Continental’s group sector ContiTech has acquired FABA Commercial Services W.L.L., a leading service provider for material handling solutions and conveying systems in the Middle East. The transaction became effective on October 1. ContiTech strengthens conveying solutions business in the Middle East through acquisition of FABA
T he acquisition strengthens to become a global full-service provider for conveying operations through its Total Conveyance approach. Through the acquisition, ContiTech expands its service network and enhances its ability to support customers in mining, ports, bulk material handling and other industries with local expertise, shorter response times and comprehensive lifecycle services. FABA's employees will become part of ContiTech's Business Area Industrial Solutions EMEA. Philip Nelles, Head of ContiTech: ContiTech's footprint in the Middle East, a strategic growth region, and advances the company's ambition "With FABA, we are further advancing our global Total Conveyance strategy. The acquisition supports our ambition to become a leading global full-service provider for conveying operations. At the same time, it reflects our commitment to creating the greatest value for our customers through investing specifically where our material expertise makes a difference for operations and business." A long-standing partnership enters the next chapter FABA will continue to be led by its current owners, Julian James and Bart de Jong. Both will remain in their leadership positions following the acquisition and continue to drive the company's development as part of ContiTech. Founded in Bahrain in 2007, FABA Commercial Services operates material handling service branches and offices in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The company provides installation, maintenance and servicing for material handling solutions. Over many years, ContiTech and FABA have jointly delivered major conveying projects across the Middle East. This successful cooperation has built strong mutual trust and a shared
ContiTech enhances its ability to support customers in mining, ports, bulk material handling and other industries.
MENA region are among the most important growth markets for our conveying solutions business," said Manja Greimeier, Head of Business Area Industrial Solutions EMEA at ContiTech. "By acquiring FABA, we are taking another significant step towards implementing our Total Conveyance strategy in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, in line with our 'in the market for the market' principle. This strengthens our local presence and brings our premium solutions even closer to customers." She added: "FABA is an excellent addition to ContiTech, complementing our existing strengths in the market. With nearly two decades of regional experience, FABA brings valuable application knowledge, strong customer relationships and deep local expertise." n
understanding of customer needs. Julian James: “For many years, FABA and ContiTech have shared a common ambition: to redefine material handling by moving beyond standalone products and services toward fully integrated customer solutions. By combining ContiTech’s deep material and application expertise with FABA’s outstanding service capabilities and regional presence across the Gulf Region, we are creating a stronger platform for growth and innovation. Most importantly, we are enhancing our ability to deliver end-to-end material handling solutions that help our customers operate more efficiently and competitively”. ‘In the market for the market’: FABA helps ContiTech expand its regional presence "The Middle East and the broader
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