the first manufacturer outside North America and Europe to produce Aluminum Conductors with Composite Core (ACCC) technology. The certification stack includes ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 37001, 20400, and ISO/IEC 17025, plus Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Level 3 and an EcoVadis Platinum rating placing the group in the top 1% of more than 130,000 assessed companies as of March 2026. Headcount is reported at 501-1,000, with Saudi Cables (Jeddah) holding an equal partnership stake alongside the Alzayani family since 1984. The most recent product initiative is the MiRecAL recycled aluminum wire rod range (15% and 30% recycled content variants), launched August 2025.

Name

Midal Cables

Legal name

Midal Cables B.S.C. (C)

Website

https://midalcable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Midal Cables is a Bahrain-headquartered private manufacturer of aluminum rods, overhead transmission conductors, and extruded aluminum products, operating three plants in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Mozambique with 350,000+ MTPA capacity, serving power utilities and industrial customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Overhead Electrical Conductors and Aluminum Wire Rod Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum (331314), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Wire Rod & Conductors (IMAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable (IMADAMAH), Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG), Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

Keywords

• Aluminum rod manufacturing
• Overhead line conductors
• Electrical transmission cables
• Aluminum alloy wires
• HTLS conductor production

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Rod and Wire Sales: Manufacture and sale of continuous cast aluminum and alloy rods, hard drawn aluminum and alloy wires. Products include EC grade rod, 6201 Alloy Rod, and various 1000, 3000, 5000, and 6000 series alloys
2. Overhead Electrical Conductors: Full range of overhead electrical transmission and distribution conductors including AAAC, AAC, AACSR, ACAR, ACSR, ACSR/AS, ACSR/TW, ACSS/AS, and High Thermal/HTLS conductors (ACCC, TACSR, GzTACSR)
3. Solar Energy Solutions: Midal Solar subsidiary provides renewable energy services including system design, equipment/OEM selection, PV plant erection and commissioning, and financing arrangements for commercial and industrial customers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Midal Cables manufactures continuous-cast aluminum and aluminum alloy rods, hard-drawn aluminum wires, and a complete range of overhead electrical transmission and distribution conductors (AAAC, AAC, AACSR, ACAR, ACSR, ACSR/AS, ACSR/TW, ACSS, ACSS/AS, ACCC, TACSR, GzTACSR). Production uses continuous casting, rolling, stranding, and Conform extrusion, with input liquid aluminum sourced directly from adjacent primary smelters (ALBA in Bahrain, Mozal in Mozambique). The company also offers extruded aluminum sections and operates Midal Solar for commercial and industrial PV energy solutions.

Product overview

Midal Cables B.S.C. (C) is a manufacturer of aluminium and aluminium alloy rods, wires, and overhead electrical transmission conductors established in 1977. The company's product portfolio is organized around four main categories: (1) MiRecAL Recycled Wire Rods - sustainable recycled aluminium products launched in 2025 with 15% and 30% recycled content; (2) Aluminium Rod & Wires including 1000 Series EC Rods, 3000/5000/6000 Series Alloy Rods, and corresponding wire products; (3) Overhead Line Conductors encompassing AAAC, AAC, AACSR, ACAR, ACSR, ACSR/AS, ACSR/TW, ACSS variants, and High Thermal/HTLS conductors including ACCC (composite core); (4) Aluminium Clad Steel (ACS) in single wire and stranded configurations; and (5) Extruded Products including Circular Solid Conductors, Multi-void Tubes, Solid Conductors in 90/120/180 profiles, and Thin Walled Tubes. The company operates through multiple subsidiaries including Bahrain Welding Wire Products (35,000 MT/year capacity), Metal Form Co. (Conform extrusion technology), Midal Mozambique (50,000 MT rod + 24,000 MT conductor capacity), Midal Saudi Arabia (25,000 MT capacity), Midal Kablo Turkey, Midal Specialty Wire (10,000 MT capacity), and Aluwheel (aluminium wheels). The company also established Midal Solar in 2019 for renewable energy solutions. Manufacturing facilities are located in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Mozambique with combined capacity exceeding 350,000 MTPA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MiRecAL: Recycled aluminium wire rod product line with 15% and 30% recycled content variants, designed for sustainable industrial practices with reduced CO2 emissions and energy consumption.

