GCC 2014 Construction Book by Big Project Middle East

CONSTRUCTION MIDDLE EAST

FOREWORD

FOREWORD Welcome to the construction industry. We live in a region which is pushing the boundaries of what is expected and what is possible in the construction industry. The world is looking to the Gulf to attempt the impossible, and everyday a new project is completed that demonstrates state-of-theart engineering and design. While projects such as the Burj Khalifa and the Kingdom Tower gain widespread acclaim and attention, it should be noted that they would never be possible without a line-up of some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading and most progressive consultants, contractors, suppliers and support companies. The GCC Construction Book is a celebration of the very best companies in their respective fields of expertise. A future is being forged in the GCC and as the region continues to raise standards and set new records, these are the people that will be crucial in ensuring that dreams of the developers, architects and the people become a reality.

CONTENTS

CONTENTS 04 ALUMIL aluminium solutions

365 pittsburgh corning europe insulation

68 tremco illbruck sealant & waterproofing

HUDA LIGHTING LIGHTING

16 ducab CABLES

Leviton middle east lighting solutions

74 consentino surface solutions

46 saint-gobain gyproc materials

AUTODESK BIM

12 green buildinG solutions building sustainability

ETA STAR CONTRACTING

24 cladtech INTERNATIONAL LLC curtain walling 26 schneider electric fze energy management

OVM Middle east & Africa infrastructure

50 gmmos group inc oil & gas fabrication 52 jotun paint specialists

jafza freezones

56 dubai precast precast solutions

THE TOTAL OFFICE FURNITURE SUPPLIER

BYRNE RENTAL & HIRE

64 dhofar global trading sanitaryware

arminox gulf fz co steel strengthening

78 megger test equipment

80 ZAFCO TYRES 84 AL HIJAZ MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CO LLC WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT 88 malaysian timber council wood association 92

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aluminium solutions

5 CATEGORY aluminium solutions INDUSTRY DEDICATION Committed to high performing aluminium solutions

ALUMIL ALUMINIUM With more than 30 years of experience within the aluminium industry, ALUMIL is one of the most advanced companies in the world in the design and production of aluminium extruded products. Our state-of-the-art production lines and expertise have brought revolutionary products to our key markets in the Middle East region since 2004, while our products are sold in over 45 countries worldwide. ALUMIL group has 27 subsidiaries in Europe, USA, the Middle East and North Africa, and employs more than 2,300 people. ALUMIL Middle East, the subsidiary of ALUMIL in the Middle East region, has established sales operations in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, India and North Africa.

ALUMIL Group industrial facilities include: • 13 extrusion lines • 9 powder coating lines • 1 foundry for aluminium billet production • 2 anodising plants • 10 thermal break profile assembly lines • 1 production site for entrance and interior doors • 3 manufacturing plants for roll formed aluminium foam filled profiles • 1 production site for elevators • 4 manufacturing plants for system accessories • 1 manufacturing plant for aluminium composite panels • 1 manufacturing plant for polycarbonate sheets

ALUMIL owned production capacity is: • 106,000 tons of aluminium extrusions • 57,500 tons of powder coated profiles • 65,000 tons of aluminium billets • 10,000 tons of anodised profiles • 45,000 tons of thermal break profiles • 800,000 m2 of aluminium composite panels • 800,000 m2 of polycarbonate sheets • 10,000,000 m of polyamide profiles Our production base spans over: • 630,000 m2 of owned industrial real estate • 230,000 m2 of manufacturing sites • 20 factories • 2,300 employees

aluminium solutions

Product overview At the heart of ALUMIL’s products are ALUMIL SYSTEMS - over 60

different architectural aluminium systems for windows, doors, facades, solar protection, skylights, railings, office partitions, photovoltaic applications and folding doors. All ALUMIL products are designed and developed in the group’s dedicated R&D department before being tested and certified by internationally accredited certification institutes in Germany, the USA, Italy and Dubai. Extensive product development has resulted in the achievement of highest performance levels according to European and American Standards. ALUMIL also produces complementary architectural products including aluminium composite panels, polycarbonate sheets, elevators, entrance & interior doors, photovoltaic mounting structures, EPDM gaskets, polyamides and various fenestration accessories. The diversity of ALUMIL’s production range and expertise provide us the flexibility to deliver high end solutions at the most competitive rates. Whether the application is high performance windows and doors for a villa project, or an advanced design facade for a tall tower, ALUMIL has the solutions within its range of products. We welcome increased regulations and specifications in the Middle Eastern region related to fenestration products. ESTIDAMA guidelines have improved considerably the standards of aluminium products and we have been very successful in placing our window/

Sustainable strategy At the heart of ALUMIL’s sustainability strategy lies our commitment to developing high performance architectural aluminium solutions. Better performance translates into improved energy efficiency, which minimises running costs and improves the building environment. Our sustainable strategy is directly related to the design of aluminium systems of highest thermal and insulation performance. However, the key to our success is our achievements in combining performance, functionality, durability and sustainability throughout our design, production and supply chain processes. ALUMIL’s success has been built up over the last 30 years through systematic investments in production facilities, a wide spread and expanding distribution network, a strong R&D division, and an impressive range of architectural aluminium systems. Our commitment in the development of sustainable solutions has evolved to include the solutions for generating renewable energy through solar applications. ALUMIL SOLAR, the dedicated division of ALUMIL for solar applications, has already installed photovoltaic applications with a capacity of over 600MWp. The product range of ALUMIL Solar includes free field, residential & industrial roofs, for on and off grid installations.

door products in thousands of villas throughout the southern Emirates. A clear regulatory framework is vital to practically encourage sustainability. Future plans ALUMIL Middle East has already achieved notable reference projects throughout the region. Among many running projects, we are currently finishing work on the 2nd tallest tower in Jeddah, while we are building strongly our successful track record on large scale villa projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Our development plan includes strengthening further our commercial activities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, while maintaining our strong position in the UAE by investing further in technical support resources and logistics facilities. Furthermore, we plan to be involved in large scale solar investment projects in the region and cross-sell further products within our portfolio (example, elevators and doors) throughout our customer base. The EXPO 2020 award to Dubai has further raised the outlook for increased opportunities in the region. We plan to capitalise on the opportunities by offering added value products and services. ALUMIL’s production capacity, geographic coverage and expanding product range allows us to operate as a one-stop-shop for all architectural and industrial aluminium extrusion requirements to supply the Middle East construction industry.

CONTACT For more information ALUMIL Middle East Office 2907, 29th floor Mazaya Business Avenue BB1 Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 4425930 Fax: +971 4 4416528 Email: marketing.uae@alumil.com www.alumil.com

BIM SOFTWARE

9 CATEGORY BIM SOFTWARE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Autodesk Building Design Suite Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite Autodesk Revit Autodesk Constructware Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Navisworks Manage Autodesk Navisworks Simulate Autodesk Quantity Takeoff Autodesk Fabrication Solutions Autodesk AutoCAD AutoCAD 360 Autodesk 3ds Max Design

AUTODESK Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world. Everyone — from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital artists, students and hobbyists — uses Autodesk software to unlock their creativity and solve important challenges. Autodesk executives Phil Bernstein and Jay Bhatt coined the term “Building Information Modeling” (BIM) in 2002 following the company’s acquisition of Revit Technology Corporation. Autodesk created this term to differentiate the idea of a Revit model from more traditional 3D geometry. Phil Bernstein presented this concept and new term to the Union of International Architects in the second half of 2002. This, in essence, was the first public use of BIM. The term ‘BIM’ has evolved along with technology innovation. Today BIM extends well beyond the design process to the construction site and even to operations, providing a foundation to enable analysis and collaboration at any point in the project lifecycle. The ‘B’ in BIM, the word “building” is now sometimes

referred to as a verb, since BIM extends beyond the building industry and is latching firmly in the planning, design and management of infrastructure projects. Autodesk now defines BIM as an intelligent model–based process that provides insight for creating and managing building and infrastructure projects faster, more economically, and with less environmental impact.

BIM SOFTWARE

11 Technology Trends Shaping BIM Autodesk is a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. It sees four key technology trends shaping BIM and the project delivery process of tomorrow: 1. Big Data: Contractors are amassing large volumes of trustworthy, structured information. 2. Infinite Computing: By exploiting the existence of the cloud and millions of computers, the delivery of renderings takes mere minutes or hours versus days. 3. Digital Reality: The use of photogrammetry and laser scanning to capture existing conditions. 4. Digital Realisation: Using a 3D printer, it is now possible to print models directly from a 3D model to a finished product. After thousands of years, the construction industry is changing.

New technology is poised to transform the future of project delivery for the built environment. Contractors are replacing drawings and sketch books with iPads and software to document changes, and sharing these changes instantaneously. Since construction firms have razor thin margins, they are now able to save money by getting projects completed fasterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by being more efficient through the use of cloud and mobile technologies. At $7 trillion, the global construction is colossal. The industry is expected to grow 70% to $12 trillion by 2020. 55% of that growth will be in emerging markets. Many construction firms claim they build their one-of-a-kind projects twice; once it is built virtually using digitised bits on the computer, and once in reality. BIM solutions for the construction industry are helping them reduce risk, optimise design, deliver more

successful, predictable project outcomes, and win new business. BIM + Mobile Autodesk customer Skanska is on the cutting-edge of construction technology. Skansa is a leading project development and construction group creating custom iPad apps based on proposals by field workers. These tools allow better collaboration among architects, field offices and crews on the ground. Construction managers can check 3D models of buildings, rendered in Autodesk BIM software, against the actual project. Michael Moran of Delft University of Technology studied the use of field management on 15 Skanska Building USA projects. He documented an average timesaving of 9.1 hours per week, per user. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the magic of BIM and mobile technology coming together.

Minimise waste, increase efficiency, and improve quality with Autodesk construction software.

CONTACTS Autodesk Middle East API World Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai, UAE Hassan Malki hassan.malki@autodesk.com Tel: +971 4 332 7000

Evaluate and enhance the constructability of designs and advance the project delivery process with field management and virtual construction software. Deliver more effective planning, coordination, and control through greater design insight and project predictability from preconstruction through execution.

