The Gibca Group of companies – of which Alico is a part –  is a major industrial group in the UAE that has been serving the construction industry since the mid-seventies.

Gibca has continuously expanded its operations in the manufacturing and industrial sectors by forming quality-related industries to provide a one-stop shop for developers and contractors alike. Alico plays a major role within this alliance and benefits from the group’s corporate strength.
One of these related industries is the glass processing operation represented by Gulf Glass Industries (GGI). The company was established in 1991 to provide state-of-the-art locally processed glass products using the most technologically-advanced machinery. This includes computerised horizontal tempering and curved tempering plants, automated assembly line for the production of insulated glass units, automated cutting lines, bulletproof/resistance glass and the latest in glass laminating lines. GGI supplies world-class glass products to the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Australia.
Alico is also able to provide the architects with decorative glass in all its forms through the leading expert in the field Glasshouse Company. Established in the early eighties, Glasshouse has developed the expertise in stained glass, various forms of decorative glass, ceramic frit, sandblasted designs, etc.
Another related industry is the aluminium, GRC, GRP, and honeycomb cladding manufactured by Arabian Profile Company (APL). The company was established in 1985 as the first aluminium and steel roll-forming manufacturer in the UAE, producing products which were traditionally imported.  The company has since become the leading roll-forming company in the UAE, providing high-quality products and technical service.
APL’s product range comprises of items such as aluminium and steel single-skin and polyurethane-insulated panels, GRC panels and products, GRP architectural panels with and without honeycomb, aluminium composite panels as well as many other special products that are developed to suit architectural needs.
Client requirements of cast aluminium products can be supplied through the leading quality casting operations managed by Alico Industries. The company was established in 1980 to manufacture not only architectural cast aluminium, brass and bronze products but also cathodic protection and anode products for the oil and shipping industries.