Founded in 1985 by Mr. Saad H. Abukhadra as a 100% Saudi Company, SAAD H. ABUKHADRA & CO. (SAK) began its operations in the field of construction fastening technology as an exclusive agent of HILTI Corporation, Schaan Liechtenstein. Over the span of the next 32 years, it has established itself as the most respected and professional construction materials marketing company in Saudi Arabia. This respect and achievement was gained by the combination of quality products, technical advice, continuity of professional services in-Kingdom inventory, and after sales services to its clients.
In 1986, the company expanded into the field of construction chemicals and speciality products for the construction and maintenance industries. In 1987, SAK was appointed as the sole agents for Prismo Road Markings Ltd., a U.K. based company specialized in hot applied sealants, asphaltic plug joint systems “Thormajoint”, paints and thermoplastic marking systems, pre-heater and compressed air lance ..etc. In 1992, SAK were appointed the sole agent of P.P.W. Polyplan of Hamburg, Germany, which is specialized in injection pumps and accessories for injection and flooring works.
Since mid 90s the company was aware that HILTI will eventually manage its own business as they do in all other countries. Taking this into consideration SAK started to expand its business in the field of Construction Chemicals & Speciality Products. In the year 1996, the company was appointed as the sole agent for International Chem-Crete Corporation, Crafco Inc. and Polymerics Systems Inc. (PSI) all from the United States.
SAUDI CHEM CRETE CO. LTD. was established in 2001 after the successful introduction and Customer acceptance of INTERNATIONAL CHEM-CRETE CORP. line of products. We are manufacturing their products locally in Saudi Arabia in order to serve the Gulf Area and the Middle-East. Saudi Chem Crete Co. Ltd. became the production arm for SAK for a wide range of construction chemicals. In 2006 SCC became 100% owned by SAAD H. ABUKHADRA & CO.
In 2005, CREST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CO LTD was established as a joint venture between Saad H. Abukhadra & Co. & Crest Environmental Services Co. Ltd. a UK company that provides specialist personnel for the specific task of dismantling, cleaning and decontaminating Lead Alkyle Tanks. The company has executed a number of contracts successfully and to the satisfaction of ARAMCO.
Implementing exceptional quality control procedures in all of its subsidiaries has earned SAK the ISO 9001:2008 certification which ensures the quality policy of SAK to be observed at all times and levels.
SAK also represents a number of international companies including ADCOS – a renowned company for manufacturing and sales of specialized chemical for waterproofing & concrete repairs – and GRACO which is world leader in fluid handling systems and components both of which are based in Belgium.
In 2009, SAK became the sole agent of Road Marking Equipment of Sweden AB (RME) manufactures and provides service and maintenance of road marking equipment. Specializing in equipment for thermoplastic has made it possible for RME to provide the whole range of products from hand tools to advanced machinery built on truck chassis. This agreement was strategically important as SAK at that time was in the middle of construction of its new factory in Al-Ain. As part of the future production will be for Road Marking materials, SAK saw it of utmost importance to create this partnership with a company specialized in the needed equipments to install these markings on roads, airports..etc.
In 2011, we reached an agreement with TRELLEBORG a Spanish Company specialized in Seismic Devices, Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints, to market their line of product in Saudi Arabia.
Also SAK, made an agreement in 2011 with PROBUILDER, a Danish Company specialized in new range of professional hand tools for marketing and distribution in the Saudi Arabia & Gulf Region. As a result SAK begun sales in its branches of this line which proved to be beneficial.
SAK has also made an agreement in 2011 with DBi Services (U.S.A) a commercial company which provides diverse transportation infrastructure management, Operations & Maintenance Services and Highway Asset Management Solution. As a result, these services were introduced to the Ministry of Transportation and key Municipalities in the Kingdom.
TAM UK Global Construction Limited - Leaders in specialist chemicals for injection and leak sealing, repair and protection for the construction & building industry. Specialized in repair and structural rehabilitation across a full range of substrates (concrete, steel and brick) along with products for geo-technical applications. An instant success was achieved with the highly demanding new projects for drainage of rain water and sewage across the kingdom.
In the year 2012, SAK was appointed as a sole agent for Passive Fire Protection Partners (PFPP) a Canadian based company specialized in the field of non-toxic, non-hazardous Firestop and fire retardants compound manufactured using state of the art technology to overcome deficiencies found in other products in todays market. Passive Fire Protection Partners manufacture all firestop products range similar to HILTI fire product range and exceed it in terms of the available technical and test reports required by the consultants.
SAK’s commitment to its clients to offer them with the best possible added-value solutions made it possible to reach an agreement in early 2012 with one of the leading companies of the world in the field of diamond cutting and coring tools and accessories (SOLGA – Spain).
SOLGA DIAMANT of Spain offers a wide range of products in the concrete diamond field which surpasses the quality and diversity of the HILTI range with a world wide proven record.
In 2012 SAK also reached an agreement with STARKEM of Italy. A chemical company specialized in the manufacturing of fire retardant varnishes and fire protection intumescent paints. The plan to make the fire stop product range of SAK superior and covers more market needs.
In the year 2012 SAK was appointed as sole agent for MILWAUKEE Power Tools in Saudi Arabia. Milwaukee Electric Tools Corp. is an industry leading manufacturer and marketer of heavy duty, portable electric power tools and accessories for professional users worldwide. Milwaukee Electric Tools is a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) Founded in 1985, TTI is a leading marketer, manufacturer and supplier of home improvement and floor care products, employing over 20,000 people worldwide. TTI's global brand portfolio includes Ryobi, Milwaukee and AEG power tools, DreBo carbide drill bits, Homelite and Ryobi outdoor power equipment and Royal, Dirt Devil, Regina and VAX floor care appliances. The acquisition takes advantage of TTI and Milwaukee’s marketing and distribution networks and enhances Milwaukee’s ability to expand its markets and product portfolio worldwide.
In the year 2015 SAK was appointed as sole agent for UNISTRUT Ltd. in Saudi Arabia. From concept through design and manufacture to installation UNISTRUT Ltd. has been the leading manufacturer and supplier of metal framing system for over 90 years. Unistrut product portfolio includes : Unistrut Channels and Metal framing system, Fitting accessories, Cable tray, Cable ladder, Cable basket, Modular framing, Cable trunking, Lighting support, Fixings, Kwikstrut, Pipe clips, Slides and fixpoints and many more.
In the year 2015 SAK was also appointed as sole agent for 3M Fire Protection Products in Saudi Arabia. As a leader in international fire protection, 3M drives technologies that enable lower cost building solutions. 3M offers a complete line of passive fire protection products and listed systems designed to help prevent the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gas in both light and heavy industrial facilities.
Through such collaborations, SAK aims to bring together the most advanced products in the market alongside the most potential projects where these products can be applied.