The GCC 50

Bahrain | Kuwait | Oman | Qatar | KSA | UAE

2011 Edition

Adhesives & Sealants Air Compressors Air Filters Aluminium Architect Auction Company Bathrooms BIM Supplier Building Contractors Cables Ceramics Coating for Pipes Construction Law Cost-control Software Doors Earth-moving Equipment Education Facilities Management Flooring Formwork Framing General Contractors Generators Glass Ground Engineering Heavy Equipment & Vehicles HVAC Parts HVAC Supplier Insulation Interiors Lighting Lubricants Office Furniture Paints Pipes Plumbing Plywood Pre-cast Concrete Pumps Rental/Hire Rubber Manufacturers Solar Energy Specialist Lifting Steel Steel Strengthening Surveying Tower Cranes Water Technology Windows Wood Association

Foreword

by Louise Birchall Editor, The Big Project

Welcome to The GCC 50 Companies You Need to Know, 2011.

The GCC continues to be a major market in the global construction industry with the active development pipeline valued at US $1368 billion, according to reports by government agencies.

Out of this, Saudi Arabia accounts for $283.8 billion worth of active projects, while Kuwait is the third-largest market in the GCC with projects underway valued at $184.8 billion.

Leading the way, however, is the United Arab Emirates, which still accounts for more than half ($714.9 billion) of ongoing construction projects in the region.

Procuring the right building products and services is crucial to the successful execution, operation and quality of these projects, and a challenging economic environment has put even more emphasis on efficiency and value-for-money.

It’s not surprising then that The Big Project team receives daily enquiries from readers in the industry asking supplier-related questions such as: Where can I find a particular sealant? How can I get hold of the lightweight aggregate I read about last month or what supplier can help me to achieve the highest sustainability credentials on my project, while reducing costs?

Well, the 2011 edition of The GCC 50 Companies You Need to Know has the answers. This essential reference guide to the region’s top construction project suppliers is divided into 50 key categories, featuring some of the most reputable companies in the GCC.

2011 Edition

These 50 companies will see you through the entire construction process, from design through to operation — on budget, on time and on trend.

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Country profile Bahrain Country profile Kuwait Country profile Oman Country profile Qatar Country profile KSA Country profile UAE Adhesives & Sealants Laticrete RAK Air Compressors Sullivan Palatek Air Filters CMS Group Aluminium Alumil Architect Woods Bagot Auction Company World Wide Auctioneers Bathrooms Laufen BIM Supplier Tekla Building Contractors Shaikhani Group Cables Ducab

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Ceramics RAK Ceramics 66 Coating for Pipes Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries 70 Construction Law Taylor Wessing 74 Cost-control Software CCS 78 Doors Tenglong 82 Earth-moving Equipment Zahid Tractor 86 Education Manchester Business School 90 Facilities Management Brookfield Multiplex 94 Flooring Timberwolf 98 Formwork RMD Kwikform

150 Lighting Lutron 154 Lubricants Shell 158 Office Furniture Burgess Furniture 162 Paints Jotun Paints 166 Pipes Al-Qahtani G5PS 170 Plumbing Uponor 174 Plywood Joubert 178 Pre-cast Concrete Dubai Precast 182 Pumps CRI Pumps 186 Rental/Hire Byrne Equipment Rental

106 Framing Genesis 110 General Contractors ASGC 114 Generators Zahid Tractor 118 Glass Emirates Glass 122 Ground Engineering Keller Grunbau 126 Heavy Equipment & Vehicles Al-Qahtani Vehicles & Machinery 130 HVAC Parts Air Master 134 HVAC Supplier Zamil Air Conditioners 138 Insulation Middle East Insulation LLC 142 Interiors Al Aqili

194 Rubber Manufacturers Rubber World Industries 198 Solar Energy Enviromena Power Systems 202 Specialist Lifting Gallagher International LLC 206 Steel Zamil Steel 210 Steel Strengthening Arminox 214 Surveying Topcon 218 Tower Cranes Wolffkran 222 Water Technology AG Aqua Solutions 226 Windows Select Partitions 230 Wood Association American Hardwood

Bahrain

As famous for its financial sector as its oil, Bahrain offers diversity and opportunity in infrastructure, tourism development and real-estate projects

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Bahrain’s two primary economic drivers are its financial and oil sectors, accounting for around 25% and 21% of GDP respectively.

As an archipelago in the Persian Gulf, the country is strategically placed within close proximity to Saudi Arabia, as linked by the King Fahd Causeway, and is also close to the UAE and Qatar.

Reeling from liabilities in the banking and real-estate sectors, Bahrain’s economy has slowed in recent years and in 2010, real-term year-on-year economic growth slowed from 5.2% in quarter one to 4.6% in quarter two. The downturn is also linked to weakening regional demand for Bahrain’s exported goods and services, such as mineral

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fuels, chemicals and machinery and transport materials.

There is also a high unemployment rate among Bahrainis and even with population growth, the total population still only stands at around one million. Current requirements to sustain and develop the workforce are largely met through expatriates, yet the government is trying to limit the duration of expatriate work permits.

Despite these factors, the economy grew 3% in 2009 and overall economic growth in 2010 is expected to average 3-4%. The financial industry accounts for around a quarter of Bahrain’s GDP, even more than crude oil at 21%.

With the largest financial institutions in the Gulf, the country’s financial industry is well developed with a growing Islamic finance sector. This contributes to a higher-thanaverage level of economic diversity in comparison to other GCC countries. Diversity from oil and gas began in the 1970s with a focus on skilled and sustainable industries and high-quality jobs. However, the country is still depending on its oil industries, which currently account for around 75% of exports.

In addition to finance and oil, other significant sectors include ICT, automotive manufacturing, tourism and real estate. Construction projects related to these industries and infrastructure development is expected to increase

in significance as oil reserves are expected to fall by the end of the next decade and there has been a failure to fully explore alternative off-shore oil fields. It is thought that the country could drill 700 new wells over the next five years to increase capacity by 12,000 barrels a day.

Furthermore, Bahrain is planning to continue overseas expansion through Mumtalakat, the company that manages the government’s non-oil holdings.

As a destination for foreign investment, Bahrain’s business environment is the most liberal in the Middle East and ranks 13 th in the world in the Index of Economic Freedom 2010. Additionally, government spending is usually on or below target. The government is also engaged in a privatisation drive to sell off domestic assets.

Meanwhile, infrastructure is undergoing an overhaul to facilitate further development as a “gateway” to the Northern Gulf. Qatar is constructing the world’s longest marine causeway, linking with Bahrain via a suspension bridge with a four-lane highway and a high-speed passenger and freight rail system.

CloCKWISE 1 Bahrain's planned $1.3 billion Durrat marina 2 The Bahrain Bay development will be a vibrant metropolis 3 Site-wide infrastructure is nearing completion on Bahrain Bay

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KUWaiT

Free-trade zones, a large budgetary surplus and the most-favourable macroeconomic environment globally make Kuwait particularly attrative to developers

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Powering and funding its own expansion through the strategic use of its oil revenues and production facilities, Kuwait’s GDP is forecast to grow by 5.1% in real terms in the New Year.

It is expected this will create a fiscal surplus of around 5% GDP between 2010 and 2013. The oil revenues generated are earmarked for re-investment in the country, in terms of infrastructure and redistribution of wealth.

As with other GCC countries, Kuwait’s long-term vision is not centred on oil. Since the start of production in the 1940s, operations were controlled by a British-American firm until Kuwait nationalised much of the operations in 1974. In contrast, the country’s strategic plan for 20102013 will now see economic interests broadened through mass privatisation plans.

In a bid to retain and cultivate existing wealth, first refusals will be offered to Kuwaiti nationals, while foreign investment policies will be adapted to improve access for foreign firms and help meet a rising demand for expatriate workers; a demographic forecast to increase by more

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than 7% over the next three years. At present, the country’s non-oil economies are significantly under developed. oil accounts for 50% of Kuwait’s GDP, 80% of government revenue and 90% of total exports. The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has publicised intentions to spend sums in the region of US $30 billion by the end of 2010 on new developments and refineries.

With the oil revenues promoting strong liquidity, neither public nor private domestic firms are expected to seek foreign investment over the strategic development period; 2010-2013. liquidity pressures have also been eased by the country’s decisive action against inflation and cultivated currency appreciation.

In Deloitte’s Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2009, Kuwait ranked 35th, but has the first-most favourable macro-economic environment in the world, due to the highest budgetary surplus in the world of 44% GDP; high national savings rates and low government debt.

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2011 is forecast to stand at $11,994 billion.

With a strong economy, the primary threat to future development is said to be an under-developed education system, which is thought to require vast improvements to access and quality.

The most attractive prospect for foreign investment at this time is the privately-managed Kuwait Free Trade Zone (KFTZ). located in Shuwaikh, it allows full foreign ownership of all businesses within it. There are no import duties, foreign corporate income is tax-free and licenses for commerce, industry and services are available without a local sponsor. KFTZ also offers full infrastructure services.

However, international accounting and consulting firm Deloitte names inefficient government bureaucracy as the most problematic factor for causing barriers in international business, across borders and within the country.

ABovE l-R 1 The Kuwait City skyline 2 one of the city's iconic buildings

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OMan

oman’s potential as the Arab world’s emerging economy is slowly being realised, providing a chance for contractors to contribute to its future vision Heavily dependent on dwindling oil resources, Muscat is pursuing an economic plan that aims to reduce the oil sector’s contribution to GDP to 9% by 2020.

Yet despite plans for industrialisation, privatisation and investment in the tourism and gas-based industries, the country aims to buy more time to stabilise the economy through pioneering, enhanced oil-recovery techniques.

It is not the first time the country has had to diversify; following the collapse of the slave and arms trades in the mid-19th Century, oman invested in agriculture and traditional crafts, which are still considered a way of life.

Today’s succeeding sector is likely to be tourism, with a number of important historical sites and beauty spots.

Construction is also significant with development centred around the industrial port of Sohar and the strategicallylocated, free-trade area, Salalah Port.

Cited by some as the Arab world’s emerging economy, GDP per capita has fluctuated wildly since the discovery of oil in 1964; from 1370% at its peak in 1970 to a modest 12%

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during the economic crash of the 1980s. Today, the country aims to maintain a $20 profit margin on every barrel or oil sold, with an expected oMR 800 million in excess reserves siphoned to the State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) for use on long-term development projects.

Increased activity in the construction sector and the economic impact of this will continue until 2020, according to Ministry sources. Projects to date have included six regional airport developments and extensive work at Muscat Airport; roads to connect rural villages and oman to neighbouring countries; port development and regeneration of smaller towns.

which meet these targets and comply with the eligibility criteria for labour relations. The names are published in the local press and they receive preferential treatment from the Ministry.

The foreign to national sector ratios stand at: Transport, storage and communications 60%; finance, insurance and real estate 45%; industry 35%; hotels and restaurants 30%; wholesale or retail trading 20% and contracting 15%.

In terms of foreign investment and business conditions, omani companies currently pay corporate income tax at 12%. Branches and non-omanis previously paid up to 30%, but since January 2010 this was also set at the 12% rate. oman gained World Trade organisation (WTo) membership in 2000. Despite looking outwards for investment, a strict omanisation policy saw the number of national personnel working in government exceed its 72% target by the year 2000 and strict targets are also in place in the six areas of the private sector.

Most companies have policies and since 1998, a greencard system has been in place to recognise the companies

ABovE l-R 1 The Grand Mosque, located in oman 2 Many buildings feature traditional Arabic designs 3 The arch of one of the Grand Mosque buildings

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QaTar

With the second-highest per capita GDP ratio in the world, Qatar’s construction sector is facilitating population growth, foreign investment and industry Since the coup of 1995, Qatar’s economy has grown to have the second-highest per capita GDP ratio in the world, after lichtenstein.

Due in part to a small population and high oil revenues, the country was also able to limit the impact of the global recession and the 2008 decline in oil prices, by protecting the banking sector through direct investment.

While the budget surplus was lower in 2009, GDP growth was still strong. The Central Bank originally predicted a 9% GDP growth in 2010 but has since said statistics indicate the country will achieve a 16% growth.

Despite measures to promote economic diversity and private and foreign investment in non-energy sectors, oil and gas still accounts for more than 50% of GDP, 85% of export earnings and 70% of government revenues.

However, with proven reserves of 15 billion barrels, it is expected the industry will be able to provide a steady income for around another 40 years; additionally, Qatar’s gas reserves are the third-largest in the world.

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Currently a strong construction sector is spurring growth in the population, economy and the country’s industrial capacities. The main industries are liquefied natural gas; crude-oil production and refining; production of ammonia, fertilisers, petrochemicals, steel-reinforcing bars, cement and commercial ship repair. Following Bahrain’s lead, there is also a drive to develop the financial services sector.

The country moved up Deloitte’s Global Competitiveness Index last year due to several factors; a strong education system, advances in financial markets and “innovative” capacity. Tax regulations previously meant GCC-owned companies and branches operated tax free and non-GCC owned companies paid corporate and income tax rates of 35%; 100% foreign ownership is still permitted.

However a foreign ownership cap currently exists at 49% in most sectors and recent changes mean companies, including those incorporated within the Qatar Finance Centre, now pay a 10% tax rate.

Future plans to enhance business operations and attract further investment will see several zones initiated to cater to specific skills and sectors. A gas-based industrialisation programme will be implemented, resulting in huge investments. Business conditions and economic expansion make the country a magnet for expatriates and the

population is forecast to double by 2012, with the majority of workers coming from the west.

In the near future, Qatar has $10 billion worth of strategic infrastructure projects planned and both this and the predicted population growth will drive the construction sector. Ambitions to meet a world-wide demand for “clean energy” and become a world leader in liquefied natural gas supply, will lead to investments of more than $60 billion in hydrocarbon ventures and the construction of related infrastructure.

Further investment will be made in power generation as, despite capacity, oil reserves and ambition, the country is still prone to electricity shortages. Nuclear power is being considered as a potential solution.

Transport infrastructure is currently close to capacity, however, there is a planned Marine Causeway, linking Bahrain via a suspension bridge, and further road-building projects planned throughout the country.

ABovE l-R 1 Qatar National Convention Centre project 2 The first W Hotel opened in Doha last year 3 New Qatar green-build codes have been launched

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KSa

With its strategic location, oil reserves and ability to fund major infrastructure developments, KSA is a major player in the region's construction industry A major economic power, Saudi Arabia accounts for up to 55% of total GCC GDP, controls a quarter of the world’s oil reserves and is home to some of the Gulf's most significant construction developments.

