Al-Fahhad Zegwaard-Co.

What Al-Fahhad Zegwaard-Co. does

Al-Fahhad Zegwaard-Co. (AFZCO) is a Saudi-headquartered industrial services and waste management company that has been operating since 1979, originally as a Saudi/Dutch joint venture before becoming a sole proprietorship under Mr. Saleh Abdulaziz Al-Fahhad in 1992. From its head office in Dammam and branch offices in Jubail and Yanbu, the company provides 24/7 integrated waste management (solid, liquid, hazardous, and sewer line cleaning) and specialized industrial cleaning services — hydrojetting, vacuum truck operations, tank cleaning, catalyst handling, and bundle pulling — to refineries, petrochemical plants, fertilizer plants, steel works, power and water facilities, construction sites, and government/military installations across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East (including Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, and Syria). The customer base includes Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SADAF, SAMREF, HADEED, QAFCO, GASCO, and other national industrial champions.

The company's service offering is built on a fleet of specialized equipment: ultra-high pressure hydrojetting units up to 15,000 psi at 208°F, air-powered drill lance systems at 20,000 psi, flexible lance machines (OAB II) for automated tube cleaning, industrial vacuum trucks with 2,000 m³/hour capacity, super sucker tractor-trailer combinations with 7,500 US gallon tanks, jetting trucks for sewer lines up to 32 inches, and related fixtures (compactor trucks, hook trucks, suction excavators, portable toilets). Operations are certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. The company is also pursuing diversification, with a 2024 announcement of a multi-million-dollar ULTEM resin manufacturing facility.

AFZCO runs a sales-led, quote-based B2B model: customers request free quotes through the company website, services are scoped to project requirements, and contracts are typically multi-year. Distribution is direct on-site delivery via field crews from the three branch offices. Marketing is primarily through the company website, direct quote requests, and industry events. The company remains privately held with concentrated ownership.

Name

Al-Fahhad Zegwaard-Co.

Legal name

Al-Fahhad Zegwaard Co.

Website

https://afzco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AFZCO is a Saudi-based industrial services firm providing 24/7 waste management, hydrojetting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, and catalyst handling services to refineries, petrochemical plants, and other heavy industrial clients across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPALAHAL

Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing)

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Industrial & Chemical Waste Management

SECONDARYBPALAFAJ

Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury Devices, Aerosols)

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Hazardous Waste Management (Transport, Treatment, Storage, Disposal)

SECONDARYTLAIAJAK

Spill Response, Decontamination & Emergency Hazmat Services

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) & Dangerous Goods Logistics

SECONDARYEUAIAGAD

Industrial Packaging Waste Services (Pallets, Cardboard, Film, IBCs/Drums—Non-hazardous)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Industrial & Commercial Waste Services (Non-hazardous, Specialized Streams)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning services
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Hydrojetting services
• Tank cleaning services
• Vacuum truck services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dammam

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Management Services: Revenue generated from solid waste disposal, liquid waste disposal, hazardous waste disposal, and sewer line cleaning services. Services provided to industrial clients throughout Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province with containers and vacuum trucks.
2. Industrial Services: Revenue from hydrojetting services, vacuum truck services, tank cleaning services, catalyst handling, and bundle pulling operations. Specialized industrial cleaning services for refineries, petrochemical plants, and manufacturing facilities.
3. Equipment Rental/Lease Services: Provides portable toilets with holding tanks, containers (1.6 m3 to 40 m3 capacity), and specialized vehicles (compactor trucks, hook trucks, skip loaders, suction excavators, jetting trucks) for industrial and construction site operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AFZCO provides integrated industrial waste management and specialized industrial cleaning services to petrochemical, oil, gas, fertilizer, steel, cement, power, and water industry clients. The core offerings include solid waste disposal, liquid waste disposal, hazardous waste disposal, sewer line cleaning, hydrojetting services, vacuum truck services, tank cleaning, catalyst handling, and bundle pulling, delivered using specialized mobile equipment operating 24/7 from facilities in Dammam, Jubail, and Yanbu.