Building Sustainablilty

13 CATEGORY Building Sustainablilty Commissioning

Green Building Solutions International Established in 2010, Green Building Solutions International is one of the few companies operating in the GCC and MENA region that focuses on the performance of the building envelope. The air tightness of a building enclosure (or envelope) is a significant factor in the overall energy consumption of buildings and homes. The energy required to comfortably cool and maintain a stable range of humidity in buildings increases dramatically if there is uncontrolled air transfer through the building’s exterior fabric. ‘Leaky’ buildings are vulnerable to moisture infiltration, deterioration of building materials, poor indoor temperature and humidity control. Set up and operated by William

Whistler, the company has quickly established itself as a ‘go-to consultant’ for developers looking to increase the efficiency and sustainability of their building projects. “We’ve set our standards high. I want GBSI to be known as a GCC based company that does high quality work. Quite often, buildings here are built in a rushed atmosphere, but achieving air tightness isn’t about rushing around in the last two weeks with a caulking gun. It is really a mindset throughout the building process from design through construction. The building envelope is a system, with a function just as critical as the air-conditioning system, the plumbing system and so on. All the parts of the system have to work together to perform properly.

Building Sustainablilty

15 The air tightness of a building enclosure (or envelope) is a significant factor in the overall energy consumption of our buildings and homes.

The building envelope system includes all elements of the building ‘skin’ – windows, exterior surface cladding, connecting details, service penetrations and shafts, entrances and exits, roof elements and floor surfaces. With the region adopting green building technologies, the market has been extremely receptive to Green Building Solutions International. “We’ve been very fortunate that calls for building envelope and related testing are coming in to GBSI at a rapid

pace. We are currently performing the required Estidama testing for five Emirati housing projects. We are also testing ten buildings at Masdar, including the Seimens regional headquarters and have recently completed testing on the innovative Al Bahar buildings.” “The Siemens building is being built to LEED Platinum and Five Pearl Estidama requirements. Fortunately, the project head realised early in the planning of the building that it would be important to have a building

envelope specialist on board to work with the project team. At GBSI we take responsibility for the client’s building envelope performance from the moment we accept the job. The responsibility begins with signing off shop drawings, inspecting during the construction process and working with clients and their team to ensure that when the building is tested the performance levels required in the specifications are met according to international standards.

The energy required to comfortably cool and maintain a stable range of humidity in buildings increases dramatically if there is uncontrolled air transfer through the building’s exterior fabric. Energy usage here in the GCC is typically 60 to 70 percent of domestic electrical consumption. The greatest use of energy in the GCC is for mechanically cooled and humidified air –air conditioning. The building ‘skin’ must protect our interiors from the infiltration of the sun’s heat and hot desert air. GBSI was selected as sustainability specialist and air tightness consultant to test building envelope air tightness at Masdar MIST IB, the Al Bahar buildings, Seimans regional headquarters and has conducted hundreds of air tightness tests in the UAE.

CONTACTS Dubai office PO Box 75590 Dubai Marina Tel: +971 50 259 5737

Doha office Commercial Bank Plaza, Level 14 Tel: +974 4452 8321

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CABLES

17 CATEGORY Cables PRODUCT PORTFOLIO High voltage cables up to 400KV Ducab Power Plus Medium Voltage Cables up to 33KV Low voltage power cables Control and auxiliary, wiring and lead sheathed cables Ducab smoke master LSZH low smoke zero halogen FlamBICC Fire Resistance cables Tuff Duflex 105C flexible cables RuBICC Rubber cables

Ducab Ducab is one of the most modern manufacturing units in the region, producing over 105,000 copper tonnes equivalent of cables and wires a year with state-of-the-art technology, while keeping ahead of the relentless progress demanded by local markets. Inaugurated in Jebel Ali in 1979, Ducab is one of the longest established brands in the UAE and one of the leading providers of copper products geared towards power infrastructure. Ducab operates three cable manufacturing sites, producing low voltage, medium and high voltage cables and specialist wires for all applications catering to utilities, oil & gas projects and the major infrastructure programmes under way with a 33-55% UAE market share, depending upon the cable segment, future growth aims to secure a 15-20% market share across the GCC – products are currently sold in over 40 countries worldwide. “We have strong supportive shareholders willing to back the vision of building a world class manufacturing business based on quality and excellence,” asserts Colin

Colin McKay General manager sales and marketing, Ducab

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CABLES

19 Ancillary products include cable components and accessories, as well as copper rods manufactured in an in house plant in Abu Dhabi. Ducab will continue to develop new products for Fire Resistance, Flexibles branded as DuFlex, and Instrumentation and Pilot cables for oil and gas applications made to client specifications.

McKay, GM sales and marketing, Ducab. “Our customers and stakeholders like different things about Ducab; for some, it is the fact that we are a 100% UAE company, for others it is the fierce brand loyalty that the Ducab name has built up amongst customers and employees alike. For still others, it is the reputation for quality without compromise that sets Ducab apart from the rest,” he continues. Affirming corporate responsibility, in 1997 Ducab became the first cable manufacturer to have the Environmental Management System certified by BASEC to ISO 14001. It was in 2005 that Ducab expanded to Abu

Dhabi, opening its first facility that was closely followed by a second, required to meet the growing market demand. In 2008 the third cable manufacturing plant was inaugurated as was the first UAE based copper casting plant. “The market demand for different products depends very highly on the new projects and the path of which these projects are going on. For example, ever since the announcement of the Metros and Railway products in the UAE, Ducab has introduced products that would fit that industry, hence why Ducab specialist cables and wires were used in the Dubai Metro Projects,” McKay adds.

Contact PO Box 11529, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 815 8888 Fax: +971 4 815 8111

Email: ducab@ ducab.com sales@ducab.com www.ducab.com

MEP CONTRACTING

CATEGORY MEP COntracting PROject PORTFOLIO BARWA CITY BARWA COMMERCIAL AVENUE Mshrieb Downtown lusail multipurpose hall Qatar university college of engineering doha convention centre

ETA Star ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING WLL Having set up shop in Qatar in 2002, the ETA Ascon Star Conglomerate has rapidly established itself as a leader in an increasingly competitive market. Having begun the last year with more than $500 million worth of projects in hand, the MEP contractor has continued its growth, with a number of prestigious projects currently ongoing. These include: Qatar University (contract value: $45 million), Lusail Multipurpose Hall – package 2 ($100 million), Barwa Al Baraha Phase II – Building Works Package Part I ($35 million) and Doha Convention Centre ($125 million). ETA STAR has the distinct advantage of rich experience across a wide

spectrum of developments, including hotels, malls, cinemas, banks, hospitals, residential and commercial buildings, public utilities, metro, district cooling, power projects and many more. With staff strength of 650 professionals and 4,500 onsite workers, ETA STAR has built up the capability to manage any size of project effectively and efficiently. ETA STAR maintains its reputation of completing projects in record time, with high standards and customer satisfaction. This project execution capability is supported by well trained, updated and vibrant teams in: Engineering and Procurement, Project management, QA/QC, HSE, Closeout Department, Logistics and O&M Support.

ETA STAR pursues excellence from Concept of Commissioning. To meet technological challenges and changes, ETA STAR advocates the upgrading of technical skills for their staff. ETA STAR is Kahramaa ‘A’ grade-certified and a QCDD approved Fire Alarm MEP contractor. ETA STAR maintains a consistent record of technical and engineering brilliance, of breaking barriers, as well as defining new benchmarks. In recognition of its continuous improved performance, ETA STAR has been conferred with the following prestigious awards in the last year, the Big Project ME Awards – MEP Contractor of 2013, the IQPC Qatar Contractors

MEP CONTRACTING

23 ETA STAR Engineering & Contracting’s AK Saksena and KS Shah Ali.

CONTACT ETA STAR Engineering & Contracting Near Doha Cinema, C-Ring Road IBA Building, 1st Floor PO Box 23773, Doha, Qatar

Tel: +974-4466 6768 Fax: +974 4466 6798 Email: mnedoha@ etamne.com www.etamne.com

Forum & Awards – MEP Contractor of the Year, Bizz Award – World Business Leader Award, Kahramaa, QGBC and Barwa – Qatar’s first Passivhaus Project – Baytna. To cater to future demand, the company is expanding its operational and expertise set-up. ETA STAR has set its eyes on major upcoming projects including the Metro. It has proven its industry leadership in city-based metro projects and has successfully handed over the Dubai Metro and the Delhi Metro projects in the recent past.

The ETA STAR core team believes that executing complex projects with specialised systems is their USP and looks forward to such opportunities with an open mind. ETA STAR pursues excellence from Concept of Commissioning. To meet technological challenges and changes, ETA STAR advocates the upgrading of technical skills for their staff. ETA STAR is Kahramaa ‘A’ grade-certified and a QCDD approved Fire Alarm MEP contractor.

