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Hitech Industries FZE

Speciality resins for a niche market Anupam Misra Chief Executive Officer Hitech Industries FZE

Hitech Industries FZE manufactures a wide range of solvent-based and water-based polymeric solutions

Niche segments on the rise Petrochemicals and construction chemicals mark notable investments

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n essential component that forms the core of most industries, chemicals have long served various sectors as a primary element in a number of applications. Whether it is used as a base or a catalyst, they are used extensively in the construction and industrial arena, as well as for cleaning and mixing purposes.

The chemicals industry leads as the second largest manufacturing sector in the GCC region, with around $108 billion worth of products recorded in the year 2015, and Gulf countries are heavily investing in the petrochemicals sector with a noted increase by 38 per cent in the same year.

According to the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the UAE recorded 13.7 million tonnes of petrochemical capacity in 2016, and with Saudi Arabia holds 74 per cent of the chemicals portfolio in the region.

GPCA also states that the global demand for petrochemicals in particular is expected to grow by 4 per cent on an annual basis, further driving investments in sustainable products and processes.

Looking deeper into niche segments, the global market for construction chemicals — that specialise in improving concrete performance, the lifeline of structures and ensuring protection from various weather hazards — is expected to reach $40.2 billion by

2022, according to Allied Market Research, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6 per cent between 2016 to 2022.

As eco-consciousness is on the rise, chemical manufacturers are looking to introduce products that provide optimum performance without damage to surroundings or people.

The need for environment-friendly solutions, including logistics and transportation of hazardous content, is further fuelling the chemicals industry to create safe options.

Organisations operating in the chemicals sector hold proper certification and acquire international quality marks to assure adherence to highest standards of safety and processes.

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s one of the first resin companies to set up operations in the UAE, Hitech Industries FZE has been catering to the paint, adhesives, construction chemicals and composite industry for over 25 years.

“We are among the leading manufacturers of solvent-based and water-based polymeric resins.

Hitech Industries FZE is also one of the first companies to develop speciality resins in the region — be it epoxy hardeners, acrylic polyols for auto refinish paints and car putty resins. We are not only the key resin suppliers to the GCC market but also export to about 40 countries worldwide,” said Anupam Misra, its Chief Executive Officer.

With a plant capacity of 50 KT per annum, Hitech Industries FZE specialises in a broad product range

of alkyd, acrylic, saturated and unsaturated polyester resins to hardeners for epoxy systems. In the coating segment, it features products that cover architectural, industrial, auto refinish, marine, can and coil coating applications.

“We service core industries linked to construction and infrastructure segments. The UAE, particularly Dubai, has taken a lead in building advanced infrastructure, but there is a lot of scope for growth within the region as we approach Expo 2020,” Misra added.

Looking ahead, Hitech Industries FZE plans to secure global approvals for its speciality products and expand sales and operations in new and emerging economies. It also aims to add more products to cater to its core customers and segments.

— farhana@khaleejtimes.com

Hitech Industries FZE is one of the first companies to develop speciality resins in the region — be it epoxy hardeners, acrylic polyols for auto refinish paints and car putty resins.

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Falcon Chemicals LLC

Favoured supplier in the UAE One-stop source for chemical-based products to major sectors

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alcon Chemicals LLC is a leading multi-divisional industrial chemical manufacturing company based in Jebel Ali Industrial Area.

The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and GMP certified. Their strategic mission is to serve customers with high-quality chemical products. The firm’s years of manufacturing experience, extensive research facilities and active product development programme supported by a highly skilled and experienced staff has earned them an unsurpassed reputation in the

UAE, as well as other countries.

Falcon Chemicals is renowned for having long-term customer relations because they guarantee service and product quality.

For customers in the UAE, Falcon Chemicals offers immediate delivery of Distilled/ DM Water in bulk tankers, 200 litres barrel and 20 litres jerry cans. Many process industries as well as food factories use DM Water. The company is a one-stop source for chemical based products to the construction industry, paper packaging industry, mineral water labelling industry, institutional and industrial cleaning, and wood furniture manufacturing. The company also offers products to the building materials retail market and covers major sectors

of the economy in the UAE. For their Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates customers, the company has a dedicated branch office located in Abu Dhabi. Their manufacturing facility produces more than 450 products, which are exported worldwide to many countries

Al Taher Chemicals Trading LLC

Shining solutions

ATC is a solution provider for metal coating and finishing requirements

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l Taher Chemicals (ATC) is a leading chemicals trading and an end-toend solution provider for metal finishing, including grinding, cutting and polishing in the UAE. “ATC is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and a tiered partner to the major chemicals brands, and pioneers in delivering electroplating, pre-treatment and hot dip galvanising products and solutions across the GCC,” said Qutubuddin Saify, Managing

Director, Al Taher Chemicals.

With over 20 years of in-depth experience, ATC delivers cost effective and efficient solutions, Qutubuddin Saify and is an ideal partner for all kinds Managing Director, Al Taher Chemicals of metal coating and finishing requirements. Founded in 2007 in Karbosan, Osborn, Dara, Shinetex, the UAE, ATC has grown rapidly Mefiag, Lafonte, Mazurczak, Kraft into a diversified solutions provider Powercon among others. and has successful references Mission: “Polish Today, Brighter across the Middle East.

Tomorrow”. This statement ATC partners with leading embodies the concept of human brands, including Atotech, Ralf achievement and embraces the Thome, ilve, Eissenblatter, spirit of innovation, creativity and

such as Afghanistan, Angola, Australia, Bahrain, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mozambique, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Uganda.

continuous improvement. ATC believes in designing and delivering solutions, which bring tangible business value to customers and enhance the human achievement of their employees.

Promise of Quality: ATC promises to deliver solutions ‘On Time, On Budget and on Target’.

ATC is committed to integrating quality principles throughout the company. Every transaction, be it external or internal, with a client or with a service provider, follows quality certified processes. It is a passion for every ATC member to ensure that customers are provided with information and deliverables as required. ATC emphasises the concept of the internal customer.

Every ATC member has a customer, for some it may just be that the customer works under the same roof.

Taj Al Mulook

Introducing innovative cost-effective products Taj Al Mulook is backed by a team of professionals with vast experience in chemicals, logistics and inventory management

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Irfan Mulla CEO, Taj Al Mulook

onsistent focus in providing quality service in the chemicals industry has driven Taj Al Mulook (TAM) to become a major supplier for chemicals in the Middle East and Africa region. TAM started operations in 1989, and since then, expanded its business to more than 60 countries with warehouses and stocking points in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Africa.

TAM is backed by a team of highly technical staff with vast experience in chemicals, logistics and inventory management.

TAM is now a fully integrated ISO 9001: 2000-certified chemicals distribution company supplying raw materials to the polyurethane, paints, construction chemicals, lubricant, oil and gas, and marine spare parts industry.

TAM continues to introduce new and innovative cost-effective products to the market, with an inventory of more than 300 different chemicals to cater to customers with time-consistent inventory management.

TAM is also a preferred partner for chemicals manufacturing companies that are looking to distribute their products in Middle East and African markets.

Irfan Mulla, CEO of TAM, said: “With changing dynamics in the chemicals industry, we are constantly streamlining our operation to provide customers with quality products at competitive prices. We have become a one-stop-shop for customers by providing technical support, inventory management and logistical support.”