From Grünwald to the world – ELB Gastro relies on international partnerships

International growth begins with trust. It is precisely this trust that has formed the foundation of the cooperation between ELB Gastro and Kiehl Middle East for many years.

ELB Gastro was founded in 2018 in Grünwald near Munich. From the very beginning, the company pursued a clear vision: to offer professional commercial kitchen technology, hygiene concepts, and high-quality catering solutions not only in German-speaking countries, but also to sustainably develop international markets.

Today, ELB Gastro combines German quality standards with an international network of manufacturers, specialist dealers, and project partners.

A partnership that has its origins back in 2008

Long before ELB Gastro was founded, a close personal and business connection was established between Jan Wilhelm and Samy Khawasneh.

They have been connected by a trusting collaboration within the international cleaning and hygiene industry since 2008. Over many years, this evolved not only into a professional business relationship but also into a shared understanding of the requirements that international hotel projects, commercial kitchens, and catering operations place on modern hygiene concepts.

With the founding of ELB Gastro in 2018, this long-standing collaboration could be consistently further developed at the corporate level.

Today, it forms an important basis for joint projects in the United Arab Emirates and beyond.

Abu Dhabi – The gateway to the MENA region

Hardly any region has developed as dynamically as Abu Dhabi over the past two decades.

With the continuous expansion of Khalifa Port, the adjacent industrial and logistics zones, as well as one of the most modern infrastructures worldwide, Abu Dhabi has developed into a significant economic hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa.

International hotel chains, luxury resorts, catering companies, hospitals, and the food industry benefit today from short delivery routes, maximum logistical efficiency, and a business-friendly investment climate.

For professional kitchens, this development simultaneously means increasing demands on hygiene, sustainability, and process reliability.

German quality for international kitchens

This is exactly where ELB Gastro and Kiehl Middle East complement each other ideally.

Together, they create solutions for:

• Hotel kitchens

• Commercial kitchens

• Catering companies

• Healthcare

• Food production

• Airports

• Event catering

• Premium hospitality

The focus is not only on high-quality products but also on complete hygiene concepts, economical dosing systems, employee training, and long-term support.

The future begins now

The MENA region is one of the fastest-growing hospitality markets in the world.

Major projects in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman will create thousands of new hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and leisure destinations in the coming years.

ELB Gastro sees enormous potential in this.

Together with strong industrial partners like Kiehl, the company pursues the goal of continuously expanding its presence in the region. The focus here is not on short-term sales success, but on building long-term partnerships with architects, investors, hotel operators, and catering companies.

The combination of German quality, a personal network, and regional expertise forms the foundation for this.

Shaping the future together

The story of ELB Gastro began in 2018 in Grünwald. Today, its vision extends far beyond Europe.

The long-standing collaboration between Jan Wilhelm and Samy Khawasneh as well as the partnership with Kiehl Middle East exemplify the company's self-image: creating sustainable relationships, sharing knowledge, and jointly opening up new markets.

With this commitment, ELB Gastro will consistently further develop its activities in the MENA region and establish itself as a reliable partner for professional kitchen, hygiene, and hospitality solutions.

From Grünwald to Abu Dhabi – and from there to the entire MENA region.