Riham General Trading & Contracting Co.

What Riham General Trading & Contracting Co. does

Riham General Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L is a Kuwaiti construction products and equipment distributor operating through four specialized divisions: Trading (Alucobond aluminum composite panels, Ademsan building maintenance units), Waterproofing (Carlisle EPDM/TPO membranes, bituminous membranes, polyurethane and epoxy coatings, thermal insulation, geomembranes), Water Equipment (Jindal SAW ductile iron pipes, Future Pipe Industries GRP/RTRP/GRE pipes for water, effluent, sewage, and oil & gas applications), and Heavy Equipment (sole distribution of JCB, BOMAG, KAESER, DRESSTA, Powerscreen, Bobcat, SOOSAN, GENERAC, GROVE/Manitowoc, and SCARAB/RAVO brands). The company was founded in the early 1970s and is a subsidiary of the Fouad Alghanim & Sons Group of Companies, operating from a head office in Safat, Kuwait, with additional heavy equipment branches in Al Ahmadi and Shuwaikh.

The business model is agency and distribution-based: Riham earns revenue through one-time equipment and material sales to contractors, supplemented by aftersales service revenue (workshop repair, engine/hydraulic overhaul, powertrain rebuild, spare parts) and professional services revenue from waterproofing design-to-maintenance packages. GTM motion is direct enterprise field sales, with specialized sales teams per division targeting construction firms, architects, oil and gas main contractors, and infrastructure/utilities contractors in Kuwait. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The differentiator versus pure resellers is the integrated aftersales infrastructure — mobile service centers, spare parts storage, telematics support (JCB Livelink), and dedicated service managers — which generates recurring service and parts revenue from installed equipment fleets.

The company's core assets are its exclusive distribution agreements with premium global manufacturers, its 50+ year operating history in Kuwait, and the institutional backing of the Fouad Alghanim & Sons Group. All operations are concentrated in Kuwait; there is no disclosed geographic expansion. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the company has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or independent capital structure beyond its parent conglomerate affiliation.

Name

Riham General Trading & Contracting Co.

Legal name

Riham General Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L

Website

https://rihamco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Riham is a Kuwait-based sole distributor of premium global construction brands (JCB, BOMAG, KAESER, Doka, Alucobond, Carlisle) across four divisions — Trading, Waterproofing, Water Equipment, and Heavy Equipment — serving contractors, architects, and oil and gas clients with equipment sales plus integrated aftersales service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment & Materials Distribution

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Flexible Packaging (Construction, Chemicals, Liners) (IMALABAJ)

Keywords

• Construction equipment distribution
• Heavy equipment sales
• Waterproofing systems
• Building materials supply
• Pipeline equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Safat

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution & Sales: Revenue generated through agency and distribution agreements with international manufacturers. The company acts as sole/distributor for multiple global brands in Kuwait, selling equipment and construction products to contractors and construction firms.
2. Waterproofing Services: Provides comprehensive waterproofing services including design, installation, and maintenance. Offers complete package deals to construction industry bodies at each project stage.
3. Heavy Equipment Aftersales & Spare Parts: Revenue from aftersales service, spare parts, and maintenance for distributed heavy equipment brands including JCB, BOMAG, KAESER, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

RIHAM operates as a sole/distributor of premium international construction equipment and materials in Kuwait through four specialized divisions: Trading (Alucobond aluminum composite panels and Ademsan building maintenance units), Waterproofing (Carlisle EPDM/TPO membranes, bituminous membranes, polyurethane coatings, thermal insulation, and geomembranes), Water Equipment (Jindal SAW ductile iron pipes and Future Pipe Industries GRP/RTRP/GRE fiberglass pipes), and Heavy Equipment (JCB, BOMAG, KAESER, DRESSTA, Powerscreen, Bobcat, SCARAB/RAVO, SOOSAN, GENERAC, GROVE cranes), complemented by comprehensive waterproofing installation services and heavy equipment aftersales service support including mobile service centers, workshops, and spare parts.

