Siporex
LCC-Siporex is a 100% Saudi-owned manufacturer of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) construction products, established in 1976 in Riyadh. It operates three plants producing 450,000 cubic meters annually of reinforced panels, blocks, and lintels, supplying residential, commercial, industrial, and government projects across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Siporex does
Lightweight Construction Company (LCC-Siporex), trading as Siporex, is a 100% Saudi-owned manufacturer of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) building products, established in 1976 and headquartered at the Riyadh Second Industrial Estate on Al Kharj Road. The company operates three manufacturing plants with a combined annual production capacity of 450,000 cubic meters, producing steel-reinforced panels (wall panels, lintels in standard/arched/box configurations, and roof/floor slabs) and a solid-block product line that includes thermal insulating tiles, Hordi blocks, and mini-panels. The underlying SIPOREX AAC technology is a lightweight structural material characterized by tightly non-connecting air bubbles produced through an autoclaving process, delivering dimensional tolerance of ±3mm, compressive strength of approximately 35 kg/cm², thermal insulation with U-value ≤ 0.34 W/m²K, and 7-hour fire resistance for 15 cm panels.
Siporex generates revenue through the direct manufacture and sale of these AAC components to construction companies, government entities, and real-estate developers across Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf region (with project references in Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Ethiopia). The company operates an exclusively direct-sales model with a regional team of dedicated sales engineers assigned to territories across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, supported by in-house structural-analysis capability using finite element software and on-site supervision teams; pricing is quotation-based and not publicly disclosed. Marketing channels are anchored by the company website, downloadable technical catalogues, and a web-based quotation request system, supplemented by project-gallery references and a presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
The customer base is diversified across three primary verticals: residential construction (villa compounds, multi-storey housing, worker accommodations), industrial and commercial construction (factories, warehouses, substations), and government and public-sector projects (schools, hospitals, mosques, municipal buildings). Notable reference customers include the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, the King Abdullah Foundation, MODON, Saudi Binladin Group, Aramco, and Al Bawani. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, the SASO Quality Mark, environmental compliance certification, and USGBC membership, and sources a varied stream of contracts ranging from 600-villa housing developments to large multi-year programs such as the 1,200 ready-built factories supplied to MODON between 2012 and 2024.
Siporex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Siporex
- Legal name
- Lightweight Construction Company - SIPOREX
- Website
- https://lccsiporex.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- LCC-Siporex is a 100% Saudi-owned manufacturer of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) construction products, established in 1976 in Riyadh. It operates three plants producing 450,000 cubic meters annually of reinforced panels, blocks, and lintels, supplying residential, commercial, industrial, and government projects across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Siporex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Building Materials
- NAICS
- Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)
- SIC
- Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks & Panels (IMADABAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)
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Where Siporex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Riyadh
- HQ country
- Saudi Arabia
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices2 records
Markets served
Siporex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- AAC Building Materials Sales: LCC Siporex generates revenue through the manufacture and direct sale of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) products — including steel reinforced panels (wall panels, lintels, roof and floor slabs), blocks (solid blocks, thermal insulating tiles, hordi blocks, mini-panels) — to construction companies, government entities, and developers across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Siporex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LCC Siporex manufactures Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) construction materials at three plants in Riyadh, producing steel-reinforced panels (wall panels, lintels, roof and floor slabs) and solid blocks (thermal insulating tiles, hordi blocks, mini-panels). The company sells directly to construction companies, government entities, and developers across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, with a total annual production capacity of 450,000 cubic meters.
Product overview
LCC Siporex produces Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) construction materials, organized into two main product lines: Steel Reinforced Siporex Panels (including Wall Panels in vertical, horizontal, and fluted variants; Interior Partition Panels; Lintels in standard, arched, and box configurations; and Roof and Floor Slabs) and Siporex Solid Blocks (including Thermal Insulating Tiles, Hordi Blocks, and Mini-Panels). The product portfolio provides a complete building system for residential, commercial, industrial, and government construction projects, offering structural support, thermal insulation, fire resistance, and acoustic insulation in a lightweight format. The company operates three manufacturing plants in Riyadh with a combined annual production capacity of 450,000 cubic meters.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SIPOREX: Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) material brand for construction applications including reinforced panels, blocks, lintels, and roof/floor slabs.
