Tiles

The first Franchise Agreement in the history of Platform was signed between AI and SG in May 2006. This venture will leverage SGs strong expertise in the distribution of building materials and AI in-depth understanding of local retail markets.

With its aggressive target of opening a pilot store in Kuwait by October 2007 and a large network of stores in other GCC countries, AI aims at positioning Platform as the regions preferred supplier to construction professionals and home builders.

This rapid expansion stems from Platforms ability to constantly adapt to the demands of new countries and new regions.

Strengthening a Winning Partnership
After 3 decades of successful partnership in the field of insulation manufacturing (with KIMMCO Kuwait, RIL India and Izocam Turkey), Alghanim Industries (AI) and SG decided to enlarge this collaboration by developing the Platform concept in the GCC.

The Platform concept was launched by Saint Gobain (SG), Europes leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials, in 1998. It has since then become the fastest growing business within SGs 20 Billion-Distribution Division with a network of more than 70 stores in 10 European and South American markets.

Tiles
Porcelain, Ceramic, Tile Adhesives & Grouts, Laminated Flooring, Tile Trims & Admixture, Glass Blocks.

Plumbing
Water Closets, Bidets, Bathtubs, Washbasins, Mixers, Showers, Sinks, Bathroom & Kitchen Accessories, Pipes & Fittings.

Paints
Emulsion, Gloss Paint, Metal Paint, Wood Care, Sundries, Fillers, Decorative Elements.

Electricity
Lighting, Batteries & Chargers, Lamps, Cables, Cable Management, Wiring Devices, Ventilation, Electrical Accessories.

Carpentry
Custom-made Doors, Windows, Ironmongery, Shutters.

Construction Materials
Cement, Aggregates & Sand, Ready-mix Concrete, Bricks & Blocks, Landscaping Stones & Tiles, Roofing Tiles, Reinforced Steel Bars, Construction Wood, Gypsum Products & Accessories, Plastering & Accessories, External Cladding, Building Chemicals & Waterproofing, Insulation.

Tools & Hardware
Hand Tools, Power Tools & Accessories, Light Construction Equipment, Soldering & Welding, Fixing Accessories, Access & Test Equipment, Generators, Pumps, Industrial Cleaning, Safety Equipment, Tool Boxes.

Tool Hire
Drills, Hammer Drills, Grinders, Saws, Welding Machines, Water Pumps, Air Compressors, Generators, Vibrators, Compactors, Scaffolding.