Metalog International

What Metalog International does

Metalog International, legally operated as Optimal Click CC T/A Metalogint and headquartered as Metalog International DMCC in Fortune Executive Tower, JLT, Dubai, is a privately held B2B procurement services and international buying house founded in 2008. The company sources, stocks, and supplies industrial equipment, materials, and consumables on behalf of enterprise clients operating in the Oil & Gas, Marine, Mining, and Infrastructure Development sectors, primarily serving tier-one subcontractors of international oil companies (Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, TOTAL, and Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria). Its portfolio spans more than 40 distinct product categories including pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, gaskets, fasteners, pressure vessels, welding consumables, rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, generators), marine engines and spares, GRP piping systems, ISO containers, HVAC, scaffolding, PPE, fire and gas systems, abrasion-resistant steel plates, and tower design and fabrication, with ex-stock inventory held in the UAE, Holland, and Singapore to support rapid cross-region fulfillment.

The business model is professional services-grade procurement intermediation combined with inventory turnover: the company leverages direct OEM representation rights with more than 50 global manufacturers (including Jindal, Galperti, Vallourec, ArcelorMittal, Cameron, Honeywell, Caterpillar, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Kaeser, FG Wilson, Lincoln Electric, ESAB, Miller, KITZ, Flexitallic, Klinger UK, and 3M) to assemble multi-sourcing packages, claim 8x annual inventory rotation, and deliver on quality and on-time metrics with 24x7 breakdown support. Revenue is quote-based B2B with no publicly disclosed pricing; gtm_motion is enterprise field sales to industrial buyers, supported by a website (metalogint.com) and basic organic social media presence.

The operating footprint at last disclosed (2017-2018) covered eight African countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Gabon, Senegal, Guinea, Eritrea, Uganda, Tanzania) plus Iraq and an India office being launched as a cost-effective supply chain hub. The company reports a small core team (1-10 employees cited in firmographic data) and is founder/owner-operated with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership turnover on record. No app, API, SDK, or AI capabilities are offered; the technology stack is described as a standard ERP package used to interface between OEMs and clients.

Name

Metalog International

Legal name

Optimal Click CC T/A Metalogint

Website

https://metalogint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Metalog International is a Dubai-headquartered, privately-held B2B procurement and international buying house founded in 2008, sourcing industrial equipment, materials, and consumables from 50+ OEMs for tier-one subcontractors of Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and TOTAL across Oil & Gas, Marine, Mining, and Infrastructure sectors in Africa, the Middle East, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Procurement & Supply Chain Services

NAICS

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (423510)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices (5051), Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Metals, Plastics & Fabrication Materials Marketplaces (CRAFAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ferrous Metals Trading & Distribution (Iron Ore, Pig Iron, DRI/HBI, Ferroalloys) (IMAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Industrial procurement services
• International buying house
• OEM representation
• Oil and gas sourcing
• Marine spare parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Procurement Services: The company generates revenue through providing comprehensive procurement services to industrial clients, sourcing materials and equipment from various OEMs and manufacturers globally. This includes supply chain management, vendor coordination, and quality assurance services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Metalog International acts as an International Buying House providing B2B multi-sourcing procurement, logistics, inventory management, and OEM representation services. It sources industrial equipment and materials (pipes, fittings, valves, marine engines, compressors, HVAC, pressure vessels, fasteners, gaskets, fire & gas systems, etc.) from 50+ global OEMs and delivers them to enterprise clients, primarily tier-one subcontractors of international oil companies, across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.

