The Arabian Pipecoating Company (APCO) was established in 1983 by A. H. Algosaibi Bros. Co., and Abdulaziz & Sa'ad AI-Moajil Company. At present APCO is a joint venture operation with Bredero Shaw, a division of Shawcor Ltd., a growth-oriented energy services company focused on technology-based products for the energy industry. This partnership has provided APCO with access to a robust selection of advanced technologies along with advanced research facilities capable of responding to the demands of the oil, gas and water industries in the Gulf Region.

Bredero Shaw is the global leader in the development and manufacture of pipe coating solutions for the oil, gas, and water industries. With a rich history of proven experience that dates back to the 1930s, the company is the preferred choice of major energy industry clients around the world. Over 250,000 kms of pipelines around the world have been protected using Bredero Shaw technology and services.