Products and services

• MiRecAL Recycled Wire Rods Recycled aluminium wire rod product line containing 15% and 30% recycled aluminium content, designed for sustainable industrial practices and meeting ISO 14021:2016 standards.
• Continuous Cast Aluminum / Alloy Rods (1000, 3000, 5000, 6000 series) Continuous-cast aluminum and aluminum alloy rods in 1000 (EC grade 1050, 1080, 1100, 1120, 1350, 1370), 3000 (Al-Mn), 5000 (Al-Mg) and 6000 (Al-Mg-Si) series, supplied as 9.5mm and 12.0mm diameter rod for electrical and industrial applications.
• Hard Drawn Aluminum / Alloy Wires Hard drawn aluminum and aluminum alloy wires in 1000 series grades with diameter range 1.26-4.80mm, tensile strength 70-185 MPa and conductivity up to 61.8% IACS for electrical transmission and industrial applications.
• AAAC (All Aluminium Alloy Conductors) Concentric-lay stranded aluminium alloy conductors made from 6101 and 6201 Al-Mg-Si alloy, offering improved strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance versus ACSR for overhead transmission and distribution.
• AAC (All-Aluminium Conductors) Concentric-lay stranded aluminium conductors made from hard drawn 1350 aluminium alloy for low, medium and high voltage overhead lines, with high current carrying capacity and corrosion resistance suited to coastal areas.
• AACSR (Aluminium Alloy Conductor Steel Reinforced) Concentrically stranded conductor with Al-Mg-Si alloy wires around a high-strength coated steel core, combining improved strength-to-weight ratio with corrosion resistance for line design optimization.
• ACAR (Aluminium Conductor Alloy Reinforced) Concentrically stranded 1350 aluminium wires on a high-strength aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy core, delivering improved mechanical and electrical properties versus ACSR, AAC or AAAC for transmission and distribution lines.
• ACSR (Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced) Concentrically stranded 1350-H19 aluminium wires on galvanized steel core, combining light weight with high tensile strength for long-span transmission lines.
• ACSR/AS (Aluminium Conductor Aluminium Clad Steel Reinforced) Concentrically stranded 1350-H19 aluminium wires on aluminium-clad steel core, offering improved ampacity and corrosion resistance versus standard ACSR in severe corrosive environments.
• ACSR/TW (Shaped Wire Aluminum Conductor, Steel Reinforced) Trapezoidal-shaped 1350-H19 aluminium wires over a high-strength steel core, supplied in either equal aluminium cross-sectional area with smaller diameter or standard ACSR diameter with significantly lower conductor resistance.
• ACCC (Aluminum Conductor Composite Core) Next-generation aluminium conductor with composite (carbon) core, combining high thermal operating temperatures, lower losses and high efficiency for energy reduction in transmission line upgrades.
• High Thermal / HTLS Conductors (ACSS, ACSS/TW, ACSS/AS, TACSR, GzTACSR) Family of high-temperature low-sag conductors (ACSS, ACSS/TW, ACSS/AS, TACSR, GzTACSR) combining annealed or thermal-resistant aluminium with steel or aluminium-clad steel cores for safe continuous operation at high temperatures and reduced sag in transmission upgrades.
• ACS Single Wire (Aluminium Clad Steel) Aluminium clad steel single wire in 20SA, 27SA and 30SA classes with nominal diameter 2.00-4.77mm, conductivity 20.3-30% IACS and tensile strength 880-1340 MPa.
• ACS Stranded (Aluminium Clad Steel) Aluminium clad steel stranded conductors with 7 or 19 wires, diameter 2.50-4.50mm and conductivity 20.3%, 27% or 30% IACS.
• Circular Solid Conductors Solid aluminium conductors with nominal area 16-300 mm² and diameter 4.50-19.41mm, designed for power cable applications with resistance as low as 0.0948 ohm/km at 20°C.
• Multi-void Tubes Extruded aluminium multi-void tube sections for mobile air conditioning condensers and evaporators, available in aluminium 1050 and aluminium alloy 3030.
• Solid Conductors (90°, 120° and 180° profiles) Solid rectangular aluminium conductors in 90°, 120° and 180° angle profiles with nominal area 16-300 mm² and resistance as low as 0.0948 ohm/km at 20°C for power cable and transformer applications.
• Thin Walled Tubes Extruded aluminium tubes with outside diameter 5.00-30.00mm, wall thickness 0.4-6mm and cross-sectional area 5.78-546.6mm², available in aluminium alloy 3003 for automotive and industrial applications.
• Midal Solar - Renewable Energy Solutions (Solar PV EPC) Turnkey commercial and industrial solar PV solutions including system design, Tier-1 OEM equipment selection, PV plant erection and commissioning, EWA integration and financing support, delivered through Midal Solar.