CURTAIN WALLING

Services Production and supply Project management Custom design solutions Concept design & engineering Visual mock-up PerformancE mock-up testing Site management On site testing Maintenance Production of windows and doors Coating and anodizing Supervision on installation Product Range Double skin active walls Conventional curtain walls Unitized curtain wall BMS Domes 3D metal structure Metal cladding Spider walls Skylights Shop fronts doors

CURTAIN WALLING

CATEGORY curtain walling

CLADTECH The GCC’s building and construction industry currently consumes up to 400,000 tonnes of aluminium annually, making it one of the biggest markets for aluminium products in the region. In particular, construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait have been key growth markets that are driving the surge in demand for aluminium. Aluminium has a significant influence on the building and construction sector in these countries and in the rest of the GCC because of the diversity of ways of processing aluminium and its excellent properties that unlock a virtually unlimited potential for creativity and innovation in the design of projects. The UAE has 36% worth of $958 billion of total construction projects in the region and is expected to see its construction industry grow by a compound annual growth rate of 9.6% between 2011 and 2015. Qatar has 15% share and the country has the biggest growth potential as its CAGR from 2011 to 2015 is estimated to reach 12%. Cladtech International LLC was established in 2006 and quickly became one of the region’s leading building envelope specialists. Backed by Al Rajhi Holding, a distinguished building solutions

firm, the company strives to provide clients with comprehensive answers to their needs. Cladtech’s vertically integrated business structure, including design, development and processing capabilities, allows clients to meet all their construction requirements. The aluminium, metals, cladding and glass divisions offer a full range of services including the very best in customer care. The company’s skilled craftsmen are capable of producing more than 600 bespoke, unitised wall panels per day to the highest standard of quality. Using the latest technologies and techniques, they ensure Cladtech products continue to enjoy a reputation for excellence, from the production facility in Ras Al Khaimah. Situated on a 90,000m2 plot, the facility has a covered area of 40,000m² and uncovered area 50,000m², including workers’ accommodation. It provides aluminium, glass, doors and windows high-tech curtain wall packages including project management, design, production and installation complemented with in house state of the art anodizing and powder coat finish. Beside the Middle East, Cladtech names Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, US and the UK as other potential markets.

CONTACTS Cladtech International Cladtech Int. HQ P.O. Box 6674, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Tel: +971 7 244 6114 Fax: +971 7 244 6112 info@cladtech-int.com

Cladtech International (KSA) Cetria Building P.O.Box 18927, Riyadh 11425, KSA. Tel: +966 1 219 0566 Fax: +966 1 293 5752

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

26 CATEGORY Energy management

Schneider Electric FZe With a focus to make energy safe, reliable, and efficient, Schneider Electric has more than 30 years of active presence in the Gulf region with well-established sales and marketing networks and logistics facilities, strong local partnerships and outstanding references. Schneider Electric serves the Gulf economy by providing complete solutions for all its power and control needs with an established and strong presence in each GCC country, through its own offices and employees.

Schneider Electric has put together a comprehensive portfolio of energy management offers over the past few years; from building automation through critical power and cooling to renewable energy management, and have the capability to integrate this into solutions that provide its customers with fully integrated systems across power, process and machine management, IT, building management and security, satisfying growing customer demand. By implementing fully integrated system architectures, its customers can gain up to 30% savings in Capex, Opex and energy consumption, says the company. Schneider Electric’s active acquisition strategy has brought more than 100 brands to its portfolio. While some of these brands have been phased out, their products, services and solutions have built the foundations for the company’s energy management solution offer. At Schneider Electric there are continuous efforts to develop

dedicated and integrated solutions for its customers, particularly in the area of energy efficiency and the smart grid. EcoStruxure is a group-wide R&D programme, launched in 2009. The specialist programme deﬁnes a common architecture enabling Schneider Electric’s electrical distribution, critical power and cooling services, automation and industrial and building control systems to be combined with solutions encompassing complete energy management or other functional areas.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

27 Schneider Electric offers solutions that can reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions by 30% in all types of application. Research and development is typically 4% to 5% of its total revenues. Schneider has become a pioneer of the new environmental economy. Total energy efficiency is at the heart of its commitment to the environment. Its Innovation and Technology Committee was establised in 2009 to facilitate cohesion between its technical directors. The core strategy to innovate operations sees Schneider release a flow of product updates, enhancements and launches. Schneider believes technology is the way forward to enhance energy efficiency.

CONTACT Schneider Electric PO Box â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 341057 4th Floor, E Wing, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 709 9609

Tel: +971 4 709 9101 Email: tushar. choudhury@ schneider-electric.com www.schneiderelectric.com

FREEZONES

CATEGORY freezones PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Offices Standard Warehouse Land Build-to-suit Warehouses Business Centre Showrooms On-Site Residential Hotels Convention Centre Retail

FREEZONES

JAFZA One of the world’s largest and the fastest growing free zones, Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) was established in 1985 and is today home to over 6,400 companies, including over 120 of the Fortune Global 500 enterprises, and spans a total area of more than 48 square kilometres. JAFZA is a leading driver of the burgeoning UAE economy, with an impeccable track record, standing for innovation, customer centricity, transparent operations and entrepreneurial dynamism. As the leading business hub of the Middle East, JAFZA has a dedicated focus

on long-term customer relationships and nurturing alliances with global investors, by providing them with world class infrastructure, supported with value-added services and incentives. JAFZA also offers the benefit of huge business opportunities from a potential market of over two billion people in the greater Middle East region. Products include office units, warehouses, light industrial units and land on long term lease, that is suitable for a variety of purpose-built facilities. Other value added products include business centres, hotels for visitors and other, customised, ‘build-to-suit’ options. JAFZA is described as a business climate where ambitions have the opportunity to grow to any length; and a vibrant networking atmosphere where new relationships and opportunities present themselves with refreshing regularity in surroundings of entrepreneurship and historical richness. In 2011 CEO Salma Hareb, was voted the third most powerful Arab female. JAFZA is a product of Economic Zones World (EZW) – the global

As one of the fastest growing free zones in the world, over the past half-decade. Grown its customer base by over 60%.

provider of sustainable industrial and logistics infrastructure solutions. EZW aims to create a robust network of economic zones, technology, logistics and industrial parks as well as build-to-suit developments across the world with an objective to support the dynamic expansion of its rapidly growing international customer base. As a responsible and socially committed global organization, EZW aims to deploy its business models to drive growth and maintain a sustainable society wherever it operates. In addition to JAFZA, EZW’s current portfolio also includes Gazeley, a global developer of highly efficient, carbon positive logistics and industrial spaces; TechnoPark, a research driven business and industrial park, and Dubai Auto Zone, a comprehensive market place for the auto industry. EZW is currently engaged in numerous development projects across Asia (India, Malaysia, China), Africa (Djibouti), the Middle East (UAE), Europe (Belgium, UK, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, France) and the Americas (USA).

Increased its revenue at an average of 34% year-on-year. Contributed to Dubai’s GDP at 25% on a year-to-year basis. Sustained more than 160,000 jobs in the UAE through its companies. Accounted for more than 50% of Dubai’s total exports. It also accounts for 25% of all container throughputs through the Jebel Ali Port and 12% of all air freight at Dubai International Airport. Accounted for 20% of all FDI inflow into the UAE.

CONTACT Sheikh Zayed Road Interchange 9 Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 800 JAFZA (52392) Email: mktg@jafza.ae

FURNITURE SUPPLIER

CATEGORY FURNITURE SUPPLIER Product PORTFOLIO workstations seating desking tables filling & storage electrics and architectural products from leading corporate furniture brands such as Teknion, Codutti, Emmegi, Casamania, IdeaPaint, Scandinavian Business Seating, Orangebox, König + Neurath, and Manerba In addition, the company also offers services from Day 2 Support to Space planning and Product Training.

The Total Office LLC The Total Office, established in 1997, is a leading UAE-based company specialising in modern, ergonomic and environment friendly workspace solutions. As an integrator and supplier to the interior design sector in the UAE, the company offers a complete range of products from leading international commercial interior design brands like Teknion, Codutti, Manerba, König+Neurath, Office Electrics, Office Essentials, Orangebox, Emmegi, Casamania, Scandinavian Business Seating, Idea Paint, and Plum Sheep amongst others. With a view to help designers realise their vision, the company provides products such as tables, lounge seating, executive desks, system furniture, coffee tables, carpets, reception furniture, storage units and other office accessories. The company includes a team of experts specialising in office furniture solutions where quality and service are both emphasised continuously.

A key differentiator of The Total Office has been its strong commitment towards the environment and sustainability. Having been awarded ‘LEED Certification’ for its facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the company is able to

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33 showcase green building in action. More importantly, the manufacturers that The Total Office has partnered with are also committed to creating sustainable working environments and so the company is able to offer a range of green products including ergonomic chairs and energy-saving LED lighting. The Abu Dhabi showroom was the first LEED certified facility in the capital reaffirming its commitment to the green environment while the Dubai showroom also adheres to the requirements of the latest LEED system on high-performance commercial green interiors and reduced environmental footprints and

has received LEED Silver certification. Both showrooms not only serve as a model for eco-friendly design, layout and construction, but also offer a wide range of innovatively designed led products encompassing workstations, ergonomic chairs, cabinets and desks. With multiple facilities across the UAE, The Total Office is able to provide excellent products and meet delivery requirements accurately. More importantly, the manufacturers that The Total Office has partnered with are also committed to creating sustainable working environments and so the company is able to offer a range of green products including ergonomic

chairs and energy-saving LED lighting. The company has been operating in the UAE for over 16 years and has worked with a host of architects, consultants, interior designers, and end-users. Some of the key clients that the company has been involved with include blue chip firms and leading multinationals from the Banking, Oil & Gas, Government, and the IT and telecom sectors such as Citibank, Microsoft, Boeing, JP Morgan, New York University, DU, Siemens, RAK Bank and Mubadala. The Total Office has its flagship showroom in Dubai at the Grosvenor Business Tower in Tecom in addition to a showroom at the Al Saman Tower in Abu Dhabi.

