The Company

Kavalani & Sons is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, professionally managed organization, committed to offering complete customer satisfaction. We are Bahrain’s most innovative Supplier of Industrial, Construction, Fire & Safety, Electrical, Plumbing, Water Proofing, Interior and Marine Equipment. We offer more than 60,000 products & represent more than 150 Brands from the worlds market-leading brands under one roof. We strongly believe in innovation and are constantly on the lookout to bring new innovative products and solutions to the market.

1955

Established

60,000+

Products

160+

Brands

Our quest to introduce new state-of-the-art technologies and products has led to our diversification across different divisions and product lines. Our customers come to us expecting more than just a product, they look out for solutions. With 60 years of experience in servicing the demands of the industry, we are proud of the reputation you have helped us build.

Corporate Mission

Our mission is to be a, one-stop-shop for Industrial, Construction, Fire & Safety, Electrical, Plumbing, Water Proofing, Interior and Marine Equipment. We aim to build long term relationships with our clients on the basis of timely and quality service, professionalism and anticipating customers’ needs. We want to provide our clients with innovative solutions to help improve their productivity and efficiency. We strive to develop a work environment that fosters new ideas, new innovations and growth.

Company Vision

Kavalani & Sons is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, professionally managed organization, committed to offering complete customer satisfaction. Keeping in mind the growing needs of the GCC, the company has expanded its operations across the region. Presently we are operating in Dubai through our sister company Kavsons International General Trading,Kavtechnical Trading ,Saudi Arabia. The management and employees are equally dedicated to our growth by focusing on being a customer-centric company.

Our History

Kavalani & Sons is a firm based in the Kingdom of Bahrain that supplies Industrial, Construction & Marine products with a portfolio of more than 60,000 products & represent more than 150 Brands from the worlds market of leading brands from across the globe.

The legacy of the company was established by Mr. Kavalmal Kavalani who used to trade in pearls between India and Bahrain. His descendants Mr. Vasumal Kavalmal , Mr. Purshotamdas Vasumal and Mr. Narsingdas Purshotamdas diversified the line of business by initially dealing in textiles, dates and trading in import and export of tea. In 1955, Mr. Tolaram Narsingdas and Mr. Chandrasen Narsingdas (the great great grandsons of Mr. Kavalmal Kavalani) established Kavalani & Sons.

Upon the discovery of oil in Bahrain, the fifties witnessed the start of economic and infrastructural development. During this period, the company embarked on the sale of automobile spares imported from USA and Europe. At that time the company was dealing with brands such as; Ford, Buick, Bosch, Chevrolet and Cadillac. In the early sixties, the company changed its focus to Industrial consumables, hardware and building materials.

Growth

The company began its operations from a small shop in Manama catering to the industrial and production sector, government departments and marine companies.

Over the years, Kavalani has acquired more than 60,000 products & represent more than 150 Brands from various regions across the globe which accommodates the demands of our diverse customers. Kavalani & Sons are the primary titleholders of the concept, “One Stop Shop”. The firm has enjoyed the best reputation and goodwill for its customer satisfaction and product range in Bahrain.

The headquarters located in the Salman Industrial City include showrooms, offices and warehouses that have a storage and display area of 2,60,000 sq ft. Additionally, the branch office and additional warehousing in the Sitra Industrial Area, has a storage and display area of 44,000 sq ft. to the demands of the market more warehouses were added in Bahrain Investment Wharfs the new 13,000 sq ft showroom displays a wide variety of items where customers can examine, select and test the product first hand.

We strongly believe in innovation and are constantly on the look out to bring new innovative products and solutions to the market. Our quest to introduce new state-of-the-art technologies and products has lead to our diversification across different divisions and product lines.

The company has diversified into various product classes like Power Tools, Hand Tools, Building materials, Electrical consumables, HVAC spares, Safety Equipment, Chemicals, Fittings, Packaging and Jointing materials, Cleaning equipment, Welding consumables, Mechanical consumables, Hardware Equipment, Fastners, Lifting Equipment, Plumbing, Waterproofing, Interior, Garage Equipment, Bars, Sheets & Instrumentation, Hoses, Pneumatic Tools, Ropes, Shelving, Strappings, Tapes & Adhesives & hydraulic hose crimping, Steel & Timber.

Timeline

 

1850

1850

Our parent company Purshotamdas Vasumal dealt in Pearls, textiles, dates and trading in the import & export of tea.

1955

1955

Kavalani & Sons was registered as an automotive spare parts & accessories trading company in Manama.

1961

1961

Kavalani & Sons was registered as a licensed company to carry out General trading which focussed in Industrial, Construction & Marine products.

1970

1970

Introduction of the brand RIDGID tools & BLACK & DECKER Power Tools in Bahraini markets.

1996

1996

Introduced the brand Dewalt Power Tools in our Industrial division

1997

1997

Registered as a W.L.L. henceforth to be known as Kavalani & Sons W.L.L. Introduced the brand 3M Safety to our product portfolio.

2001

2001

Kavalani & Sons shifted the head office, showroom and logistics to a bigger location of approx. 44,000 sq feet in the Sitra Industrial Area.

2003

2003

Started the Safety & HVAC Divisions of the company.

2004

2004

Started the Oil & Gas Division of the company. Introduced the brand Elora hand tools in our Industrial division.

2005

2005

Received the Certificate of Appreciation for our contribution & assistance in ALBA Safety, Health & Environment Week.

2006

2006

Branched out to the industrial hub of the Gulf, Dubai. This company was registered as Kavsons International General Trading.

2010

2010

Registered a new branch for industrial manufacturturing of oil gaskets and production of hydraulic hoses. Received an appreciation award from 3M for sales promotion and occupational health & safety products.

2011

2011

Certified as an ISO 9001:2008 company.

2013

2013

opening of our new showroom, warehousing & office facility in Salman Industrial city, in Bahrain Investmenf Wharf Hidd, over a built up area of 130,000 sq ft.

2014

2014

Opening of new branch in KSA Dammam under KAVTECH Construction, Electrical, Fire & Safety, Interior & HVAC products.

2015

2015

Introduced our range of electrical products

2016

2016

Introduced our waterproofing & plumbing division

2017

2017

Introduced additional chemical and mechanical anchor products

2018

2018

Introduced our Interior Division

2017

2019

Introduction of the Spartan Plywood Division

 

2020

Tackling the Covid virus by being in the frontline to supply PPE Equipment & inked a financing deal of 3 million USD with Standard Chartered Bank to tackle the virus.

2021

Acquired a new warehouse facility in Bahrain Investment Wharf for 100,000 sq. ft to expand our product range & demand for infrastructure growth for the Kingdom of Bahrain.