Name

SGB International FZE By BRAND SAFWAY

Legal name

SGB International FZE

Website

https://sgbgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment - Formwork and Shoring

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

Keywords

• Formwork systems
• Shoring solutions
• Scaffolding equipment
• Construction access systems
• Formwork rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental/Hire: Short and long-term rental of formwork, scaffolding, and access equipment through regional depot network
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of formwork systems, shoring systems, safety equipment, and accessories
3. Erection and Dismantling Services: Project services including on-site erection, dismantling, and project management
4. Consultancy and Planning: Specialized planning software, structural drawings, quantity determination, and project development services
5. Repair and Maintenance: Cleaning and repair services for formwork equipment at special cleaning and repair centers
6. Training Services: On-site support and training for safe and efficient workforce operation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SGB International FZE supplies formwork, shoring, scaffolding, and access systems for the construction industry through a regional branch network in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Equipment and services are offered for hire, sale, or as full-service contracting packages, complemented by on-site erection and dismantling, design engineering, repair and maintenance, training, logistics, and Global Engineering Center consultancy.

Product overview

SGB International FZE is a formwork and shoring solutions provider offering a comprehensive, integrated product portfolio across multiple categories. The company operates as one of the world's only fully integrated suppliers with capability to offer total product solutions. Their core products span: Shoring Systems (Alumalite Truss, Aluma Frame, CUPLOK Grade 43, Lightshore, ID15new, EUROPLUSnew) for vertical and dead shore support; Slab Systems (TOPEC, H 20 Floor Table, TOPFLEX) for soffit and slab shuttering; Wall Formwork Systems (RASTO, MANTO, Rapid Column Arms, MkII Soldiers, Du-Al Beams) for vertical concrete surfaces; Scaffolding and Access Systems (CUPLOK, Tubes and Fitting, QuikDeck) for general access; Climbing Systems (CS 240, Tru-Lift) for rising structures; Monolithic Formwork (Aluma Easyset) for single and two-stage casting; Special Steel Formwork for custom complex shapes; and Safety Equipment (Safescreen, Protecto, Aluma Shield, Rapid EPS, Safety Net) for site protection. The portfolio also includes H 20 beam accessories. Products are available for hire, sale, or contracting with full erection and dismantling services, supported by engineering design and Global Engineering Center expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CUPLOK: Multi-purpose steel system scaffold for general access and shoring applications, developed by SGB. Available in Grade 50 galvanized or Grade 43 painted versions.
• MANTO
• TOPFLEX
• TOPEC
• EUROPLUS