HISTORIAL OR IMPORTANT PROJECTS 1. Successfully completed 16 years in the Region 2. First LEED Facility in Capital 3. Two LEED Certified Facilities 4. First and only local Greenguard Certified Manufacturing in Middle East for furniture 5. Three locations across the UAE

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CONTACT 1702, Grosvenor Business Tower, Tecom P.O. Box: 26326 Dubai, UAE. Tel: 9714 4508 700

Fax: 9714 4508 702 Email: info@ thetotaloffice.biz Website: www. thetotaloffice.biz

Infrastructure & Buildings

CATEGORY Construction – Infrastructure & Buildings PRoduct PORTFOLIO Post-Tensioning Bridge Bearings Expansion Joints Stay Cable Systems Ground Anchors Heavy Lifting Bridge Construction Equipment Bridge Monitoring Systems

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway (WORLD’S LONGEST HIGH-SPEED LINE EVER CONSTRUCTED IN A SINGLE PHASE) $33 Billion USD

Contacts

Representatives Headquarters No.3 Longquan Road, Liuzhou City Gunagxi 545005, China Tel: +86 7723116402 Fax: +86 7723118665

enquiries@ovm-mena.com www.ovm-mena.com www.ovm.cn

Regional P.O. Box 42624 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 65264795 Tel: +971 562962095

Technical 26-A, Asmaa Fahmy St., Heliopolis 11341 Cairo, Egypt Tel: +20 2 22914372 Fax: +20 2 22915736

Egypt Beta Trading & Technical Company P.O. Box 9031 Nasr City Cairo, Egypt Tel: +20 2 24185219 Tel: +20 2 24178867

Qatar MACE Qatar W.L.L. P.O. Box 55726 Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44 55 1626 Fax: +974 44 55 1656

Infrastructure & Buildings

OVM Middle East and North Africa is the technical and marketing operations arm of OVM International Ltd in the MENA region; a leading product supplier, solution provider and applicator in the field of post-tensioning and other select construction techniques (mainly for bridge construction). It has been a proud and active member of the post-tensioning institute (Farmington Hills, MI, USA) since 2011 and of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (Zurich, Switzerland) since 1995. OVM was among the first Chinese

prestressing and engineering product manufacturers to be awarded the CE-marking, and operates under ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:1999. For more than 40 years, OVM systems have been implemented in projects in over 30 countries, thus conforming to almost all major standards; AASHTO, BS, EN, GB, JIS, ETA, FIP, etc. Its systems have been approved for implementation in projects by the Dubai Municipality, Kuwaiti Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Saudi Ministry of

Transport, Algerian Ministry of Public Works, and others. OVM owns over 260 registered patents for its products in post-tensioning systems, bridge bearings, expansion joints, stay cable systems, external cable systems, and anchor block systems, in addition to various bridge construction equipment. OVM has been involved in projects from highways, bridges, buildings, water conservancy and hydropower, underground engineering, rock and soil stabilisation, deep excavation, high-speed railway tracks and the nuclear industry.

OVM systems are manufactured as per CE approval and under ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001. OVM systems were approved by Kuwait MPW, Saudi MOT, Dubai Municipality, Algerian MPW, and more. OVM systems have been implemented in the world’s fastest railway project (Shanghai Maglev) in China. OVM systems have been used in the world’s longest bridge over water (Jiazhou Bay Bridge in China) - 42.5 KM long (featured in Guinness world book of records 2011) OVM participated in over 240 projects worldwide, such as: King Abdullah Int. Airport, Abu Dhabi Int. Airport, First Ring Road (Kuwait), Jahra Road (Kuwait), Quriyat-Sur Road (Oman).

Lupu Bridge, China (World’s Longest Steel Arch Bridge) for $302 Million USD

Kuwait Canar Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L P.O Box 1322 Safat 13014 Kuwait Tel: +965 23 987667 Fax: +965 23 987227

Saudi Arabia Kabbani Construction Group (KCG) P.O. Box 58951, Riyadh 11515 KSA Tel: +966 1 473 0601 Fax: +966 1 473 2383 P.O. Box 5338, Jeddah 21422 KSA Tel: +966 2 627 8444 Fax: +966 2 627 8333

United Arab Emirates Pioneers of the Middle East (POME) P.O. Box 5277 Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 24430110 Fax: +971 24430029

Oman Platinum Development L.L.C. North Ocean Enterprises P.O.Box: 1254 P.C: 130 Athaiba Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Tel: +968 24619400 Fax: +968 24613695

Turkey TMT TÜFEKÇİOĞLU MAK.İNŞ. MALZ. ELEK. TES. SAN. TIC. LTD. ŞTİ. Şerifali Mah.Kizkalesi Sk. No:16 34775 Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 2163139666 Fax: +90 2163139128

OVM Middle East & North Africa

INSULATION

CATEGORY INsulation PROJECT PORTFOLIO Armed Forces Officer’s Club, ABU DHABI Arzanah Medical Center, ABU DHABI Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi Intercontinental and Crown Plaza hotels, Dubai Festival City Texan A&M University, DOHA Museum of Islamic Art, DOHA DohA international Airport Princess Noorah University, Riyadh Makkah Clock Tower, Saudi Arabia

Pittsburgh Corning With a near 80-year history and a reputation for innovative products that stand the test of time, Pittsburgh Corning’s revolutionary FOAMGLAS insulation continues to be an industry leader. Pittsburgh Corning began when the American Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company and Corning Glass formed the Corning Corporation in 1937. The new company spent two decades researching the science behind industrial glass applications; a practice which continues today through a rigorous R&D programme. With demand for FOAMGLAS and Pittsburgh Corning’s glass blocks growing world-wide, the company then moved into the European market. A production unit opened in Belgium in 1962, close to vast resources of sand, to reduce the transportation of raw materials. Today, FOAMGLAS products are manufactured

in facilities in Fresno and Sedelina USA, Tessenderlo, Belgium; Schmiedefeld, Germany; and Klàsterec, in the Czech Republic, using recycled glass purchased through international markets. A wholly owned subsidiary of Pittsburgh Corning Europe was established in Dubai in 2006, to provide sales and technical support,

INSULATION

39 1935

Corning GlassWorks develops Corning- Steuben block, the fore runner to Pittsburgh Corning’s original product.

1937

Pittsburgh Corning Corporation PCC is founded as affiliation of PPG industries and Corning Glass Works.

1964

Pittsburgh Corning Europe begins manufacturing FOAMGLAS in Tessenderlo, Belgium.

2006 Creation of the fully-owned entity Pittsburgh Corning Middle East, based in Dubai.

CONTACT Pittsburgh Corning Europe (Rep. Middle East) Arenco Tower, Media City PO Box 213345

Dubai, UAE Tel: + 971 4 434 7140 Fax: + 971 4 432 7109 Email: info@ FOAMGLAS.ae www.FOAMGLAS.ae

design and onsite technical training to the Middle East market. Company representatives, located throughout the GCC, are trained to support the architects, consultants, developers and clients with modern solutions for thermal insulation problems throughout the whole building envelope including flat and sloped roofs, façades and floors. All technical, sales and marketing activities are currently controlled from the main office in Dubai,

from where all first client contact for enquiries is handled. Testament to the strength of the regional team, flagship product, FOAMGLAS has since been specified by both the region’s and industry’s biggest names, such as Al Futtaim and architects I M Pei, Roger Tallibert, Al Futtaim, Mubadala, Masdar, KEO, Atkins, DAR and Foster + Partners. The most high profile projects to date have included the Armed Forces Officer’s Club, Arzanah Medical Center

and Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi; Intercontinental and Crown Plaza hotels, Dubai Festival City; Doha’s Texan A&M University, Museum of Islamic Art and international Airport; Princess Noorah University, Riyadh and Makkah Clock Tower, Saudi Arabia. Awarded with the natureplus label, the ‘greenest’ approval in Europe, FOAMGLAS were announced as Product of the Month, in Masdar’s Future Build programme, the ‘A-rated’ FOAMGLAS is made from 66% recycled content.

LIGHTING

Fitness One (VEGA) Gym, Amman.

Four Seasons Hotel, Beirut.

Level Shoe District, Dubai.

LIGHTING

41 Category Lighting brands Lucent Acdc XAL Arcluce KKDC Prolicht UFO LED LINEAR WEVER & DUCRE NJO LEDS IGUZZINI Luce & Light PRECISION LIGHTING ECOSENSE FILIX RADIANT PHILIPS MOLTO LUCE Traxon Ecue GE LIGHTING ORBIK OSRAM HARVARD COOPER CONTROLS LUTRON MASSIVE LUCE PLAN LIRIO AXO LIGHT SAVOY HOUSE SLAMP ELSTEAD LIGHTING

Huda Lighting Since the company was established in Beirut back in the year 2000, Huda Lighting has managed to position itself as a major player in the project lighting business, supplying projects in the Middle East and beyond with their lighting requirements, as can be seen from its Project References list. Through its branches in seven Middle Eastern cities (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Doha, Amman, Jeddah, and Riyadh), Huda Lighting is able to supply the complete lighting requirements of projects of any type and size. This is achieved by having a team of highly qualified lighting specialists able to propose the most suitable products needed, supply in

time and offer the after sales service needed at later stages, to make sure the end client is satisfied. By maintaining a strong relationship with many of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top lighting manufacturers, Huda Lighting guarantees that it is always up to date with the latest trends in the lighting industry. This also assures accessibility to a diverse range of products, so that no matter what the requirements of a project are, the suitable products are located and supplied. Huda Lighting also has two retail lighting showrooms in Dubai and Jeddah, and offers other related products and systems, such as Lighting Control and Home Automation Systems.