Products and services
- Steel Reinforced Siporex Panels (Reinforced Panels product line)
Quantifiable outcome
- 450,000 cubic meters of SIPOREX AAC products produced annually across three plants
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Siporex
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Siporex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature12 records
Siporex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Siporex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Xella International (Ytong): Germany-headquartered global leader in autoclaved aerated concrete under the Ytong brand and other building solutions. Largest AAC producer worldwide with operations across Europe and beyond; comparable as a same-product-category manufacturer with global scale that Siporex competes against in imported AAC and as a benchmark for production technology.
- CRH plc: Irish-headquartered global building materials leader with diversified portfolio including AAC operations across multiple regions. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent in adjacent building products but with broader portfolio than Siporex's pure-play AAC focus.
Direct peers
- Bauroc International: Baltic-region (Latvia/Lithuania) manufacturer of AAC masonry blocks and panels for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable as a direct peer in autoclaved aerated concrete block manufacturing, though primarily serving Northern European markets.
- H+H International A/S: Denmark-headquartered public company producing aircrete (AAC) blocks and panels for residential and commercial construction across Northern and Eastern Europe. Closest direct comparable in terms of product mix (blocks + panels), production technology (autoclaved aerated concrete), and customer use cases to Siporex.
- AERCON AAC: Florida-based manufacturer of autoclaved aerated concrete products (blocks and panels) primarily serving the Southeastern United States. Closely aligned with Siporex in core product, manufacturing technology, and end-use applications across residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
- Solbet: Polish autoclaved aerated concrete block and panel manufacturer with strong Central European presence. Operates AAC plants producing walls, lintels, and structural elements, directly comparable to Siporex's product portfolio and autoclaved manufacturing process.
Others
- Masa Group: Germany-headquartered supplier of turnkey AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) plant machinery, molds, and production equipment globally. Provides the manufacturing equipment used by AAC producers including Siporex; represents the upstream enabler layer rather than a direct competitor.
Regional players
- AKG Gazbeton: Turkey-based AAC manufacturer that has actively exported into GCC construction markets. Comparable product (autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and panels) and is a regional competitor in MENA, though based outside Saudi Arabia.
- CSR Limited (Hebel brand): Australian building products group producing autoclaved aerated concrete under the Hebel brand for residential and commercial construction. Directly comparable in AAC product mix and prefabrication approach, though focused on Oceania rather than MENA.
Emerging players
- Wanrun New Building Material (AAC): China-based growing manufacturer of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and panels serving Asian markets and increasingly exporting emerging-market construction. Comparable in core AAC product and manufacturing process, though currently focused on Asia rather than MENA.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Siporex social profiles
Digital presenceSiporex compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Siporex financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Siporex leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Siporex funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Siporex M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Siporex
What does Siporex do?
LCC Siporex manufactures Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) construction materials at three plants in Riyadh, producing steel-reinforced panels (wall panels, lintels, roof and floor slabs) and solid blocks (thermal insulating tiles, hordi blocks, mini-panels). The company sells directly to construction companies, government entities, and developers across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, with a total annual production capacity of 450,000 cubic meters.
Is Siporex a public or private company?
Siporex is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Siporex founded?
Siporex was founded in 1976. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Siporex based?
Siporex is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East region.
How does Siporex make money?
One revenue line is on record: AAC Building Materials Sales.
Who are Siporex's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Xella International (Ytong) and CRH plc. Direct peers are Bauroc International, H+H International A/S, AERCON AAC and Solbet. Masa Group is listed as an others. Regional players are AKG Gazbeton and CSR Limited (Hebel brand). Wanrun New Building Material (AAC) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Siporex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Siporex.
What industry is Siporex in?
Siporex's product category is Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Building Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADABAC, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks & Panels, with a secondary code of BPAHAIAA, Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting. Its NAICS code is 3273 and its SIC code is 3272.