From A Sewing Workshop to a Major Investment Group
At the end of the previous century, Kurdistan Region/Iraq and their people were living in difficult circumstances, where military campaigns exhausted the country, and thus led to a destroyed economy that had much harmful impact on people’s daily lives.
The will and determination to stay in the country, in addition to the trust in the future, made the owner of the group put the first stone of his first sewing workshop, which served as the first building block for a huge investment group that currently offers comprehensive services in the sectors of business, shopping, hospitality, health, agriculture, and food.
Significant Historical Events/Stations 1963 Rafeed Sewing Factory
It was a Medium-sized factory in Erbil, relied on quality in fabrics, and craftsmanship in designing, so the demand for its products increased and its business flourished, leading to the beginning of the second phase in the age of the group.
1979
Dohuk Bakeries and Pastries
100% of the company was acquired by Sofy Group from the public sector. The project area is 23,400 square meters, and has German machines, with a capacity to produce 120 thousand loaves a day. This company is acquired by Sofy Group till now.
Meanwhile, the company also began to import fabrics from the global markets, Japan and South Korea, and it has become one of the largest importers in Kurdistan region.
1988
Aran Company for Construction Industries
The company was established to enter in the construction sector, where its business has expanded to include mosaic industry, and a crushing plant was established as well.
1998
Sofy for General Contracting
The company in this year decided to expand its business in the general contracting, so it established Sofy for Contracting that was able to prove itself in the market of Kurdistan Region as one of the best companies in this sector.
2004
Sofy for Global Trade
Following the fall of the Iraqi regime, Kurdistan Region was widely opened to the world, so Sofy Group was the forerunner for openness to the global markets, so the Group established Sofy for Global Trade to import the latest global products and provide technology for the service of the government and people of Kurdistan Region.
Sofy for Global Trade opened new markets around the world, such as in China, Turkey, Malaysia, and undertook major projects in Kurdistan Region, such as the processing of Korean Army Camp “near Erbil International Airport” with all requirements of furniture and electronics. This company has worked in favor of major international organizations such as FAO, UNICEF.
Companies Operating under the Authority of the Group
LH Company
This company has constructed 4 municipality buildings in Erbil, and supplied the Korean army with heavy machines and electronics.
AG-PS and Milav Companies
These companies work in the public construction sector, and it has a significant role in this sector.
KM
It is the agent of the Turkish company “Teksan Generator”, and it worked in providing and processing dozens of government departments with electric generators; and its business covered all regions of Iraq, so it played a significant role in providing part of the electrical needs of Iraq in the time of frequent interruptions of the power supply.
Other Companies
ACT Companies, Injaz (Accomplishment), Hilat.