Gabi Shoef

What Gabi Shoef does

Gabi Shoef Ltd. (גבי שואף בע"מ) is a privately-held Israeli engineering services firm founded in 1971 that specializes in non-destructive testing (NDT), geotechnical and structural monitoring, and product conformity certification. It operates from a headquarters in Yavne and two additional branches in Haifa (north) and Be'er Sheva (south), employing over 100 certified technicians and engineers across Israel. Service categories span weld testing, crack detection, tanks and piping inspection, aerospace component testing, building and infrastructure surveys, sports and playground inspection, certificate-of-occupancy (Form 4) testing, structural reinforcement, and streetlight pole testing via the RLS method.

The company delivers its offerings through on-site and laboratory-based inspections using methods including radiography, ultrasonic (including Phased Array), magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, eddy current, ground-penetrating radar, thermography, and smart-pigging ILI. A proprietary real-time geotechnical monitoring platform integrates wireless sensors, GIS, SCADA visualization, and SMS/email alerting, deployed at scale across marquee infrastructure projects (Red Line light rail, Route 60 tunnel, Ashalim solar power plant, Mekorot water infrastructure). The firm holds ISO 17025, ISO 17020, NADCAP, Israeli Ministry of Economy authorization, and ASNT Level II/III credentials.

Commercially, Gabi Shoef generates revenue from project-based professional services contracts priced via quotation against complexity and scale, with delivery performed by in-house certified personnel deployed through branch networks. The customer base spans government and municipal agencies (NETA, Ministry of Transportation, Jerusalem Municipality, Mekorot), construction contractors (Electra, Linom, Spivak), and industrial operators (Ashalim, defense, petrochemical, rail). Leadership is family-controlled across two generations: founder Gabi Shoef as President, CEO Dr. Yossi Shoef (Ph.D. in NDT, Level III in seven methods), and VP Yagil Shoef (M.Sc. in QA, Level III in five methods).

Name

Gabi Shoef

Legal name

Gabi Shoef Ltd. (גבי שואף בע"מ)

Website

https://gabishoef.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gabi Shoef is a privately-held Israeli engineering firm specializing in non-destructive testing, geotechnical monitoring, and certification services for government, industrial, and infrastructure clients across Israel since 1971.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Building Inspection Services (54135), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), Leak Detection, Emissions & LDAR Testing (OGI, methane, fugitive emissions) (EUAEAHAL), NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing services
• Building inspection services
• Geotechnical monitoring systems
• Weld inspection services
• NDT engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yavne

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Non-Destructive Testing Services: Professional engineering testing services including weld testing, crack detection, tanks and piping testing, aerospace testing, and building inspections. Services are provided to industrial clients across metal, chemical, security, aviation, and infrastructure sectors.
2. Geotechnical Monitoring Services: Engineering monitoring services for tunnels, bridges, buildings, and infrastructure projects including installation and maintenance of monitoring systems with real-time data viewing capabilities
3. Certification and Inspection Services: Certificate of occupancy tests (Form 4), playground inspection, sports facility testing, and regulatory compliance inspections per Israeli standards

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gabi Shoef (גבי שואף) is an Israeli engineering services firm that performs non-destructive testing (NDT), weld inspection, and building/infrastructure inspection, and deploys proprietary geotechnical monitoring systems. Services span aerospace, infrastructure, chemical/petrochemical, government, and sports/playground facility clients, with on-site project execution and certified inspection deliverables.