Besides lighting, Huda Lighting also offers other systems and products that are complimentary to lighting in some of its markets, such as Dimming and Lighting Control Systems. In general all Huda Lighting offices have the needed resources to offer support and services to lighting control projects from the design proposal stage, all the way to installation and commissioning. Branches: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Doha, Amman, Jeddah and Riyadh

CONTACT Bayt Al Tawreed Trading LLC Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 341 1301 Fax: +971 4 341 2699 Email: info@hudalighting.com www.hudalighting.com

LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

43 CATEGORY LIGHTING SOLUTIONS RANGE OF SERVICES Unique self-powered wireless controls Comprehensive architectural dimming and controls Relay lighting control systems Daylight harvesting Entertainment lighting controls

Leviton Starting life as a tinsmith producing mantle tips for gas lighting in 1906, it was Edison’s lightbulb that inspired this family business to turn its attention to manufacturing a single electrical product; the pull chain lamp holder. Today the largest privately-held global provider of electrical wiring devices, data connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems, Leviton offers a portfolio of 25,000 products and 600 patents. The company’s patent portfolio, which consistently earns among the highest scores from The Patent Board for its industry impact, is evidence of Leviton’s relentless focus to develop pragmatic solutions. Headquartered in Melville, New York, Leviton operates 13 sales offices, 12 manufacturing plants and eight distribution centres worldwide; and employs 7,000 people and boasts sales across 80 countries. All facilities are ISO 9000-9001 and Six Sigma certified, and all products are either UL listed, CE, CSA, CCC, or NOM certified. Many are RoHS compliant. All energy-efficient products meet or exceed federal, state, and industry standards, and LEED criteria and the corporate office received LEED certification in May 2010. In

LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

45 Services include engineering layout, applications engineering, and online training and education.

addition a ‘Go-Green’ initiative has been launched to reduce our carbon footprint across all our facilities. Design and technical support are offered for the majority of the product line. Middle East operations were established in 2009 and have expanded with the opening of new offices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. The strength of Leviton’s staff team is also growing with more sales, technical and administrative experts joining the regional team. Its main areas of business in the Middle East are network solutions, providing passive components such as copper and fiber optic systems, for the structured cabling industry and lighting

CONTACTS Leviton PO Box 262742 Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 886 4722

Fax: +971 4 886 4723 Email: lmeinfo@ leviton.com www.leviton.com/LES

and energy solutions where it offers a range of energy efficient lighting controls that combine sophisticated design with state-of-the-art technology. Such technology includes architectural controls, daylighting controls, dimmers, sub-metering solutions, occupancy sensors, relay panels, timer switches and more. The company has gained considerable momentum in the last half-decade, generating demand for our energy efficient technologies. The recent recession affecting world economies, and the depletion of natural resources is forcing people to look for more economical and environmentally friendly products in order to maximise savings.

Leviton also offers payback analysis with ‘Dollars and Sensors’ software. Its daylight harvesting techniques keep light levels steady, while reducing energy costs. Its wiring devices and controls are straightforward to install, saving both time and money.

MATERIALS

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Gyproc Plasterboards Gypframe Metal framing Gyproc Plasterboard Accessories Gyproc GypFine Plasters PROJECT PORTFOLIO New York University Hyatt Hotel Capital Gate Mafraq Hospital Ferrari Experience Masdar Institute Dubai Metro Atlantis Hotel MUSCAT AIRPORT

Saint-Gobain is a world leader in the design and manufacture of lightweight building systems, with operations in 64 countries and a heritage that dates back to 1665. The company has been active in the Middle East since 2004 and began trading in the region under the Gyproc name in 2005. Demand for the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market leading partition, wall lining and ceiling systems has continued to grow rapidly, leading Saint-Gobain to undertake major investment in the area, culminating in the opening of a $60 million plasterboard manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi, in April 2010. Capable of producing in excess of 30 million sqm of high quality plasterboard products a year, the-state-of-the-art plant, opened by HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan and Claude Imauven, president of Saint-Gobain Construction Products, is the first of its kind in the region for Saint-Gobain and local partners,

Sultan International Holdings. Saint-Gobain Gyproc manufactures and supplies lightweight building systems for the whole of the Middle East construction market. The wall, partition and ceiling systems offer a modern high performance lightweight alternative to old traditional heavy masonry systems, providing high levels of thermal, fire,

MATERIALS

CATEGORY materials

Saint-Gobain GYPROC

MATERIALS

49 The group has nine major research centres and more than 100 development units employing some 3,700 research workers around the world. In 2011 it invested more than €430 million in research and development at these facilities alone. Gyproc’s objective is to deliver a constant stream of new products and processes that support their market leading position and better serve customers in an industry that is constantly changing. Saint-Gobain Gyproc’s innovation programme is focused on building sustainability ratings through improved energy utilisation and better acoustics and reducing environmental impacts through plant initiatives such as reused heat and water schemes and lower raw material usage and wastage.

CONTACTS Saint-Gobain Gyproc Middle East P.O. Box 261107 Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 800 497762

(GYPROC) Fax: +971 4 4468701 Email: gyproc-me@ saint-gobain.com www.gyproc.ae

acoustic and impact performance to meet every requirement, whilst saving costs and enabling much faster build and project completion times. As the world leader in its field, SaintGobain Gyproc invests heavily in research and development, and is able to leverage global resources to develop innovative new solutions to building challenges, and to focus these to meet the needs of the Middle East market. Using global plasterboard manufacturing expertise, Saint-Gobain Gyproc has been able to build unique relationships with local specifiers, engineers and contractors, and use its local knowledge and experience to provide solutions tailored to suit local needs and building techniques. In 2011, this included launching an on-site training programme of 8 courses for installers and 2 for site

managers, which builds into a knowledge bank covering every one of the company’s core products and systems. Reassuringly, behind everything the company does is an overriding focus on safety. Not only are products and systems designed for ultimate safety on site – safety is also a priority for the Abu Dhabi plant which, in February 2013, totted-up over 1,300 days without a single lost-time accident – a very important safety milestone and a real achievement for everyone involved. Although they are part of the global Saint-Gobain group, with operations throughout the world, Gyproc‘s primary target will always be the Middle East. This allows the company to concentrate on serving local customers and developing products that are appropriate to the local market.

The company will continue to focus on the building and construction sector, whilst constantly looking into new products and systems that enable them to serve new areas of this market developing new applications for their thermal, fire, impact, moisture and acoustic systems, alongside recent additions in mold prevention and indoor air quality. Gyproc plasters and plasterboard linings are also fully recyclable and manufactured from gypsum, with a very large recycled content, making them inherently environment-friendly. They also benefit from the company’s lean manufacturing techniques and World Class Manufacturing programme, which minimises energy and raw material usage and wastage. This results in a significant contribution to sustainability in buildings.

OIL & GAS FABRICATION

50 CATEGORY oil & GAs Fabrication

GMMOS Group

Over the last decade, GMMOS has cultivated the products and services it offers to diversify and expand to new commercial and geographic markets, while more than tripling its staff and retaining – and continuing to strengthen – its core focus on oil and gas. Established in 1983 Gulf Marine Maintenance and Offshore Service Company (GMMOS) Dubai LLC, provided offshore services to the Middle East’s oil and gas industry: vessels from which maintenance, modifications and upgrades were carried out to offshore working platforms; transport for cargo and personnel, and tows. Over the years GMMOS has diversified the equipment it fabricates and today the company is a world leader in the fabrication of pressure vessels, process piping

and skid packages, modules, legs for a maintenance windmill vessels, spud cans, evaporators and boilers. Such rapid and continued growth has seen GMMOS move its primary logistics base from Al Jaddaf on the Dubai Creek, to Industrial Zone 1 in Jebel Ali in 2005 and as well as to Ras Al Khaimah in 2008; a decision taken to ensure the new facility was surrounded with high quality infrastructure, thus providing even better service for clients via direct access to the sea for loading heavy and bulky equipment onto barges. Specifically introduced to serve CIS countries, a 50,000 sqm facility was opened at the port city of Aktau on the Caspian Sea, in the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2005. Operating as GMMOS Kazakhstan LLP, the new company currently manufactures desalination evaporators in consortium

with SIDEM, while also fabricating other equipment for clients in the oil and gas industry in Russia and the CIS. From its UAE base, GMMOS serves a worldwide market in the EngineeringProcurement-Construction (EPC) industry in addition to the major process houses of the international world; endusers typically comprising national and international oil and gas companies and desalination plants, among others. Supporting the growth, GMMOS currently employs approximately 650 specialists at its UAE base and a further 130 at its dedicated CIS and Russia base for GMMOS Kazakhstan LLP.

OIL & GAS FABRICATION

51 GMMOS major construction projects and collaborators: Shah Gaz – Samsung Manifold Skids – Cairn Energy India Lamprell – Legs and spud cans for a ship installing and maintaining offshore windmills in Europe Ruwais, Gasco project – Petrofac Algeria – Sasol Al Zour project, Kuwait – Alstom ONGC – Larsen and Toubro, Frames

CONTACT Gulf Marine Maintenance & Offshore Service Company Dubai LLC Po Box 4613,

Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 880 3637 Fax: +971 4 880 3647 Email: neil@gmmos.com www.gmmosgroup.com

PAINT SPECIALISTS

CATEGORY PAINT SPECIALISTS PROJECT PORTFOLIO Princess Noura University King Abdullah Economic District Jumeira Park Villas Al Furjan Villas

PAINT SPECIALISTS

JOTUN Jotun was founded in 1926 by Odd Gleditsch, who had his humble beginnings as a paint distributor until shifting to manufacturing the paint himself. Successfully evolving over the years, Jotun was able to open its Libya production facility in 1962, which is the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first factory outside of Norway. A decade later, Jotun merged between the four largest coating producers in Norway. In 1975, the company set out to establish its presence in the Middle East region, via a manufacturing facility in Dubai, UAE. The company is now shifting towards innovation by creating organic growth in existing and new markets, high quality products and to be among the three largest players in selected markets. Jotun has been well positioned as the top paint company in the Middle East and the ninth top paint company in the world. The company has maintained a 40-year presence across the Middle East region. Jotunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong leadership across the region is backed by strategic distributorship partnerships, a diverse portfolio of products to cater to demands from various industry verticals and

a valuable workforce of over 2,200 employees spread out across the region. Aside from its Dubai facility, the company has since put up other manufacturing facilities in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt. To date, over 15,000 vessels from around the world are protected by Jotun Marine Coating products. These coatings effectively prevent these ships, vessels and hulls from corrosion and fouling. Meanwhile, its powder coatings range span out across four industry segments; architectural, functional, industrial and colour and texture. Jotun leads the market in the development and supply of high performance coatings, which offers key advantages and benefits like corrosion protection, passive fire protection of steel, concrete protection and decoration. Jotun offers a decorative range of products that are present in 35 countries across the globe. These world class fully efficient and highly durable paints have been used across world renowned facilities and structures like the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai

PAINT SPECIALISTS

Erik Aaberg Group EVP, Jotun

PAINT SPECIALISTS

Jotun continues to innovate and launched Barrier Plus, a new two-component zinc-rich epoxy primer, and Penguard Pro for both twocomponent zinc-rich epoxy primer. In June 2012, it released Reveal Smooth, a premium MDF powder solution into global markets. It also opened a new and unique Inspiration Centre in the Rashidiya area of Dubai in December. Its ‘Closer to consumer’ initiative is helping it engage with customers in new and innovative ways.