Products and services

• Alumalite Truss Table Form Highly mobile slab formwork system featuring lightweight aluminum trusses and joists for multi-story building construction, fully adjustable with fast setup that strips, flies and resets in 15-20 minutes.
• Aluma Frame Aluminum frame shoring system that cuts equipment and labor costs up to 50% versus steel systems, with a strength-to-weight ratio nearly three times that of steel and light enough for one person to carry.
• CUPLOK Grade 43 Steel Shoring System Multi-purpose steel system scaffold for general access and shoring applications with a unique node point connection allowing up to four components to connect in one easy fastening action; available in Grade 50 galvanized or Grade 43 painted versions.
• Lightshore Aluminum Shoring System Modular aluminum shoring system with high load-bearing capacity up to 400 kN per tower, featuring simple handling, integrated connectors, and intuitive assembly with predefined ledger frame assembly points; up to 11% faster erection and dismantling than comparable systems.
• ID15 Frame Support Frame support for high loads in confined spaces, with load capacity of 200 kN per tower at base dimensions of 1m x 1m, fully compatible with TOPFLEX slab formwork system.
• EUROPLUS Tubular Steel Prop Tubular steel prop available in ten versions across 20 and 30 kN classes, extendable to 5.5m and 4m respectively, featuring a patented quick-lowering mechanism that lowers twice as fast as conventional props.
• TOPEC Aluminum Modular Slab Formwork Aluminum modular slab formwork system without beams, consisting of just two basic parts (panels and props) plus optional drophead, designed for faster and more economical slab shuttering and stripping.
• H 20 Floor Table Pre-assembled table form system based on H 20 timber beam as both primary and secondary beam, recommended for buildings with intricate ground plans and varying story heights.
• TOPFLEX Slab Formwork System Highly efficient slab formwork system based on H20 timber beams (previously known as VARIOMAX), suitable for any ground plan, slab size and slab thickness without rigid grid dimensions.
• RASTO Versatile Panel Formwork Versatile panel formwork ideal for small and mid-size projects, especially residential construction; RASTO-TAKKO can be used by hand without a crane (up to 90cm panel width) or as large-area units with a crane.
• MANTO Heavy Duty Wall Formwork Hot dip galvanized, heavy duty steel framed panel system for forming large wall and vertical concrete surfaces, withstanding concrete pressure up to 80KN/m² with MANTO aligning clamp for tight flush panel joining.
• Rapid Column Arms Ready-to-use column forms for quick shuttering of square and rectangular columns, cross sections from 15x15cm to 120x120cm with fresh concrete pressure up to 120 kN/m², supplied fully assembled to site.
• MkII Soldiers Beam System Beam system bolted end-to-end with exceptional strength and versatility; steel beams up to 3.60m with a wide range of connectors, used in facade retention applications with heavy leg loads up to 500 kN.
• Du-Al Aluminum Waling Beams Lightweight primary and secondary waling beams made of aluminum, allowing larger assemblies of formwork which reduces labor cost of fixing and erecting.
• 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 (e.g., during bridge renovations, usually without traffic closures).
• Tubes and Fitting Flexible product range of tubes and fittings for intelligent solutions on complex projects, used for construction of new installations or routine facilities maintenance.
• CS 240 Climbing System Crane-dependent climbing system usable as load-bearing scaffold or working and safety scaffold; available in CS 240 L version for wall formwork with through ties or CS 240 H for inclined walls up to 30 degrees.
• 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 designed to carry concrete boom and additional materials.
• Aluma Easyset Monolithic Formwork Monolithic formwork system supporting single and 2-stage casting with stay-in-place posting for slab work requiring no repropping, featuring wedge and pin connections and designed for 6100 kg/m² concrete pressure.
• Special Steel Formwork Custom-designed steel formwork for complex shapes and repeated use, designed for specific site conditions where standard components are less efficient, providing high factor of reuse eliminating plywood and timber.
• Safescreen Perimeter Climbing Protection Perimeter climbing protective system for full work floor enclosure and edge/weather protection; rail climbing edge protection system ideal for projects over ten stories high, protecting operatives from falls and weather while providing a useful working platform.
• Protecto Edge Protection System Modular temporary edge protection system without compromises, equal to all requirements and easy to handle, creating safe working conditions on building sites.
• Aluma Shield Safety Equipment Safety equipment product for construction site protection.
• Rapid EPS Edge Protection Barrier Highly adaptable temporary edge protection steel mesh barrier with integrated features and attachments.
• Safety Net Used in building construction on each floor for protection against falling at building edges; grids can be used as standard side protection, double mounted for increased protection, or triple mounted as complete enclosures.
• H 20 Timber Beams Cost-effective multi-use timber beams for a wide range of formwork systems.
• Onsite Support and Training On-site support and training courses for safe and efficient workforce operation of SGB formwork, shoring and scaffolding equipment.
• Consultancy and Planning Specialized planning software, structural drawings, quantity determination, and project development services for formwork and shoring projects.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Cleaning and repair services for formwork equipment at special cleaning and repair centers.
• Logistics Services Central depots collect, load and dispatch formwork, scaffolds and access materials to desired locations worldwide through authorized forwarding agents.
• Global Engineering Center Specialized project application teams offering engineering support for unique and complex projects, deployed on major projects worldwide.
• Erection and Dismantling Services Project services including on-site erection, dismantling, and project management for formwork, shoring, and scaffolding installations.
• Equipment Hire (Rental) Services Short- and long-term rental of formwork, scaffolding, and access equipment through the regional depot network in Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) recorded in Middle East, Africa, and South East Asia for 2015 and 2016
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• BrandSafway (Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services + Safway Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In 2017, Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services and Safway Group combined to form BrandSafway. SGB operates as a brand under this global organization. BrandSafway is a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Brookfield with nearly $5 billion revenue and approximately 32,000 employees across 350+ locations in 30 countries.
• HünnebeckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer separate company that joined with SGB and Patent to operate under Harsco Infrastructure name in 2010-2011. Now part of the BrandSafway group under unified brand.
• PatentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany that joined with SGB and Hünnebeck to operate under Harsco Infrastructure in 2010-2011

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MFE Formwork: Malaysia-based formwork manufacturer serving Southeast Asia and Middle East markets. Comparable to SGB's slab and wall formwork hire business, particularly in SE Asia geographies where SGB also operates.
• AT-PAC: Global supplier of scaffolding solutions (now part of BrandSafway). Comparable to SGB's scaffolding/access business, with particular strength in industrial/O&M scaffolding for petrochemical and energy clients.

Direct peers

• Layher: German manufacturer of modular scaffolding systems (Allround, SpeedyScaf). Comparable to SGB's CUPLOK/access systems business, with a strong IP-driven product portfolio and global distribution footprint.
• Doka: Austrian formwork manufacturer and supplier (Umdasch Group). Directly competes with SGB in wall and slab formwork, shoring, and climbing systems for high-rise and infrastructure projects globally.
• Acrow Group: South African-headquartered formwork, scaffolding, and prop manufacturer. Directly competes with SGB in MEA and emerging markets, with a similar hire/sale model and comparable product lines in shoring and wall formwork.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish division of ULMA Group providing formwork, shoring, and climbing systems. Closely comparable to SGB in product range (wall, slab, climbing) and integrated hire/sale/engineering service model across Europe, MEA, and Americas.
• PERI: German family-owned global leader in formwork and scaffolding systems. Directly comparable to SGB as a multi-product formwork/shoring manufacturer and rental operator serving commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Ramirent: European equipment rental company (formerly Boels Rental) offering formwork, scaffolding, and broader construction equipment rental. Comparable to SGB's rental/hire business model across European markets.
• Hünnebeck (BrandSafway sister brand): Sister brand under BrandSafway, operating in Europe with a near-identical formwork and scaffolding portfolio. Comparable as a subsidiary peer within the same corporate structure, particularly in mature European markets.

Regional players

• Waco International: South African industrial services and formwork provider with significant African and MEA presence. Comparable to SGB in MEA scaffolding and formwork rental, though with a stronger sub-Saharan focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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