Today, spurred by unprecedented public-sector encouragement, private-sector contractors, developers, consultants and designers are heading to the country in a modern-day gold rush.

Rapid population growth, billion-dollar government investments, high liquidity and low leverage in the banking sector all contribute to favourable business conditions. The country has also been a member of the World Trade organisation (WTo) since 2005 and is currently looking at

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relaxing foreign investment policy. Despite regional developments being spearheaded by individual municipalities, there is a unified approach to the Kingdom’s ambition.

Projects in Riyadh focus on its potential as a world-wide, world-class economic centre, with economic cities created in line with the country’s $80 billion 10x10 vision; a plan for 10 such zones to be constructed to help diversify from the oil-based economy Jeddah’s reputation as the country’s cultural and religious centre will be strengthened with investment in the neighbouring holy sites of Mecca and Medina, and Jeddah’s old town, where the UN has reported that 31 historical sites have been “lost” due to poor maintenance.

The Eastern Province, the Kingdom’s most prosperous and industrious region, is seeing huge investment in the expansion of Jubail Industrial City and exploitation of its natural coastline to transform the area into a tourism and culture destination for Saudi nationals.

In August, the government announced its ninth Five Year Development Strategy; $384 billion earmarked for housing, education and employment. Worth almost 70% more than any previous investment, it outlines KSA’s ambition to create a competitive, knowledge-based economy.

In addition to its national wealth and strategic geography, Saudi Arabia is increasing investment in physical infrastructure, through a number of projects said to be worth around $35 billion.

Plans include a 950km rail link between Riyadh and the Red Sea, worth $5 billlion; the Mecca to Medina rail link; hotel and office construction valued at $1 billion and power-supply development estimated at $700 million. In addition, plans exist for 600 new factories; 4000 schools, a two-fold increase in desalination capacity, power plants, sewer systems, roads, bridges, airports and ports.

Furthermore, it is projected the Kingdom will require 1.5 million new, additional homes by 2015, simply to meet demand, with infrastructure and further social development also required to support a growing, and predominantly young, population.

CloCKWISE 1 The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh 2 Renderings of KAFD by architecture firm FX Fowle 3 The King Abdullah Civic Centre, Dammam Corniche

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UaE

While Dubai recovers from widely-reported real-estate issues, the emirates overall are showing strong growth and opportunities for public and private projects Home to the world’s highest buildings, first planned carbon-neutral city, furthest-leaning tower and even the world’s richest horse race, the UAE is known for its records — and excess. It is also equally famous of late for real estate challenges faced in Dubai.

Despite Dubai’s bond programme and a subsequently slow return in investor confidence, the market is beginning to pick up with a return to growth and massive government investment in infrastructure.

Furthermore, the UAE capital Abu Dhabi is developing a number of high-profile projects; including Saadiyat Island featuring the emirate’s very-own louvre and Guggenheim; Ferrari World and Masdar City.

Cemented in Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, the emirate has specified the establishment of a planning culture and building guidelines as its primary development needs. The emirate also needs houses.

In 2007 a population of 930,000 vied for only 180,000 units, according to the Urban Planning Council (UPC).

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There is equal demand for office, retail and hospitality developments, although projects such as Sowwah Island, Yas Island and Reem Island are expected to partly address this shortage.

Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ), which is equivalent to two thirds the size of Singapore, will complement industrial and economic developments such as the singlesite aluminium smelter and Abu Dhabi International Airport expansion, both to be delivered over the next decade.

Nationwide, the UAE economy is prosperous; the US $11.1 billion deficit is predicted to become a $1.7 billion surplus in 2010, this is largely due to oil production and world crude oil prices.

The autonomy of each emirate has led to wide diversification over the last decade and the national government has been proactive in introducing policies to support the

market. Investments of around $30 billion have been made in the banking sector, including $10 billion in power stations, desalination plants, waste-water networks and transport projects. It is expected private-sector investment will also be cultivated via low tax rates, relaxed trade regulations and the benefits of improved infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi, in particular, offers foreign direct investment (FDI) incentives to encourage investment in the UAE’s industrial base, with an on-going part-privatisation programme. Complementing this are relatively-relaxed regulations on work permits, however, this has led to a disproportionate ratio of national to expatriate workers.

Despite the impact of the financial crisis and the country’s humble roots, today the UAE boasts a high per capita income and annual trade surplus. Through efforts to diversify from its oil-based economy, the proportion of GDP based on oil and gas output has today dropped to 25%.

CloCKWISE 1 The world's first Ferrari theme park opened in Abu Dhabi 2 Damac Heights: A number of Dubai projects are progressing 3 Construction works continue on the Dubai Pearl 4 The louvre Abu Dhabi is being developed on Saadiyat Island

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Laticrete was appointed for the Burj Khalifa RAK Ceramics and Laticrete formed a joint venture It has seen growing demand from retail projects

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sealing the deal Since 1995, Laticrete RAK has been pioneering products specifically designed for durability in the Gulf climate.

A subsidiary of Laticrete International, founded in the US in 1956, the Middle East regional office embarked on a joint venture with RAK Ceramics in 2003, which has seen the company supply the Burj Al Arab, Armani Hotel, Dubai Metro, Dubai International Airport, the Burj Khalifa, Grand Mosque, Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia.

“Laticrete is one of the most specified products in the region for large projects. We still see a lot of specification for Laticrete and we are currently being used in major ongoing projects. We also see a growth in the retail sector,” says board of directors member Abdallah Massaad. The company has also identified Africa as a target market for the immediate future.

One of Laticrete RAK’s unique selling points is its promotion of a tile and adhesive system, which is marketed as a single product solution. As more people seek a comprehensive warranty on products, Massa says this guarantee

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laticrete RaK demonstrates a “single source of responsibility”. The company has also developed Laticrete 302 as an energy-saving roof coating and façade system in coordination with RAK Ceramics.

Designed to reduce indoor temperatures, it is one of a line of products which meet demand for greener materials; all Latircrete’s products are certified by the US-based GREENGUARD® organisation to verify their environmentally-friendly credentials.

In coordination with RAK Ceramics, Laticrete has also developed tiles which work to provide a ventilation system; ultra light 4.5mm thick tiles are arranged to capture fresh air and reduce energy consumption.

It is through its extensive operations in the region, that Laticrete is able to develop such bespoke products.

“The product which is suitable for colder climates in Europe and other parts of the world may not be very suitable for the Middle East region. Therefore we have developed specialised products keeping in mind the hightemperature and working conditions, especially, in the exteriors,” explains Massaad.

COntaCt Laticrete RAK Co. LLC +971 (0)7 244 6396 +971 (0)7 244 5915 Enquiry@laticreterak.com www.laticreterak.com

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adhesives & sealants

The use of thin bed adhesive also reduces consumption natural resources and labour, making installation faster, lighter and more durable.

“The industry buzz words are ‘green’ and ‘sustainability’.

The world has now started to understand these emerging environmental issues and is looking for solutions which can sustain the current rate of growth. We are now investing in a lot of our resources to develop the products which can contribute towards this long-term goal.

“We are focusing on using more post and pre-consumer recycled products and we are also planning to set up production plants all over the Middle East region to supply our products within a radius of 800km.

“Local production facilities will help reduce our carbon foot print and help us address the specific needs in the market,” says Massaad.

Two of the products which make use of up to 80% of recycled materials are Laticrete QT sound control and Laticrete 125 adhesive and sound insulation. Laticrete says that in future it will continue to introduce and promote products which contribute towards a sustainable future.

A company of firsts, Laticrete was responsible for introducing the industry to the benefits of latex modified

1 TOP RIGHT: Laticrete supplied the seven-star Burj Al Arab 2 BOTTOM RIGHT: The Atlantis was also one of Laticrete's clients 3 OPPOSITE: Laticrete was used for Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

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mortars. By mixing Portland cement with liquid rubber it made a durable mortar with the combined characteristics of waterproof cement and flexible adhesives. The material also provided higher bond strength and was resistant to thermal shock, physical vibration and climatic factors, such as wind, rain and frost.

In terms of performance, Laticrete’s strongest trading year was 2009, with a number of high-end projects on the books and strong orders. This year has also been strong with business in retail and exports still growing.

Looking to the future, in 2011 the company plans to further expand its product line, introducing concrete repair products, adhesives, grout and waterproofing, with a number of ongoing important projects, also due for completion in 2011 and 2012.

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- Burj Khalifa — world’s tallest tower - Dubai Metro - Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi - Airports: Dubai Terminals 1,2 and 3; Qatar New Airport; Jeddah Airport; Bahrain Airport - Vehicular Underpass Tiling — Dubai, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah - Private palaces and presidential palaces in Baku, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah - Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait (400m highest stone cladding in the world) - MacDonald’s outlets, Saudi Arabia - Retyai chain — Carrefour: UAE (5), Saudi Arabia(5), Jordan, Qatar, LULU Hyper market — Dubai, Sharjah, Oman, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hyper Panda, - Shopping Centres: Deira City Centre, Al Ghurair Centre, BurJuman Centre, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall, Festival City Centre, Dubai, Al Hamra Mall, Mirdif City Centre - King Abdullah city of Science and Technology, Jeddah - King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh - King Faisal University, Riyadh – phase I and II - Barwa Housing Project, Qatar - Masdar City - Muscat Golf Course, OMAN - BMW showroom, as well as Toyota and Mercedes Showrooms - Hotels: Burj Al Arab, Hilton, Grand Hyatt, MÖvenpick, Sheraton, Atlantis, Armani Hotel, Emirates Palace hotel, Al Hamra Fort Hotel, Le Meridien, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Emirates Tower, Al Hamra Palace Hotel, Ramada Hotel, InterContinental Hotels, Grand Hyatt, Holiday Inn, Hotel Novotel, Shangri-La Hotel, Raffles Hotel, Crowne Plaza Hotel

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The firm's air compressors are diesel driven Compressors provide more air with less energy The firm also makes off-shore diesel compressors

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Complete compressors Sullivan Palatek manufactures electric and diesel-driven high-performance rotary screw air compressors along with a complete line of accessory items including air dryers, filters condensate remediation systems and tools.

Founded in 1868 as Sullivan Machinery Company, and later known as Joy Sullivan, the company was eventually renamed as Sullivan Palatek after it was acquired by GHS corporation in 1998, which owned Palatek Electrical Screw Compressors and Saylor-Beal, a manufacturer of reciprocating compressors.

Since 2000, Sullivan Palatek has led the market with a range of innovative designs, such as the variable speed drive compressors, and continues to offer more air using lesser energy than competitive machines. The company also offers a complete line of accessory items such as air dryers, filters and remediation clean-up systems.

Under the leadership of Steve Van Loan, president of Sullivan Palatek, a new 160,000ft2 state-of-the-art facility was acquired in 2007 in Michigan City, Indiana, to merge the electric industrial air compressor division with the

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sullivan Palatek diesel-driven portable air compressor division. Today, both industrial and portable compressors are being manufactured in Michigan City, Indiana.

The portable air compressors include the diesel-driven rotary screw air compressors, which range from 185-1800 CFM. Pressures from 100-150 PSI are available in most models. New models giving 350 PSI for 900 and 1100 CFM were introduced with CAT and Cummins engines this year.

John Deere , Caterpillar and Cummins diesel engines are available in most models. Skid mounted, utility and portable models can be supplied.

Sullivan Palatek also makes a complete line of off-shore diesel compressors with special skid mounting which are “off shore” compliant. All of the sheet metal used on these portable air compressors is galvaneal for protection against rust and corrosion. They also have portable skid mounted dryers for offshore applications up to 3000CFM. The Sullivan Palatek industrial division manufactures high-efficiency electric driven, rotary screw air compressors from 5-400 HP. The compressors provide more air using less energy than competitive machines. In addition, the company offers a complete line of refrigeration and

COntaCt Sullivan Palatek Regional manager +971 (0)50 626 8709 +971 (0)6 554 3496 palatek@eim.ae www.sullivanpalatek.com USA +219 874 2497 +219 872 5043 info@palatek.com www.sullivanpalatek.com

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desiccant dryers, air filters and condensate management systems. “We respect all our clients, serve them equally and present the same equipment across the world; products from the same factory, in Michigan city,” says president Steve Van Loan.

“Our machines have low-operational costs, fewer parts and therefore require less maintenance. They are direct driven and hence, there are no energy losses on belts and gears,” explains Van Loan.

“We offer the best warranty in the field. Three years unlimited hours' warranty — which is 26,280 hrs — for portable air ends and five years unlimited hours' warranty, around 43,800 hours for motor- coupling and air end in stationary compressors,” he adds.

The GCC market, demand and growth have been strong and the company looks forward to moving into Africa, particularly in the north, such as Egypt, Syria and Algeria. In order to meet the demands for the region, the portable units have larger enclosures, large separator tanks, more cooling oil and simple controls. The machines also use larger air ends which results in low turning of the air end which in turn increases the life cycle of the machine.

In overcoming these considerations, Sullivan Palatek is able to offer clients reliable, high-quality products to meet

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their requirements. The firm is using premium US-built products designed to fit specific requirements. All electrical components meet or exceed UL, NEMA, IEC, CSA and other international standards, according to the firm.

“Now people are looking for more heavy-duty products which will last more than one single project. They are also becoming aware of the low operational costs rather than low initial costs,” says Rajesh George, regional manager, stationed in the UAE. In overcoming these considerations, Sullivan Palatak is able to offer clients reliable, high-quality products to meet their requirements.

“Sullivan Palatek is dedicated to building the highestquality and most reliable air compressor packages available. This is true no matter which style air compressor package you purchase, electric-driven reciprocating or rotary screw, or diesel-driven portable compressors,” asserts George.

“Today, we are building air compressors for sale around the world which use the most innovative and energy-efficient controls available. We pride ourselves in supplying our distributors, dealers and customers with the best service and fast deliveries. Our products are backed with dealer field support and in-depth training” he adds.

AIR COMPRESSORS

PORTABLE COMPRESSORS AND TOOLS Sullivan Palatek is the ideal choice of rental or plant hire and construction company. The reasons are many: The rental company’s multiple usage and constant redeployment of equipment requires tough build which can withstand even the use and abuse of various users in the most extreme climatic conditions - Simple operation and very easy maintenance - Full control panel - Galvaneal exclosure - External access to air filters - Lower operational costs - Side-by-side cooling for engine and compressor - Crowned canopy - Large interior allowing more air flow - Steel fuel tank - Tow bar designed for 120km p/h towing on highways - Compressors and dryers up to 1800cfm - Factory-trained technicians

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CMS air filters improve indoor air quality EXCELAIR has become popular in the GCC CMS owns and operates an in-house test-rig

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CMs Group excelling air filtration

It forms part of the Century Mechanical Systems Group of Companies which was established in 1982 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Now spread across six countries globally, with its head office located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, CMS has established a powerful market presence in the Indian sub continent and the GCC with experience spanning over 28 years.

