Bildco Reinforcing Steel Services, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Building Materials Company, has signed a five-year joint management and operation agreement with CIEC Group to operate and upgrade its cut and bend reinforcing steel plant in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi.
Under the agreement, CIEC Group will rehabilitate and manage the facility, introducing advanced robotic production lines and modern equipment. Once upgrades are completed, the plant’s production capacity is expected to reach 700 tons per day, enhancing Bildco’s ability to meet rising domestic demand.
Bildco’s factory for cut and bend reinforcement steel currently has a capacity of up to 12000 tons per month.
The partnership also includes specialized training programs aimed at qualifying Emirati engineers and employees for industrial roles, in line with the UAE’s national industrial development and localization objectives.
Commenting on the agreement, Rashed Ali Al Omaira, Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Building Materials Company, said the cooperation represents a key step in modernizing the Musaffah steel facility and equipping it with advanced production technologies. He noted that the expanded capacity will support growing demand driven by ongoing infrastructure and real estate projects across the UAE.
Al Omaira added that the partnership will also be used to train and develop national talent, offering Emirati graduates practical industrial experience while benefiting from international technical expertise.
Founded in 2001, CIEC Group specializes in global trading of steel, raw materials and non-ferrous products. In 2024, the group reported revenues of approximately RMB 276 bln, with trading volumes exceeding 110 mln tons, providing integrated commodity trading and supply-chain services across dozens of countries worldwide.
Bildco is a publicly traded UAE-based firm established in 1974. The company is a key player in the construction industry, specializing in manufacturing and supplying steel and cement products, with a strong presence in the Abu Dhabi infrastructure market.
