Industrial

The Industrial Sector

ACICO has implemented a strategy in expanding its business in the Middle East. It has installed autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) plants locally and overseas, keeping pace with the increasing demand for autoclaved aerated concrete construction material and continuing to grow as one of the leading construction manufacturing companies in the region.

In Kuwait, the Company now owns and operates three plants including a lime plant. The plants were installed and equipped with the latest technology and equipment. Highly qualified technical staff and skilled personnel with long specific experience in AAC run the plants.

In 1994, the Company’s first plant started to produce building units of reinforced and non-reinforced autoclave aerated concrete, as per a license given to them by Hebel International - Germany.

The Company occupies a leading position in the GCC in the production of reinforced aerated concrete in its building units, including slabs and wall panels, in addition to lintels and stairs, as well as the tongue and groove block production.

Within a year of beginning production, the company built a secondary treatment plant for developing reinforced panels. This plant uses specialized cutting equipment which allows for efficient customization of panels to meet design requirements. During that same year the company installed a dry mortar plant which produce ready mix cement gluefor block bonding, mortar for plaster and waterproofing, in addition to adhesive for ceramic tiles.
 

Company's Plants

In an attempt to achieve selfsufficiency in raw materials before opening the second plant and increasing the production capacity, ACICO established a lime plant in 2000, thereby adding a source of profitability to the industrial sector of the company.

In 2001, the company installed a new plant for the production of the most recent ACICO "tongue and groove with handle" blocks. This new design makes handling the blocks much more efficient and reflects the company's commitment to investing in the latest technologies thereby distinguishing themselves from the competition.

ACICO achieved unprecedented success internationally when it was able to produce millions of cubic meters of aerated concrete from the first cubic meter it produced in 1994.

The company’s management succeeded in achieving its goals in terms of increasing its operating profits. It accomplished this by investing all its capabilities in managing its production and stock according to a defined time schedule, via integrated work plans. The company streamlined the use of its resources thus allowing it to achieve a high operating performance.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is where the Company made its first industrial expansion overseas. ACICO installed a Dubai-based Emirates Aerated Concrete Industries Company (E-ACICO) plant to produce reintorud and non reintorud aerated concrete in the Jebel Ali Industrial Area of Dubai.


Because of the company’s experience and expertise in installing plants, it was able to complete installation in record time and began block production in March 2005 and tollowed by remored and non reintorud in 2007. As a result of ACICO - Kuwait’s achievements and positive reputation, and prior marketing done in UAE, the plant was able to sell its full capacity blocks for 2005. This has given the factory a good reputation and high net profit predictions.

In line with the company’s plan to expand into the Middle East in particular the GCC, ACICO - Kuwait established a Saudi Aerated Concrete Industries Company (S-ACICO) plant to produce insulated blocks and reinforced panels of autoclaved aerated concrete in Al Jubail, the eastern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

S-ACICO is a joint venture of Aerated Concrete Industries Company - Kuwait, Zamil Industrial Investment Company, and Hamed A. Al Zamil & Bros Company in KSA. ACICO owns 45% of the plant. This joint venture is expected to meet the increasing demand for AAC materials in KSA and the vicinity.

ACICO strategically chose the location and the production capacity of the plant to tactically cater to the growing demand of the eastern region of KSA, with the objective of exporting surplus production to Kingdom of Bahrain via the King Fahad Causeway. The factory is expected to start experimental production by the 2nd quarter of 2007. Once in full operation the factory will produce both reinforced and non-reinforced AAC materials.

ACICO continued to expand further into Qatar. ACICO signed a Foundation Contract for a Limited Company with Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani & Sons Holding Co W.L.L. ACICO will install Qatar Aerated Concrete Industries Company (Q-ACICO) plant for the production of reinforced and non-reinforced aerated concrete by the end of 2004 with a 49% contribution by ACICO Kuwait. The plant is expected to start experimental production by the 2nd quarter of 2008.

ACICO's combination of long term experience, quality products and production capacity has led it to become a profitable corporation, relying on its own resources to manage all building design concepts.

The design professionals at ACICO have proven to be limited only by one's imagination. All their designs are backed by high standards and professionalism. The design professionals are responsible for working drawings and providing the plant with all the information needed, such as dimensions, to produce the reinforced AAC units. They are known for using their imagination and technical knowledge designing and building in harmony with the environment.

To complete and fulfill its projects, ACICO works in close cooperation with the contracting company Ghassan Ahmad Al-Khaled Company & Co. (GAK). This collaboration allows ACICO to benefit from GAK's long experience in the field of contracting in particular using autoclaved aerated concrete system in construction. This strong relationship has cemented the confidence of all their clientele, from governmental authorities to the private sector.