CONTACT PO Box 3671, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 339 5000

Fax: +971 4 338 0666 Email: csd@jotundxb.ae www.jotun.com/me

International Airport, the Burj Al Arab and the Dubai Metro, to name a few. Jotun’s greatest contribution to the environment and society is its premium coatings system’s feature of protecting property against decay and corrosion. Recognised as industry leaders in the region, Jotun has remained true to its commitment by enforcing manufacturing procedures that focus on solid waste and energy reduction, recycling and the implementation of the ISO 14001 and OHSAS certification in all of its factories globally Jotun is recognised as one of the founding members of the Emirates Green

Building Council, a group formed to help advance green building principles for protecting the environment and ensuring sustainability in the UAE. Over the last few years, the company has made significant strides in the move to comply with standards and regulation by reducing chemicals in paint such as Organic Pigment, Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEO) and Formaldehyde. Furthermore, work by Jotun’s global Research and Development (R&D) teams has resulted in the creation of highly eco-friendly products like the Jotashield range of paints, Fenomastic Stain Resistant and Fenomastic Hygiene.

PRECAST SOLUTIONS

CATEGORY PRECAST SOLUTIONS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Pre-stressed hollow core slabs Pre-stressed beams Insulated sandwich walls Solid walls Stairs Beams Columns Tailor-made items as per client requirement Boundary walls Full precast building systems

PRECAST SOLUTIONS

DUBAI PRECAST Dubai Precast is a market leader in the provision of precast solutions for the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest developments. As a specialist subcontractor for precast structures, the company is a manufacturer of precast prestressed hollow core slabs and other precast building components. Products include beams, facades, walls and staircases, as well as infrastructure products such as bridge beams, tunnel segments and railway sleepers. Dubai Precast also provides a full range of services from conceptualisation and design to installation and after sales service. Dubai Precast is a subsidiary of the Eastern Pretech Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Singapore-based market leader in precast concrete products for South East Asia for 25 years. It has been in operation since 2006 and today the firm operates from its Jebel Ali facility, in Dubai, from where

a 500-strong employee base serves the entire UAE market. Contracts have included projects linked to Dubai Metro, Grand Gate Mosque at Rawdha Palace Al Ain, Nations Tower and Pearl Dubai, in addition to utilities such as cable tunnels for DEWA. Dubai Precast aims to distinguish itself from competitors by being the preferred supplier for international and well-established contractors who are constructing demanding projects. The company runs a large design department which provides solutions to the most difficult challenges. Dubai Precast is able to produce the most demanding products, whether they are structural or architectural components for buildings or components for infrastructure projects; the current focus is to concentrate on coloured concrete products and demanding structural projects. In line with current trends to industrialise building systems

PRECAST SOLUTIONS

59 Among its precast portfolio it includes a number of high profile and prestigious UAE landmarks. The company supplied the Jumeirah Islands Metro car park, Easy Hotel, Grand Gate Mosque and Emirati housing projects. It is also working on the Pearl Dubai project. Other precast projects indlude the Nations Tower and Al Muneera Towers at Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi.

Contact Dubai Precast LLC PO BOX 61055 Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 880 2671

Fax: +971 4 880 2159 Email: info@ dubaiprecast.ae www.dubaiprecast.ae

the products supplied by Dubai Precast cater to the basic concepts of industrialisation; working both on and offsite simultaneously and constructing projects with modularity. Precast is usually specified due to a number of its properties, which include: strength, durability, easy and efficient installation, quality control and aesthetics. As an inherently eco-friendly way to build, precast is energy efficient, recyclable, reusable and produces minimal waste in the plan and on site.

The high durability of precast concrete results in buildings with a total service life that far outpaces other structural solutions; factors that are key to meeting increasingly demanding environmental standards. Additionally, precast as a construction material offers high thermal mass; an important part of building design. When aiming to achieve the USbased sustainability criteria set out in the LEED standards, the benefits of thermal mass will become more apparent to designers in the future.

RENTAL & HIRE

61 CATEGORY Rental & HIre PROject PORTFOLIO Dubai DEsert Classic Princess Noura university Dubai Rugby sevens

BYRNE RENTAL Byrne was founded in the UAE in the early 1990s. The early motivation for Byrneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into the rental business stemmed from market interest in a small fleet of basic plant and equipment, and the emergence of some aggressive growth in the marine repair, and oil and gas industries. In 2007, a HSBC Private Equity vehicle, Byrne Investments Limited, acquired Byrne Equipment Rental businesses in the UAE, Qatar and KSA to work alongside another HSBC Private Equity company, Spacemaker (Emirates) LLC. Both are now run under a single management umbrella. Today, Byrne is one of the longest established and well-known rental companies in the region. Through a network of 13 operational bases spread across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Oman, Byrne specialise in the provision of high quality equipment rental solutions to a broad variety of business sectors including oil & gas, construction, marine and the

leisure and tourism industries, amongst others. The company is varied in terms of the market it focuses on, and even this varies depending on the strengths of the locality in which Byrne are operating. In Dubai Byrne are heavily into sports and music events, whereas in the eastern provinces of Saudi Arabia and in Qatar Byrne are much more heavily focused on oil & gas related activity. The growth of the leisure, sport and tourism industries in the region has developed a need for very individual and tailor made services in order to make each event more extravagant and memorable than the next. It is by meeting this need that the Events Division of the company has grown to become a key part of the overall business and continues to expand its products and services today. The customers of this division cover a range of regional sporting and entertainment events year after year. These include golf tournaments, horse racing, tennis and motorsport, not to

RENTAL & HIRE

63 Byrne runs 13 operational bases spread across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE and Oman. Byrne specialises in the provision of high quality equipment rental solutions to the oil and gas, construction, marine and leisure and tourism sectors. Byrne supplies both world class equipment and second to none customer service. The projects and events division provides turnkey solutions from initial design to delivery and operation.

CONTACTS Dubai: +971 4 4544800 Abu Dhabi: +971 26140100 Fujairah: +971 9 2228163 Doha: +974 44602320 Muscat: +968 24544682

mention the growing numbers of visiting international concert acts, local cultural festivals and exhibitions in the region. Byrne is continuously adding products and services to its fleet in order to further broaden their appeal and follow their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;All your equipment rental solutions under one roofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vision. It is not focused just on the existing products they offer and will add new products to meet client needs. The level of customer service provided Jeddah: +966 4 6411860 Jubail: +966 33404888 Al Khobar: +966 38145856 Yanbu: +966 43211666 Riyadh: +966 8111418341

is second to none, with one point of contact for all required rental needs, and a genuine 24 hour call centre ensuring a backup service that remains unmatched in the market today. Byrne try and keep in touch with developments in the industry around the world and to gain first mover advantage in the GCC, mostly however, new products are driven by their customers as they seek to deliver better solutions to their needs.

sanitary ware

65 CATEGORY Sanitaryware PROJECT PORTFOLIO abu dhabi inflight catering supplies to government mosques in al Ain & Abu Dhabi Abu dhabi hospitality

Faleh Al Abri Vice chairman

Key products Organic dispensers HDSS Cyclone hand dryer

Dhofar Global Trading Dhofar Global Trading specialises in delivering quality sanitary products. These include Italian hygiene paper products; washroom care; non-woven products and state-of-the-art dispensers. Dhofar constantly works to streamline its systems to offer the best services. The company’s objective is to maintain cost efficiency, customer centricity and teamwork rigorously.

Dhofar recently launched an initiative called “cutback” which aims to educate people on the effective use of tissue paper, reducing excessive consumption. In line with this, the Organic Dispenser was launched. The Organic Dispensers are basic dispensers, capable of operation at various levels from stewards to chief stewards, chefs to executive chefs,

sanitary ware

67 Dhofar was established in Oman in 2001, offering the best in hygiene care at competitive prices. Dhofar Global recently secured contracts for the Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah airports. It’s ‘cut-back’ initiative helps customers reduce the amount of paper used by 22%. The company is growing across the Middle East and Asia. It is a complete washroom solutions provider.

Management team: (left-right) Michael Joseph Anthony, Koshal Mundhra, Hemant Kambli, Chandan Singh

office managers, mall managers to management companies and facility management to cleaning supervisors. The initiative was named the ‘best green investment project’ and through product innovation and customer education, cut back the amount of paper used by Dhofar customers by 22%, saving them money and reducing the harmful carbon emissions produced in the manufacturing process. The second new initiative was the “colour

CONTACT Dhofar Global Tr CO LLC 105 Al Zain Tower, Al Nadha Po Box 70580, Sharjah, UAE Tel: +971 6 5302525 Fax: +971 6 5302626 Email: dhofart@eim.ae

Dhofar Global Tr CO LLC Dubai Investment Park Phase -1,W-16/598-289, Po Box 90138 Dubai, UAE Tel: + 971 4 885 6556 Cell: +971 5 550 94106 Fax: +971 4 885 6566

chandan@dhofartr.com Dhofar Global Trading Company W.L.L Shop # 12, Building # 8, Barwa Village. Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 7 040 3935

magnet”. Colour codification has become an integral aspect of the hygiene business. It has always been lacking in the tissue industry, an area where it should be of utmost importance. Dhofar has opted for white in the guest areas. The colour denotes purity and is generally pleasant and neutral enough to complement most surroundings. Blue is a particularly pronounced colour and is therefore used in the kitchen or food preparation areas. If it falls on produce,

it can be easily spotted. Green is the colour used in areas of general purpose. Dhofar has supplied to a number of projects. It has a three-year contract as the tissue supplier for government mosques in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Inflight Catering has renewed a contract with it for a second year as has Abu Dhabi Hospitality, and it has successfully initiated a project for washroom solution products with Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technology.