The phenomenal growth of the company has transformed it into a diverse organisation involved in manufacturing quality products, as well as representing prestigious international companies as master distributor and authorised dealer. Today, the company employs around 450 staff, and that is just in the UAE. The company's current biggest markets in the Middle East, include the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait. However, according to the company, CMS is always exploring new possibilities for further expansion outside the region.

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Century Mechanical Systems (CMS) factory is a Limited Liability Company established on April 9, 1997.

CMS Group has been a leading manufacturer of air filters, distributed under the brand name of ‘EXCELAIR Air Filter’ for the past two decades.

These air filters ensure a clean, healthy and refreshing indoor climate and general environment. Today, EXCELAIR Air Filter is a familiar name across the GCC region, offering a full range of filtration products and solutions ranging from pre-filters, fine filters to absolute filters. Under these categories are special filters, carbon filters, HEPA filters, minipleat filters, gas turbine filters and so on. CMS also manufactures housing for HEPA and odour control units (OCU).

Furthermore, the firm owns and operates a fully-automated in-house test rig — the first of its kind in the Middle East — in its Dubai factory and follows American and European international standards in its testing methods.

In fact, CMS has an answer to an entire range of air filtration-system needs typical in the HVAC Industry, automobile paint-booth and beyond.

Excel provides complete performance testing for all types of air filter site testing, clean room validation for hospitals and pharmaceutical companies as per EN & ISO.

COntaCt Century Mechanical Systems Factory LLC Al Quoz Industrial Area-4 Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 347 4858 +971 (0)4 347 4656 cmsdubai@emirates.net.ae www.cmsglobal.com

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The main challenge for CMS is to convince its clients to stick with their internationally-approved, high-quality products, rather than settling for the cheaper options that ultimately become expensive in the long term.

The market is faced with aggressive pricing competition, but CMS refuses to compromise the quality of its products.

The company's products have brought it laurels which primarily rest on its impeccable service and commitment to the industry.

However, keeping in line with its vision to excel, CMS is always looking to virgin areas to explore and establish new products and services that it can introduce to — as well as complement — its existing operations.

CMS has been a part of the Middle East’s expansive growth over the past decade, and will continue to deliver quality products that meet all aspects of HVAC requirements.

In terms of emerging trends in the market, CMS has witnessed a revolution in innovative technology emerging in the construction industry at present. Currently, the focus is on conserving energy and building a sustainable future for younger generations to come. The focus on sustainability has led to a number of innovative products and materials that are set to redefine the construction industry over

1 TOP RIGHT: EXCELAIR air filter distributed by CMS 2 BELOW RIGHT: A selection of CMS' products 3 OPPOSITE: CMS Group chairman Philip George

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the coming years. It is in this respect that Centur y Mechanical Systems is contributing to a sustainable future; through innovative product development.

Today, the company plays an active role in the majority of the Middle East and North Africa, and is looking to consolidate more of this market. Apart from the UAE, the CMS Group of Companies has operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and India.

This provides a strategic footprint from which its international business objectives can be successfully achieved.

Century Mechanical Systems has successfully executed orders received from countries as far afield as Kazakhstan and Tanzania.

ABOUT CMS Factory is involved in manufacturing a host of quality products, including import substitution products, namely:

air filters

- EXCELAIR AIR FILTERS, ranging from EU3 efficiency to EU9 - Pre-abricated Rectangular GI, SS, MS and aluminium ducting - Spiral GI Ducting in 23 different sizes (100 – 1600mm diameters) - Complete Product Range of SUPAFLEX Flexible Ducting - Double-Skinned Vanes & Rails - EXCELAIR Slide On Flanges and accessories - Volume Control Dampers, Access Doors & Non-Return Dampers - Grilles, Diffusers & Sound Attenuators - Adhesive Tapes

Did you know?

Century Mechanical Systems has assisted some of the biggest projects to have been completed in Dubai of the past few years.

These include: - Burj Khalifa - ADIA — Abu Dhabi Investment Authority HQ - Emirates Airlines HQ — Dubai - Dubai Metro - Dubai Mall - Dubai International Airport - Atlantis Hotel, Dubai - Address Hotel, Dubai - All major hospitals under the Dubai Health Authority

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alUMiniUM

in detail

Alumil has been active for more than 30 years The company employs more than 2300 people It operates three smelting plants

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Alumil is celebrating more than 30 years of success through systematic investments in production facilities, a wide spread distribution network, a strong research and development division and — of course — their impressive range of aluminium systems.

Alumil is the largest private aluminium extrusion group in South Eastern Europe, and the largest aluminium extruder in Greece.

The company’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 research and development division, and its impressive range of aluminium systems.

“With more than 30 years of experience within the industry, Alumil is one of the most advanced companies in the design and production of aluminium extrusion products in the world today,” says Alumil’s managing director, Christopher Chatzigeorgiou.

“Our state-of-the-art production lines and expertise have brought revolutionary products to our key markets in the Middle East region since 2007."

The Alumil group has 25 subsidiaries in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and employs more than 2300 people. The company has established sales operations in the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and have started tap into Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, India and Africa.

“Basically, we are fully utilising our Middle East setup to service a wide, expanding market base in this region,” Chatzigeorgiou says.

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innovative aluminium systems for tomorrow’s solutions

Alumil produces aluminium systems for various architectural applications, which are all designed, developed and tested in the group’s dedicated research and development department before being tested and certified by internationally-accredited certification institutes, such as IFT Rosenheim in Germany and the AAMA in the US. Alumil also produces complementary products including aluminium composite panels, polycarbonate sheets, interior doors and various accessories.

“In the heart of our product range are Alumil Systems — that is 48 different architectural aluminium systems designed for windows, doors, facades, solar protection, skylights, railings, office partitions and folding door applications,” Chatzigeorgiou says.

“Alumil Systems are designed and engineered to achieve the highest possible performance at the lowest cost.”

Alumil’s production capacity, geographic coverage and expanding product range allows them to operate as a

COntaCt Alumil Gulf FZC Technology Park Ras Al Khaimah, UAE +971 (0)7 244 4106 + 971 (0)7 244 4107 support.uae@alumil.com sales.uae@alumil.com www.alumil.com

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one-stop-shop for all architectural and industrial aluminium extrusion requirements to supply the Middle East construction industry.

Its research and development department is constantly developing specialised solutions to complement existing aluminium systems, while at the same time the company develops new applications.

“Better performance translates into improved energy efficiency, which minimises running costs and improves the building environment,” Chatzigeorgiou says.

“We are also about to launch specialised solutions for increased security — such as bulletproof systems for sliding, hinged and façade applications — and are in the process of finalising a new generation of thermal break systems using minimal aluminium. Furthermore, we are currently in the testing phase for a new unitised curtain wall system to complement our existing range of façade solutions."

Chatzigeorgiou says Alumil are preparing for an increase in demand for ‘greener’ or more sustainable solutions within the construction industry.

“Green is clearly the way to go,” he says. “An increased thermal insulation performance and an overall improved

1 TOP RIGHT: Alumil is looking to the future with a 'green' focus 2 BOTTOM RIGHT: A selection of images from Alumil's facilities 3 OPPOSITE: The firm is continuing to launch new products

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energy efficiency at competitive product cost is what guides our product development activity.

"Alumil offers cost-effective solutions to the market with increased performance – which is exactly how we plan to continue our development to the region."

Last year, Alumil formed another division within the Alumil Group (named Alumil Solar) to focus on developing solutions for photovoltaic cells and their application on mounting structures (photovoltaic parks), facades and skylights.

This is just another example of how Alumil continues to lead the industry with their innovative, forward-thinking solutions through commitment.

ABOUT

aluminium

Alumil is one of the most advanced companies in the design and production of aluminium extrusion products, with state-of-the-art production lines and expertise. The following figures speak for themselves, with Alumil owning in six countries: - 13 aluminium extrusion lines with a production capacity of over 108,000 tonnes - 11 powder coating/sublimation plants with 58,000 tonnes capacity - 2 anodising plants with 20,000 tonnes capacity - 3 smelting plants for production of recycled aluminium with 28,000 tonnes capacity - 7 automatic and semi automatic lines for production of thermal break profiles with 45,000 tonnes capacity - 1 aluminium composite panel plant with 800,000m² capacity - 1 polycarbonate sheet plant with 800,000m² capacity - 1 polyamide production line with 10,000,000m capacity - 7 manufacturing plants for interior and security doors, automation systems, roll forming, as well as system accessories

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aRChiteCt

in detail

A rendering of Badrah Dubai Waterfront Annual GCC turnover is around $20 million Woods Bagot entered MENA in 1997

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Woods Bagot smart design

The company is a global leader in the development and application of knowledge around the design of buildings and communities and each studio is staffed with designers and specialists in architecture, urban design, consulting and interior design.

The company entered the MENA market with an office in Dubai in 1997; soon expanding its operations to Abu Dhabi, then Bahrain. It names its highest-profile projects as the multi-award winning Qatar Science and Technology Park in Doha, Al United Arab University in Al Ain, College of the North Atlantic in Doha, Majid Al Futtaim’s Corporate Interiors, Badrah Community at Waterfront and Nakheel Harbour and Tower, all in Dubai.

Today, it employs 100 staff in the UAE and Bahrain, with an annual GCC turnover of around US $20 million. The value of current MENA projects stands at $15 million.

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Woods Bagot is a research-driven global design studio comprising more than 700 professionals operating from locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, the United States and the Middle East.

“Woods Bagot is lucky in that it has continued to service some very large projects with clients that are committed to seeing them completed,” according to joint chief executive officer Richard Marshall.

“We are also seeing tremendous growth in our other markets, especially in Asia. We have a wealth of talent here in the Middle East that we deploy on projects in other places.

The great thing about the global studio we have created is that we are able to align the talent we have with opportunities that arise regardless of geography," he adds.

“This takes a great deal of management and does not deny the need for strong local connections, but when done well elevates the quality of the work.”

Naming almost every Middle East country as a key market, Marshall also comments that economic stability is returning to the MENA region and increasing optimism about future development.

“While the heady days of 2008 may not be within sight there is certainly continuing growth in architectural commissions across the MENA. While the business landscape of architectural practice is most certainly challenging, we think that the dire days seem to be — for the most part

COntaCt Woods Bagot +971 (0)4 321 2166 +971 (0)4 321 2177 Nicole.farrall@woodsbagot.com Nicole Farrall Regional Marketing Manager www.woodsbagot.com

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until now — behind us,” he 0bserves. The New Year will see Woods Bagot continue to promote Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a core aspect of its practice.

While the technology has had only limited impact in the Middle East, its adoption in other markets has transformed working practices and the company hopes to utilise more than the “rudimentary” aspects of BIM programmes to enable integrated project delivery (IPD) to offer the potential for seemingly limitless collaboration between designers, contractors and owners.

“An owner may choose to use IPD because of the complexity of the job, a fast time frame, or a budget that demands every dirham be maximised,” Marshall says.

Committed to working within the latest trends, Woods Bagot also strives to collaborate with other designers, engineers, developers, contractors and even suppliers to create less-expensive, higher-quality and sustainable buildings that meet the needs of clients and end users.

The company has access to and has developed electronic tools which streamline the design of buildings and urban environments between the company’s various studios, and it continues to invest in tools that will lead to carbonneutral architecture. Marshall comments: “We are very committed to exploring new forms of engagement that

1 TOP RIGHT: Nakheel Harbour and Tower 2 The firm has worked on projects across the region 3 Projects includeQatar Science and Technology Park

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collaboratively harness the talents and insights of all of the participants involved to reduce waste and optimise efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication and construction.” It’s a practice which aligns with the firm’s sustainability objectives.

In collaboration with Buro Happold, Woods Bagot has announced a ‘zero emissions design’ (ZERO-E). Involving the expertise of multi-disciplinary teams, underpinned by cutting-edge parametric technologies and based on a comprehensive approach to sustainability, ZERO-E was created to deliver on the promise of zero carbon and zero emissions development.

In addition to its award-winning design services, Woods Bagot also operates a global research arm, Public, providing a platform for clients, staff and collaborators to share knowledge and debate issues through books, papers, podcasts, seminars and events. The division is funded by a 2% allocation of Woods Bagot’s annual revenue. "Public gives us a formidable knowledge base from which to help our clients in innovative ways," asserts Marshall.

For Woods Bagot, the overriding aim is to understand the client’s functional, operational and cultural needs by drawing on research and experience in order to create solutions that work.

Portfolio

ARCHITECT

St Regis Hotel, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi Completion date — 2012 International Tower & Capital Centre C19 Completion date — 2012 Yasmeen Rotana Mezzah Hotel Damascus Completion date — mid 2012 Badrah Community, Nakheel Completion date — 2012 Kempinski Hotel, The Wave Muscat Oman Currently in design Qatar Science and Technology Park Completion date — 2010

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aUCtiOn COMPanY

in detail

WWA held 100 auctions in Dubai since 2001 Bidders must arrive one hour before the auction Auction prices are around 20% lower than retail

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Under the hammer World Wide Auctioneers (WWA) services sellers and buyers of new and used construction equipment, transportation, industrial and marine equipment.

Committed to transforming clients’ equipment assets into cash, the firm also assures that buyers have access to a wide variety of quality equipment at high value prices, in strategic locations.

Having held almost 100 auctions in Dubai since 2001, WWA has sold more than 39,000 items of construction equipment, with a value of more than US $540 million. The company has three auction centres in Dubai, UAE; New Delhi, India and Mabalacat, Philippines.

WWA also operates auctions for its franchise and jointventure partners in other dynamic markets around the world. Another $223 million worth of equipment has been auctioned at these locations since 2001.

Worldwide auctions have been held in Dubai, Amsterdam, Guagzhau, Jakarta, Perth and Doha, holding fully unreserved auctions with no minimum bids, seller bids or reserved items, assuring buyers and sellers that equipment is traded at a fair market value.

The company’s structure includes one subsidiary and three joint-venture partner companies, each licensed and registered to operate in its respective country.

Bidders at the auction must be, or be in direct communication with, a decision maker. They are also required to bring cash or a bank cheque to the value of AED 100,000 as a deposit. Bidders must arrive an hour before the

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scheduled selling time for the item they wish to bid on.

