SULB, the first fully integrated light, medium, and heavy beams and structural steel sections producer in the Middle East region, has been awarded the prestigious International Safety Award 2025 with Merit by the British Safety Council, 

 

A joint venture between Bahrain-based Foulath Holding Company (51%) and Japan-based Yamato Kogyo (49%), SULB is a fully integrated producer from iron ore to finished steel products. It has two rolling mills, one in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the other in Bahrain.

 

The International Safety Award 2025 was presented during an official ceremony held at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington in London.

 

SULB said this accolade reflects its ongoing efforts throughout 2024 to cultivate a culture of occupational safety with a clear focus on achieving zero accidents across its operations. 

 

The recognition is the result of comprehensive initiatives undertaken by the company to enhance health and safety, including rigorous training programmes, accountability frameworks, modernised systems and proactive risk management practices aimed at preventing incidents and minimising operational hazards, it stated.

 

The award also acknowledges the strength of SULB’s leadership in embedding safety as a core organizational value, and the collective efforts of its employees in championing safe work practices at every level, it added.

 

On the key achievement, Jaafar Hasan Ibrahim, General Manager of Operations at SULB, said: "This honour from the British Safety Council is a proud moment for our entire team. It reflects the tireless dedication and hard work of every individual across our operations, making it a shared achievement."

 

"At SULB, we believe safety is not just about policies and procedures, but a core value that is embedded into our daily routine. We are confident in our team’s ability to uphold the highest safety standards, and this award motivates us to continue ensuring that every employee returns home safely at the end of each day," stated Ibrahim.

 

According to him, SULB continues to embrace a forward-thinking safety strategy grounded in internationally recognised practices and open communication across the organisation. 

 

By fostering trust and encouraging transparent dialogue between staff and leadership, the company reinforces its position as a leader in occupational safety within the local and regional steel manufacturing industry, he added.-TradeArabia News Service