What Al Kifah Ready-mix & Blocks Co. does

Al Kifah Ready-mix & Blocks Co. (KRB), founded in 1980 and headquartered in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is the second-largest supplier of ready-mix concrete and concrete masonry blocks in the Kingdom. The company produces standard concrete (2,500–5,000 PSI, OPC Type 1 and SRC Type V), standard blocks (Hordi, hollow, insulated, curbstones, pavers), and a green product portfolio — ConGreen concrete and BloGreen blocks — incorporating CarbonCure CO2-injection technology (licensed from CarbonCure Technologies, Canada), natural pozzolan substitutes (Kifacrete-N and Kifacrete-S), recycled metal slag and demolition aggregates, and the Smart Reclaiming System for returned concrete. Specialty sub-brands include SAIL CRETE (self-consolidating), LULU CRETE (underwater), JALMOUD-CRETE (radiation shielding heavyweight), QARA-CRETE (shotcrete), and Tuwayq Crete (50–80 MPa high-strength). Production runs across 24–27 branches and 40+ batching plants in nine Saudi cities, with 1,000+ vehicles, an aggregate capacity of 3,500+ m3/hour, and approximately 120,000+ blocks produced per day.

KRB operates an enterprise B2B sales-led model, selling directly to construction contractors, developers, oil and gas clients, government entities, and Vision 2030 giga-project owners including NEOM, Qiddiya, Saudi Aramco, Red Sea Global, PIF subsidiaries, Jeddah Islamic Port, and major hospital and religious-site developments. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, tied to engineering-grade, volume, and delivery specifications. The company is vertically integrated within the Kifah Holding group through group affiliates Alkifah Crushers (aggregates), TFCA (concrete admixtures), AlKifah Precast Company (KPC), and KILO logistics. KRB is family-controlled (Afaleq family), holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, and is the first Saudi company accredited by SASO for CarbonCure technology, with Saudi Aramco supplier approval enabling participation in both public and private mega-project tenders.

Name

Al Kifah Ready-mix & Blocks Co.

Legal name

Al Kifah Ready-mix & Blocks Co.

Website

https://kifahreadymix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Al Kifah Ready-mix & Blocks Co. (KRB) is Saudi Arabia's second-largest supplier of ready-mix concrete and concrete masonry blocks, serving Vision 2030 mega-projects including NEOM, Qiddiya, and Saudi Aramco. It operates 27+ branches and 40+ batching plants, with a green concrete portfolio (ConGreen) and licensed CarbonCure CO2-injection technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ready-Mix Concrete & Construction Materials

NAICS

Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732), Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH)

Keywords

• Ready-mix concrete
• Concrete masonry blocks
• Sustainable concrete solutions
• Construction materials manufacturing
• Green building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Khobar

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ready-Mix Concrete Sales: Production and sale of ready-mix concrete products including standard concrete (2500-5000 PSI grades), specialty concrete (high-strength, self-compacting, lightweight, stamped), and green concrete (ConGreen product line). Revenue generated from volume-based sales to construction projects.
2. Concrete Masonry Blocks Sales: Production and sale of various concrete block products including Hordi blocks, hollow blocks, insulated cement blocks, curbstones, and pavers. BloGreen green block products also available.
3. Mobile Volumetric Batching Services: Deployment of volumetric mobile batch plants for remote area concrete supply, offering total flexibility for small or large quantities as per customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al Kifah Ready-mix & Blocks Co. (KRB) manufactures and supplies ready-mix concrete and concrete masonry blocks for the Saudi construction sector. The company operates over 40 batching plants across 27+ branches and offers a portfolio of standard concrete (2500-5000 PSI), standard blocks, plus green sub-brands ConGreen and BloGreen that use CarbonCure CO2 injection and natural pozzolan to lower the carbon footprint of concrete by up to 30%. KRB also deploys truck-mounted Volumetric Mobile Batch Plants for remote-area concrete production.

Product overview

Al Kifah Ready-mix & Blocks Co. (KRB) operates as a construction materials manufacturer offering a portfolio of ready-mix concrete and concrete masonry products. The core product lines include standard concrete (available in various pressure ratings from 2500-5000 PSI) and standard blocks, complemented by premium green product lines under the ConGreen and BloGreen sub-brands. ConGreen encompasses multiple specialized concrete products including SAIL CRETE (self-consolidating), LULU CRETE (underwater), JALMOUD-CRETE (radiation shielding), QARA-CRETE (shotcrete), Tuwayq Crete (high-strength), ConGreen-N, ConGreen-C (colored), ConGreen-LT (lightweight), and ConGreen-M (mass concrete). BloGreen represents the company's eco-friendly block products. Additional offerings include volumetric mobile batch plants for remote area solutions and a Concrete Calculator tool. The company also integrates CarbonCure technology across its production for CO2 reduction. The portfolio spans from basic construction materials to specialized high-performance, sustainable solutions for mega and giga construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ConGreen: Ultra-green concrete products with very low CO2 emission factor, includes Tuwayq Crete, Sail Crete, Lulu Crete, Jelmood Crete, Qara Crete variants
• BloGreen
• Volumetric (VMBP)