Product overview

Metalog International operates as a B2B procurement and international buying house for industrial equipment, not a unified software platform. The company offers procurement services across four vertical sectors: Oil & Gas Industries (Mechanical, Electricals & Instrumentation, Structural, Process, Equipment & Consumables), Marine Industries (Engine, Electrical, Signalling, Communication), Infrastructure Development (Power Transmission, Civil, Water & Waste), and Mining Industries (Conveying System, Earth Moving Equipment, Cable Management, Electricals & Instrumentation). Their portfolio includes over 40 distinct product categories ranging from Abrasion/Wear Resistant Steel Plates, Earth Moving Machinery, Conveying Systems, Construction Equipment, Scaffolding, Building Materials, HVAC Solutions, Marine Engines and Generators, Marine Lights and Fittings, GRP Pipes and Fittings, Lights and Fittings, Welding Electrodes, Tower Design and Fabrication, Automation and Controls, Cable Management, Pipes, Fittings, Pressure Vessels, Rotators, Pumps, Valves, Fasteners, Gaskets, Pig Launchers, Compressors, Calibration Services, Gratings, ISO Containers, Fire and Gas Systems, to Roofing and Insulated Panels. The company functions as a multi-sourcing procurement intermediary with logistics services and OEM representation, supplying primarily to tier one subcontractors of international oil companies operating in Africa and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metalog International Buying House Procurement Services Comprehensive multi-OEM B2B procurement, sourcing, and OEM representation services acting as an International Buying House for enterprise clients in Oil & Gas, Marine, Mining, and Infrastructure Development; includes vendor management, quality assurance, logistics coordination, and inventory management across the UAE, Holland, and Singapore ex-stock network.
• Abrasion/Wear Resistant Steel Plates High-hardness steel plates in 400, 450 and 500 HB grades, 4mm–64mm thickness, for earth moving, mining, transportation, recycling/crushing, and agriculture wear-resistance applications.
• Earth Moving Machinery and Spare Parts Range of hydraulic excavators, hydraulic rope excavators, crawler tractors, loaders, wheel loaders, and dumper trucks, plus spare parts for the earth moving machinery sector.
• Conveying Systems Industrial conveyor belts (polyester-polyamide fabric plies), bucket elevators, and shafted screw conveyors for bulk material handling in quarry, mining, cement, ports, and construction.
• Construction Equipment Used heavy equipment and specialized attachments including excavators, cranes, and dumper trucks from Komatsu, Volvo, JCB, Caterpillar, Kobelco, and Sakai, supplied to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and GCC construction buyers.
• Scaffolding Products Complete scaffolding range including forged/pressed steel couplers, top lock, Q stage and flexi lock systems, frame system, screw jacks, base plates, props, walk boards, and formwork.
• Building Materials Comprehensive building material supply including sanitary ware, ceramic wall and floor tiles, parquet flooring, curtains, wallpapers, window blinds, ceilings, doors, wall panels, and modular kitchens from Italian and German brands.
• HVAC Complete Solution HVAC and refrigeration equipment including packaged units, ductable splits, chiller packages, vapour absorption machines, low temperature refrigeration, VRF systems, and indoor air quality systems.
• Marine Spare Parts Management Marine engine spare parts supply and management with 24x7 breakdown support, sourcing genuine OEM parts from Caterpillar, Rolls Royce, MAN, Yamaha, Perkins, and Cummins with emergency inventory management.
• Marine Engines and Propulsion Packages Two-stroke and four-stroke marine engines, auxiliary engines, turbochargers, and propulsion packages from OEMs such as Rolls Royce, Yamaha, Suzuki, Tohatsu, MAN, Cummins, and John Deere for commercial and recreational marine use.
• Marine Lights and Fittings Marine lighting including fluorescent, flood, navigation lights, oil rig/marine approved lights, navigation lamps (tri colour, port, starboard), floodlights (LED, halogen, xenon), search lights, and boat trailer lighting.
• Marine Generators Compact, quiet diesel marine generators with variable and fixed engine speed options, driven by Farymann, Kubota, and Mercedes Benz engines, for professional sailing and boating applications.
• GRP Fittings Glass Reinforced Polyester/Vinylester/Epoxy fittings including elbows, tees, reducers, flanges, couplings, saddles, and end caps in pressure classes 4, 6, 10, 16, 20, and 25 bar.
• GRP Pipes Dual helical filament wound and continuous wound GRP pipes in nominal sizes 25mm to 4000mm, standard pressure classes 4 to 25 bar, and pipe stiffness classes from 1250 to 10000 N/m².
• Cutting and Grinding Abrasive Products Abrasive cutting and grinding products including coated abrasives, sheets, rolls, belts, discs, wheels, and brushes for dimensioning, grinding, sanding, finishing, and surface conditioning.
• Welding Electrodes and Consumables Welding electrodes, consumables, and equipment including ESAB, Victor, Miller, Lincoln, and Ador products for oxy-fuel cutting and welding, plasma cutting machines, and welding outfits.
• PQR and PWHT Welding Qualification Services Welding qualification testing for PQR, WPS, and welder qualifications including chemical analysis, corrosion fatigue, failure analysis, mechanical testing, metallographic evaluation, and non-destructive testing.
