Saif International Group

What Saif International Group does

Sama al Saif Trading and General Contracting LLC, doing business as Saif International Group, is a Baghdad-headquartered HVAC products distributor and electromechanical services company founded in 2004 to serve Iraq's post-war reconstruction market. The company supplies a comprehensive HVAC portfolio including air conditioning equipment in the DX and chilled water range (fan coil units, air handling units, air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, decorative and ducted split units, computer room AC units, package units, and VRF systems), ventilation and air distribution products (fans, diffusers, grilles, dampers), and complementary items such as BMS controls and instruments, copper tubes and coils, air filters, flexible ducts, and insulation materials. Beyond product distribution, Sama al Saif provides TAB (Testing, Adjusting & Balancing) Works services and claims to be the first Iraqi company to design, implement, and program Building Management Systems (BMS) using locally trained Iraqi staff.

The company operates a direct-to-customer go-to-market model with a headquarters office in Karrada, Baghdad and a showroom at the Refrigeration market in Al Sinak. It serves industrial, commercial, residential, and government/institutional building projects across Baghdad and multiple governorates including Karbala, Najaf, Basra, and Hilla. Its reference list includes high-visibility installations such as Baghdad and Karbala International Airports, Imam Ali and Imam Husayn Holy Shrines, multiple hospitals (Ghazi Al Hariri, Al Andalus, Al Garaawi, Royal Private, Al Zaytoon), retail malls (Baghdad Mall, Zayouna Mall, Babylon Mall, Cairo Mall, Jadriya Mall), residential complexes, hotels (World Heart Hotel, Al Nassim Hotel), and sports venues (Al Anbar Olympic Stadium, Al-Minaa Stadium in Basra). Revenue mechanics are project-based, combining one-time HVAC equipment sales with professional services revenue from BMS design and TAB Works engagements. The firm is a privately held LLC registered under Iraqi commercial law, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company.

Name

Saif International Group

Legal name

Sama al Saif Trading and General Contracting LLC

Website

https://saifintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sama al Saif Trading and General Contracting LLC is a Baghdad-based HVAC products distributor and electromechanical services company founded in 2004, serving industrial, commercial, residential, and government building projects across multiple Iraqi governorates with AC equipment, ventilation products, BMS design, and TAB Works services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical Contracting and HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK), HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA)

Keywords

• HVAC equipment distribution
• Building management systems
• Air conditioning products
• Testing adjusting balancing
• Ventilation products supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Sales of HVAC products including air conditioning equipment (chillers, fan coil units, split units, package units, VRF systems), ventilation products, air distribution equipment, copper tubes, coils, filters, ducts, and insulation materials.
2. TAB Works Services: Testing, Adjusting & Balancing services for HVAC systems including measurement and calibration of air flow and chilled water flow to achieve optimum thermal comfort and energy performance.
3. BMS Services: Building Management Systems design, implementation, and programming services for buildings in Iraq.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sama al Saif Trading and General Contracting LLC (operating as Saif International Group) supplies a broad range of HVAC equipment including DX and chilled water air conditioning units, chillers, VRF systems, ventilation and air distribution products, BMS controls, copper tubes, filters, ducts and insulation materials in Iraq. The company also provides Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) services for centralized HVAC systems and Building Management Systems (BMS) design, implementation, and programming for buildings. Customers span industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional projects across Baghdad and other Iraqi governorates.

