National Industries Group Holding K.P.S.C.

National Industries Group Holding K.P.S.C. (NIG) is a prominent Kuwaiti conglomerate established in 1960, listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange since 1984. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing building materials and infrastructure products, and has expanded its portfolio to include investments in sectors such as petrochemicals, oil and gas services, mechanical industries, utilities, real estate, infrastructure, and financial services. NIG's diversified approach has enabled it to achieve significant profits for its shareholders through effective management of financial portfolios and direct investments.

The group's investment strategy focuses on growth, late-stage, buyout, turnaround, and distressed opportunities, with a geographical emphasis on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, and Latin America. NIG's industrial investments encompass building materials, petrochemicals, oil and gas services, mechanical industries, utilities, real estate, infrastructure, and financial services. The company has a history of significant investments in power supply and telecom companies across the Middle East and other regions, reflecting its commitment to regional and international expansion.

NIG's subsidiaries include National Industries Company (NIC), established in 1960, which specializes in manufacturing and marketing building materials and infrastructure products in Kuwait. NIC owns 16 factories and two rock quarries, employing approximately 1,800 individuals. The company has diversified its product range to include sandlime, limestone, large diameter concrete pipes, high-density polyethylene pipes, and ceramics, positioning itself as a leader in the local and regional markets. NIC's success is attributed to its strategic expansion and product diversification, aligning with NIG's broader investment philosophy of fostering growth and innovation across its portfolio companies.