• Tower Design and Fabrication Prefabricated MS and HT steel towers with OPGW and OPPC optical fiber conductors, complete range of insulators and hardware for suspension and tension strings up to 800 KV transmission lines.
• Automation and Controls (Valves and Instrumentation) Valves, valve automation, controls, and accessories for oil & gas and petrochemical industries including ball valves, control valves, solenoid valves, actuators, and pressure/temperature gauges from Emerson, Honeywell, Siemens, Magnetrol, Rotork, and Biffi.
• Cable Management Solutions Cable trays, troughs, strut supports, cable ladder systems, trunking, and accessories in pre-galvanized, hot dip galvanized, stainless steel, and aluminum finishes.
• Industrial Pipes (Line and Process Pipes) Line and process pipe to ASTM/ASME A/SA106 and API 5L in SMLS, ERW, SAW, EFW, and LSAW types in sizes 1/8 to 48 inches, with ex-stock availability in UAE, Holland, and Singapore.
• Pipe Fittings (Butt-Weld and Forged) Butt-weld and forged fittings including elbows, tees, reducers, caps, and laterals to ASTM/ASME A/SA234, A/SA420, and A/SA403 in sizes 1/2 to 60 inches from Mega, Ulma, Lame, Core Pipe, and Benken.
• Pressure Vessels Pressure vessel production using high-grade steel, stainless steel, or cladded materials, including dish heads from 500mm to 6700mm diameter, shell plates, and pressure vessel components supplied to Shell, Chevron, Exxon, and Total.
• Welding Rotators Welding rotators with drive and idler units for SAW, TIG, MIG, and ARC welding processes, capacities up to 2000 MT, variable surface speed from 75 to 1500 mm/m controlled through AC variable frequency drives.
• Industrial and Water Pumps Water and industrial pumps including chilled water pumps, booster and transfer pumps, solar pumps, water supply pumps, drainage and sewage pumps, and chemical dosing pumps from KSB, Grundfos, WILO, Xylem, and others.
• Industrial Valves DIN, JIS, ANSI, and butterfly valves including gate, globe, angle, ball, and check valves in JIS 5K–40K, ANSI 150–300, and DIN PN6–PN160 pressure classes from VALAN, Audco, FEVISA, KITZ, and ERMERSON.
• Industrial Fasteners High-quality industrial fasteners including hex head bolts, U bolts, eye bolts, tie rods, and anchor bolts to ASTM, ASME, API, BS, and DIN standards in grades A193, A194, A320 B7, L7, B8, B8M from Rollstud UK, Hydrobolt UK, and Beck Prosper UK.
• Gaskets, Insulation Kits, and Sheet Materials Static sealing solutions including metallic and semi-metallic gaskets, spiral wound gaskets, RTJ gaskets, sheet materials in graphite, PTFE, compressed fibre jointing, flange isolation kits, and industrial hoses from Flexitallic and Klinger UK.
• Pig Launchers and Receivers Pig launcher and receiver vessels up to 72 inch NPS in pressure classes 150, 300, 600, 900, and 1500, air eliminators, fabric pipeline strainers, quick opening closures, and gas scrubbers designed to ASME Sec.VIII Div.I and DIN-EN12156-2:2004.
• Compressors and Replacement Spares Reciprocating and screw compressor supply plus replacement spare parts from Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, ABAC, and Kaeser, with engineering support and full traceability.
• Calibration, Repair, and Certification Services Calibration, repair, and certification services for testing and measuring instruments including lab calibration, PSV/PRV testing, technical manpower supply, repair, and on-site calibration with yearly contract options.
• Industrial Gratings Structural gratings with high load-bearing capacity including grating panels, stair treads, handrail systems, ladder cages, panel clips, trench grating, and GRP gratings from Lionweld Meiser.
• ISO Containers (Offshore and Shipping) Offshore containers certified to DNV 2.7-1:2006 and EN 12079-1:2006, ISO shipping containers in dry vans, open tops, flat racks, refrigerated containers, tank containers, and custom ISO shelter conversions.
• Fire and Gas Systems Fire fighting products including fire alarms, hose reels, valves, sprinkler systems, fire suppression, hoses and accessories, pumps, hydrants, extinguishers, and smoke detectors from ANSUL, Delta Fire, Angus, Kidde, Honeywell, and Bristol.
• Roofing and Insulated Panels Insulated panel systems including insulated roof panels, metal roof and wall systems, insulated gutters, Z and C purlins, and coldrooms from FM, UL, and ASTM approved manufacturers.
• Blasting and Painting Equipment and Spares Surface preparation equipment including blast cleaning abrasives (coal slag, copper slag, garnet, steel grit), wheel blast machines, dust collectors, and coating inspection instruments from ISO certified manufacturers.
• Protective and Safety Items (PPE) Personal protective equipment including hand gloves, protective clothing, and safety gear from Kevlar, Nomex, Tychem, Tyvek, North Safety, Jallatte, 3M respiratory protection, and Midas Safety.
• Diesel Generators (Industrial) Marine and industrial diesel generators ranging from 3.8 kW to 170 kW, compact and quiet design, with direct support from CAT and FG Wilson for full gen set supply and spare parts.
• Structural Steels and Plates Structural steel products including hot rolled plates, universal beams, columns, channels, angles, and hollow sections from Dillinger, NLMK, Arcelor Mittal, and Hyundai Steel Korea.
• Reinforcing Bars and Hollow Sections Reinforcing bars including deformed and plain rebar to ASTM A615 Grade 60, BS4449 Grade B460 and B500B in sizes 8.5mm and above, plus hollow sections.
• Flanges and Fittings Complete flange and fitting range including butt-weld and forged fittings with stock in UAE, Holland, and Singapore from Galperti, Mega, Ulma, Weldbend, Core Pipe, VIAR, Benken, and Delcorte.