Product overview

Sama al Saif Trading and General Contracting LLC is an HVAC products and services company serving the Iraqi market since 2004. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of air conditioning equipment in the DX and chilled water range (including Fan Coil Units, Air Handling Units, Air/Water Cooled Chillers, Decorative and Ducted Split Units, Computer Room AC Units, Package Units, and VRF Systems), ventilation and air distribution products (Ventilation Fans, Domestic Fans, Air Outlets, Air Dampers, and Special Products), and complementary HVAC accessories (BMS & Controls, Copper Tubes & Coils, HVAC Coils, Air Filters, Flexible Ducts, Insulation materials, and Preinsulated Ducts). The company also provides TAB Works (Testing, Adjusting & Balancing) services for HVAC systems measurement and calibration. VRF systems support full Building Management System (BMS) integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Conditioning Equipment A portfolio of DX and chilled water air conditioning units including Fan Coil Units, Air Handling Units, Air Cooled and Water Cooled Chillers, Decorative and Ducted Split Units, Computer Room AC Units, Standard and Full Fresh Air Package Units, and VRF Systems for industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional building projects.
• Ventilation and Air Distribution Products Ventilation fans (duct, roof, axial, radial), domestic fans, air outlets (ceiling diffusers, grilles, registers, linear slot diffusers, fresh air louvers), air dampers (fire, motorized fire, volume control, sound attenuators, VAV units), and special products (laminar flow diffusers, inline fans) for HVAC installations.
• HVAC Accessories and Controls BMS and controls with sensors, damper actuators, thermostats, and control valves; copper tubes and coils meeting ASTM B88, B280, B819, B306, B837; HVAC coils for AHUs, FCUs, and condensers; air filters (pocket, panel, HEPA, V, pleated, gas turbine); flexible ducts and accessories; fiberglass and rubber insulation; and preinsulated ducts with mounting accessories.
• TAB Works (Testing, Adjusting & Balancing) Professional measurement and calibration service for centralized air-conditioning systems, including balancing of air and water flow rates, measurement of electrical performance, verification of control system components, room/building pressurization, temperature and humidity measurement, and sound and vibration level testing to achieve required thermal comfort and energy performance.
• Building Management Systems (BMS) Design and Implementation End-to-end Building Management Systems design, implementation, and programming services for industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional buildings in Iraq, performed by locally trained Iraqi staff and executed to internationally approved specifications.

Named customers26 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

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Middle East: Global HVAC major with dedicated Middle East operations supplying chillers, VRF, air handlers and controls across commercial, healthcare and infrastructure projects in Iraq and the wider region. Broad incumbent that overlaps with Sama al Saif on equipment supply and BMS-adjacent controls, but at a much larger portfolio scale.
• Trane Technologies Middle East: Global HVAC and building systems OEM with active commercial, healthcare and institutional project business in Iraq. Comparable to Sama al Saif in scope of central plant, air-handling and BMS-related offerings, though at global scale and not Iraq-domestic.
• Daikin Middle East and Africa: Global VRF, chiller and commercial HVAC manufacturer with distribution and project channels across the Gulf and Iraq. Directly comparable product overlap with Sama al Saif's VRF, split, and packaged AC lines, particularly in high-ambient comfort-cooling applications.
• LG Air Solutions (Middle East): Global electronics and HVAC OEM with established Middle East distribution for VRF, chillers and commercial AC. Comparable to Sama al Saif's VRF and split-unit product categories, particularly in commercial and hospitality segments.
• Samsung HVAC (Middle East): Global HVAC manufacturer with VRF, DVM S and commercial AC systems sold through regional distributors in the Gulf and Iraq. Similar product overlap to Sama al Saif's VRF and central plant offerings, distributed via regional partners.

Regional players

• El Seif Engineering Contracting: Major Saudi-based EPC contractor executing large-scale MEP, HVAC and electromechanical packages for airports, hospitals, religious and government projects. Comparable in service scope (HVAC + BMS + TAB-style commissioning) and end-market exposure, though operating primarily from the Kingdom.
• Zamil Air Conditioners & Refrigeration: Saudi Arabia-based HVAC manufacturer and MEP contractor serving commercial, institutional and industrial buildings across the Middle East including Iraq. Comparable regional player with overlapping air-handling, chiller and packaged-unit business plus project execution.
• ETA Engineering (Energy & Telecom Arabia): Saudi-based MEP and HVAC contractor active across the Middle East on commercial, healthcare and infrastructure projects. Comparable regional peer with overlapping HVAC distribution, installation, and building-systems services.
• Drake & Scull International: UAE-based MEP, HVAC and water-treatment contractor with historic project delivery across the Middle East including Iraq. Comparable peer in MEP contracting scope and commercial/institutional end-market mix, though currently undergoing restructuring.
• Petra Engineering Industries: Jordan-based manufacturer and supplier of HVAC equipment (chillers, AHUs, fan coils) with distribution into Iraq and the Levant. Comparable regional peer in central HVAC equipment categories that overlap directly with Sama al Saif's product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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