What Abul Khair Steel does

Abul Khair Steel (AKS) is a Bangladesh-based private steel manufacturer operating as a division of the Abul Khair Group, producing flat steel, reinforcement bars, galvanized and color-coated steel, and roofing products for the domestic construction sector and export markets. The company sells through five branded product lines: AKS TMT rebar (including the B700C-R grade, marketed as Bangladesh's strongest), Goru Marka galvanized corrugated sheets (exported to 36+ countries), Cow Brand color-coated steel, Zinkalum aluminum-zinc coated steel, and Rooftech fiber-reinforced plastic roofing sheets. Customers include the Government of Bangladesh on marquee infrastructure projects (Padma Bridge, Metro Rail, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Dhaka Elevated Expressway) as well as commercial construction companies and retail buyers served through an 11-warehouse nationwide depot network.

The company differentiates on industrial process technology rather than software or data. In 2015 it became the first operator of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel-making technology in Bangladesh, delivering cost-effective production with high ductility and precision composition control. Production runs on a rolling mill supplied by Germany's SMS Group GmbH — described as the world's fastest — with stated annual output exceeding 3 million tons of high-strength steel. The product portfolio is held to international quality standards, with ISO 9001:2015, BIS, and BSTI CM License certifications, plus compliance with ISO, IS, BS, and ASTM specifications.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of manufactured steel and roofing products, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales to construction firms and government projects with a wholesale depot network covering major Bangladeshi cities and international export channels. The company is privately held under the Abul Khair Group conglomerate, with no public listing, disclosed ownership structure, or reported financials.

Name

Abul Khair Steel

Legal name

Abul Khair Steel

Website

https://abulkhairsteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Abul Khair Steel is a Bangladesh-based private manufacturer of reinforcement bars, galvanized and color-coated steel, and roofing products, serving government infrastructure projects, construction companies, and export markets across 36+ countries via an 11-depot nationwide distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Manufacturing

NAICS

Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (331110)

SIC

Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills (3310)

akta.pro primary industry

Coated & Plated Steel (Galvanized, Galvalume, Tinplate, Electrogalvanized, Color-Coated) (IMAKABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hot Rolling & Primary Mills (Plate, Hot-Rolled Coil/Sheet, Strip) (IMAKABAE), Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

Keywords

• Steel manufacturing
• TMT reinforcement bars
• Galvanized roofing sheets
• Color coated steel
• Construction steel products

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Manufacturing and Sales: Abul Khair Steel generates revenue through manufacturing and selling steel products including TMT reinforcement bars (AKS brand), galvanized corrugated sheets (Goru Marka), color coated steel (Cow Brand), aluminum-zinc coated steel (Zinkalum), and FRP roofing sheets (Rooftech). Products are sold through direct distribution to construction companies, infrastructure projects, and retail customers across Bangladesh with export to over 36 countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Abul Khair Steel manufactures and sells steel products including TMT reinforcement bars (AKS brand), galvanized corrugated roofing sheets (Goru Marka Dhew Tin), pre-painted color coated steel (Cow Brand), Aluminium-Zinc coated steel (Zinkalum), and Fiber Reinforced Plastic roofing sheets (Rooftech). The company uses Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology combined with the world's fastest rolling mill to produce high-strength earthquake-resistant steel for construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications across Bangladesh and export markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AKS (TMT Steel): Bangladesh's first and strongest AKS TMT B700C-R steel bars with multiple diameters, superior ductility, and enhanced earthquake resistance. Available in diameters from 8mm to 40mm.
• Goru Marka Dhew Tin
• Cow Brand Color Coated Steel
• Zinkalum
• Rooftech

Products and services

• AKS TMT B700C-R Steel Bars High-strength thermo-mechanically treated (TMT) reinforcement steel bars manufactured in multiple diameters from 8mm to 40mm, including grades B420DWR, B500CWR, B500DWR, B600C-R, B600D-R, and B700C-R (Bangladesh's strongest grade). Designed for construction and infrastructure projects requiring superior ductility and enhanced earthquake resistance.
• Goru Marka Dhew Tin Galvanized Corrugated Sheets Classic flagship brand of premium Galvanized Corrugated (GC) roofing sheets with zinc coating on both sides for strong corrosion protection. Trusted and widely preferred for roofing across Bangladesh and exported to over 36 countries.
• Cow Brand Color Coated Steel Premium pre-painted color coated steel featuring advanced 8-layer colour-coating technology sourced from the USA, Netherlands, and Australia with paints from AkzoNobel, PPG and Srisol. Designed for residential, commercial, and industrial roofing and cladding applications.
• Zinkalum Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel Aluminium-Zinc coated steel product with composition of 55% aluminium, 43.5% SHG zinc, and 1.5% silicon, featuring Thin Organic Coating (TOC) for enhanced corrosion resistance. Offers longevity up to four times longer than conventional steel products for roofing and cladding applications.
• Rooftech FRP Roofing Sheets Automated machine-made Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) roofing sheets offering premium-quality translucent roofing solutions that allow natural light through industrial facilities. Waterproof, termite-proof, and acid-proof with a service life of up to 20 years for industrial and household applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Longevity up to 4 times longer than conventional steel products for Zinkalum
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SMS Group GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSMS Group GmbH from Germany supplied the world's fastest rolling mill to Abul Khair Steel, enabling exceptional production efficiency with annual output exceeding 3 million tons of high-strength steel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AbulKhairSteel
• Facebookfacebook.com/AbulKhair.FlatSteel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abul-khair-steel

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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