Sellers will have their equipment assessed, with WWA professionals offering advice and recommending touchups which will improve the marketability and selling price of the items.

“Before the auction itself, we use our years of experience as buyers, sellers and auctioneers to develop a site location plan and selling sequence that will give each piece of equipment the best chance of selling for an advantageous price,” says chairman and CEO Eric Montandon.

Auction prices are on average 20% lower than the retail asking price for equivalent and identical products.

“This is a good time to be attending auctions because you can only determine real market prices at an unreserved auction. All the dealers are there, the prices and bidding is transparent and in a weak market, nobody really knows what the equipment is worth that month, so they must go to auction to find out,” Montandon comments.

In addition to the physical auctions, WWA also hosts a range of online services, providing access to an internetbased virtual auction house with a multimedia online

COntaCt WWA Group, Inc PO Box 17774, Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 881 6142 +971 (0)4 881 3601 eric@ironauctions.com www.ironauctions.com

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catalogue and intensive real-time online coverage of the auctions to create a new level of access, as well as a new way for company principals to coordinate with their agents at auction.

Now also trading assets online, WWA holds an equity stake in Asset Forum LLC, an Arizona-based company providing an international listing service that matches sellers with buyers for a broad range of assets.

Asset Forum’s model is based on advertising assets for sale in a “free listing by owner” format that provides listing services for owners of a broad range of categories of real assets, with a unique forum function where the public can post comments on the assets and buyers can deal direct with the sellers.

Asset Forum has attracted hundreds of asset listings in 2010, and plans to leverage these listings with the addition of WWA Group’s online auction platform in 2011. An additional US $22 million in equipment has been auctioned online.

World Wide Auctioneers has close relationships with several of the world’s largest independent shipping agents and is an expert in forwarding, transportation and distribution. This assures prompt and cost-effective shipping of equipment to and from auction sites. It also has its own

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in-house shipping, transport and logistics divisions staffed by experienced professionals.

World Wide Auctioneers’ directors and managers have a combined total of over 75 years of experience in buying, selling, and auctioning of heavy equipment in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. WWA managers and staff are committed to providing efficient, effective services.

In addition to the auctions, the wider company also operates in shipping, construction, equipment rentals and earthmoving. The company recently acquired a shipping business in the Gulf region and invested in a heavy equipment and mining earthmoving management business.

WWA has also recently established a new equipment sales division that holds exclusive distributorships for popular Japanese-made truck cranes and mobile offices.

World Wide Auctioneers is wholly owned by the WWA Group Inc., an American, publically-traded company.

AUCTION COMPANY

WWA's bidding tips Low profile It is best to keep a low profile. Other bidders bid when they see other people bidding How to know when to stop bidding When it is too expensive, maybe you can see two other people bidding aggressively and you know they must really need the item and you don’t really need it What if you lose a bid?

You don’t get the item. Some people occasionally complain that they were bidding and did not get seen.

But not often Sold, now what?

Best to go and get the invoice from our office, and pay within seven days. We can collapse the sale if payment is not made in seven days

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BathROOMs

in detail

Laufen's products meet Swiss quality standards All of its products are manufactured in Europe The firm works with well-known designers

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Laufen products have been available in the Middle East for many years, finding an enviable niche in the highlydeveloped bathroom sector. As a Swiss company, it is used to setting the highest standards for products and services. The company has a long tradition: Laufen was founded over 110 years ago in the city of Laufen (Canton Basle-Country, Switzerland) and has developed its expertise in ceramics into expertise in the entire bathroom.

Today, Laufen creates holistic bathroom concepts in cooperation with well known designers and architects, such as Stefano Giovannoni, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, Wiel Arets, Hartmut Esslinger (Frog Design), Phoenix Design, Process Design, Platinum Design and others.

The company currently has about 1800 employees, offering products and services through sales offices and representations worldwide. Although Laufen operates internationally, all of its products are manufactured exclusively in five European factories, ensuring that every product meets Swiss quality standards. Sophisticated consumers in the Middle East appreciate this.

For the requirements of contract business Laufen employs a significant number of contract professionals with international experience who can provide valuable assistance to architects and investors alike. In fact, the quality of the pre- and after-sales service of Laufen is always based on the high Swiss standard. The team aims to supply tailored, individual solutions for every challenge posed by complex building processes.

demonstrating the best Swiss quality matched with a great pre- and post-sales service. Secondly, it is part of a strong global network that is able to provide solutions anywhere and at any time. Thirdly, it offers a wide product range, from solitaire washbasins up to total bathroom solutions — all with an individual Swiss approach to design, that unites the best of the Italian and the modernist North European design schools, refined with French finesse.

Fourthly, Laufen has an excellent reputation as a ceramic specialist with great technical competence, whose products are precise and durable and are realised with a significant proportion of handicraft. And, finally, the company stands for environmental and social accountability.

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Comfort and cleanliness

All of the company’s products are made for easy installation and maintenance. For example, the shower cabin of Ilbagnoalessi Dot is a highly developed product that can be easily mounted in less than one hour. Laufen also offers a wide product range that includes solutions for every application.

The company also offers many more special solutions such as Florakids, a product range for children, and a range of washbasins for schools or hospitals, that help to reduce costs during the planning process.

COntaCt Laufen Bathrooms AG +41 (0)61 765 74 33 +41 (0)61 761 10 20 export@laufen.ch www.laufen.com

There are five things that make Laufen special. Firstly, it is regarded as a highly reliable company, with products

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Easy cleaning and an efficient use of water and energy are the key factors to reducing costs of maintenance. Laufen therefore offers complete washbasins that are easier to maintain and clean, like the washstand living city, for example, which is available with an integrated ceramic shelf, right or left of the basin. Because it is made in a single piece, it is very easy to clean — there is no joint to get in the way. As an option, many Laufen ceramics can be refined with an innovative ceramic surface such as LCC (Laufen Clean Coat) that is extremely durable and resistant to aggressive detergents — therefore reducing costs for cleaning and maintenance even more.

Laufen also always considers the reliability of the whole investment — a key concern for planners and architects.

Since Laufen provides a wide product range, high availability, durable quality and the market power of a great brand, as well as mature functionality, simple installation, good design and an excellent price performance ratio, planners and architects can be sure that they invest in an economically sustainable solution. And, of course, Laufen cares that the design of a product never gets out of style during its life cycle.

In the Middle East, Laufen offers a wide variety of bathroom solutions, but they do n0t differ from the ones offered in Europe or the US. Regional taste, however,

1 TOP RIGHT: Laufen's products cover a wide range of tastes 2 BOTTOM RIGHT: It continues to launch new products 3 OPPOSITE: Production at a Laufen facility

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shows a slight tendency in design towards modernism.

That’s not astonishing as the region is stamped with impressive and important contemporary architecture, which has had some influence even towards ceramics and taps in the bathroom.

The cultural heritage of these countries offers a poetic form of design and these trends are included in contemporar y international design too. For example, with Ilbagnoalessi there’s a good in-between of modernistic international design with poetic elements.

The demand for premium bathroom solutions is rising and Laufen is in an excellent position to accommodate this demand. All over the world, Laufen is well known as a specialist in bathroom solutions that merge seamlessly with the architecture and the company’s products are compatible with the most varied of aesthetic requirements.

The company is also continuing to release new products.

For example, during September 2010, at this year’s Cersaie bathroom trade fair in Bologna (Italy), one star attraction were additions to the Ilbagnoalessi One designer bathroom: the new signature washbasins, a revamped exclusive furniture collection, a semi-built-in bathtub plus all bathroom furniture and an innovative shower cabin were presented for the first time at the Cersaie.

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CLIENTS Laufen has successfully bid for many projects in the Middle East and its customers include: - Four and five star hotels, such as The Westin Jeddah - Boutique hotels, such as L’Hotel in Bahrain - Residential buildings, such as Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai - Other commercial, private or institutional projects, such as the King Saud University in Saudi Arabia

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BiM sUPPlieR

in detail

Tekla was founded in Finland in 1966 BIM software was used in ADNEC's construction Tekla can enable effective project management

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tekla

Tekla’s technology creates new business opportunities for the construction industry. The most advanced building information modelling (BIM) solution on the market includes an accurate, dynamic and data-rich 3-dimensional environment.

The highly detailed ‘as-built’ digital structural models generated with Tekla Structures software enable effective visualisation and management of the project. Effectively integrating model and non-model-based software solutions allows using the building information model in collaborative workflows.

Tekla Structure users can streamline the design, fabrication, and construction processes, ultimately ensuring the highest level of constructability in project delivery. Tekla Structures encompasses specialised configurations for structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, concrete detailers and manufacturers, and construction companies. This lowers cost and improves quality enhancing communication and reducing waste, which has a direct impact on the status of the project and whether it goes ahead or not. Before the economic downturn any inefficiencies or wastage on a project was absorbed by adding these extra costs on the property value and the end user, however demand for efficiency means practices have now changed.

“Companies are now adopting BIM and Tekla is playing a central role in helping corporations realise the benefits of using industry best practices, such as Tekla BIM to effectively manage the life cycle of projects,” comments Abdelrahman Muneer, head of marketing operations at Tekla ME.

“There is a revolutionary change taking place in the construction sector, as BIM is increasingly demanded for use in all projects moving forward. Tekla are here to help the construction industry realise the benefits of implementing BIM technology across their projects,” adds Muneer.

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from start to finish

The widespread adoption of Tekla’s software is testament to a changing trend to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the construction sector.

“Many of the region’s top contracting companies are shifting to Tekla building information modelling to gain a competitive edge,” Muneer explains.

“Tekla continues to have the biggest market share in the Steel Detailing and Fabrication industry and has had for many years” he adds.

Leading contractors Arabian Construction Company (ACC), Al Habtoor Leighton Group, Murray and Roberts, ED Zublin and ALEC have all adopted Tekla BIM for their ongoing projects and future successes. Sustainable development requires that new technology is used to drive the management, distribution, optimisation, and consumption of resources. New technology mostly means software. The

COntaCt Tekla ME +971 (0)4 391 5640 +971 (0)4 391 6799 abdel.muneer@tekla.com www.tekla.com/ae

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From the perspective of construction, BIM software can be used to optimise and economise the selection and use of materials and resources in a construction process.

“It only makes sense to try and reduce one of the most used materials in construction: paper. Using BIM software instead of fragmented documents and tons of drawings allows more precise, efficient and environmentally friendly communications and control for all involved in using and maintaining the building,” he adds.

The construction process currently generates significant quantities of waste: about a fifth of all waste and up to 40% of all solid waste is attributable to the construction sector. As much as 10% to 30% of construction material is wasted during construction. The formwork for cast-in-place concrete is one of the biggest sources of construction waste.

“As a discipline, BIM is the nuts and bolts of the building process that enables our clients to see each construct.

There is a wide misconception that it is a tool but it is a process and within that process our clients can layer the plans for the other disciplines, architectural, perspective and MEP, in order to create full modelling,” Muneer points out.

BIM as a process is mostly promoted to the construction industry by explaining how it is possible to build more and build it quicker which saving or making money. However, working more efficiently does not just have to be about saving or making money.

Tekla’s technology platform, Tekla Technology, provides the tools required for the model-based approach. The data model needs to work in an intelligent way and maintain full integrity at all times, and changes to it need to be visualised immediately.

“Many successful projects boast an environmental dimension adding to the financial and time benefits. There is a definite green advantage to exact 3D modelling, detailing, and just-on-time delivery: minimising the use and waste of material, power and transportation, as well as environmentally costly reworking and documentation,” explains Muneer.

Tekla’s model-based software products make customers’ core processes more effective in building and construction and infrastructure management. Tekla Corporation has area offices and partner organisations worldwide.

International operations account for nearly 85% of net sales. Founded in 1966, Tekla is one of the longest operating software companies in Finland.

cleanest and leanest systems and facilities in the world are designed and managed with software.

1 TOP RIGHT: BIM was implemented on the Burj Khalifa construction 2 BOTTOM RIGHT: Tekla software helps streamline projects 3 OPPOSITE: Tekla assisted the construction of Hyatt Capital Gate

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Expansion plans Tekla started its operations in the Middle East back in the year 2000, and continues to grow due to demand and the widespread use of BIM in the market The company is looking to open offices in Saudi Arabia by the beginning of next year

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BUildinG COntRaCtORs

in detail

Shaikhani worked on Yas Island's Ferrari World The company is part of the Shaikhani Group Its niche is offering turn-key project solutions

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shaikhani contracts success Shaikhani Contracting, a leading contracting company in the UAE, is experiencing a significant turnaround in business as the region’s construction sector continues to recover from the economic downturn, managing director Rizwan Shaikhani explains.

Established in 2008, Shaikhani Contracting is a member of the Shaikhani Group (formerly known as the Memon Group of Companies), a multi-billion dollar international business conglomerate. The Shaikhani Group recently observed an opening in this highly-volatile industry for a company that could provide complete turn-key solutions, while maintaining the quality and delivery schedule that was agreed upon — without any excuses.

Managing director Rizwan Shaikhani says it was not until after the global financial crisis that Shaikhani really started to establish its credentials as a key company for contracting within the Middle East.

“Shaikhani Contracting has sufficient prior experience in construction and contracting,” Shaikhani says. “The recovery of the markets gave us ample time to do our homework

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shaikhani Group and relaunch our credentials with our customers and associates. The confidence, support and sustainability we had during the recovery gave us the right direction to move forward successfully within the industry,” he said.

Shaikhani explains that the company's renewed strategy for growth involves a more proactive approach to building processes. Shaikhani Contracting is now completely dedicated to creating partnerships and providing services that are focused on timely delivery and exceptional quality.

“For any business to succeed on a long-term basis, one needs to ensure that all commitments are met — each and every time. We firmly believe that our growth and excellence lies with a satisfied customer, and endeavour to successfully provide complete solutions through some of the highest standards within the industry,” he says.

Shaikhani Contracting is committed to focusing completely, and only, on the customer; whether that be the developer or end user of a project, the company ensures that it successfully fulfils all requirements right down to the finest detail: "We are well aware that customers are the best advertising medium that any service-based business can have, and we are also conscious to successfully

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follow through all of our commitments to each and every individual client,” Shaikhani continues.

Shaikhani Contracting is active in promoting the health and safety of employees both on and off the construction site. The company views its employees as the face of the company and the first ambassadors for any new business venture. Therefore safety is something that simply cannot be compromised. As a result, the contractor has taken on a dedicated, workforce ensure optimum health and safety of human life in the working environment.