Products and services

• Ready-Mix Concrete
• Concrete Masonry Blocks
• ConGreen Green Concrete
• BloGreen Green Blocks
• Volumetric Concrete (VMBP) Truck-mounted volumetric mobile batching plants (VMBP/Volucon) that produce quality concrete on-site without fixed location or foundations, compliant with ASTM C685 and ACI 304 and approved by Saudi Aramco. Enables concrete supply in remote areas and difficult topographies with zero mobilisation time and minimal environmental footprint.
• CarbonCure-Integrated Concrete Concrete produced using CarbonCure CO2 injection technology licensed from CarbonCure Technologies (Canada), which injects captured CO2 into ready-mix concrete during batching to reduce cement content by up to 5%, improve compressive strength by approximately 10%, and reduce carbon footprint by 15-20 kg CO2 per cubic meter. KRB was the first company in Saudi Arabia to implement this technology, accredited by SASO in December 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional OPC concrete (ConGreen)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major and minor.

• AramcoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2025Aramco sponsoring KRB through its In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) program to support development and localisation of Carbstone technology as the first technology for manufacturing cement-free Saudi blocks. Aramco's IKTVA program aims to achieve decarbonization objectives in vital projects across the Kingdom.
• OrbixflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2025Strategic partner in MOU to cooperate in developing and localizing Carbstone technology for manufacturing cement-free blocks in the Kingdom. Carbstone technology uses 100% recycled materials with CO2 as binder instead of cement.
• GoebbelsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2025Strategic partner in MOU to cooperate in developing and localizing Carbstone technology for manufacturing cement-free blocks in the Kingdom.
• CarbonCure TechnologiescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 19 July 2022Licensed technology from Canadian company CarbonCure Technologies for injecting captured CO2 into ready-mix concrete during the batching process. KRB was first in Saudi Arabia to implement this technology. CO2 mineralises within concrete matrix, improving strength and reducing cement content by up to 5%.
• CarbonCure TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 19 July 2022Initial implementation under supervision of KRB R&D Center at Al-Hasa branch. Technology compliance verified by SASO and follows year-long testing phase concluded October 2024.
• TFCA (Technical Factory for Concrete Additives)coreOthersGroup member providing KRB batch plants with most innovative admixtures based on fifth generation polycarboxylate ether polymers. All admixtures comply with ASTM C494 requirements.
• Alkifah CrusherscoreOthersGroup member providing batch plants with high quality limestone and non-calcareous aggregates from eastern and northern areas to meet all project requirements.
• Eastern Province Municipality (Amanat Al Sharqiyah)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned agreement for EPM (Eastern Province Mixture) special backfill mix to support and improve main and secondary roads in the Eastern Province.
• Kifah Construction SolutionscoreOthersParent holding company. KRB is member of Kifah Construction Solutions which also includes Kifah Contracting, KiCE Construction Equipment, AlKifah Precast Company (KPC), and KILO logistics solutions.
• SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization)coreOthersVerification and accreditation body for CarbonCure technology. Testing conducted in accordance with ASTM C494 standards to confirm compliance as Type S additive.
• VERRAminorOthersIndependent verification body for CO2 sequestration monitoring under CarbonCure technology, enabling generation of carbon credits traceable on international markets.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Al Suwaidi Industrial Services Co. Saudi industrial group with concrete products, readymix and building materials operations, competing with KRB for project supply contracts and block sales in the Kingdom.
• Saudi Readymix Concrete Co. Saudi Arabia's largest readymix concrete producer, directly competing with KRB across the same product lines (ready-mix and blocks) and customer base (Vision 2030 mega-projects, government entities, contractors). Closest head-to-head competitor in the KSA ready-mix market.
• Al Safwa Cement Products Co. Saudi concrete products manufacturer specializing in blocks, pavers and precast items — overlapping with KRB's BloGreen and Hordi/hollow block lines and serving similar Eastern Province construction customers.

Broad incumbents

• Holcim Ltd: Global construction materials incumbent with a growing sustainable-concrete portfolio (ECOPact). Comparable to KRB's ConGreen positioning and a potential competitor as it pushes low-carbon readymix into MENA.
• CRH plc: Diversified global building materials leader with significant readymix and aggregates operations. Comparable to KRB in business mix and a benchmark for vertical integration economics.
• CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. Global building materials giant with major readymix, cement and aggregates operations across MENA. Operates at much larger scale than KRB but competes for the same large-project specifications and could expand Saudi share.

Regional players

• Saudi Cement Company: One of the largest Saudi cement manufacturers and an indirect competitor/adjacent supplier to KRB; vertically integrated players like Saudi Cement increasingly compete downstream in ready-mix.
• Yanbu Cement Company: Saudi cement producer that supplies the KSA construction ecosystem and represents both a key input supplier and an emerging downstream competitor in ready-mix concrete.
• Eastern Province Cement Co. (EPCCO): Cement manufacturer based in KSA's Eastern Province — the same geography where KRB is headquartered and dominant — making it both a critical input source and a regional readymix competitor.

Others

• CarbonCure Technologies: Canadian clean-tech licensor of the CO2-injection concrete technology that KRB has adopted. Strategic technology partner and ecosystem peer in the low-carbon concrete category rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kifahreadymix
• Facebookfacebook.com/KifahReadymix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-kifah-central-concrete-mixing-plants

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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