SEALANTS

69 CATEGORY Sealants and waterproofing Tremco Illbruck operates in the sealants and building protection market throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with efforts focused on window, façade, coatings, fire protection, insulating glass and non-construction industries. “Our strong local presence means we are on the ground daily, helping our customers make the most of our products and responding rapidly to their questions. We thoroughly understand the specific local markets, standards and regulations. Our welltrained staff partner with customers to get the best application results,” says sales director, Stuart Wakeham. To further strengthen our position locally we have recently established

Tremco Illbruck Tremco Illbruck Middle East LLC with our own offices and warehouse facility in Dubai which has greatly enhanced and therefore improved our service levels in terms of logistics and therefore improve lead times and product availability. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, and employing close to 1000 people across 19 countries, Tremco Illbruck is part of RPM International Inc., a world leader in specialty coatings. Tremco Illbruck forms part of the Industrial segment of parent group RPM and operates five manufacturing centres of excellence, and offers the assurance that commitment facilitates the growth of the customer‘s business. Each centre of excellence

has been designed to excel in its relevant field of expertise, and all are supported by an on-going programme of capital investment. Serving both industry and consumers with products that often command the number one position in the marketplaces they serve, RPM has 87,000 shareholders, 9,500 employees and hundreds of independent sales and technical representatives. Products are sold in markets across 130 countries and are manufactured at 77 plant locations in 20 countries. All sites are certified ISO14001, a standard it commits to as part of its strategy to promote responsibility for the environment and its workers’ safety.

2005 Acquisition of illbruck Sealant Systems by RPM International Inc. and merger with Tremco Europe and Compact Technologies to form Tremco illbruck International 2006

Acquisition of Permaquik, Canada by Tremco Global Sealants Tremco illbruck GmbH established in Austria

2007

Tremco illbruck established in Russia Acquisition of Permaquik Limited in UK

2008

Acquisition of Prosytec SAS in France Merger with ACM Limited in UK New sales office in Slovakia New sales office in Hungaria

2009 Acquisition of Karochemie AG, Switzerland

CONTACT Tremco Illbruck LLC PO Box 450539 Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 423 2012 Fax: +971 4 423 2054

Email: mecsu@ tremco-illbruck.com www.tremcoillbruck.com

STEEL STRENGTHENING

71 CATEGORY steel STRENGTHENING PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Sheikh zayed Bridge ROAD Bridges, RTA, Dubai Sitra, Bahrain Building on the 50-year reputation of its Danish-based parent company, Arminox Middle East was established in 2001 in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) close to Dubai; growth and expansion facilitated by the regional popularity of stainless steel reinforcement building solutions. Arminox is a production, trading and service company; developing, designing and selling stainless steel for use in the construction industry globally. Products include alloys, coils, rebar, stirrups and rebar wire mesh. A world leader in stainless steel reinforcement technology and still expanding; the company today sells its products worldwide and employs around 400 workers at its facilities located in the

UK, Europe, the Middle East and its recently opened operation in Canada. A new office in Qatar opened to place it in a position to benefit from market growth and it is expanding in the key and booming market of Saudi Arabia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arminox is the only supplier, capable of offering a turnkey solution to its clients. Arminox will assist its client from the beginning of the project, advising clients and consultants, sourcing and processing material, taking responsibility for matching all relevant standards and securing full traceability of the supplied material,â&#x20AC;? asserts Torben Krebs, general manager, Arminox Middle East. Having supplied more than 8,000 tons of stainless steel reinforcement over the past year, Arminox has

ARMINOX

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73 Infrastructure is becoming more expensive, the demand for longer lifetimes are also increasing. New specs mean that a bridge has to last 120 years. The Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi was the first in the region to use stainless steel reinforcement. Arminox utilises a fully computerised system where it does the bar bending schedules before construction.

CONTACT PO Box 16941 Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 48 87 27 77

Fax: +971 48 87 27 78 Email: arminox@ emirates.net.ae www.arminox.com

successfully completed marinerelated projects such as ports, bridges and sewage installations. “Structures have become more and more complex and extreme in size,” Krebs says. “This has resulted in a demand for extreme durability within such structures, with minimal maintenance, in order to ensure a positive result, convincing many investors and project owners to insist that the designers and consultants specify the most durable material possible, stainless steel.”

Reporting that the company is constantly looking for new opportunities to add to its portfolio of high quality steel products, Krebs adds that Arminox will further expand into Asian markets, where a lot of new products are being planned. “Apart from the established markets, Arminox is looking very much in to the emerging markets where infrastructure is being built in great numbers; particularly mainland China looks promising, as do countries like Malaysia,” Kerbs explains.

SURFACE SOLUTIONS

CATEGORY SURFACE SOLUTIONS Key Products Silestone Dekton Sensa by Cosentino Eco by Cosentino Prexury by Cosentino PROJECT PORTFOLIO Burj Al Arab – Dubai Barcelona Airport Wembley Stadium Alhambra Palace Vancouver Olympic Village Louvre Museum Torre Agbar Almeria Airport The Kennedy Green House Frank Gehry Home

Cosentino Group World famous Spanish surface specialist Cosentino Group has introduced an ultra compact surface by the name of Dekton. Dekton frees the imaginations of architects and designers by introducing an almost unlimited set of finishes and textures from wood, leather, denim, any solid colour to steel and natural stone patterns in a 3D full-bodied design. Dekton uses a mixture of inorganic materials and can be used for exterior as well as all interior applications, from flooring, cladding, vanities, countertops, to ventilated panels. It is ideal flooring for high traffic public areas being rated as number 7 on the Mohs scale, as well as ventilated façades to even swimming pools. Dekton can take more than 800°C of continuous exposure, and is UV-resistant, non-porous and resistant to impact. Dekton is designed to respond to architect demands for large formats in different thicknesses from 8mm to 3cm, with the possibility of using a full slab of 320cm x 144cm as one tile with only

2mm joint. Dekton is a maintenancefree surface which is scratch and stain resistant, with a 0.02% absorption rate. It has been tested in thirdparty laboratories in Europe and also in the UAE, according to the stringent ASTM codes.

COSENTINO HEADQUARTERS Almeria, Spain

Cosentino Group is the world’s leading producer of quartz surfaces with distribution in over 60 countries. The hub of its operation is the 1 million sqm facility in Almeria, Spain which serves as the company’s global production, administrative

SURFACE SOLUTIONS

75 DEKTON Zenith Facade

DEKTON Kadum Swimming pool

DEKTON Strato Flooring

DEKTON Danae Kitchen countertop

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76 SILESTONE Blanco Zeus Kitchen countertops and Integrity sink

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77 and logistical centre. Cosentino Group is now officially present in the Middle East through the newly established office in Dubai Media City, and its own stock in Jebel Ali. It is supported across the region by its official distributors and recommended fabricators who are able to better serve customers and thriving demand. Silestone, the only quartz stone surface with a built-in bacteriostatic protection with silver technology and offered

through its vast selection of colours and finishes, has featured in landmark projects all over the world such as Burj Al Arab, Aspetar Hospital in Doha, Barcelona Airport, the Louvre Museum, the Vancouver Olympic Village, Telefonica Flagship Store and Wembley Stadium. Eco By Cosentino which is a recyclable surface that is made from recycled materials through an environmentally friendly manufacturing process.

The product is certified by NSF, LEED, GREENGUARD, CRADLE TO CRADLE, ISO 14001 by BUREAU VERITAS and EPD, and is also now listed with Masdar City and approved by Estidama. This unique surface reflects the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to sustainability and the environment by innovating and developing green products featured in Starbucks, the Kennedy Green House, Le Jules Verne restaurant at the Eiffel Tower, and the Frank Gehry Home.

Cosentino milestones 1980

The company started its activity as MĂĄrmoles Cosentino: A company dedicated to the commercialization and manufacture of the natural stone.

1990

Silestone Launch

2005

Silestone with antibacterial protection

2010

Cosentino is a multinational company present in more than 52 countries

2013

Dekton, a wholly new and original Surface category

Contact Al Thuraya Tower 2, 6th floor office 24, Media City, P.O.Box 500717 Dubai, UAE Ali Maarrawi, Middle East General Manager Tel: +971 55 625 2907 Email: amaarrawi@cosentino.com www.cosentino.com www.silestone.com www.dekton.com www.ecobycosentino.com Blanco Macael natural marble Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain

TEST EQUIPMENT

79 CATEGORY Test equipment POWER SYSTEM PRODUCTS Transformer Testing Protection Testing Circuit Breaker Analysers Cable Fault Location Insulation Testing and Diagnostics Battery Testing Earth Testing Power Quality

Megger Megger is a leading worldwide manufacturer and seller of test and measurement equipment to the electrical and communications industries. The origins of the company date back to the 19th Century, while the brand name “Megger” itself was registered in 1903. Megger has manufacturing facilities in the USA, United Kingdom and Sweden, each incorporating their own engineering teams for new product research and development. The Megger product range is sold throughout the world through a series of specialised distributors who are acknowledged experts in this field and within their own individual countries. These local distributors are supported by Megger’s own technical, sales and marketing teams. Megger operates in the Middle East via technical, sales and marketing offices located in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. General manager for Middle East and Africa, Nick Parton, adds: “Megger Limited has a strong presence in the region and opening and developing our own offices in Bahrain, Saudi and now UAE has allowed us to be closer to our customers and offer

a speedier after sales service.” These offices provide sales and technical services to the local markets, helping the local distributors to promote and sell the products, as well as answering technical queries, performing induction training to the end users in the use of the equipment, and looking after local service, repair and calibration operations. While the company has been active in the region for several decades, the size of the local workforce has grown rapidly over the past five years. Local offices have been established, employing primarily Saudi and Bahraini engineers, growing from one to 11 team members, now reporting through the regional headquarters in Dubai. The recent acquisition of the SebaKMT Company has cemented Megger’s position as the leading supplier of test equipment to the power industry. With several new products about to be launched, as ever featuring innovative ideas that will move the field of test and measurement forward, Megger is continuing to invest in the expansion of its regional GCC operations to support the ever growing demand for quality test equipment.