Quantifiable outcome

• MiRecAL recycled wire rods reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 29% compared to conventional aluminum rod manufacturing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tier-1 OEM Solar Equipment ManufacturerscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Midal Solar partners with time-tested and world-renowned Tier-1 Original Equipment Manufacturers for solar equipment, industry pioneers with high quality products, proven track records, and industry-leading warranty terms.
• Madem GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Joint venture between Madem Group (world leader in wooden reels for electrical cable industry with over 75 years history) and Midal Cables to establish Madem Gulf in Bahrain. Madem Group has 7 production units in Brazil, Spain, Bahrain, USA, Mexico and Colombia serving over 250 customers in 45 countries.
• Madem Gulf IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Bahrain-based joint venture producing wooden cable drums. Combined Madem's 75+ years of expertise in wooden reel manufacturing with Midal's regional presence and aluminum expertise.
• BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992German technology partner in joint venture establishing Aluminium Wheels Co. W.L.L. ('Aluwheel') in Bahrain. BBS contributed advanced casting technology making Aluwheel the most technologically advanced aluminum wheel manufacturer in the Gulf region.
• Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary liquid aluminium supplier adjacent to Midal's Bahrain manufacturing plant. ALBA provides exceptionally pure aluminium enabling Midal to cast rod with exceptionally high conductivity in various grades.
• Mozal SmeltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary liquid aluminium supplier adjacent to Midal Mozambique facility. Strategic location enables efficient production of high-quality aluminium rods and conductors.
• Think Pink BahrainminorOthersNon-profit partner for breast cancer awareness initiatives. Midal participated in 'Smash for Pink' padel tournament organized by Al Zayani Investments supporting awareness and early detection programs.
• Smile InitiativeminorOthersBahrain-based initiative for childhood cancer awareness. Midal participated in 12th edition of 'Our Children Are Gold' campaign supporting awareness lectures and gold ribbon distribution.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nexans: French global cable manufacturer with a substantial aluminum overhead conductor product line serving utilities worldwide. Closely comparable to Midal in target customer (utilities), product category (overhead conductors), and international project delivery model.
• LS Cable & System: Korea's largest cable manufacturer with significant aluminum overhead conductor and HV/EHV cable production. Comparable to Midal as an Asia-based competitor serving regional utilities with similar overhead conductor portfolios.
• Southwire Company: Privately held US-based manufacturer of aluminum and copper wire and cable, including overhead transmission conductors. Comparable to Midal as a large, privately held, family-influenced cable manufacturer with rod production integrated upstream.
• Apar Industries: India-based manufacturer of aluminum conductors, power cables, and specialty wires. Directly comparable to Midal as a specialized aluminum overhead conductor producer serving utilities in emerging markets.
• Riyadh Cables: Saudi Arabia-based manufacturer of power cables and overhead conductors, serving MENA utilities. Closely comparable to Midal in regional footprint, product range (aluminum overhead conductors), and target utility customers in GCC.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer with a global portfolio spanning aluminum and copper overhead conductors, including HTLS offerings. Directly comparable to Midal as the global benchmark for aluminum overhead transmission conductor manufacturing.
• Tele-Fonika Kable (TF Kable): Polish cable manufacturer with aluminum and copper overhead conductor offerings serving European utilities. Comparable to Midal as a medium-large, privately influenced cable manufacturer competing in the European overhead conductor market.
• CTC Global: US-based inventor and licensor of ACCC (Aluminum Conductor Composite Core) technology — directly comparable to Midal as a specialist HTLS/ACCC competitor. Midal's 2006 license makes CTC both technology licensor and direct competitor in composite-core conductors.

Emerging players

• Sterlite Power: Indian power transmission infrastructure company with conductor manufacturing and EPC capabilities. Comparable to Midal as a growing conductor-plus-services player targeting utility transmission projects, though with a stronger project-EPC tilt.

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Large Japanese diversified manufacturer with aluminum wire, cable, and conductor operations as part of a broader industrial portfolio. Comparable to Midal as an aluminum overhead conductor producer but operates at much larger scale across multiple industrial verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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