Shaikhani Contracting is proud to be a member of the Shaikhani Group, which is considered a major driving force behind Dubai’s tremendous growth over the past few decades. Memon Investments (also a member of Shaikhani Group) is one of the finest developers in the emirates, and is the promoter behind Champions Tower and Frankfurt Sports — a series of towers located in Dubai Sports City.

The company also spearheaded the Cambridge Business Centre development in Dubai Silicon Oasis, among other projects in the emirate. Another member company of the Shaikhani Group is Rubber World Industries, which is the only manufacturer of its kind in the entire region.

The United Arab Emirates has successfully positioned itself as the centre of the region through its world-class

1 TOP RIGHT: Champions Tower 1 situated in Dubai Sports City 2 BOTTOM RIGHT: Shaikhani has worked on many Dubai projects 3 OPPOSITE: Shaikhani's Al Hayan plot number 281-2892

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infrastructure network, convenient business facilities and excellent geographical location for logistics, according to the company.

“To sustain all of these facilities and growth, the UAE requires a good workforce,” Shaikhani says. “We're seeing more people coming to live, work, study, relax and even retire in the country which, in itself, is a sufficient reason for the continuous demand for projects.”

Currently, Shaikhani Contracting is focused on servicing Dubai, however, it has planned strategies in place to start contracting in two other emirates within the next six months. In addition to this, Shaikhani Contracting intends to further extend its reach by introducing services in three other countries within the Middle East, to better service demand within the GCC in 2011.

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Expansion plans The Shaikhani Group launched a new subsidiary ‘Shaikhani Developments’ earlier in 2010.

Shaikhani Developments was set up to meet a demand for property development, contracting and project management companies in the region According to Shaikhani Group management, the move comes in response to reports claiming the UAE will account for 44% of total regional investments in real estate by 2013

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Ducab's copper products remain popular Cables are offered from Ducab's five UAE bases Ducab's UAE market share exceeds 50%

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ducab Powering the region with innovation

“We opened our doors more than 30 years ago and have grown steadily ever since,” Ducab’s marketing manager Ashish Chaturvedy says. “Ducab copper products are the most resilient in these current economic times.”

“Ducab offers a complete range of energy and special cables, accessories and services up to 132kV from five state-of-the-art facilities situated in the UAE. Our objective is to be the first choice partner for all of your cable requirements — delivering the best value in the industry,” explains Chaturvedy.

Ducab presently has three cable-manufacturing factories, a copper rod plant, and PVC compounding facility spread across the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It has a manufacturing capability of more than 110,000 metal tons of high, medium and low-voltage cables and wires per annum, with a sales network spread across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa.

On a local level, Ducab has a market share of more than 50% in the U.A.E, with plans to reach a complete GCC market share of 20% in the near future. Annual sales have doubled several times over since the company’s launch in 1979, reaching AED 3.3 billion by 2008.

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Dubai Cable Company (Ducab) is a leading manufacturer of energy cables in the Middle East region. Established in 1979 by the Government of Dubai as a joint venture with BICC Cables, today the company is equally owned by the Governments of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, supplying a range of high-quality cables for the energy, infrastructure and oil and gas sectors, as well as a wide range of accessories across the globe.

“In the last few years, Ducab has witnessed tremendous growth of its capacity and facilities,” Chaturvedy says. In 2009, Ducab partnered with the UAE utility providers, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), to establish the joint-venture company Ducab HV — the region’s first dedicated high-voltage manufacturing facility that will offer cables up to 400Kv, which is the highest voltage used in the region.

“The opening of the UAE’s first copper rod facility in 2008 has also proven to be a major success internationally, with our copper products produced in-line with the highest of international quality standards, ensuring they are in constant demand,” he adds.

The launch of a new range of Ducab Connect accessories was another significant move forward for the company in the last year. The latest range offers a comprehensive selection of cable-connecting solutions, including strands, cleats, terminations, tooling systems and cable joints, previously unavailable through local distributors. These collaborations have also helped Ducab penetrate into new markets and countries, enabling the company to have an even wider sales network.

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Ducab’s products are supported by a range of added services enabling customers to gain maximum advantage from the products it uses.

Ducab recently set up a comprehensive customer-satisfaction programme to achieve greater customer retention and build alliances with its partners. Another Ducab customer service initiative is E-Next, which is a unique online information service for Ducab distributors that can be easily accessed anywhere in the world. E-Next provides up-to-date information on the order status, dispatches, invoicing and various other important aspects related to Ducab.

“Ducab believes in providing both external and internal customers with total quality excellence,” Chaturvedy asserts. “Our products and services are designed to exceed customer expectations, while providing superior quality to products obtained anywhere else.”

For the past 30 years, Ducab power cables have been the backbone of the network that powers everyday lives across the region. Ducab has supplied cables and wires for a number of landmark projects throughout the region, including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Metro, Emirates Palace and the Burj Al Arab in the UAE. Ducab strives to be the lowest-cost, highest-quality cable manufacturer in the world, satisfying the aims and aspirations of the company’s shareholders, employees and the communities in which it operates. To meet the growing demand of customers around the world, Ducab continues to expand its world-class factories and sales offices in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and India.

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did YOU KnOW? - A joint venture initiative with DEWA and ADWEA, Ducab is the first cable-manufacturing company to produce high-voltage cables up to 400Kv in the UAE that will be operational by early 2011 - Ducab is the only power cable company situated in the UAE that operates a copper rod factory - In one year, Ducab’s factories in Dubai and Abu Dhabi can manufacture up to 110,000 tons of high, medium and lowvoltage cabling, equal to the weight of 120,000 Toyota Land Cruisers - Ducab produces 10 million metres of insulated building wire cables weekly and enough monthly to circle the globe - Ducab facilities occupy an area of 880,000m2 — equivalent to the length of 81 football fields - It has a 25% share in the imported copper market in India

ABOUT

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Ducab prides itself on setting and maintaining the highest quality standards of power cables. Ducab currently produces more than 110,000 cubic copper tons of cables, emerging as the leader and the first choice of prestigious customers in the Middle East.

- Ducab’s product range includes: - High-Voltage Cables up to 132kV - Medium Voltage Cables - Ducab Powerplus Medium-Voltage Cables - Ducab Powerplus MediumVoltage Cables for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries - Ducab lead sheathed cables - Low Voltage Cables - PVC insulated Wiring cables - XLPE insulated low voltage cables - Ducab Smokemaster- Low Smoke and Fume Cables - Low-Voltage Control and Auxiliary cables - Ducab Single and Multi-core FireResistant Cables: - Instrumentation and Pilot Cables - Ducab Connect–Cable Components and accessories - Copper rod and drawn wires

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Adhesives & Sealants Laticrete RAK +971 (0)7 244 6396 +971 (0)7 244 5915 Enquiry@laticreterak.com www.laticreterak.com

Air Compressors Sullivan Palatek Regional manager +971 (0)50 626 8709 +971 (0)6 554 3496 palatek@eim.ae www.sullivanpalatek.com USA +219 874 2497 +219 872 5043 info@palatek.com www.sullivanpalatek.com

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Aluminium Alumil Technology Park, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE +971 (0)7 244 4106 + 971 (0)7 244 4107 support.uae@alumil.com sales.uae@alumil.com www.alumil.com

Architect Woods Bagot +971 (0)4 321 2166 +971 (0)4 321 2177 Nicole.farrall@woodsbagot.com Nicole Farrall, Regional Marketing Manager www.woodsbagot.com

Air Filters CMS Group

Auction Company World Wide Auctioneers

Al Quoz Industrial Area-4, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 347 4858 +971 (0)4 347 4656 cmsdubai@emirates.net.ae www.cmsglobal.com

PO Box 17774, Jebel Ali Free, Zone Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 881 6142 +971 (0)4 881 3601 eric@ironauctions.com www.ironauctions.com

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Contacts

Bathrooms Laufen +41 (0)61 765 74 33 +41 (0)61 761 10 20 export@laufen.ch www.laufen.com

BIM Supplier Tekla +971 (0)4 391 5640 +971 (0)4 391 6799 abdel.muneer@tekla.com www.tekla.com/a

Building Contractors Shaikhani Group M03 Business Avenue, Al Ittihad Road, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 298 9444 +971 (0)4 298 9486 info@shaikhanicontracting.com www.shaikhanicontracting.com

Cables Ducab P.O. Box 11529, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 808 2500 +971 (0)4 808 2511 ducab@ducab.com www.ducab.ae

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RAK Ceramics' global sales exceed $1 billion p/a Global production exceeds 360,000m2 12,000 sanitary ware items produced a day

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RaK Ceramics serious about ceramics

The vision was to create a well-respected company, known world-wide for quality, innovative products.

Today, with more than US $1 billion in global annual sales and an annual production of 115 million m2, RAK Ceramics is the world’s largest manufacturer of ceramic and porcelain tiles.

Employing more than 8500 employees in plants across the UAE, the company also has factories in China, Sudan, Bangladesh and India. These operations are backed by 15,000 employees in manufacturing facilities and distribution networks through subsidiaries in Germany, the UK, Italy, Belgium, Georgia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Bangladesh, China and India. Global production exceeds 360,000m2 and 12,000 pieces of sanitary ware per day; with products exported to more than 150 countries across five continents.

“This is testimony to our excellent reputation in the ceramic industry,” says CEO Dr Khater Massaad. “RAK Ceramics has been a consistent recipient of industry honours and awards, which are an acknowledgement of quality being synonymous with the company. Technology, quality and inspired leadership have always been at the heart of the RAK Ceramics organisational philosophy.”

With new designs added almost every week to its product portfolio, the RAK Ceramic crest is now being increasingly taken as an assurance of good value for money in ceramics markets worldwide. Pioneered by an

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RAK Ceramics was established in 1991 by HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK).

in-house research and development department, RAK Ceramics’ trend-setting products include the anti-slip, luminous, golden and silver glazed tiles. The company also produces the revolutionary environment-friendly tile, the 4.5mm thick RAK Slim, setting a new industry benchmark in thickness, strength, cost and ease of use.

The product line has a minimum breaking strength of 700 N and a minimum modulus of rupture of 40 N/ mm2, which are unprecedented for thin-size tiles in the market. Additionally, at half the weight of alternative products, it helps reduce dead load and therefore structure costs.

“Our latest creations have been developed using the most sophisticated digital printing technology and have impressed our clients due to a range of innovative designs. We have also launched Elegance Ceramics, a high-fashion brand that caters to the needs and modern demands of a high-value niche urban market,” Massaad comments.

RAK Ceramics uses more than 6000 production models, with tiles manufactured in specifications ranging from 10cm x 10cm right the way up to 125cm x 185cm, the

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widest range offered in the ceramics field. The 125 x 185 Gres Porcellanato slab is the largest of its kind in the world and the exquisite vanity tops are manufactured from these slabs, along with the exclusive range of water jet designs.

the firm's commitment to environmental conservation is the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation originating from Australia, certifying RAK Ceramics Sanitary Ware Testing Laboratory is compliant with conservation requirements.

Furthermore, the company reports a 16.5% growth in business in 2009, and a 20% increase in profits.

Boosted by a growing demand for eco-friendly and costeffective products, such as RAK Slim and Xilo wood series under Elegance Ceramics, the company also reports a growing trend for “super speciality tiles”, such as the Anti-Microbial range for healthcare facilities, and the Stone Art Collection, which uses the latest digital printing technology.

Today, the company continues to diversify its product catalogue and expand its operations across the region, with 18 new products and designs recently showcased at the CERSAIE Fair 2010, in Bologna, Italy.

As one of the founding member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC), there is a dual emphasis on environmental issues, with a range of products which help to support this vision.

These include the Kludi RAK, a new water-saving system launched in a joint venture with high-profile German manufacturer Kludi, which enables customers to save up to 50% on water consumption.

The specific use of control systems minimises wastage and improves efficiency of machinery. Further backing

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RAK’s 2011 range will debut at the Cevisama Fair in Valencia, Spain in early February 2011. The company plans to build its second Indian plant in Gujarat. “We are constantly looking at various market segments that can be exploited with our innovative range of products.

Simultaneously we are studying various potential options for further expansions and diversifications,” says Massaad.

“RAK Ceramics believes in building a close rapport with clients by clearly understanding their needs to be able to live up to their expectations. We have ensured that we procured the best technology and machinery to develop a wide range of top-quality products and exquisite designs over the years,” he adds.

Projects

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- The Atlantis Hotel, Dubai - Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi; - The Dusit Hotel in Abu Dhabi; - Al Barari luxury villa development in Dubai - Retail stores in Dubai Mall and Mirdif City Centre, including the Dubai Mall’s Magrudy bookstore, Kidzania and Miri Creation - Mirdif City Centre’s Home Centre and Home Décor stores - Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University and King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia - Wembley Stadium, London - Mercedes Benz showrooms in Germany - Bonn Airport in Cologne, Germany - Daimler Chrysler showrooms in Italy - Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece - Hyundai showroom, Holland - The Renaissance Hotel in Brussels, in Belgium - EKO hotel project, Nigeria - City Centre Project, Croatia - Siam Paragon Shopping Mall, in Bangkok

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AQPCI has established three permanent facilities Two are located in Dammam and one in Yanbu The plants are among the largest in the region

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high-performance coating Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries (AQPCI) was first established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 1962.

Today, the company's facilities are recognised among the largest and most technically-advanced across the world and AQPCI forecasts that these are only set to grow as Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries continues to adapt to the industry’s ever-changing demands with its high-performance protective coatings.

Forming part of the Abdel Hadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani & Sons group of companies, the business has grown over the past five decades to now include three permanent facilities — two terminals situated in Dammam, and one in Yanbu.

The plants are among the largest and most technicallyadvanced pipe coating facilities in the world, with AQPCI widely recognised as the market leader throughout the entire GCC. Over the years, AQPCI has adapted to the latest in technological advances to keep up with the demands

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al-Qahtani Pipe Coating industries of the evolving industry to become one of the largest facilities in the world today.

AQPCI offers complete pipe-coating solutions for projects within the oil, gas and water industries. It uses only the very best in coating techniques, offering turnkey solutions — on and off-shore — for pipelines and in-plant piping projects.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has witnessed tremendous growth and development in the pipeline industry over the past few decades.

Ever since its establishment, Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries has been working to keep up with the everchanging demands of the industry’s harsh working environment to protect cross-country and sub-sea oil, water and gas pipelines against corrosion.

AQPCI was the first in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East to apply a three-layer polyethylene coating on 80-inch diameter pipes for a SWCC (Saline Water Conversion Corporation) water pipeline project. This was a technological achievement to be able to perform such a difficult coating on a very large diameter pipe, in

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accordance to very stringent specifications. Such a feat meant that companies could finally get past a number of earlier design constraints and could start to design future projects, based on the availability of this higher diameter coating capability.