Product overview

Riham General Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L. is a distributor of high-quality construction products operating through four specialized divisions: (1) Trading Division offering Alucobond aluminum composite panels and Ademsan Building Maintenance Units; (2) Waterproofing Division providing Carlisle EPDM/TPO membranes, bituminous membranes, polyurethane coatings, epoxy coatings, thermal insulation, and geomembrane earth lining systems; (3) Water Equipment Division distributing Jindal SAW ductile iron pipes and Future Pipe Industries GRP/RTRP/GRE pipes for water, effluent, and oil & gas applications; and (4) Heavy Equipment Division as sole distributor of JCB, BOMAG, KAESER, DRESSTA, Powerscreen, Bobcat, SCARAB/RAVO, SOOSAN, GENERAC, and GROVE/Manitowoc construction equipment with comprehensive aftersales service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alucobond Aluminum Composite Panels Aluminum composite panels for building exteriors available in A2 (non-combustible), ALUCORE (honeycomb), and Plus (fire-retardant) variants, providing long-lasting, maintenance-free modern building aesthetics for architects and construction firms.
• Ademsan Building Maintenance Units (BMU) Custom facade maintenance systems including building maintenance units, facade cleaning systems, electrical suspended scaffoldings, and rebar cutting/bending machines, distributed by the Trading Division for use by construction firms and architects.
• Carlisle EPDM & TPO Membranes Single-ply waterproofing membranes for roofing applications, distributed and installed by Riham in the Kuwaiti market for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Bituminous Membranes (APP & SBS Modified) Modified bituminous waterproofing membranes including APP and SBS variants for various roofing and waterproofing applications across commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Polyurethane Waterproofing Coating Liquid-applied polyurethane-based waterproofing coating and top-coats for building waterproofing applications across construction industry projects.
• Epoxy Resin Coatings Epoxy resin floor coatings and deck coatings for industrial and commercial flooring applications within the waterproofing division.
• Thermal Insulation Systems Thermal insulation products including extruded polystyrene, polyiso flat and tapered boards for roofing applications.
• Geomembrane Earth Lining HDPE, LDPE, and polypropylene geomembrane systems for earth lining and environmental containment applications.
• Jindal SAW Ductile Iron Pipes and Fittings Ductile iron pipes and fittings for fresh water, brackish water, storm water, sewage, and treated water applications, distributed to main contractors for infrastructure and utility projects in Kuwait.
• Future Pipe Industries GRP/RTRP/GRE Pipes Glass reinforced plastic (GRP), reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP), and GRE fiberglass pipes and fittings serving oil and gas sectors and infrastructure utilities.
• JCB Construction Equipment Complete range of construction equipment including access platforms, backhoe loaders, compaction equipment, excavators, forklifts, skid steer loaders, telescopic handlers, wheel loaders, and wheeled excavators distributed by Riham as sole distributor for Kuwait.
• JCB Power Products Diesel generators and power packs ranging from 8 to 2700kVA including standard, solutions, rental, and telecomms range models distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• BOMAG Light & Compaction Equipment Light construction equipment including asphalt rollers, pavers, feeders, soil compactors, cold planers, recyclers, stabilizers, and refuse compactors distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• KAESER Kompressoren Compressed Air Systems Rotary screw compressors, reciprocating compressors, blowers, compressed air management systems, air treatment equipment, dryers, filters, portable compressors, and vacuum pumps distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• DRESSTA Crawler Dozers Crawler dozers, pipelayers, and specialty dozers for heavy construction and earthmoving applications distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• Powerscreen Crushing & Screening Equipment Screens, impact crushers, jaw crushers, trommels, scalping equipment, conveyors, wheeled and hybrid machines for material processing distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• Bobcat Material Handling Equipment Forklifts (diesel up to 25 ton, electric up to 5 ton, LPG up to 7 ton), electric stackers, pallet trucks, and reach trucks distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• SCARAB & RAVO Sweepers Compact, sub-compact, maxi-compact, and truck-mounted sweepers, street scrubbers, street washers, including electric range options from FAYAT Environmental Solutions distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• SOOSAN Heavy Industries Products Hydraulic rock drills, hydraulic hammer breakers, truck-mounted cranes, and auger cranes distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• GENERAC Power Products Tower lights and specialized power products for construction and industrial applications distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• GROVE Cranes (Manitowoc) All-terrain cranes, rough-terrain cranes, carrydecks, lattice-boom crawlers, telescoping crawlers, and truck-mounted cranes distributed by Riham in Kuwait.
• Aftersales Service & Spare Parts for Heavy Equipment Comprehensive aftersales support including free inspection, remote field service, troubleshooting, service agreements, workshop repair, powertrain rebuild, engine overhaul, hydraulic overhaul, and electrical repair services for distributed heavy equipment brands including JCB, BOMAG, KAESER, and others.
• Waterproofing Design, Installation & Maintenance Services Comprehensive waterproofing services spanning design stage through construction and maintenance of finished projects, covering roofing, waterproofing, earth lining, concrete repair, flooring, and related works. Offered as complete package deals to construction industry bodies at each project stage.
• Alucobond Panel Fabrication, Supply & Installation Services Fabrication, supply, and installation services for Alucobond aluminum composite panels at customer construction sites, delivered through the Trading Division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of experience in construction sector
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• JCBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJCB is one of the world's top three manufacturers of construction equipment. RIHAM is a distributor for JCB heavy equipment including access platforms, backhoe loaders, compaction equipment, excavators, forklifts, skid steer loaders, telescopic handlers, wheel loaders, and wheeled excavators. Also distributes JCB Power Products (generators 8-2700kVA) and JCB Access Products (articulated booms including hybrid and electric models).
• DokacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoka is a world leader in developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork technology. RIHAM distributes Doka formwork products in Kuwait serving the construction industry.
• Alucobond (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlucobond is a German manufacturer of aluminum composite panels used for building exteriors. RIHAM distributes ALUCOBOND A2 (non-combustible core), ALUCORE (honeycomb panel), and ALUCOBOND Plus (fire-retardant core) products. Services include fabrication, supply and installation at customer sites.
• Carlisle SynTec IncorporatedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRIHAM distributes Carlisle's EPDM and TPO membrane waterproofing systems in the Kuwaiti market as part of their comprehensive waterproofing solutions.
• BOMAGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBOMAG is a leading manufacturer of compaction equipment. RIHAM distributes BOMAG products including light equipment, asphalt rollers, pavers & feeders, soil compactors, cold planers, recyclers & stabilizers, and refuse compactors.
• KAESER KompressorenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKAESER is a global manufacturer of industrial compressors. RIHAM distributes KAESER products including rotary screw compressors, reciprocating compressors, blowers, compressed air management systems, air treatment equipment, dryers, filters, portable compressors, and vacuum pumps.
• DRESSTAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDRESSTA manufactures construction equipment including crawler dozers, pipelayers, and specialty dozers. RIHAM is a distributor for DRESSTA products in Kuwait.
• POWERSCREENmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPOWERSCREEN manufactures crushing and screening equipment. RIHAM distributes POWERSCREEN products including screens, impact crushers, jaw crushers, trommels & scalping equipment, conveyors, wheeled machines, and hybrid machines.
• Bobcat (Material Handling)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBobcat is a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment. RIHAM distributes Bobcat forklifts including diesel forklifts (up to 25 ton), electric forklifts (up to 5 ton), LPG forklifts (up to 7 ton), electric stackers, electric pallet trucks, and reach trucks.
• SCARAB and RAVO (FAYAT Environmental Solutions)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCARAB and RAVO are brands under FAYAT Environmental Solutions. RIHAM distributes their sweepers including compact sweepers, sub-compact sweepers, maxi-compact sweepers, truck-mounted sweepers, single and twin engine sweepers, street scrubbers, street washers, and electric range products.
• SOOSAN Heavy IndustriesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSOOSAN Heavy Industries manufactures hydraulic equipment. RIHAM distributes SOOSAN products including hydraulic rock drills, hydraulic hammer breakers, truck-mounted cranes, and auger cranes.
• GENERACmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGENERAC manufactures power products. RIHAM distributes GENERAC products including tower lights and specialist power products for construction and industrial applications.
• GROVE / ManitowocmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGROVE is a brand of Manitowoc producing cranes. RIHAM distributes GROVE cranes including all-terrain cranes, rough-terrain cranes, carrydecks, lattice-boom crawlers, telescoping crawlers, and truck mounted cranes.
• Jindal SAW LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJindal SAW is a manufacturer of ductile iron pipes and fittings used in fresh, brackish, storm water, sewage and treated water applications. RIHAM Water Equipment Division distributes Jindal SAW products to contractors in Kuwait.
• Future Pipe Industries LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuture Pipe Industries designs and manufactures GRP, RTRP, and GRE fiberglass pipes and fittings serving all sectors including Oil and Gas. RIHAM Water Equipment Division distributes their products in Kuwait.
• Fugensysteme GMBH (MIGUA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFugensysteme GMBH (MIGUA) provides sealing solutions. RIHAM distributes their products for the waterproofing division serving the MENA region.
• AlchimicamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlchimica provides waterproofing solutions. RIHAM distributes their products in the Kuwaiti waterproofing market.
• Plydex s.r.l.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlydex s.r.l. provides waterproofing products. RIHAM distributes their products including drainage boards for the waterproofing division.
• Italiana Membrane (TechnoNicol)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItaliana Membrane produces waterproofing membranes under TechnoNicol. RIHAM distributes their products in the Kuwaiti market.
• Ademsan Makine San. ve Tic. LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdemsan Makine manufactures building maintenance units (BMU), facade cleaning systems, electrical suspended scaffoldings, rebar cutting machines, rebar bending machines, and special designed platforms. RIHAM Trading Division distributes their products in Kuwait.
• Fouad Alganim & Sons Group of CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIHAM is a vital part of the Fouad Alganim & Sons Group of Companies. This parent group provides institutional backing, regional strength, and support enabling RIHAM to leverage global brands and maintain comprehensive infrastructure in Kuwait.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Doosan Bobcat EMEA: Doosan Bobcat EMEA sells compact equipment and material handling products directly and through dealer networks across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It is an emerging comparable given that Bobcat forklifts and material handling are already part of Riham's portfolio.
• Tadano Middle East: Tadano sells all-terrain, rough-terrain, and truck-mounted cranes across MENA through regional offices and dealers. Comparable to Riham's GROVE/Manitowoc crane distribution line and adjacent in lifting equipment for construction customers.
• SANY Middle East: SANY has expanded direct distribution of construction machinery (excavators, cranes, road equipment) across the Middle East. Comparable to Riham in product categories served, though operating under a manufacturer-direct rather than multi-brand distributor model.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East: Hitachi Construction Machinery operates directly in MENA, selling excavators, mining equipment, and construction machinery. Comparable to Riham's JCB/BOMAG/DRESSTA earthmoving lines and represents the kind of OEM-direct threat that distributors like Riham must manage.

