Gazzaoui & Co. is specialized in high quality solutions for the construction industry since 1936. A large, fully-fledged shareholding organization, Gazzaoui & Co. answers the specific needs of the Lebanese market. Part of Gazzaoui Group Holding, the firm works in union with sister companies in Syria and Qatar extending its reach to the entire Middle East.
Gazzaoui & Co. supplies the electro-mechanical sector throughout Lebanon with more than 35 world-class brands, in addition to electrical, mechanical, smart systems and water solutions.
We had the following interview with Lebitalia member Gazzaoui Group Holding’s CEO Mr. Rafic Gazzaoui.
Q. When was your company established and what development stages it went through?
A. In 1936, Gazzaoui Frères, a family-owned electrical shop was opened in Beirut electrical souks (Down Town). In 1986, Rafic Gazzaoui & Co. SAL was launched as a shareholding company.
The expansion process continued throughout the 2000s. In 2011, Gazzaoui Group Holding SAL and G.Offshore SAL were created to boost the efficiency of the growing network of firms specialized in electrical, mechanical, smart systems, water treatment, panel building and lighting.
Q. What are the main products/services you are recognized for?
A. As suppliers, solutions providers and integrators, Gazzaoui address the various needs of the construction sector, offering comprehensive electrical, mechanical, smart integrated systems and water supplies and solutions for:
o Real Estate Developers
o Electrical & Mechanical Contracting Firms
o Electrical & Mechanical Consulting Firms
o Architects & Interior Designers
o Distributors
o Installers
Gazzaoui scope of supply covers mainly:
o Switchgears, VFDs and PLCs
o Wiring Devices and Accessories
o Home Automation Systems
o Architectural & Decorative Lighting
o Isolators (Disconnect Switches)
o Cable Trays & Trunking
o Wide Range of Pumps
o Pressure Tanks
o Bus Duct Trunking
o Intercom (Videophone & Interphone)
o CCTV
o Wires and Cables
Q. What are the major areas of the company’s specialization? Are there other fields you would like to expand into?
A. Gazzaoui Group Holding SAL encompasses specialized companies as follows:
1) Integrated Lighting Solutions – Company name: G.Light – Lebanon as of 2015.
2) Electromechanical Solutions and Smart Systems & Integrated Solutions – Company names:
• Gazzaoui & Co. SAL – Lebanon – 1936
• Gazzaoui Trading – Syria – 2001
• Gazzaoui & Partners – Qatar WLL – 2007
• Gazzaoui & Partners – Iraq – 2014
3) Water Waste / Water Treatment Solutions – Company name: Water for Life SAL – Lebanon – as of 2007.
4) Panel Building = Company name – TABLO – Iraq – as of 2015.
Q. What are major accomplishments you think the company has achieved that is worth noting?
A. Continuous growth in Lebanon and outside Lebanon in addition to our products portfolio.
1) Ongoing and increasing diversification year after year.
2) The retail network covering all regions of Lebanon.
3) Having supplied all landmark projects in the countries we cover.
4) Lately, our expansion in the Architectural & Decorative Lighting segment.
Q. When did you start your business with Italy?
A. Early 50s.
Q. What do you import (or export to) from Italy?
A. Leading brands such as: Bticino, Lowara, Ekinex, Elbi, Elettrocanali, Macrolux, Egoluce, Ilmas, Martini, O.Erre, PM Plastic Materials, Conforto, Fourgroup.
o Wiring Devices and Accessories
o Home Automation Systems
o Intercom (Videophone & Interphone)
o Cable Management
o Exhaust Fans
o Architectural & Decorative Lighting
o Wide Range of Pumps
o Pressure Tanks
o Bus Duct Trunking
o CCTV
o Wires and Cables
Q. Trade volume?
A. Exceeding 7,000,000 €
Q. What role can Lebitalia play in enhancing the bilateral relations?
A. To promote Italian industry not only in terms of design and trend setters but specially in terms of cutting edge industry, innovative technologies…
