About

About Sacotel

SACOTEL SAL has known a constant and steady growth expanding its line of business and weight on the markets it operates. Over 70% market share in the field of telecommunications and 40% market share in the field of security in Lebanon is a good indicator of the reputation Sacotel has earned over the past years. SACOTEL SAL is the exclusive agent and distributor in Lebanon for major brands such as Panasonic from Japan, Urmet from Italy, Elkron from Italy, Aprimatic from Italy, Sentinel from france and FDI Matelec from France.

The recognition of the quality of our products is universal but our pride is the quality of our service

Our History

Operational since 1929, SAAD Transport was the first to launch regular bus transportations in Lebanon. It is SACOTEL’s mother company.
In 1945, Ets. Charles & Victor SAAD was established joining SAAD Transport and SAAD Import and Export Company.
In 1974, C & V SAAD represented Japan’s MATSUHITA ELECTRIC CO. (today’s Panasonic Corporation) Handling its telecom products in Lebanon under National brand at the time.
In 1976, C & V SAAD moved to Ashrafieh because of war.
In 1978, SACOTEL s.a.r.l was founded under C & V SAAD to handle its line of telecom products (National- Panasonic). SACOTEL represented Italy’s URMET GROUP to handle its line of interphones, video-interphones and security systems.
In 1979, SACOTEL became agent of the USA’s Javelin Systems, handling another line of professional security systems.
In 1998, SACOTEL s.a.r.l turned into SACOTEL s.a.l witnessing a remarkable increase in its capital and became member of the multinational F.A.Hosri Group whose activities cover: Security and Telecommunications, Building Automation& Communication, Office Supplies and Equipment, FMGC, Distribution, Editing and Publishing, Insurance, Hotels and Restaurants, Property management.
In 2005, SACOTEL expanded its security products line and becomes agent of the Italian ELKRON s.p.a. (member of the URMET Group). SACOTEL became agent and distributor of the Italian Automation Systems Manufacturer, APRIMATICs.p.a. (member of the URMET Group).
In 2010, SACOTEL became agent and distributor of the French Access Control System Manufacturer, FDI MATELEC s.p.a.(member of the URMET Group).
In 2012, SACOTEL will witness the birth of 2 new companies:
“Urmet Sacotel Middle East (USME)”, a joint venture between URMET and SACOTEL to commercialize all the products of the URMET Group in the Middle Eastern.
And
“Sacotel Panasonic Services Company (SPS)” a service company that will serve as the service center for SACOTEL

Sacotel is part of the Fernand Hosri Group of companies operating in Lebanon, and The MENA Region in multiple industries such as Security and Telecommunications, Building Automation & Communication, Office Supplies and Equipment, FMGC, Distribution, Editing and Publishing, Insurance, Hotels and Restaurants, Property management & renewable energy.

Our Mission:

The recognition of the quality of our products is universal; our pride is the quality of our service. We are committed to provide our society through our customers with the latest technological solutions in Telecom, Security, Automation and Renewable Energy, backed by the best customer service one could aspire to.