SGB

What SGB does

SGB is a formwork, shoring and scaffolding solutions provider serving commercial, residential, infrastructure and industrial construction projects. Founded in 1919, the company originated the CUPLOK modular steel scaffolding system and currently develops a broad product portfolio including the EUROPLUS quick-lowering prop, TOPEC aluminum slab formwork, MANTO steel-framed wall panels, MkII Soldiers beams, CS 240 and Tru-Lift climbing systems, Lightshore aluminum shoring, and supporting safety equipment (Safescreen, Protecto, Safety Net). SGB also offers a Global Engineering Center providing engineering support for complex geometries and unusual site conditions.

SGB operates as a brand within BrandSafway, the corporate entity formed in 2017 when Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services and Safway Group combined under the ownership of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Brookfield. Parent BrandSafway generates approximately $5B in revenue with ~32,000 employees and 360+ branches across 30 countries; SGB's directly tracked operating footprint focuses on the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia via five documented offices in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Riyadh. Marquee project credentials include Burj Khalifa, Dubai International Terminal 3, Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, Hardanger Bridge, Dubai Metro, Marina Bay Sands, Forth Rail Bridge and Shell Pernis Refinery.

The business model combines three revenue streams: equipment rental/hire of formwork and scaffolding assets, one-time sale of formwork and shoring products, and professional contracting services covering engineering design, erection and dismantling. Customers span enterprise construction firms, infrastructure developers, and industrial operators including major oil & gas names. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, delivered through a field sales motion via regional branch offices, the corporate website (formwork.sgbgroup.com), and published case studies. SGB holds triple ISO certification (9001, 14001, 45001) and has been credited with zero lost-time injury performance across MEA/SE Asia operations in 2015 and 2016.

Name

SGB

Legal name

Quebeisi SGB LLC

Website

https://formwork.sgbgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SGB is a Dubai-headquartered formwork, shoring and scaffolding provider serving commercial, residential, infrastructure and industrial construction projects across the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia. Operating as a brand within BrandSafway, it supplies proprietary systems such as CUPLOK alongside engineering, hire and contracting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Formwork and Shoring Systems

NAICS

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Building Equipment Contractors (2382), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Services-Engineering Services (8711), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA), Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), Scaffolding, Rigging & Access Systems (EDAOAAAK)

Keywords

• Formwork and shoring
• Scaffolding systems
• Concrete construction equipment
• Access platforms
• Construction equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental/Hire: SGB offers formwork, shoring and scaffolding equipment for hire, providing flexible access to construction equipment without capital purchase for customers.
2. Product Sales: Direct sale of formwork, shoring, and access products including wall formwork, slab systems, shoring systems, climbing systems, and safety equipment.
3. Contracting Services: Full-service project delivery including erection and dismantling of formwork and scaffolding systems, engineering design support, and project management services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SGB designs, manufactures, hires, sells, and erects formwork, shoring, scaffolding and access systems for concrete construction across residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. The company offers these physical products alongside full contracting services including design engineering, on-site erection and dismantling, logistics, repair and maintenance, and training. Solutions are delivered through a regional branch network and the global BrandSafway organization.

