Engr Abdullah Al Guwaifli

Geyad for Commerce and Import Co Ltd was established in 1980 as a small fabrication plant with an area of 7,500 sq m in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

It has grown since then and has become one of the leading steel fabricators in Saudi Arabia.
In 1994, Geyad launched its 16,875 sq m second fabrication plant under the name of "Geyad Factory for Pressure Vessels and Steel Buildings" in Dammam Second Industrial City to meet the increasing demand of structural steel industry.
In a very short time, Geyad has developed strong ties with a number of reputed clients by delivering excellent quality products at competitive prices.
Geyad's strict policy of meeting customer's delivery target dates has also contributed a great share to the present success of the company.
Currently, Geyad is in the process of developing a third fabrication facility for pressure vessels located in Dammam Second Industrial City.
In addition, Geyad has recently obtained another land to launch its fourth facility in the near future to fulfil the increasing demand in steel fabrication. Total area of facilities becomes +55,000 sq m.
The company is registered with SGS Yarsley International Certification Services Limited for ISO 9001. It is accredited with the prestigious certificates of authorisation and code symbol "U" and "UM" stamps from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Additionally, Geyad is a holder of "R" and "NB" stamps from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI).
M/S Al Nasser Industrial Enterprises of the United Arab Emirates joined Geyad as partners in 1999.
Al Nasser Industrial Enterprises is a part of Al Nasser Holding Group established in 1992 which has seven operating ventures in steel melting, PE rotomoulding, SMC panel steel rolling, oil spill absorbents, pet bottles and transformers.
Geyad is a team player in the upcoming Aramco mega projects (Hawiyah / Khursaniyah and others)
The General Manager is Engr Abdullah Al Guwaifli.
 He recently joined Geyad as a general manager. He was formerly a certified QA Manager in ABV Rock Group KB the EPC contractor of the Saudi Strategic Storage Project of the Ministry of Defense and Aviation.
 Engr Al Guwaifli said, "Geyad aims and commits to a continuous improvement of its quality and range of products and services to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction & a world class standards of the industry . With better planning and dedication of our experienced staff we are confident of meeting the future challenges and competition successfully".
Products
Providing a comprehensive design and detailing facility for steel structures, tanks and pressure vessels, both computerised and manual, Geyad has performed prestigious work throughout Saudi Aradia and other Gulf countries.
GCI operates strict Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures for its manufacturing processes.
These procedures include the following:
Quality Management System (QMS) internal audits, which are carried out by certified external and internal auditors. These auditors are qualified in accordance with the rules of International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA).
Welding Inspection and other related works which are conducted by Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI). These inspectors are qualified by the American Welding Society (AWS).
In-house Non-Destructive Tests like Ultrasonic Test (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Penetrant Test (PT), which are performed by certified Level - II inspectors.
 These inspectors are qualified in accordance with the guidance of the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT).
Manufacturing processes include: Plate rolling up to 25mm thick and 2.5m wide; machining operations; plasma cutting; oxyacetylene cutting; arc welding; MIG welding; TIG welding; SAW welding; hydraulic pressing up to 200 tonnes; drilling / reboring up to 76mm diameter; plate shearing up to 16mm thick; angle bar, flat bar, round bar, cropping and punching; radial drilling and blasting / painting.
Geyad's product portfolio falls into five principal categories:
Structural Steel: All kinds of structural steel buildings, pipe racks, equipment support structures, duct work, buckstays, chimneys and stacks according to AISC manual for steel construction and European standards.
Pressure Vessels: "U" and "UM" code symbol stamp pressure vessels in accordance with Sec. VIII Div 1 standards of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Repair and alteration of pressure vessels with "R" code symbol stamp in accordance with the standards of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels Inspectors (NBBI).
"NB" code symbol stamp to register "U" stamped pressure vessels with NBBI.
Storage Tanks: For oil, water, and chemicals according to API 650, API 620, UL-142 and ANSI / AWWA D100-84 standards.
Pipe Spools: According to ASME / ANSI B31.1, B31.3 standards and as per customer's requirements.
Miscellaneous Steel Items: Such as handrails (straight and stair), ladders (with and without safety cages), gratings, chequered plates, stair and stair treads, buckstay holders and electrostatic precipitator components.
Geyad is listed as a registered vendor in Saudi Arabia with the following:
• Saudi Aramco
• SCECO
• Sabic Services Limited, Jubail
• Ministry of Defence and Aviation
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Japan
• JGC Arabia
• JGC Corporation Yokohama, Japan
• Snamprogetti, Italy
• Tecnimont, Italy
• Tecnicas Reunidas, Madrid, Spain
• Ballast Nedam Groep
• Al-Jubail Petrochemicals, Kemya
• Saudi Petrochemical Company (Sadaf)
• Saudi Iron and Steel Co. (Hadeed)
In the UAE, the company is registered with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), and in Qatar it is registered with Qatar Petroleum (QP).