Malaysia-based MFE Formwork Technology is now part of Doka

Joining forces

Doka, the global leader in formwork and scaffolding, is now joining forces with the Malaysian company MFE Formwork Technology, the market leader in monolithic aluminum formwork. Doka and MFE - together they are now the leading player in the Asia-Pacific region. For customers, this means innovative solutions "from a single source.

With this acquisition, Doka reaches another important milestone in its strategic growth plan and strengthens its position in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region, a key growth market alongside North America.

Robert Hauser, CEO Doka GmbH: "I am very pleased that MFE is now part of Doka and thus of the global Umdasch Group. We have had a sales partnership for many years, which we are now taking to the next level. MFE is an experienced company with great expertise and state-of-the-art production facilities. Its innovative and high-quality products are highly valued by its customers."

Perfect addition in product portfolio and global reach

Founded in 1991, MFE has become a world leader in monolithic aluminum formwork solutions. By using monolithic formwork, elements such as slabs and walls can be formed in a single pass, resulting in a seamless structure without joints. This technique is particularly suitable for projects with less complex and repetitive geometric requirements. With headquarters in Malaysia and more than 2,200 employees, the company has established itself as a reliable partner for efficient construction projects and sets standards in the construction industry. Doka, on the other hand, is the specialist for steel formwork combined with timber and is characterized by solutions in the large-scale sector, for example in high-rise buildings, infrastructure or power plants.

"By joining forces, we are creating a unique one-stop-shop formwork portfolio for our customers. With the right formwork solution on hand for every project and size, we can now respond even better to our customers' needs. Moreover, we offer scaffolding solutions 'from one source', making us unbeatable," said Robert Hauser.

MFE gains a strong owner, as Doka has an extensive global sales network and operates in more than 60 countries with more than 170 branches. "Today we mark an important milestone in our 35-year history. We are excited to join the Doka family, which opens up new opportunities for collaboration and increases our ability to reach a wider audience worldwide. Together, we look forward to leveraging our combined strengths and expertise to drive innovation and provide unparalleled solutions to our customers around the world," said Jim Robinson, Group Chairman, MFE Group of Companies.