What Alico Kuwait does

Alico Kuwait is a privately held Kuwaiti architectural aluminium and glazing company established in 1994 as part of the Alico Group (formed 1976) within the larger GIBCA Group. It designs, fabricates, and installs building-envelope systems — primarily curtain walls, doors, windows, cladding, balustrades, suspended glass assemblies, skylights, and blast-resistant facades — for commercial, institutional, and government construction projects. Its product portfolio is anchored by a long-standing licensing and supply partnership with Schüco International (FW50+/FW60+ curtain wall, ASS 50 sliding, ADS/AWS 65 door and window systems), supplemented by partnerships with Pilkingtons, Saint Gobain, and Dow Corning, making it the largest Schüco architectural aluminium fabricator and installer in the Kuwait market. The company is differentiated on its ability to deliver complex, landmark-grade, and security-rated (blast- and bullet-resistant) facades.

Alico Kuwait operates from a headquarters and manufacturing facility in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait, with 501-1,000 employees, and runs a project-based B2B contracting model. Revenue is generated through one-time design-fabrication-installation contracts with main contractors, design consultants, and building owners across commercial, institutional, and government segments. Sales follow a consultative, enterprise field-sales motion: the company engages architects and developers at the concept stage, often alongside international design consultants, to specify materials and systems. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per project. The customer base spans Kuwaiti government ministries and state-owned enterprises (Central Bank of Kuwait, KPC, KNPC, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Kuwait International Airport, Sheikh Jaber International Stadium), financial institutions (Burgan Bank), commercial real estate (Gate Mall, Duha Mall, 360° Mall, Al Tijara Tower), automotive showrooms (Lexus, Ali Abdul Wahab), and education (Gulf University, Institute for Judicial & Legal Studies). The go-to-market is direct and domestic: a single-country Kuwait footprint with a website-driven top-of-funnel presence and direct project contracts as the primary channel.

Name

Alico Kuwait

Legal name

Alico Kuwait

Website

https://alicokuwait.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Alico Kuwait is a privately held Kuwaiti architectural aluminium and glazing contractor that designs, fabricates, and installs curtain walls, doors, windows, cladding, and blast-resistant facades. It is the largest Schüco fabricator in the region, serving government, commercial, and institutional projects across Kuwait.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Aluminum and Glazing Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Storefronts, Curtain Wall & Window Wall Systems (IMADAIAG)

Keywords

• Curtain wall systems
• Architectural aluminum fabrication
• Building envelope glazing
• Facade installation services
• Blast resistant cladding

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuwait

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural aluminium products and installation: Design, fabrication, and installation of architectural aluminium products including curtain walling, windows, doors, skylights, cladding, and related products for construction projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with contractors, consultants, and building owners in the Kuwait construction market.
2. Custom design and exclusive products: Custom designs and exclusive products through partnership and licensing agreements with international suppliers, providing specialized architectural solutions for challenging building projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Alico Kuwait designs, fabricates, and installs architectural aluminium building envelope products for commercial, institutional, and government construction projects in Kuwait. Its core offerings include Schüco-licensed curtain wall systems, thermally broken aluminium doors and windows, sliding door and window assemblies, point-fixed and suspended glass systems, balustrades, roof lights, skylights, cladding, and blast-resistant facades. The company delivers full design-to-installation project services, including custom designs and exclusive products through partnerships with international suppliers such as Schüco International, Pilkingtons, Saint Gobain, and Dow Corning.

Product overview

Alico Kuwait is an architectural aluminum and glazing company operating as a single unified product offering focused on building envelope systems. The portfolio centers on licensed Schüco aluminum systems (curtain walling, doors, and windows) complemented by proprietary glazing products including balustrades, suspended glass assemblies, skylights, point-fixed glazing, and cladding. The company also offers blast-resistant curtain wall systems for security applications and architectural metal work services. Products are supplied through partnership and licensing agreements with Schüco International, Pilkingtons, Saint Gobain, and Dow Corning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminium Curtain Walling

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading specialist architectural glazing and cladding company in Kuwait market

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Schuco InternationalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Licensing and partnership agreement with Schuco International for architectural aluminium products. Alico Kuwait is the largest fabricator and installer of Schuco Architectural Aluminium products in the region. Partnership provides access to curtain wall systems (FW50+, FW60+), doors and windows (ADS & AWS 65), and sliding systems (ASS 50).
• PilkingtonsmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Partnership with Pilkingtons for quality glass products used in architectural glazing applications.
• Saint GobainmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Partnership with Saint Gobain for specialist decorative and architectural glass products.
• Dow CorningmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Partnership with Dow Corning for sealants and associated products used in architectural glazing and curtain wall applications.
• GIBCA GroupcoreOthersParent company - GIBCA Group is the larger parent organization. Alico Group of construction industry specialist companies formed in 1976 within GIBCA Group. Alico Kuwait established in 1994 as part of the Alico Group.
• Alico GroupcoreOthersAlico Group of construction industry specialist companies formed in 1976. Alico Kuwait established in 1994 as part of the Alico Group as natural extension of activities in the Middle East region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Broad incumbents

• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminium architectural systems including curtain walls, windows, doors, and sliding systems. Directly comparable to Alico Kuwait as a premium aluminium systems brand serving commercial and residential projects in the Middle East and globally.
• Schüco International: German global leader in aluminium and steel systems for building envelopes, and Alico Kuwait's core technology licensor. Comparable as the source of the curtain wall, door, and window systems that define Alico Kuwait's product portfolio.
• Technal: Aluminium architectural systems brand owned by Norsk Hydro, offering curtain walls, windows, doors, and solar protection. Comparable to Alico Kuwait as a competing premium aluminium systems provider with strong presence in the Middle East construction market.
• Hydro Building Systems (WICONA): Norsk Hydro subsidiary specializing in aluminium building envelope systems including curtain walls and windows. Comparable to Alico Kuwait as a competing premium aluminium systems brand with active Middle East project references.

Direct peers

• Alumil: Greek-based aluminium extrusion and architectural systems company serving Middle East markets with curtain wall, window, and door systems. Directly comparable to Alico Kuwait as a competing architectural aluminium systems provider in regional construction.
• Aluprof: European aluminium systems manufacturer offering curtain walls, windows, and doors with growing Middle East presence. Comparable to Alico Kuwait as a competing architectural aluminium systems provider targeting commercial and high-end projects.
• Aluk Group: Aluminium window, door, and curtain wall systems manufacturer with established distribution in the Middle East. Directly comparable to Alico Kuwait as a competing supplier of architectural aluminium systems for commercial and institutional buildings.

Regional players

• Emaar Industries & Investments (EII): UAE-based aluminium extrusion and architectural systems company serving Gulf construction projects. Comparable to Alico Kuwait as a regional competitor in architectural aluminium solutions for the Middle East market.
• Aluminum Products Company (ALUPCO): Saudi Arabia-based aluminium products manufacturer and fabricator for construction and industrial applications. Comparable to Alico Kuwait as a GCC competitor in architectural aluminium fabrication, though primarily serving the Saudi market.
• National Industries Group (NIG) - Kuwait: Diversified Kuwaiti industrial group with aluminium and building products operations. Comparable to Alico Kuwait as a domestic Kuwaiti peer with overlapping exposure to construction and aluminium building products serving the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlicoKWT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alico-kuwait

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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