Al-Qahtani has one of the most modern and technicallyadvanced facilities in the world for applying external/ internal FBE, high-temperature phenolic and other coatings on a range of surfaces from pipe fittings and spools to valves, vessels and tanks.

These coatings are professionally applied by a highly-skilled group of employees to extremely strict standards, ensuring optimum performance, each and every time. Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating is also one of the few licensee applicators for specialised coating systems in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Each facility has a number of production lines, and can perform various coating applications simultaneously.

Its high-performance coating systems are basically intended for downhole tubulars, OCTGs, pipelines and in-plant piping systems.

The comprehensive range of epoxies, phenolics and urethanes serve a wide range of uses in the stringent Middle East environment.

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The very nature of the industry means AQPCI faces a number of challenges on an almost daily basis.

However, despite recent challenges and market trends, AQPCI has managed to transform obstacles faced into exciting opportunities.

The company has been using the recent global economic downturn as an opportunity to extend its production capacities and to develop new plants, allowing it to accept upcoming mega-project contracts in the region.

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ABOUT Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries uses innovative technological advantages available today, with all three coating plants equipped with the latest coating techniques.

Corrosion control coatings, field coatings and other services include: - Internal/ external fusion-bonded epoxy coating - External three layer polyethylene and polypropylene coating - External heat activated tape wrap - Internal cement lining - Internal/external liquid coating - Internal/external coating of girth welds - Custom coatings - Applied coatings for heat exchangers, vessels and boilers - Weight coating by impingement and compression methods - Double joint welding of pipes - Fabrication (cutting, re-levelling and welding) - Internal/external FBE coating of girth welds - External heat shrink sleeve installation on girth welds - In-Situ rehabilitation of pipes

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Taylor Wessing ME began operations in 2007 Its legal team speaks a variety of languages The law firm has ambitious plans to expand

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law and order With more than 50 years in combined experience, the founding partners at Taylor Wessing’s Dubai office have both local knowledge and international expertise.

The office was launched in 2007 after merging with long standing associate firm Key and Dixon, established in 1996. The resulting company, Taylor Wessing Middle East (TWME) offers clients a distinctly different service; working with clients to achieve a for ward thinking approach and solution.

Employing over 750 lawyers across the firm, TWME’s team has a comprehensive knowledge of cultural and business practices, multi-jurisdictional transactions and strong connections with local and federal government.

The TWME team speaks a variety of languages, including Arabic, English, Mandarin, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Romanian and Afrikaans.

“There has undoubtedly been an increase in litigation in the construction and engineering sectors as a result of the recession,” says partner and head of construction, Mark Fraser.

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“In short, many projects were suspended and there is an array of legal issues with which to deal; namely termination, re-financing and reallocating the risk when the projects are resuscitated with a new design and, or construction team.”

“We think creatively about business issues and are constantly looking for new and better ways to add value,” he adds.

The firm has five partners and provides a range of legal services that includes Corporate & Commercial, Banking and Financial Services including Islamic Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Employment, Intellectual Property, Information Technology & Media and Dispute Resolution.

Globally, Taylor Wessing operates in Berlin, Brussels, Cambridge, Dubai, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, London, Munich and Paris, with a representative office in Beijing, Shanghai and an associated office in Warsaw.

Expansion plans include senior lateral appointments and growth into other Middle East countries.

Some of TWME’s biggest cases of late have included a complex dispute regarding the Doha expressway relating

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to extensions of time and a dispute regarding an oil concession in Yemen. Both being handled under the auspices of the ICC. TWME has also handled several DIAC arbitrations regarding the design of a large shopping mall and residential development; and, in the UK, disputes relating to the design and construction of Bath Spa in the High Court. In 2011, TWME will continue to develop their international sustainability initiative, which is planned to develop across Europe and the Middle East.

The firm’s reports, Behind the Green Façade and Hitting the Green Wall and Beyond, have won international acclaim for providing a comprehensive guide to new legislation.

“With reference to sustainability, the development of legislation is crucial. If there are financial incentives and benefits for corporates to adopt sustainability measures, they are more likely to do so,” says Fraser.

“Sustainability will undoubtedly continue to become more relevant to all companies but especially those in the construction and engineering sectors. Clients will also be affected by the developing legislation in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

1 TOP RIGHT: Construction legal disputes can flare up anytime 2 BOTTOM RIGHT: Delegates at a Taylor Wessing conference 3 OPPOSITE: Halted construction can lead to legal disputes

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“It will be interesting to see the development of this legislation in the UAE and whether it will impose financial penalties for non-compliance, similar to the Carbon Reduction Regulations in the UK and Europe,” he adds.

The most influential factor of recent times has been the recession. Not only do more companies require more guidance, Fraser says risk averse attitudes are changing, with trends now moving towards arbitration, or litigation.

“In terms of the recession and the suspended projects in Dubai, questions arise as to whether these projects will be resuscitated.

“For those projects, which have not received funding and which will not go ahead, legislation may be required to clad all unfinished structures and make them watertight to avoid deterioration,” Fraser says.

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Expansion plans For the future, Taylor Wessing Middle East is looking to strengthen capabilities in the wider Middle East and North Africa region, including Saudi Arabia The firm also aims to increase its work within selected industries and enhance the services it offer via a “strengthened alignment and synergy” with the firm’s international offices

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Candy has been in the region for two decades The software was first produced in 1978 Integrated and highly-scalable modules

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systematically secure: ensuring success with intelligent software Construction Computer Software (CCS) first produced its Candy Estimation and Project Control software in 1978.

Since then, it has grown to become a construction industry standard, used by almost 10,000 users in more than 50 countries.

Candy was first used in the Middle East by British and South African construction companies in the mid-1990s, supported by CCS offices in the United Kingdom and South Africa. In 2003, the firm established itself permanently in the UAE with an office, local representation and support personnel. The MENA region is supported and administered by its Dubai office and a distributor in Bahrain.

Software by CCS is developed in South Africa, where the firm has its largest staff contingent of more than 70 personnel. It employs more than 100 staff worldwide. The UAE comprises the largest user base in the Middle East, followed closely by Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and a surging Saudi Arabia.

The company's products are designed for construction industry professionals by construction industry professionals. From CCS’ humble beginnings, its direction has been to service the construction industry needs with technology, rather than produce a generic software package.

CCS product offerings include the Candy Estimation and Project Control System and the BuildSmart Construction Cost Accounting System.

Candy comprises integrated and highly-scalable modules for estimating, planning, forecasting, cash flow, on-site valuations and earned-value management.

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Seamless integration of analytical estimating and critical path-planning generates estimate forecasts and cash flows, while the valuations and earned-value modules track and monitor progress and performance of the contract for the contractor. At the office or on-site, Candy streamlines all construction-related processes, providing the accuracy and increased productivity required by construction professionals to improve margins, minimise risk and deliver on time.

BuildSmart is a Web-based ERP construction-orientated accounting and costing business solution. It comprises integrated procurement, accounting and wages modules (plus a host of added features) to cater to the specific needs of contracting companies. CCS Candy and BuildSmart together include modules for estimating, planning, valuations, forecasting, cash flow, procurement, accounting, wages, plant, yard and stock management, and document control.

Separately, these are available from a myriad of suppliers, but what distinguishes CCS from all other software offerings is the degree of interconnectedness of these modules.

BuildSmart is unique and sets itself apart from your typical accounting ERP systems. This software is customised

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and designed to cater to the unique demands of construction, where information is project based and needs to be tracked by activity as well as cost type.

This highly-scalable system seamlessly integrates all functions and stages of the construction process, and is entirely focused on and designed for construction.

Because the construction process is unique, complex and organic, CCS has developed and perfected this system for 30 years through a highly interactive and consultative process within the industry. CCS manages the numerous links between all functions and people involved in the construction process in a systemic way, based on how these things were once done manually.

Challenge — especially the challenge of cost control – is synonymous with construction, irrespective of where or what it is being built. The construction industry can be affected by anything from weather, price fluctuations, materials, labour and equipment availability, unrealistic time frames and the remoteness of projects. Any one of these (and many more) can play a decisive role in the success or failure of a project.

CCS provides contractors with a reliable, auditable, accurate and activity-based comparative analysis of costs. This is the essential information that will ultimately determine the success or failure of a construction venture.

1 TOP RIGHT: CCS systems integrate all stages of construction 2 BOTTOM RIGHT: CCS software was used on Qasr Al Sarab 3 OPPOSITE: The firm has worked with projects across the region

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The economic downturn the Middle East experienced during 2009 forced clients and contractors to realise the significance of time and value budgeting as a basis for effective cost control and decision making. Ultimately, it is informed and timely decisions that minimise loss and risk in this challenging environment.

Looking forward, contractors are often indecisive when it comes to software. During a boom, contractors are too busy to evaluate and implement new systems; while during slumps, they feel ill prepared or under-resourced to risk the investment. In today’s changing world, nothing works efficiently without appropriate computer systems.

The industry is continually reinventing itself and software must adapt to changing times when necessary. The company is entirely focused on one set of customers (contractors), and providing them with the best construction control and accounting systems possible. It adds to its systems, rather than releases new products.

Contracting companies have learnt over the last few years insufficient monitoring of project processes leads to uncertainties. It is these uncertain times that CCS can aid your decision-making processes. CCS products are designed to give management the tools they need to control their cash effectively, by keeping tendering, procurement and construction project variables under tight control.

COST-control software

ABOUT CCS Candy and BuildSmart together include modules for: - Estimating - Planning - Valuations - Forecasting - Cash flow - Procurement - Accounting - Wages - Plant, yard and stock management - Document control

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Tenglong first entered the Middle East in 2006 It specialises in manufacturing a range of doors The firm employs more than 500 staff at its base

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tenglong door Open to opportunities

Guided by this strategy, Tenglong gathered talents and professionals, offering them a wide forum on which to work together to reach the company’s goals.

Originally trading in China, Tenglong first entered the Middle East market in 2006, launching regional operations to increase its competitive edge in terms of price and functions. It established a branch office in Dubai to offer door solutions to designers, architects and end users throughout GCC countries.

Specialising in armoured door, fire door and wooden door developing and manufacturing, today the company has three brands “Tenglong”, “Select” and “Kehao”. It employs more than 500 members of staff at a 22,000m2 manufacturing base. The base has an annual capacity of 120,000 sets of doors, guaranteeing high volume distribution to a

"The company has seen a rapid growth in those markets since it launched in 2006, with an annual sales increase of 31%. It witnessed the increase especially after putting timber fire doors into the market in 2008, the fire-door sales increased by 55% annually. Now the fire-door sales accounts for 60% of the company's gross sales,” says global business development manager, Ronald Thai.

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Tenglong Door was founded in 1996 on the principle of providing a vast type of doors to both private clients and project contractors, based on a market need for dependable sources of unique designs and competitive prices and professional knowledge.

range of projects. TengLong names the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia as its key markets.

In 2008, Tenglong received two international certificates: BM Trada and WHI certificates to certify the safety of its fire doors. The fire-rated doors met both the British BM Trade Q Mark and the American Intertek WH approval. The company also has FSC certification and obtained the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certificate and ISO 14001:2004 environment management system certificate. All fire-rated doors are designed and manufactured in China.

“Unlike most of the certified manufacturers sourcing the door cores from overseas, we have developed our own core and put it into production, in order to reduce the production time and to give our customers more confidence

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to meet project budgets and time schedules,” says Thai.

In addition to customers' project demands, Tenglong also recognises a global trend for a change in attitudes throughout the industry.

Recognising a “crucial” need to reduce usage, demand on natural resources and waste throughout the industry, Tenglong’s contribution towards a sustainable future includes its FSC and environmental management systems certifications and a focus on IEQ. “People are realising that buildings account for a large amount of land use, energy and water consumption, as well as having a negative impact on the atmosphere.

Considering the statistics, reducing the amount of natural resources consumed and the amount of pollution given off is seen as crucial for future sustainability."

Using MDF and adhesives which have Formaldehyde, materials are sourced from responsible suppliers that meet E1 standards to ensure products will not harm the health of occupants.

“These factors are evidence that we provide a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products, this benefits people and the environment as well as providing ongoing business value.”

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It is a value Tenglong has continued to provide, despite economic slowdowns and the potential and actual impact on trading. Ties between decreasing budgets and increasing labour and material costs, the company’s management changed its strategy to expand services and reduce cost burdens on clients.

“Though the economy is slower compared to the past few years, the Middle East region is still our biggest market overseas. After four years of sales network planting and sales team training, we have centralised our GCC operations through our office in Dubai and our customer number is still growing,” adds Thai.

Despite slow downs, Tenglong will launch a range of wardrobes in 2011 to enable clients to match styles and colours between interior doors and furniture. Responding to a project market which is increasingly demanding “packaged” services, Tenglong clients can now seek full solutions from a single supplier.

“We are planning to open the UK market in 2011 since our products are mature under UK standard after we successfully finished some major projects in the UK and we are confident that our quality and service will impress customers all over the world,” says Thai.

ABOUT Tenglong provided timber fire doors and wooden doors in 2010 for:

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- Guildford Hotel, Guildford UK - Wakley Street and Pearl Supplies JV, UK - Villas for Al Finiqia in Qatar - Dahlak for QDVC in Qatar - Centre Residence and Hotel, UAE

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Zahid Tractor's growth has been intertwined with the economic growth of KSA Zahid is committed to the pursuit of excellence

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Celebrating saudi arabia’s rich traditions and a long journey to modernisation Zahid Tractor & Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd is widely known throughout the GCC for its innovative machinery and earthmoving equipment, having made significant contributions to Saudi Arabia’s expansive growth and modernisation over the past 60 years.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s celebration of 80 years since it was founded was a time to reflect on the rich traditions of the desert nation and the long journey of growth to build a modern country. The Kingdom has evolved from a collection of far-flung, independent tribes that shared a common nomadic experience, in little more than a single lifetime onto the world stage as a global leader.

Starting in 1950, Zahid, teaming with Caterpillar — the world’s largest manufacturer of construction equipment and diesel engines – has played a key role in Saudi Arabia’s public works development. Zahid has supplied equipment to some of the world’s most stunning displays of modern, world-class infrastructure. Zahid’s state-ofthe-art methodologies and equipment have contributed greatly to an unprecedented industrial expansion in the

Kingdom, through essential infrastructure projects such as airports, ports, dams, bridges, tunnels, railway lines and road networks.