Product overview

Gabi Shoef is an engineering company specializing in non-destructive testing (NDT), building inspection, and geotechnical monitoring services. The company operates as a unified service portfolio organized into distinct service categories: Weld Testing (covering storage tanks, piping, and constructions), Crack Detection (using ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and eddy current methods), Tanks & Piping Testing (including API 653/570 certifications, underground/aboveground storage, LDAR, smart pigging, and tests under insulation), Aerospace Industry Testing (NADCAP certified), Sports & Playground Inspection, Monitoring & Building Surveys (geotechnical monitoring with real-time systems, GIS, SCADA), Building & Infrastructure Testing (thermography, Falcon ceilings, TAMA 38, pre-renovation), Certificate of Occupancy Tests, Streetlight Pole Testing (RLS Method), and Structural Reinforcement. The company has been operating since 1971 with over 100 technicians and engineers deployed through 3 branches nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services Certified non-destructive testing engagements delivered on-site to industrial, aerospace, and infrastructure clients, using methods such as Phased Array, Pulsed Eddy Current, Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing, and Ground Penetrating Radar.
• Weld Testing Services Weld inspection services evaluating weld quality and integrity on tanks, piping, structural elements, and aerospace components for industrial, chemical, and aerospace buyers.
• Tanks and Piping Testing Services Integrity inspection of storage tanks, pressure vessels, and piping systems for chemical, petrochemical, and industrial operators to verify structural integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Geotechnical Monitoring Services Continuous and project-based geotechnical monitoring delivered using proprietary monitoring systems to track subsurface and structural behavior for construction and infrastructure clients.
• Building and Infrastructure Inspection Services Building and structural inspection services for construction, infrastructure, and government clients, supporting regulatory handovers and asset integrity assurance.
• Certificate of Occupancy Testing Services Regulatory occupancy (Tama 4 / form 4) testing required to certify that a building is fit for occupancy, performed for construction firms, developers, and government clients.
• Streetlight Pole Testing Services Structural integrity testing of streetlight poles for municipalities and public-sector clients to identify corrosion, fatigue, or failure risk in roadside lighting assets.
• Sports and Playground Facility Inspection Services Safety inspection services for sports facilities, playgrounds, and recreational installations serving municipalities, schools, and sports operators.
• Aerospace Industry NDT Services NADCAP-aligned NDT services delivered to aerospace manufacturers and MRO providers to satisfy audit and airworthiness requirements on airframe, engine, and structural components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tested over 100,000 X-ray films during Ashalim power plant project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ofiteco (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish geotechnical monitoring company collaborating on major infrastructure projects including Red Line light rail project. Jointly managed entire monitoring system for eastern section including document submission, field measurements, system installation, and maintenance.
• Surface Performance (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationUK laboratory for synthetic grass testing certified by FIFA for FIFA Quality and FIFA Quality Pro programs. Collaborates with Gabi Shoef for football field approval testing.
• Eddyfi Technologies (Canada)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of advanced non-destructive testing equipment including Eddyfi Lyft for Pulsed Eddy Current testing and Teletest FOCUS+ for long-range ultrasonic testing of corrosion under insulation.
• ISRANDT - IsraelcoreOthersIsraeli professional association for non-destructive testing - ISRANDT

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mistras Group: US-listed provider of NDT, mechanical integrity, and monitoring services to energy, aerospace, and infrastructure customers. Closely comparable to Gabi Shoef in its focus on advanced ultrasonic and other NDT methods for asset integrity; offers a useful benchmark for service-line mix and aerospace/defense positioning.
• Ofiteco: Spanish geotechnical and structural monitoring company that partnered with Gabi Shoef on the Red Line light rail monitoring project. Directly comparable in geotechnical monitoring systems and tunnel/bridge instrumentation, making it both a peer and a collaborating partner on major Israeli infrastructure projects.

Others

• Eddyfi Technologies: Canadian manufacturer of advanced NDT equipment, including Eddyfi Lyft PEC and Teletest FOCUS+ GWUT, both used by Gabi Shoef. Comparable as an enabling technology provider in the same NDT ecosystem rather than a direct competitor; represents the upstream equipment partner for advanced inspection services.
• RST Instruments: Canadian manufacturer of geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments used by Gabi Shoef on infrastructure monitoring projects. Comparable as a supplier in the structural-health monitoring value chain that supports Gabi Shoef's monitoring service offerings.
• Olympus (Industrial): Major global manufacturer of NDT equipment including ultrasonic, phased array, eddy current, and remote visual inspection systems. Comparable as the equipment ecosystem that Gabi Shoef operates within; not a services competitor but a key supplier to the NDT services industry.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: One of the world's largest TIC companies offering industrial inspection, NDT, and certification services globally. Directly comparable to Gabi Shoef in providing weld testing, pressure vessel inspection, and infrastructure-related NDT services; larger but overlapping in capability and customer type.
• TÜV SÜD: German-based TIC provider with extensive industrial services, NDT, and infrastructure testing capabilities. Comparable to Gabi Shoef as an accredited inspection body (TÜV already validated Gabi Shoef's RLS method); competes on similar asset integrity and infrastructure inspection mandates.
• Applus+: Global testing, inspection and certification company with a broad NDT, energy, infrastructure and aerospace services portfolio. Directly comparable to Gabi Shoef as a multi-method NDT services provider serving industrial and infrastructure clients; already partnered with Gabi Shoef on pipeline work, indicating overlapping capabilities and customer base.
• Intertek: Global TIC company with a strong industrial and infrastructure NDT practice, including weld inspection, pressure equipment, and structural monitoring. Comparable to Gabi Shoef in serving industrial and infrastructure clients with certified inspection services, but operating at much larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC (testing, inspection, certification) major with NDT, asset integrity, and infrastructure services worldwide. Comparable to Gabi Shoef in offering multi-method industrial inspection and certifications; much larger scale, but competes for the same industrial and infrastructure inspection contracts Gabi Shoef serves in Israel and abroad.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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