Product overview

SGB is a formwork and shoring company that provides construction equipment and services for infrastructure, residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The product portfolio includes multiple product lines: Shoring Systems (CUPLOK Grade 43, EUROPLUSnew, Lightshore, ID15new, Aluma Frame, Alumalite Truss), Slab Systems (TOPEC, H 20 Floor Table, TOPFLEX), Wall Formwork (MANTO, RASTO, Rapid Column Arms, MkII Soldiers, Du-Al Beams), Climbing Systems (CS 240, Tru-Lift), Monolithic Formwork (Aluma Easyset), Scaffolding and Access Systems (QuikDeck, Tubes and Fitting), Safety Equipment (Safescreen, Protecto, Aluma Shield, Rapid EPS, Safety Net), and Accessories (H 20 beams, Special Steel Formwork). These products are offered alongside complementary services including onsite support and training, consultancy, repair and maintenance, logistics, and global engineering center support. The company operates as part of BrandSafway with approximately 32,000 employees and over 350 locations in 30 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CUPLOK Grade 43 Steel System Scaffold Multi-purpose steel system scaffold for general access and shoring applications, distinguished by its unique node point connection allowing up to four components to be connected in one easy fastening action. Available in Grade 50 galvanized (74 kN capacity) and Grade 43 painted (57 kN capacity) versions. For construction contractors needing versatile access scaffolding.
• EUROPLUSnew Tubular Steel Props Tubular steel prop available in ten versions across 20 and 30 kN classes, featuring a patented quick-lowering mechanism that makes lowering twice as fast as conventional props. For shoring and falsework applications in building construction.
• Lightshore Modular Aluminum Shoring Innovative modular aluminum shoring system with high load-bearing capacity up to 400 kN per tower and low weight, featuring simple handling and integrated connectors for rapid self-aligning erection. For shoring heavy slabs and structures.
• Aluma Frame Aluminum Shoring Aluminum shoring frame with strength-to-weight ratio nearly three times that of steel, light enough for one person to carry. For shoring applications requiring portable handling.
• Alumalite Truss Table Form Highly mobile slab formwork system featuring lightweight aluminum trusses and joists for multiple story buildings, adjustable for width, length and height. For slab construction on multi-storey buildings.
• ID15new Frame Support Frame support for high loads in confined spaces, compatible with TOPFLEX slab formwork system, with 200 kN per tower load capacity. For slab formwork in space-constrained sites.
• MANTO Steel Framed Panel System Hot dip galvanized, heavy duty steel framed panel system for forming large wall and vertical concrete surfaces, with 21 mm quality plywood and 14 cm frame thickness, withstands concrete pressure up to 80 KN/m². For wall and vertical concrete forming on large commercial and infrastructure projects.
• RASTO Panel Formwork Versatile panel formwork ideal for small and mid-size projects, especially residential construction. Can be used by hand without a crane or as large-area units with a crane. For residential and small commercial wall forming.
• Rapid Column Arms Ready-to-use column forms for square and rectangular columns with cross sections from 15x15 cm to 120x120 cm, designed for fresh concrete pressure up to 120 kN/m². For column forming on building and infrastructure projects.
• MkII Soldiers Beam System Beam system bolted end-to-end with exceptional strength and versatility to support wall and slab formwork, used extensively in facade retention applications. For wall forming, slab support and bridge shoring.
• Du-Al Aluminum Beams Lightweight aluminum beams for primary and secondary waling, allowing larger assemblies of formwork which reduces labor cost of fixing and erecting. For wall and slab formwork waling applications.
• TOPEC Modular Slab Formwork Aluminum modular formwork slab system without beams, making shuttering and stripping faster and more economical with just two basic parts - panels and props, with optional drophead for faster cycles. For slab forming in building construction.
• H 20 Floor Table Pre-assembled table forms based on H 20 timber beam as both primary and secondary beam, suitable for buildings with intricate ground plans and different story heights. For slab forming on complex building layouts.
• TOPFLEX Slab Formwork Highly efficient slab formwork system based on H20 timber beams suitable for any ground plan, slab size and slab thickness. For flexible slab forming across varied building geometries.
• Tru-Lift Self-Lifting Core Forming System Self-lifting core forming system designed for speed, forming up to 16' 6" in a single lift with a fully boarded top platform. For high-rise core wall construction.
• CS 240 Climbing System Crane-dependent climbing system that can be used as load-bearing scaffold or working and safety scaffold, available in L and H versions for different wall applications. For vertical concrete construction on high-rise projects.
• Aluma Easyset Monolithic Formwork Monolithic formwork system for single or 2-stage casting with stay-in-place posting for slab work, designed for 6100 kg/m² concrete pressure. For combined wall-and-slab casting in residential construction.
• QuikDeck Suspended Access System High-performance suspended access system that can be erected quickly and assembled to almost any shape and size, enabling work without interruption such as bridge renovations without traffic closures. For suspended access applications.
• Tubes and Fitting Scaffolding Flexible scaffolding components for intelligent solutions to complex projects, suitable for new installations or routine facilities maintenance. For traditional tube-and-fitting access scaffolding.
• Safescreen Perimeter Climbing Protection Perimeter climbing protective system for full work floor enclosure as well as edge and weather protection, ideal for projects over ten stories high. For high-rise perimeter safety.
• Protecto Edge Protection System Modular temporary edge protection system providing safe working conditions on building sites. For edge protection on construction projects.
• Aluma Shield Construction Site Protection Safety equipment for construction site protection. For general construction site safety applications.
• Rapid EPS Temporary Edge Protection Highly adaptable temporary edge protection steel mesh barrier with integrated features and attachments. For temporary edge protection on construction sites.
• Safety Net Edge Protection Safety net used in building construction on each floor to protect against falling at the edge of buildings, can be single, double or triple mounted. For fall protection at building edges.
• Special Steel Formwork Custom-designed and produced steel formwork to achieve complex shapes and repeated use, designed for specific site conditions to alleviate crane time. For complex and repeated concrete forming requirements.
• H 20 Timber Beams Most cost-effective multi-use timber beams for a wide range of formwork systems. For use as primary or secondary beams in slab and wall formwork assemblies.
• Construction Services Comprehensive construction services including engineering and innovation support, health and safety programs, and full design and engineering support before and during projects. For construction contractors and developers.
• Onsite Support and Training Training and support services to help customers understand and implement latest legal and regulatory guidance impacting day-to-day responsibilities. For construction teams using formwork and scaffolding equipment.
• Consultancy Specialized planning software and comprehensive task analysis, technical planning, cycle planning and general scheduling services. For construction project planning and execution.
• Repair and Maintenance Cleaning and repair services for formwork equipment to maintain quality and extend service life. For customers owning or hiring SGB formwork and shoring equipment.
• Logistics Equipment rental parks and global stock availability through international stocking locations ensuring delivery for large projects. For customers requiring reliable equipment supply at project sites.
• Global Engineering Center Specialized project application teams offering engineering support for unique and complex projects deployed worldwide. For construction projects requiring engineered formwork and shoring solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) recorded in Middle East, Africa, and South East Asia for 2015 and 2016
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, product partner and historical parent.