Progress in the Kingdom, across many sectors, has always been tied to the expansion and modernisation of infrastructure. Oil and gas exploration and commercial development, mining, agriculture, power generation, and logistics and transportation are all critical pieces that have made possible the advances of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s society and economy. These were accomplished through the application of world-class techniques, technologies and construction capabilities.

The wisdom of the Kingdom’s leaders, and the commitment of firms such as the Zahid Group to Saudi Arabia’s development is perhaps best demonstrated by the planning and construction of the industrial cities of Jubail and Yanbu. These two cities are among the largest such projects ever contemplated today.

Zahid Tractor, in its 60-year old partnership with Caterpillar, has provided the market with reliable and durable heavy machinery and equipment capable of handling the challenging work environment of the rough terrain of the

COntaCt Zahid Tractor & Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd PO Box 8928 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)2 667 1156 +966 (0)2 669 0727 inquiry@zahid.com www.zahidtractor.com

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region. Zahid works to deliver high quality solutions to its valued customers; the contractors who are building the future of the Kingdom. Zahid’s highly trained, professional technicians and engineers are committed to the pursuit of excellence. Zahid prides itself on attracting exceptionally talented men and women from the Kingdom and around the world for its workforce.

Zahid and Caterpillar have together worked to assemble and manage one of the largest heavy machinery dealerships in the world. They provide fully integrated solutions to the Kingdom’s requirements in this challenging expansion environment. Caterpillar continues to see Saudi Arabia as among the largest and most strategically important markets in the world today.

In his last visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Caterpillar chairman Dr Jim Owens said: “It gives me a great sense of pride in Caterpillar’s partnership with Zahid Tractor, a long and lasting association, that has enabled us to be part of the growth and development of this great nation.”

Dr Owens, who serves as an economic advisor to the the US's Obama Administration, commended the Kingdom’s development projects as key components in the Saudi Arabian Government’s efforts to stimulate the economy.

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Under King Abdullah’s leadership, Saudi Arabia is on course to build a series of ‘mega-cities’ by the year 2020.

Special-purpose hubs are being built to meet the needs of the Kingdom, in areas such as business, finance, manufacturing, logistics, transport, mining, food, agriculture and technology.

This year, the citizens of Saudi Arabia proudly hailed the traditions that form the strong foundations that have built their modern country. Along the way, Saudi businesses and their partners, like Zahid Tractor and Caterpillar, have made significant contributions to what has been achieved.

The energy and foresight they bring to tackling the future challenges of the Kingdom, under the direction of Saudi Arabia’s wise leadership, will ensure a bright future for the generations to come.

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ABOUT Zahid Tractor represents world leaders in its field; these companies include: - Caterpillar - Ingersoll-Rand - Demag - Lorain - Peerless - Ameise - Volvo Trucks - Volvo Cars - Renault Cars

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MBS offers the MBA for Construction Executives The majority of the MBA students are self funded July's intake grew its MBA student base by 16.5%

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Manchester Business school the educational path to success

As one of the world’s leading business schools, MBS is the UK’s largest campus-based business and management school providing a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and custom-made executive programmes, for organisations from both the private and public sectors. MBS holds triple MBA accreditation — AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB. MBS Middle East International Executive Centre is now the largest in the school’s network of seven centres outside the UK: Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Malaysia,Brazil, Miami and the Middle East. The Middle East Centre grew its MBA student base by 16.5% in the latest, July 2010, intake and now recruits more new MBA students than any other MBS international centre.

In the Middle East, MBS offers the Global MBA — a parttime, post experience MBA programme for working professionals — with four learning pathways; Global MBA , MBA for Engineering Business Managers, MBA for Financial Managers and Finance Professionals and MBA for Construction Executives. The institute also offers the DBA programme in the region. The MBS part time executive MBA programmes are well received with demand continually increasing since the programmes were first launched in the region, in 2006. The Middle East is now the only region where MBS offers the MBA for Construction

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One of seven international executive centres world-wide, the Manchester Business School (MBS) Middle East Centre at Dubai Knowledge Village opened in 2006. The centre provides suppor t and co-ordination for more than 800 MBA students in the region, and represents more than 50 nationalities.

Executives and, as a unique learning opportunity from a highly-ranked business school, provides a unique opportunity to advance a career in the industry whilst continuing in full time employment, offering a highly cost effective approach and a high degree of convenience.

MBS MBA and DBA programmes are open to professionals of all nationalities and gender. The same stringent criteria are applied to student admission for part time executive MBA programmes as for students applying for full time programmes on campus. Factors include professional experience — as all the MBA programmes are post-experience — and so students are generally over the age of 27, with a good first degree, some management experience and a good command of the English language.

The vast majority of the MBA students are self funded professionals, often expatriates who are looking to build an international career and are seeking high quality qualifications, which are recognised globally to help support mobile professionals.

The MBA also allows specialists to acquire a broader range of knowledge and skills that will help them build international careers in senior management within the industry.

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The MBA for Construction Executives is unique and the international nature of the programme is key. The four construction specific modules are: Creating a Sustainable Built Environment, The Strategic Management of Projects, Procuring Assets and Services and Working Collaboratively.

Highlights include construction specific courses delivered in the UAE or China.

The construction pathway was developed in partnership with CITB-Construction Skills and in close consultation with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Constructing Excellence in the Built Environment and the Chartered Institute of Building. It equips professionals with the skills, knowledge and experience to manage and lead modern business at the most senior level.

Designed to provide construction executives with the toolkit to move into senior management, the construction pathway is for managers within all construction disciplines, from architecture and real estate to engineering and project management. The programme suits ambitious construction executives looking to stretch their talents, and build their international contacts.

“This MBA for Construction Executives provides a rare opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading construction businesses and gain a privileged insight into the revolutionar y projects under way in this capital of

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construction, which include some of the largest and most innovative structures in the world,” Middle East director Randa Bessiso comments. “There are tremendous opportunities within the Middle East's construction sector and especially the countries of the GCC, which have been at the epicentre of the regional construction boom.

“The recent downturn in the sector has, however, led to a reduction in the activity level within the sector and some professionals have left the region in pursuit of other opportunities,” Bessiso adds.

In the region, where there is continually increasing demand for executive education and part time executive learning, managers will often be based in the region for a relatively short time and this presents an opportunity to build international work experience on some of the most exciting construction projects anywhere in the world, whilst studying for a globally recognised qualification that will support their career mobility.

Bessiso adds: “As a region which is, to a large extent, dependent upon expatriate skills in many areas of business and commerce, the population of working professionals rises and falls in line with the level of activity in the sector. Transferring these international skills and experience to younger nationals in the region remains a challenge and a major opportunity.”

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- Specific courses developed and financially supported by CITBConstruction Skills - Accredited by industry professional bodies RICS and ICES - Network with fellow executives across the supply chain from around the world - Focus assignments and projects on the specific challenges of your company - Complement your commitments extend, condense or delay programme elements - Construction group project results in free consultancy for an organisation

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Brookfield Multiplex was established in 2007 It has worked on a number of hotel pool projects The group employs 4000 people worldwide

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integrating management competence Brookfield Multiplex Services LLC was first established in Dubai in September 2007 by Stephen Thomas and Stewart Johnson. Coming from the company’s Australian base they secured Brookfield’s first major FM contract in early November that same year. Since then Brookfield has assisted with the Index Tower project and the provision of FM Integration services, by reviewing the design and construction from an end user prospective.

“We offer very competitive complete FM solution models that can be tailored to suit different clients. Ideally we focus on high end commercial, residential, retail and associated specialist clients,” says operations manager Stewart Johnson.

As a group, Brookfield Multiplex Integrated Services operates under four divisions; property development, construction, property funds management and facilities and infrastructure management. Across these four divisions, the group employs 4000 personnel with established operations throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Middle East. Middle East FM operations provide integrated Facilities Management and Property Management solutions which exceed 1 billion square feet, more than 1 million individual assets and an average contract life span of nine years.

“We use a strategic, highly client-focused approach to create innovative, cost-effective facilities maintenance management solutions to meet the specific needs and requirements of clients in a wide range of sectors,” Johnson explains.

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Brookfield Multiplex fM These sectors include health and aged care, justice, defence, sport and leisure, education, commercial, industrial, retail, residential, data and computer centres, general government and mixed use facilities.

Brookfield Multiplex Services is one of the few organisations that offer a fully integrated service comprising property, facilities and project management under a single entity. This approach to integrated options provides the best value for money and minimises the risk of gaps between services with the combined management responsibility being transferred to the company. Brookfield has invested significantly in a comprehensive suite of accredited business systems covering quality, H&S and risk and environmental management. These systems assist Brookfield Multiplex Services staff to ensure they continually meet contract objectives and improve performance by leveraging off the ideas and experiences of personnel across the business.

All systems are certified to ISO Standards — ISO 9001, BSOHSAS 18001, and ISO 14001, AS/NZ 4360 and the company also implements an integrated management system with the intent to avoid duplication across all four systems.

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“Our services have been requested by a greater market than our original key client base and we are constantly looking at our products and services to see if there are areas that we can improve and align ourselves with current and future market trends,” Johnson comments.

The demand for FM services can in part be attributed to an increased awareness of environmental issues. In addition most new projects must adhere to new sustainability and environmentally friendly design; aspects which, over time, will become more viable and cost effective.

Recognising these demands, Brookfield is committed to providing sustainable futures across operations through the facilities they manage, stating: “The Brookfield Multiplex Group is committed to providing sustainable futures across our operations through the buildings that we build, develop, own and manage and in our day to day operations.”

They also commit to actively working towards developing a partnership model with clients to consider the environmental impact and subsequently reduce the carbon footprint of the client.

“In every contract we operate we strive to control those areas under our control as much to limit the effects of global warming,” says Johnson.

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“For example we constantly review and manage utility consumption, waste and recycling, just to name a few.”

Some of the key contracts named by the company in Dubai include six commercial buildings in Burj Khalifa Square; a 644 unit complex at the Tiara Residences, including a podium level with a resort pool, water features, extensive landscaping, restaurants and a private beach and 48 buildings at MotorCity, Dubai. In the wider Middle East, Brookfield is also responsible for the management of HSBC’s regional property portfolio.

The FM service comprises a seven point contract with a further four additional services not included in the fee proposal.

Core services include: the day to day management and supervision of physical building operations; liaison with tenants and occupants; development, procurement and ongoing management of service contracts; asset management and maintenance planning; statutory certification, regulatory and compliance requirements; quality, risk, OH&S and environmental management; financial management and reporting on building expenditure and operations. In their aim to continue to provide and expand operations across the region, Brookfield will continue to look into opportunities in the Middle East and Asia.

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ABOUT Brookfield Multiplex Services corporate structure spans five key service streams including: - Facilities Management: providing strategic facilities management services to investor and occupier clients on a wide range of property types and/or portfolios - Corporate Real Estate: servicing property users who are owner occupants or tenants and require a holistic real estate, projects and facilities management service - Property Services: providing property and investment management services to property building owner and investors - Residential Services: providing building management services for residential strata properties - Project Management: providing project management services to deliver capital and project works to a variety of existing and new clientele

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Timberwolf's Woven Timber range pictured The company has four generations' experience Its Kiln-drying process reduces moisture in wood

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timberwolf Wood wolf

With more than one million m² of parquet flooring held in stock at any one time, all Timberwolf products are produced to strict European standards, with products that are especially designed to deal with the UAE and GCC weather conditions and climate.

The company has four generations of timber milling and parquet manufacturing experience under its belt, eliminating the need to deal with inexperienced middle men.

Since its establishment, Timberwolf's seasoned experts have strived to bring the best of wood flooring into the market. As the vision of its CEO describes, Timberwolf aims to provide floor covering products that bring people more enjoyable lives.

Not only does Timberwolf produce some of the best wood flooring in its field, but also aims to introduce the best use of precious natural resources. The company offers a range of service options, including a Commercial Selection

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Established in 1927, Timberwolf is an exclusive European real wood flooring, laminate flooring and garden decking manufacturer in the UAE.

Service for those looking to furnish or build a restaurant or hotel for example.

All commercial selections are carried out by direct representatives from the firm’s main factor y in the UK. Furthermore, by carefully sorting, kiln-drying and using top European quality controls in its manufacturing process, the firm introduces products that are the most stable in the market. Timberwolf products are known for their signature smooth roller coating finish and environmental qualities. The company enforces a strict environmental policy. All wood flooring made for Timberwolf is subject to a rotational growth harvest system forest programme.

The Timberwolf Kiln Drying Process reduces the amount of moisture in the wood products used to make real wood flooring and decking to minimise shrinkage and twisting.

The wood must be conditioned to the moisture content it will assume in the months and years after construction.

Kiln-dried components with an average of less than 19% moisture (less for strata loss) per kiln charge are standard with every Timberwolf package.

As part of the Timberwolf Quality Assurance Programme, all wood products are also graded by certified inspectors

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in accordance with the European Log Council grading standards and backed by a 25-year warranty.

Timberwolf CEO Wolfgang Douglas says deciding on the design of floors can be difficult, but with a flooring selection covering more than one million square metres, you are bound to find one for you. “Furthermore, our products are made for the GCC climate and contain an aluminiumoxide finish (anti-scratch and slip),” explains Douglas.

“Our signature products, semi-solid engineered wood flooring and timber decking are best sellers in this region.”

Semi-Solid Engineered Real Wood Flooring is built with multi-layer marine ply and finished in aluminium oxide ceramic lacquer finishing. This means increased stability comes from the construction of the multi-layer ply. One of the many advantages of engineered floors is that you can lay it directly onto concrete or timber sub-floors without the need to nail down. Another bestseller, Timberwolf Decking, is kiln-dried both before and after it has been pressure treated. This process pre-shrinks the timber, thereby providing stability and resistance to the movement typical of wet timber.

It allows the timber to be stained or finished immediately after installation. Treatment is to a preservative retention level of 0.4lbs/ft2, ensuring all decking boards are weatherproof, capable of resisting insect attack and suitable for

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contact with both ground and water. Also popular in the Timberwolf range is Click Commercial Laminate Flooring, which has an aluminium oxide textured surface. The material is bonded to a moisture-resistant high-density woodbased core and a balancing backing is then bonded to the underside of the core.

Since the resin-filled layer is so dense, it becomes extremely difficult to stain, scratch, dent or burn with a cigarette. This floor has the added advantage of having a universal click system, making DIY easier than easy.

Likewise, Timberwolf Underlays significantly reduce the acoustic noise levels of wood and laminate flooring.

“Wood and laminates are very popular because they are hardwearing, there is a fantastic selection of styles and colours and they look great. However, there is one big problem — noise. Our underlays help combat this problem effectively,” says Douglas.