• Equipment Spares (Industrial) Industrial equipment spare parts for pumps, compressors, process equipment, and lifting equipment with 24x7 breakdown support and access to all OEMs for replacement equipment sourcing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8x inventory rotation annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JindalcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerJindal supplies seamless and ERW CS pipes up to 20" dia for process pipes, OCTG pipes, 3LPE coated pipes. Metalog sources pipe products from this Indian manufacturer.
• GalperticoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGalperti provides carbon steel flanges, high yielding and stainless steel flanges from 1/2" to 42" for classes 150 Lbs to 2500 Lbs.
• Core PipecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCore Pipe supplies stainless and alloy pipe fittings and flanges up to 60 inches for industrial applications.
• Weld (Carbon Steel Fittings)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCarbon steel fittings and flanges from 1/2" through 60" sizes for various industrial applications.
• NLMKcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNLMK supplies steel plates of thicknesses ranging from 3 to 120 mm x 2750 mm wide of carbon steel and high grade steel.
• Loinweld MeisercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSupplier of gratings and grating panels including stair treads, handrail systems, ladder cages for industrial flooring applications.
• CEAGminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExplosion proof control station, distribution board, emergency and safety lighting systems for hazardous areas.
• 3McoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAbrasives including coated abrasives, micro finishing and micro replicated abrasives, plus hardware accessories for cutting and grinding applications.
• Caterpillar (CAT)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGen sets and spare parts supply for power generation and marine applications. CAT products directly supported for complete range and spares.
• ESABcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWelding electrodes, consumables and welding machineries for industrial welding applications.
• Lincoln ElectriccoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWelding electrodes, consumables and welding machineries for industrial welding applications.
• ANSULminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFire suppression and fire fighting products for marine, industrial and petrochemical applications.
• ArcelorMittalcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerStructural steel, plates and stainless steel products for industrial construction applications.
• Atlas CopcocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCompressor supply and replacement spare parts for reciprocating and screw compressors and rotating equipment.
• HoneywellminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAutomation and controls including valves, instrumentation, actuators and regulators for process industries.
• Ingersoll RandcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCompressor supply and spare parts for industrial rotating equipment applications.
• Schoeller-BleckmanncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerStainless and specialty steel pipes for process and industrial applications.
• Vallourec & MannesmanncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHigh-quality line pipes and process pipes for oil and gas, petrochemical applications.
• Miller (Miller Electric)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWelding equipment, electrodes and plasma cutting machines for industrial welding applications.
• Victor (Victor Technologies)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOxy-fuel cutting and welding products including apparatus, torch handles, regulators for industrial to heavy-duty applications.
• KITZcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIndustrial valves including ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves in various pressure classes.
• DelcorteminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIndustrial fittings for process piping applications.
• CameroncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerProcess valves and automation products for oil and gas applications.
• ButtingcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSpecialty pipes and tubes for industrial applications including stainless and high-grade steel.
• FlexitalliccoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSpiral wound gaskets, Kamm profile gaskets, metal jacketed gaskets, metal ring joint gaskets for sealing solutions.
• Klinger UKcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIndustrial gaskets, sealing solutions and gasket sheet materials for process industries.
• BG LightingminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIndoor, outdoor and hazardous area lighting solutions including LED and explosion proof HID products.
• PhilipsminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerProfessional and industrial lighting products for various applications.
• KaesercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAir compressor supply and spare parts for industrial applications.
• FG WilsoncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDiesel generators and gen sets for marine and industrial power generation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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