The Megger name is closely associated with the method of testing making use of an insulation resistance meter that will help to verify the condition of electrical insulation. Electrical insulation deterioration is the major cause of electrical failures, and the insulation resistance tests help detect problems in a non-destructive way before they turn into serious faults. Megger offer a wide range of Insulation Resistance testers, most popularly with test voltages of 500V, 1,000V, 5,000V and 10,000V, designed to be rugged, reliable and accurate in harsh real world environments.

CONTACTS Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 443 5489 Manama, Bahrain Tel: +973 17 740 620

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 56 3291456

80 TYRES

TYRES

81 CATEGORY TYRES Brand portfolio Zeetax Siamtyre Roadstone Otani Nitto Nexen MRF Hankook AWARDS 1996 The Arco Europa Gold Star Award 1999 BID Business Initiative Directions Millionaire Award by Maaresk Sealand 2002 Council of International Awards in the year 2002 2002 Category third place for Tyres and Types by the Dubai Ports and Customs Authority in Jebel Ali Free Zone

ZAFCO Tyres are a big industry anywhere and the GCC is no different. Zafco specialises in automotive tyres, batteries and lubricants. The company strives to be the most dependable distributor throughout the region. It has two main facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and is one of the biggest automobile part suppliers. Since 1993 the organisation has grown and spread across the world, extending to more than 85 countries with over 800 customers. The company has established a global presence with other offices in Brazil, Ecuador, Pakistan, Panama, Russia, Serbia, Thailand and the US. They also have ambition to set up operations in India and Tunisia. Jebel Ali Free Zone house the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state of the art distribution centre which has the capacity to hold one million passenger car tyres and is the biggest centre of its kind in the Middle East. The company portfolio

of branches includes prestigious names such as Zeetax, Siamtyre, Roadstone, Otani, Nitto, Nexen, MRF, Hankook amongst others. Zafco try to maintain a close mutually productive relationship with all their customers and suppliers. The company aims to be the very best at what they do, identifying, developing and leveraging relationships with best-in-class partners in every aspect of their business. Its desire is to be on top, not in terms of turnover but in terms of customer satisfaction.

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83 Worldwide, Zafco employs more than 200 qualified and experienced professionals who share the dream of making Zafco the world’s finest automotive distributor. Its research encompasses a customer base in over 85 countries with a worldwide network of over 500 distributors. Headquartered in Dubai, midway between Europe and Asia, they have fully fledged offices in 10 countries across North and South America, Africa, Asia, The Far East, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The company also has one of the world’s largest warehousing networks with a

CONTACTS Corporate office JAFZA (South) PO Box 262176 Dubai, UAE

Tel: +971 4 886 2700 Fax: +971 4 886 2701 Email: info@zafco.com www.zafco.com

combined average inventory of over one million tyres at any given point of time. When Zafco initially set up its operation as a distribution company back in 1993, it set itself the goal of ensuring that Zafco will be recognised as the UAE’s number one source for the world’s best tyres across the whole of the Middle East and Africa. Today with a turnover exceeding $272.2 million, not only has the company achieved their goal, the tyre specialist has diversified and has even emerged as a quality tyre manufacturer in their own right.

Customer base spans 85 countries. Worldwide network spans 500 distributors. Offices across 10 countries: North and South America, Africa, Asia, The Far East, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Combined average inventory of over one million tyres at any given point of time, across one of the world’s largest warehousing networks.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

CATEGORY Water & wastewater treatment PROJECT PORTFOLIO dubai sports city palm jumeirah – shoreline apartments discovery gardens mina Al arab sewage plant

EAGLE Eagle Electromechanical Company Co LLC was established in Sharjah, by Mohammed Hijaz, in 1985. The company’s initial business, with only five people, was concentrated on electromechanical works in the water sector. Times were difficult for companies operating in the Gulf and the company expanded along with the region into a diversified water and wastewater contracting company. Eagle’s range of expertise broadened to include work on plumbing projects, lift stations and sewage treatment plants. In the 1990s, it started to focus on design and build contracts for water and sewage treatment plants. Eagle’s major breakthrough was in 1987 and 1988, when it was awarded a series of military contracts. Then, in 1988, the company was granted a design, build and operate contract for a sewage treatment plant at the Dubai Police School, becoming the first UAE-based company to work on such a prestigious project. Eagle continued the same approach throughout the 1990s. In 1995 Hijaz founded Al Hijaz Mechanical Equipment Co LLC, the Dubai-based sister company of Eagle. At the same time, sustained

by the construction boom in Dubai, international consultants and contractors garnered interest in Al Hijaz Mechanical Equipment and Eagle Electromechanical, enabling the companies work on yet larger projects. Today they offer custom design, supply, construction, operation and maintenance services in the fields of wastewater and water treatment, recycling, reclamation and reuse; pumping stations, networks and reservoirs for wastewater and water; electrical mediumvoltage and low-voltage networks and

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

87 substations; electromechanical works for a diverse array of facilities from luxury villas to high rise buildings. Al Hijaz Mechanical Equipment is registered in Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah Free Zone and newly in Abu Dhabi, while Eagle Electromechanical is registered in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai Free Zone. Eagle Electromechanical and Al Hijaz Mechanical Equipment have grown rapidly, becoming two of the largest water and wastewater contracting companies in the UAE. The company has expanded regionally, with the opening of branches in

CONTACT Al Hijaz Mechanical Equipment Co LLC, PO Box 19973, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 42 672 269 Fax: +971 42 672 289 Email: eagle@ alhijazgroup.net www.eagle.ae

Eagle Electromechanical Co LLC, PO Box 22496, Sharjah, UAE Tel: +971 65 744 884 Fax: +971 65 744 886

Jordan as Eagle Jordan Construction Contracting Co LLC. Since 2012 Eagle is operating in Saudi Arabia as Saudi Eagle Environmental Contracting Co LLC. Having carried out projects in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Palestine, the UAE, Sudan, and Azerbaijan, the company is currently expanding its presence across the region. Within the GCC it is chiefly targeting water works and sewage treatment plants. Iraq will soon follow and Bahrain, Oman, Tunesia, Syria, offer promising prospects for the company as it creates relations with certain parties for sewage treatment and pumping stations.

Regionally for wastewater treatment, there is a need for mobile, temporary solutions, so where we are seeing is a growing demand for the fast delivery of these compact sewage treatment plants. With higher effluent standards, driven by the need to reuse water locally, the MBR is a very suitable solution. The company has launched a mobile package product with hollow fibre membranes which treats 500 m3/d of domestic wastewater. This skidded mobile plant is available in three options which are proposed to the client on the basis of the layout and space availability.

Utilities – Eagle/Al Hijaz has successfully carried out all kinds of pumping stations and reservoirs for varied applications, such as: drinking water, sewage, storm water, irrigation water, combination of fire-fighting and irrigation water. Electromechanical Works – Eagle/Al Hijaz has executed a large number of electromechanical (MEP) jobs for multi-storey buildings and towers (commercial and residential), industrial facilities, luxurious and semi-luxurious villas, hotels, schools etc. A few examples of MEP projects in Dubai alone include: Shoreline Apartments of Palm Jumeriah, over 80 buildings in the Gardens and Discovery Gardens, International City, 1,000 villas at Palm Island and Jumeirah Island and 338 villas at Falcon City. All in all the company has completed over 90 jobs. Operation and Maintenance Services – These include complete services at the customer’s facility, starting from day-to-day O&M, training, documentation, through to technical support. These comprise: sewage treatment plants (domestic and industrial); water treatment systems; pumping stations, networks and reservoirs; electrical networks and substations.

WOOD ASSOCIATION

89 CATEGORY wood association

Malaysian Timber Council Working to promote Malaysian timber products around the world, the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) was established in 1992 with an initial remit to counter the antitropical timber campaign in Europe, as well as to procure raw materials for the Malaysian timber industry. A semi-governmental – rather than commercial – entity, it has focussed on the marketing and promotion of Malaysian timber products and in 1999 established a regional office in Dubai in response to the significance of a growing MENA market. Two other offices have also been established

in London (since 1993) to serve Europe and in Shanghai (since 1999) to cater to the Far East market. The council has a staff strength of 64 at its HQ and across all its branches. Explaining the council’s logo, Director Khairul Anwar says the five sides of the green pentagon represent MTC’s five founding members which are the timber-based associations, each of which has around 150 of its own members. While the overall aim is to assist the Government of Malaysia in achieving its target of $18 billion of wood-based exports by the Year

WOOD ASSOCIATION

The Malaysian Timber Council’s primary objectives: To promote the Malaysian timber trade and develop the market for timber products globally To promote the development of the timber industry by expanding the industry’s manufacturing technology base; increasing valueadding in production; and increasing the pool of knowledge workers To augment the supply of raw materials for the timber-processing industries To provide information services to the timber industry To protect/safeguard and improve the Malaysian timber industry’s global image.

CONTACT Khairul bin Anwar Suite 12A02, 13th Floor HDS Tower, F Cluster, JLT Dubai, UAE

Tel: +971 4 427 9823 Fax: +971 4 450 8233 Email: mtcdubai@ emirates.net.ae www.mtc.com.my

2020, the council’s primary objectives include expansion of the industry’s manufacturing technology base, and augmentation of the supply of raw materials from around the world. MTC provides information and samples to encourage clients to try new materials or products, and different species. Since 1993, MTC has also been the Malaysian timber industry’s mouthpiece on ‘green’ issues. Malaysia’s firm stand on nontariff barriers disguised as ‘green’ concerns has been communicated to the necessary authorities in environmentally sensitive markets. The exponential growth in the export of Malaysian timber to markets such as the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, India, Sri Lanka, Poland, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia is partly due to the Council’s various marketing and promotional activities in these emerging economies since the year 2000. MTC is continuing to look for and develop opportunities for the Malaysian timber industry, in line with the Malaysian Government’s aim to achieve multi-billion dollar sales of the country’s woodbased exports by the Year 2020.

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