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EMIRATES BUSINESS
Acrow Misr has been designing, developing, manufacturing and installing of formwork, falsework, scaffolding and steel structure Gulf Company is one of the leading companies in the manufacturing, design and rental formwork, and scaffolding in United Arab Emirates.
For over 30 years, Acrow Misr has been designing, developing, manufacturing and installing of formwork, falsework, scaffolding and steel structure, The company operates from various locations nationwide (Alexandria, Portsaid) and has its internationals branches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, Libya, Sudan & Amman. Demand for Acrow Misr products has also led to a burgeoning international export market including lucrative markets in Africa, the Middle East.
The company also serves to the international innovation meets local expertise and is a major manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding. The quality of its products has ensured that the company has maintained its position among other global suppliers. Acrow Misr will also be exploring further international expansion following its success at Bauma 2016.
Mohamed Farag, CEO of ACROW Misr, said, “We are aiming to expand globally and our expansion plan is to target international markets, especially after the success we have achieved in recent years working on a diverse portfolio of major projects in the various countries where we operate.â€
“We are now ready to export this expertise to other countries where we see solid growth potential and will be following up on trade interest received at Bauma from companies in Malaysia, South Africa, Cyprus, Iran, South America & Eastern Europe .â€
Following its role in the construction of most of Egypt’s landmark buildings, Acrow Misr has become a partner of choice on many of the region’s high profile construction
projects.
In the UAE, Acrow Misr has worked on several recent projects including, Ras al khor Crossing, the upgrade of junctions on Dubai Airport road, the access to Dubai Parks from Sheikh Zayed Road, the access to the Bluewaters Island project, elevating Sheikh Zayed Road for the Dubai Water Canal infrastructure, Abu Dhabi-Dubai Road E311, the road network and interchange for Abi Dhabi Airport, the improvement of the Mafraq to Al Ghwaifat Border Post Highway, and the directional ramp from Al Khail highway. The company was also responsible for the construction of both Danat Al Emarat Hospital and Dar Al Shifaa Hospital in Abu Dhabi.
In Qatar, Acrow Misr has participated in a diverse range of infrastructure and commercial projects including Lusail City, the North Road enhancements, the new Orbital Highway, Al Wakrah Bypass, Al Bayt Stadium, the Precinct in Al Khor, Al Bustan Complex at Ramada Area and Al Thuraya Tower in
West Bay.
Major projects in Saudi Arabia have included the Makkah-Medina High Speed Railway Project, Abdul-Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, King Saud University in Riyadh, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in Dhahran.
“ACROW’s track record of success is not only the result of our outstanding design and manufacturing capabilities, but also due to the emphasis we place on training and health and safety,†added Farag.
The company provides extensive after-sales services including the required onsite training and qualification of workers for the erection and the installation of various formwork and scaffolding solutions. It examines all scaffolding immediately before the pouring of concrete to ensure it is design-compliant, and delivers comprehensive maintenance services to all clients.
In addition to supplying standard scaffolding and formwork solutions for different types of structural elements, Acrow Misr specialises in special orders and customised solutions that are tailored for specific projects.