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Five Decades of Experience and Innovation
In a market as new and pioneering as FRP composites, five decades of leadership is a unique achievement. It has given us experience, perspective — and unrivalled expertise in a whole world of sectors.
1975
Where It All Began
BFG began life in a small factory in Bahrain's Mina Salman industrial area, as one of the kingdom's first domestic engineering and manufacturing businesses and one of the Middle East's few composite specialists.
Using open mould hand lay-up processes with the latest chemical resistant and fire retardant resins, we produced components for the rapidly expanding local infrastructure — from water tanks and manhole liners to decorative panels for hotels and complete roofing systems.
1984
Al Fateh Grand Mosque & Rapid Growth
Expansion brought new offices, factory units and a pattern shop. With it came greater diversification — the first structural dome systems, gull-wing shade structures, and the iconic Al Fateh Grand Mosque, where the 25 metre diameter composite dome remains one of BFG's signature projects.
By 1987 we were innovating RTM sandwich panels for airport counters and custom-building composite dealing room desks for banks from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait.
1991
First International Expansion
BFG opened its first factory in the Philippines, beginning a commitment that would grow to four factories and over 500 employees, serving clients across China, Australia and the Pacific.
Landmark projects spanned the Gulf and beyond — including an all-composite floating dock for the Manila Yacht Club and the distinctive onion-shaped dome for the Al Istighfar Mosque in Singapore.
2001
Rail, Asia & Engineering Excellence
The new century brought BFG's first rail project and a decade of rapid expansion in transport, evolving into a world leader in composites for rolling stock — serving Alstom, Bombardier and Siemens.
Manufacturing expanded to China (2005) and India (2008), with new capabilities in 3D CATIA modelling, robotic CNC tooling, and ISO 9001 certification. By the decade's end, BFG's network was truly global.
2013
Innovation, Africa & Phencore™
New facilities in Spain and Brazil, acquisitions in France, and a dedicated Innovation Centre in Strasbourg enabled collaboration with leading academic research centres.
In 2016 BFG opened a factory in South Africa, backed by a major contract with Alstom for 600 trains to PRASA. The launch of Phencore™ in 2013 created exclusive products with a remarkable 70% weight saving over aluminium honeycomb.
& Beyond
New Products. New Markets. New Thinking.
We see great potential in lightweight, fire retardant materials and high strength composites, delivering breakthrough levels of performance and durability.
As water becomes an ever more precious resource, we continue to invest in compact, highly efficient waste water treatment systems. Our innovation team leads the way — helping revolutionise everything from basic hygiene in remote locations to water conservation in arid regions.