Since 1997 — Daraya, El Chouf
About us
Two generations of construction supply — from a village hardware store to the exclusive Den Braven partner and sealant market leader of Lebanon.
Serhal & Serhal Company was established in December of 2005. Its mother company, Sasco, was established in 1997. Sasco first started as a small construction hardware store in a small village called Daraya in the Chouf area of Lebanon. In 1997 Sasco started importing hardware from Europe, and in 1998 Mohamad Serhal, the CEO of Sasco, met with Den Braven Sealants of Holland and signed an exclusive distribution contract for Lebanon.
Business grew year after year and we became Lebanon's market leaders in the sealant business. Sasco was active in retail and wholesale, but to grow efficiently we had to separate wholesale from retail — which took place in December 2005. That is how Serhal & Serhal Co. was born.
Since then, Serhal & Serhal has been marketing and selling mainly Den Braven products throughout the country and became the strongest name in the aluminum and glass industry. Along the way, new products were added to the company's portfolio while maintaining the high level of quality our customers expect.
A complete variety of aluminum door locks under the Magic Lock brand was added; the name is now one of the most respected in the industry and has been growing since 2006. In 2012, Serhal & Serhal Co. started a partnership with Kedao, known for its door closers and stainless-steel patch fittings — products marketed with a 5-year quality guarantee like no other in the market.
In February 2017, CFS, a fastener company from the U.K., was added to the portfolio — very well respected for its chemical mortars and mechanical fixings with all the necessary ETA approvals. Along with CFS, a major player in the cutting-tools market from Austria also joined the portfolio: Tyrolit, founded and owned by the Swarovski family, one of the most reputable manufacturers in the world.
Last but most importantly, Den Braven Sealants has been fully acquired by Arkema, whose portfolio includes Bostik. With Bostik a major part of their umbrella, it has become a major part of ours as well.
Milestones
- 1997
Sasco founded
A small construction hardware store opens in Daraya, El Chouf — and begins importing hardware from Europe.
- 1998
Den Braven — exclusive for Lebanon
Mohamad Serhal signs an exclusive distribution contract with Den Braven Sealants of Holland.
- Dec 2005
Serhal & Serhal Co. is born
Wholesale is separated from retail; the new company takes the Den Braven business nationwide.
- 2006
Magic Lock
A complete range of aluminum door locks joins the portfolio, with a 5-year quality guarantee.
- 2012
Kedao partnership
Floor hinges, door closers and stainless-steel patch fittings for glass and aluminum doors.
- Feb 2017
CFS Fixings, U.K.
Chemical mortars and mechanical fixings with the necessary ETA approvals.
- 2017
Tyrolit, Austria
Cutting, grinding and drilling tools from the Swarovski-owned manufacturer.
- Today
Arkema · Bostik era
Den Braven joins Arkema; Bostik waterproofing, tile adhesives and flooring become a major part of our range.