Product overview

Al-Fahhad Zegwaard-Co. (AFZCO) is an industrial services company offering integrated waste management and specialized cleaning services. The portfolio consists of two main service categories: Waste Management (Solid Waste Disposal, Liquid Waste Disposal, Sewer Line Cleaning, Hazardous Waste Disposal) and Industrial Services (Hydrojetting, Vacuum Truck, Tank Cleaning, Catalyst Handling, Bundle Pulling). These services are delivered using specialized equipment including Super Sucker vacuum trucks (2,000 m3/hour capacity), jetting trucks, compactor trucks, hook trucks, suction excavators, and portable toilet units. Services operate 24/7 from head office in Dammam with branch offices in Jubail and Yanbu, serving petrochemical, oil, gas, fertilizer, steel, cement, power, and water industries throughout Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solid Waste Disposal Collection and disposal of solid waste using compactor trucks (15-26 m3 capacity), container trucks (5-12 m3), and hook trucks (20-40 m3) for compactable and non-compactable waste from industrial clients across petrochemical, oil and gas, and manufacturing facilities.
• Liquid Waste Disposal Collection and transportation of sanitary waste water using vacuum trucks (3000 US gallon tank, 900 m3/hour capacity) and tank trailers (8000 US gallon) to municipal sewage treatment facilities, serving industrial and construction site clients.
• Sewer Line Cleaning Cleaning and unplugging of sewer lines using jetting trucks (8-32 inch diameter, 1750 psi, 300 lpm) and jetting vans (2-8 inch diameter) with hydraulically driven hose reels for industrial facilities and municipal applications.
• Hazardous Waste Disposal Collection, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste including oily wastewater, oil sludge, acid, paint residues, solvents, and sanitary sludge using industrial vacuum trucks and sealed drums, in compliance with MEPA regulations. Licensed for hazardous waste handling.
• Hydrojetting Services High-pressure water cleaning services using 10 H.P. pumps (up to 10,000 psi), 3 H.P. pumps (up to 15,000 psi), and 3 H.P. pumps (up to 7,500 psi at 208°F) for removing chemical residues, paint, tar, rust, and scale from industrial equipment in refineries, petrochemical plants, and manufacturing facilities.
• Vacuum Truck Services Industrial vacuum truck services with wet vacuum trucks featuring 2,000 m3/hour vacuum pump capacity, 3,000 US gallon carbon steel or stainless steel tanks, and combination units with jetting pumps for sludge removal and tank cleaning across petrochemical, oil and gas, and industrial facilities.
• Tank Cleaning Services Comprehensive tank cleaning services including mechanical work (blinding/de-blinding, manhole operations), product transfer via air-driven diaphragm pumps, ventilation, gas freeing, sludge removal, and internal cleaning using hydrojetting and steam cleaning for refineries and petrochemical plants.
• Catalyst Handling Services Specialized catalyst change-out services for petrochemical, refinery, and industrial plant operations, including catalyst handling, removal, and replacement during scheduled plant shutdowns.
• Bundle Pulling Services Hydraulic-powered tube bundle pulling and inserting services for heat exchangers, condensers, and reboilers, supporting maintenance and turnaround operations at refineries and petrochemical plants.
• Portable Toilet Rental Services Fiberglass portable toilet rental with holding tanks, cleaned and disinfected by vacuum trucks for construction sites and refinery shutdowns.

Named customers24 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Boao Forum for AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024AFZCO reinforces strategic partnership with Boao Forum for Asia, indicating a significant strategic relationship for regional business development and cooperation in Asia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Middle East: Global environmental services giant with established hazardous waste, water, and industrial cleaning operations across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering the same waste management and industrial services categories as AFZCO, but at much larger scale.
• Stericycle: Large-scale waste services company with regulated waste, hazardous waste, and industrial cleaning offerings. Comparable as a broader incumbent showcasing the diversified service model and regulatory expertise that anchors the waste services industry.
• Clean Harbors: North America's largest hazardous waste disposal company, offering industrial cleaning, tank cleaning, and emergency response services. Comparable as a broader incumbent demonstrating the scale and operational model that AFZCO aspires to within its regional niche.
• FCC Environment (Servicios Medioambientales): Spanish-based environmental services group providing industrial and hazardous waste management across Europe and selectively in international markets. Comparable as a broader incumbent illustrating the multi-vertical environmental services operating model.
• Suez: Global environmental services group with significant Middle East presence in waste management, recycling, and water treatment. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping industrial waste and hazardous waste capabilities to Gulf-region clients.

Direct peers

• Dulsco: Dubai-based waste management and environmental services firm with a strong industrial client base across the UAE and broader GCC. Comparable as a direct peer offering integrated waste collection, hazardous waste handling, and industrial cleaning to petrochemical and oil & gas customers.
• Averda: Middle East-focused waste management and environmental services company operating across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and other GCC markets. Comparable as a peer providing hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection and disposal services to industrial clients in the region.
• Bee'ah (Sharjah Environmental Company): UAE-based integrated environmental and waste management company serving industrial and municipal clients in the Gulf. Directly comparable as a regional industrial and hazardous waste services provider competing for similar petrochemical and refinery accounts.

Regional players

• Almutlaq Group: Saudi Arabian industrial conglomerate with diversified operations including equipment, contracting, and industrial services for Saudi petrochemical and oil & gas clients. Comparable as a Saudi regional player competing for similar Eastern Province industrial customers.
• Hi-Standard for Industry (Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia-based industrial services company serving petrochemical, refinery, and construction clients in the Eastern Province with specialized cleaning and waste handling capabilities. Comparable as a regional peer operating in the same Saudi industrial corridor with overlapping service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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