• BrandSafwayparent companyOthersBrandSafway was created when Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services and Safway Group combined in 2017. SGB operates as a brand under BrandSafway, a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Brookfield. This provides SGB with access to nearly $5 billion in revenue, approximately 32,000 employees, and over 350 locations in 30 countries.
• Forming Conceptsproduct partnerTechnology or IntegrationForming Concepts is the manufacturer of Tru-Lift self-lifting core forming system, which SGB distributes as part of its climbing systems product portfolio.
• Harsco Corporationhistorical parentOthersIn 2010 SGB, Hünnebeck and Patent joined forces to operate under the new name of Harsco Infrastructure. SGB operated under Harsco Infrastructure until 2017 when Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services and Safway Group combined to form BrandSafway.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RMD Kwikform: UK-headquartered formwork, shoring, and ground engineering specialist, now part of Acrow group. Directly competes with SGB in shoring, wall formwork, and civil engineering applications across MEA, Europe, and Asia.
• Doka: Austrian formwork specialist owned by Umdasch Group, serving commercial, infrastructure, and high-rise construction globally. Directly competes with SGB in formwork systems, climbing formwork, and shoring across the same customer base.
• PERI: Germany-headquartered global leader in formwork and scaffolding systems. PERI is the most direct competitor to SGB, offering comparable wall/slab formwork, shoring, climbing systems, and engineering services across commercial, infrastructure, and residential construction.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish/Basque formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with comparable product portfolio in wall formwork, slab systems, and shoring. Directly competes with SGB in European, MEA, and Americas markets.
• Hünnebeck: German formwork and scaffolding brand, sister company to SGB within BrandSafway. Operates a directly comparable product portfolio (MANTO, TOPEC, EUROPLUS) and overlaps with SGB in Europe and global markets, creating both competitive and consolidation dynamic.
• Layher: German-based global leader in modular scaffolding systems (Allround, SpeedyScaf). Layher is a direct peer in scaffolding and access systems and overlaps with SGB's CUPLOK and BOSTA/MODEX offerings, particularly in commercial and industrial applications.
• Meva Schalungs-Systeme: German family-owned formwork manufacturer with strong presence in wall formwork, slab systems, and climbing formwork. Directly comparable to SGB in product offering and serves many of the same commercial and residential construction customers.
• Acrow Formwork: International formwork and scaffolding provider with strong presence in MEA, India, and Asia-Pacific. Directly competes with SGB in emerging markets and offers comparable shoring, slab, and wall formwork systems to mid-tier commercial customers.

Emerging players

• Condor Formwork: Italian-headquartered formwork manufacturer with growing presence in MEA and Asia, particularly in residential and mid-rise commercial segments. Competes with SGB on price-sensitive projects where aluminum and light-duty systems are preferred.

Broad incumbents

• Altrad: France-headquartered global industrial services and scaffolding rental group with broad portfolio across construction, energy, and industrial maintenance. Overlaps with SGB in scaffolding rental and industrial services but operates as a much broader, multi-vertical incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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