SINCE the inception of its regional office in Bahrain under the name of Paschal Concrete Forms in January 1998, Paschal Werk G Maier has emerged as a leading supplier of modern formwork solutions to the region’s contractors.

Amongst its many systems the modular universal formwork and the Paschal deck system for slab formwork have especially proved popular in the region.
The systems are based on various panel sizes. The panels, which are manufactured with 6-mm-thick frames of special steel, are strong and durable and do not corrode. The surface of the panels is covered with high-quality birch plywood (density 780 kg/cu m) that has a 220 gm/sq m phenolic coating. The edges of the plywood are protected by the steel frame and the gap between them is filled with a special sealant. Hence, the plywood can be reused up to 250 times and the steel frame will remain sound for more than 20 years, according to him.
“Thanks to easy erection and dismantling, with or without the use of a crane, contractors can save up to 30 per cent of their superstructure cost through savings on labour, material and time. Being modular, the formwork system offers contractors versatility, flexibility and durability, among other benefits,” says Amir Delghandi, general director of the Bahrain-based Paschal Concrete Forms.
He continues: “Paschal offers a competent service and complete solutions that are user-friendly for concrete construction sites. The company aims to lead through quality and service. Our consistency in quality is reflected in the DIN EN ISO 9001 certification. In addition, Paschal service professionals are ready to act as consultants and find optimum solutions for particular applications. Also, continuous staff training ensures that high standards are maintained year after year.”
Tracing the growth of Paschal’s presence in the region, Delghandi says: “Paschal first entered the region in the early 70s with the supply of formwork for a dam project in Saudi Arabia and later expanded to include other civil projects in Kuwait and Bahrain, supported with products delivered directly from the main office in Germany.
“The first delivery of Paschal formwork to Bahrain goes back to 1983. Over the period, Paschal served several other prestigious projects in Bahrain and the neighbouring countries. Due to the growing demand for formwork in the region, in 1998 the company decided to open its regional head office in Bahrain.”
The early noughties saw Paschal make its debut at The Big 5 exhibition in Dubai.
This strategic move boosted the demand for its cost-effective and environment-friendly formwork systems in the UAE, and led to Paschal opening an office in Dubai in 2004, and an Abu Dhabi branch earlier this year, says Delghandi.
Paschal’s modular formwork systems have justifiably earned their name as they have proved their versatility and flexibility on building sites of every description in more than 60 countries, whether in foundation work, walls, shafts, polygonal structures, piers or beams.
In the UAE, Paschal’s formwork solutions have been used on various prestigious projects. Its recent and ongoing projects include the 194 Corporate Tower at Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, Dubai Autism Centre, a water production plant expansion (Jebel Ali), Botanica Tower (Dubai), the Emirates Aluminium (Emal) smelter complex (Abu Dhabi), Deyaar Tower at Business Bay, and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (Abu Dhabi), to name a few.
Some recently completed and ongoing projects in Bahrain too have opted for Paschal solutions, proving its growing popularity. The projects include residential complexes in Amwaj Island, the Renaissance Hotel, villa construction at Riffa Views, a new building for the Ministry of Electricity in Mina Salman, Platinum Tower and Crystal Heights Project, Fontana Tower, construction of the third inlet flume in Bapco, the Dar 2 building at the Diplomatic Area and 12 nine-storey buildings at Hamad Town.