As two companies with extensive experience in the Middle East, particularly in Dubai, where both have been operating for well over twenty years, it was only a matter of time before Doka Gulf and ALEC E&C’s paths would cross and discover some of the time, cost and safety benefits each organisation’s respective investments in technology have yielded.

Doha, Qatar – 10th October 2023: Doka, one of the world’s leaders in formwork, scaffolding and engineering solutions is showcasing its versatile Ringlock scaffolding system at this year’s Big 5 Construct Qatar event. Centered around its multifaceted Ringlock system, Doka has expanded its offering in recent years to include scaffolding as a value-add to its existing portfolio of formwork and engineering solutions.

Doka, one of the world's leading suppliers of formwork with headquarters in Amstetten, Austria, completed the 100% acquisition of scaffolding manufacturer AT-PAC. Both companies initially partnered in 2020 to provide comprehensive global site solutions. The acquisition positions Doka as a single source for formwork and scaffolding for the global construction industry and strengthens the company’s new global business segment, "Industrial Scaffolding". For AT-PAC this means full access to a global market.

International formwork and scaffolding expert Doka pledged that it will be climate-neutral by 2040 as it addresses one of the most pressing issues in the global construction industry. By focusing on decarbonization and the circular economy, the company has already made an important first step towards achieving this goal. In summer 2022, Doka introduced Product Carbon Footprint – KPIs, making it the first formwork supplier in the industry to provide transparent emissions data for 6,000 products. The Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) has been generated to help customers make more environmentally responsible purchasing decisions.

Doka will present its new "scaffolding" business during the world's largest construction trade fair bauma 2022 when it opens its doors from 24 - 30 October. Demonstrating its commitment to “creating real added value for our customers” Doka is displaying its impressive new scaffolding options alongside advances in its formwork portfolio, and numerous highlights from the fields of digitalization and sustainability. The expanding product and service collection will be on display at the Doka exhibit (FN.421 – FN.423), which covers almost 4,500 square meters.

After much anticipation, Expo 2020 Dubai opens its doors for six months, starting on 01st October 2021 with Doka showcasing its digital solutions as part of the Austrian Pavilion.

Robert Hauser will take over as chairman of the Executive Board on 1 July 2021.

Currently under development in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent, we visit the site of the country’s first skyscraper and one of the tallest multifunctional buildings in central Asia.

Since Doka forged its strategic alliance with AT-PAC at the end of last year, Doka’s decision to include scaffolding as one of its core offerings is set to pay dividend as the construction and oil & gas markets turn their focus to more cost-effective, long-term solutions.

While Ringlock’s reputation for time and cost-saving performance is already well publicized, its ability to enhance site safety is another major draw for contractors and industrial operators who understand that safety-first is a win for all stakeholders.