Regional players

• Mantrac: Mantrac is the authorized Caterpillar dealer across multiple MENA and African markets, distributing construction equipment, power systems, and material handling with full aftersales support. Highly comparable to Riham in product mix and service-led business model.
• Galadari Trucks & Heavy Equipment: Galadari distributes heavy trucks and construction equipment in the UAE under multiple international brands, with established service infrastructure. Comparable to Riham in operating model and Gulf-region construction customer focus.
• Zahid Group: Zahid Group holds Caterpillar distribution rights in Saudi Arabia and operates across construction equipment, heavy equipment, and infrastructure. It is a strong regional comparable given the similar multi-brand, multi-segment heavy equipment distribution model.
• FAMCO (Al-Futtaim Heavy Equipment): FAMCO is Al-Futtaim Group's heavy equipment division in the UAE, distributing Volvo CE, Hitachi, and other premium brands with comprehensive service centers. Comparable to Riham as a multi-brand, service-oriented heavy equipment distributor in the Gulf.
• Al Naboodah Group Enterprises: Al Naboodah is a diversified UAE-based group with significant heavy equipment, construction, and infrastructure operations, including distribution of global brands. Comparable to Riham in conglomerate-backed multi-line industrial distribution.

Direct peers

• Al-Bahar: Al-Bahar is a Caterpillar heavy equipment dealer operating across Kuwait, the UAE, and other MENA markets. It is the most directly comparable peer to Riham, competing head-to-head on earthmoving equipment, power systems, and aftersales service for Kuwaiti construction customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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