When it comes to fitting floorings, Timberwolf has a professional team of fitters available on request. Otherwise, in-depth installation guides are offered to help buyers install the floors.

“You’ll be inspired by nature when selecting flooring made from exotic species of traditional European oaks offering traditional class and timeless charm for a highly-personalised touch,” concludes Douglas.

Adhesives and accessories

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Timberwolf uses Taylor Adhesives and Sealers that guarantee high quality. All of its accessories can be made to match any floor type whether it is a laminate in dark oak or an engineered tropical plank.

Adhesives include Taylor 2071, with patented Meta-Tec — a high solids, cross-linking, Amide-Ester Acrylate, resin-based adhesive formulated for the interior installation of dry-back parquet, engineered wood plan, acrylic impregnated plank pre-finished, as well as unfinished solid wood flooring

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RMD supplied the Sitra Bridge replacement The firm has operations in 17 countries It has recently established a network in KSA

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RMd Kwikform Global formwork, global solutions

Since then, it has expanded its operational base to service Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. The firm also operates export activities throughout the GCC, India, North Africa and Levant Regions.

With its head office located in the United Kingdom, RMD Kwikform has operations in 17 countries with export activities in significantly more. RMD Kwikform Middle East is labelled as an ‘Investor in People’ employer, and was one of the first companies operating in the UAE to have achieved this accreditation.

Globally, RMD Kwikform employs more than 1000 people.

Around 300 of these are employees in the Middle East.

Currently, its key markets in the region comprise the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain. While its operational footprint across the region continues to grow, these markets still remain of high interest to the firm.

In terms of opportunity, RMD Kwikform has identified the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as significantly important, as it represents enormous potential. The company recently established an operational network to cover KSA and is optimistic about the medium and long-term opportunities this region holds.

"We have enjoyed great success in North Africa over the past couple of years and are currently looking to establish an operational presence in these markets to capitalise on the forward opportunity. In the near future, we are also

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RMD Kwikform established its office in the UAE in 1978 and has been servicing the Middle East region for more than 35 years.

looking to establish ourselves more firmly in India," says managing director Paul Williams. "We work with our customers on an individual level to provide a solution that matches their exact requirements. Whether this be the first option we provide, or the result of a number of discussions and consultations, we always aim to ensure the ultimate solution is reached."

The firm employs a number of site-assistance technicians, who are fully trained in all RMD Kwikform products. These employees are on-site, and are always on hand to provide support to customers on a day-to-day to basis, providing advice on challenges when, and as, they arise.

Demonstration facilities throughout the region allow customers to see the company's products first-hand, while also allowing its employees to have specialist training on new equipment. This ensures RMD Kwikform's customers have a complete understanding of the equipment, and more importantly, how to use the equipment on site, rather than just providing the equipment and then leaving the client to operate it.

RMD Kwikform's product ranges have been developed to work in synergy with each other, with many of its on-going

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product enhancements having been developed in response to customers feedback. This ensures the company is able to provide only the best solutions for its customers, while continuing to provide innovative products for the current market.

“We are renowned for our engineering expertise, product quality and diversity, professional and timely service, and for the unique, individualised support we provide to our customers,” says Williams. “We work in partnership with customers to ensure that the solution provided perfectly matches the needs for that specific project. This ensures we provide our customers with safe, innovative and costefficient solutions each and every time."

The firm possesses a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude, which stems not only from listening to, but from understanding customers’ needs. It works to provide added value through its customer-service model that focuses on project consultancy, project planning, technical support and successful project execution. This approach, combined with RMD Kwikform's capability and product range is what differentiates it from competitors, according to Williams.

In terms of challenges, the sheer size and complexity of projects constructed in the Gulf countries is a challenge in its own right, which adds to the critical construction timelines given. RMD Kwikform is well experienced in

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unique and intricate projects with tight deadlines, and is well-equipped to servicing customers’ needs.

The firm has a diverse product range that caters to the civil engineering and building sectors. Over recent years, it has launched a number of new products and introduced new systems to the Middle Eastern markets. This year, it introduced a hydraulic self-climbing formwork system, which has proven to be successful.

On the subject of services, RMD Kwikform simply plans to continue offering the highest level of customer service and support. This, alone, tends to differentiate it from its competitors when it comes down to the value proposition, according to Williams.

“Technology in design, methods and materials is a rapidlychanging area. There are very exciting challenges in structure and building design, where we will see an emphasis on bigger and taller buildings, and more intricate aesthetics. All of these challenges make for an exciting industry to be involved in over the next few years,” he added.

The economic drivers in most markets we service are oil, gas and petroleum-related, and are adding stability to economies of the countries we operate in. We are expecting 2011 to be a good year and that demand for construction equipment across the wider region will remain healthy.

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formwork

RMD Kwikform is a global leader in the development and execution of formwork, falsework and specialist solutions for a wide spectrum of applications. The company's comprehensive product range and tailored solutions include: - Wall formwork solutions - Decking solutions - Shoring solutions - Propping systems - Scaffolding systems - Protection systems - Climbing formwork systems - Stripping corners

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Ceramics RAK Ceramics

Cost-control Software CCS

P O Box, 4714, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE +971 (0)7 244 5046 +971 (0)7 244 7207 www.rakceramics.com

P O Box 34387, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 267 6115 +971 (0)4 267 8447 info@ccsgulf.com www.ccsgulf.com

Coating for Pipes Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries

Doors Tenglong

PO Box 1980, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)3 857 4150 +966 (0)3 857 2255 info@aqpci.net www.aqpci.com

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+86 20 37420373 +86 20 87449261 export@tl-door.com www.tl-door.com

Construction Law Taylor Wessing

Earth-moving Equipment Zahid Tractor

PO Box 33675, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 332 3324 +971 (0)4 332 3325 dubai@taylorwessing.com www.taylorwessing.com

Machinery Co. Ltd PO Box 8928, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)2 667 1156 +966 (0)2 669 0727 inquiry@zahid.com www.zahidtractor.com

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Contacts

Education Manchester Business School

Flooring Timberwolf

PO Box 502907, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 365 8313 +971 (0)4 360 4505 middleeast@mbs-worldwide.ae www.mbs.ac.uk/global

Plot 597-776, Dubai Investments Park 2, P.O. Box 126980, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 884 8380 +971 (0)4 885 8168 +971 (0)4 8849973 sales@timberwolfllc.com www.timberwolfllc.com

Facilities Management Brookfield Multiplex

Formwork RMD Kwikform

PO Box 213081, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 315 8500 +971 (0)50 451 4954 +971 (0)4 315 8547 stewart.johnson@mea.brookfield.com www.brookfieldmultiplex.com

P.O. Box 5801 Sharjah, UAE +971 (0)6 553 4173 +971 (0)6 553 4327 rmd.me@rmdkwikform.com www.rmdkwikform.com/ae

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Genesis supplies light steel across the region Most of the frame building is done indoors The system can reduce project costs and time

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Genesis Manazil framing a greener future for the Middle east

Furthermore, Genesis Manazil's manufacturing operation produces zero waste as all of the cold-formed steel components are pre-cut to the exact length determined by a proprietary steel-framing software. Moreover, steel has the highest strength-to-weight ratio, meaning it is the strongest building material available. The more the firm utilises steel in smaller structures — such as residential and light commercial buildings — the more it can save on materials used and overall construction costs.

The Greenest House in the Emirates

In addition to its strong presence in the UAE, Genesis Manazil currently exports to and has light-steel construction activities in Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia. It is also looking into modular solutions for applications such as temporary high-end offices and labour residences. On top of this, the company is in the process of negotiating with prospective partners to expand into Syria, Egypt and Morocco.

It claims to have the fastest, greenest and most cost-effective structural solution on the market available to low-rise buildings (up to eight storeys). The firm builds a frame of a building the same way a car is manufactured, by using proprietary CAD/CAM systems in an ultra-modern factory located in Abu Dhabi. Its unique approach to manufacturing sees that the structure is built as panels and trusses off-site, which means zero-waste in materials and an overall increased construction speed.

As much as 80% of the activity is undertaken in an indoor, controlled environment, which means the structure is built with optimum precision and quality thanks to a fully-computerised operation. This system guarantees to deliver residential and commercial buildings to customers at a much lower price and higher speed than any other traditional system.

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Manazil Steel Framing, the Genesis licensee and business regional headquarters was established in 2007. Since, Genesis Manazil has turned into a fully-operational JV and Technology Excellence Centre serving the region. Today it has 35 employees; three times the number it had at the start of 2010, and the firm expects this number to grow to more than 50 before the end of the year.

This is now possible for the first time in the construction history thanks to the advancement in computerised design programmes, and Genesis Manazil’s state-of-the-art software and industrial technology, according to the firm. The typical challenges that face construction in the Gulf usually come down to reduced ability to deliver projects within budget and the original timeframe. Genesis provides some added predictability to the process, which enhances the confidence and certainty that the project will meet all of its targets.

Another major element of Genesis is the quality of work is not entirely dependable on the quality of workmanship, as most work is carried out in the factory. This also means that it is less affected by weather conditions, as many

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companies are in this region. After all, its building approach sees that it focuses on manufacturing, rather than simply constructing. The company reports its products have been getting more local recognition and acceptance lately, which it attributes to an increased number of customers looking for innovative solutions to save money and to deliver projects faster.

construction markets across the Middle East are moving towards more modern methods of construction and greener buildings.

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This has resulted in an accelerated demand for Genesis Manazil's product in several sectors. However, it has been listening to the market carefully; working diligently to fill gaps clearly visible in the local industry.

"We are looking to introduce a fully-manufactured, turnkey modern construction system that would be available in the Gulf market, and throughout the entire Middle East.

In addition to this, we will soon be introducing a number of Canadian technologies to the regional market that will dramatically increase energy efficiency in buildings," says CEO Maged Mostafa.

"While 2010 has not been an easy year for many people, the market shake-up has cleared out the path for more serious developers, suppliers and contractors alike. This indicates that 2011 will be better than this year," he adds.

Furthermore, he says the market transformation towards sustainability is so vivid within the industry, it is clear that

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"This strong movement towards energy-efficient and greener solutions comes as more government regulations are enforced each year. We expect these regulations will start to pressure developers, contractors, architects and consultants to adopt more advanced and environmentallyfriendly practices and designs."

Consumers will also push for higher quality and morecomfortable buildings, which also increases the demand for new technologies and non-traditional building products and smart systems.

Over the past 12 months, Genesis Manazil has been focusing on penetrating the private housing market in the UAE. By doing this, it has provided "unparalleled, cost-effective and high-quality" villas in areas such as Khalifa City, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, and the western regions.

"We have also completed significant projects for the commercial and institutional sectors, with customers like the Ministry of Interior and Masdar City. In addition, we have also been exporting a number of manufactured structures to time-constrained projects in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia," asserts Mostafa.

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Benefits of creating a ‘greener’ house with Genesis - Manufacturing operation adds zero-waste to the environment - Build the villa of your choice in as little as four months - Save up to 35% on the cost of construction - The steel structure is built with optimum precision and quality thanks to Genesis’ fully-computerised operation - Steel has the highest strength-toweight ratio, meaning your house will be built with the strongest building material available - Reduce up to 40% of cooling costs

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Windsor Manor located in Business Bay A 29-storey residential tower in Dubai Using pre-cast concrete, beams and slabs

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Building icons Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC) was established in Dubai in 1989 and has demonstrated considerable building and construction success over the past 20 years.

Today, the Al Shafar group of companies employs more than 10,000 people across the Gulf. The company's key markets across the Middle East include the UAE, Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Syria, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Libya.

ASGC’s vision is to be the preferred partner in the region to deliver complete contracting services. It has 16 sister companies that provide specialised contracting services, and manufacture various construction materials. Not only does this give the company more control over the project, but it offers clients a unique advantage within the building industry.

ASGC has played a major role in the UAE building industry over the past 20 years by delivering important projects that are considered landmarks in the UAE. Its diverse portfolio includes commercial and residential towers, government buildings, educational facilities, factories and

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healthcare projects. Through continual market exploration, ASGC is rewarded with complex and challenging new projects which increases its established track record of achievement in the emirates.

The company won several important awards recently, attributed to its excellent reputation and prestigious list of completed projects that have demonstrated its capabilities. This recognition has increased demand significantly over the past few years, and ASGC expects it to result in even more growth for the company.

ASGC recognises the social responsibility it holds as a contractor, which starts with the importance placed on safety and environmental matters in all its operations. The firm maintains the highest of operational standards through its accreditation to OHSAS 18001 (health and safety), ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

Furthermore, effective communication is an integral part of the contractor's site-control process. By ensuring safe systems of work are communicated to all staff, ASGC reports it has reduced on-site accident rates to some of the lowest in the Industry. There are a number of methods by which ASGC communicates health, safet y and

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environmental matters within the company, which include various site-based talks and reporting processes, meetings, audits, internal information sheets and training.

Training is a vital part of the communication process and ASGC has a comprehensive training programme in place, designed to pass health, safety and environment information to its workforce.

In terms of its future extension plans, the firm recently established ASGC Al Shafar Oilfield contracting. Based in Abu Dhabi, the division will focus on providing building services in the on-shore and off-shore oil and gas fields.

Additionally, ASGC reports increased demand for infrastructure projects across the UAE, saying it has witnessed an increase in several sectors such as transport, healthcare, utilities and cultural projects.

Of course, the construction sector, among other industries, was affected by the global financial crisis, but ASGC says effective management of resources and the application of a number of risk-response options allowed the firm to successfully overcome this critical period.

Today, ASGC predicts that the market will continue at an even faster pace in 2011, as the need for experienced service providers increases.

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However, to ensure its future success, the company is determined to maintain best practice in all areas of the business. ASGC has taken the initiative to adopt a sustainable approach to construction of its projects.

In addition to the numerous environmental benefits achieved, such as preserving valuable resources, sustainably practices have enabled the company to reduce some of its working costs. ASGC recently announced its headquarters building is seeking a LEED Gold certification.

ASGC has enjoyed a number of successful years through careful planning, development, fiscal control and prudent client-consultant relationships have been rewarded by continued performance and its leading position in the UAE construction market.

This achievement has fuelled ASGC's expansion programme. The company is now active in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Syria and Libya.

In addition to this, ASGC says it is looking into opportunities in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and other Asian countries. This geographical expansion will provide the company with access to a new customer base, as well as the opportunity to tap into new lucrative markets by leveraging its skill set outside the UAE.

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ASGC has won some of the most prestigious contract awards in the industry, in recognition of its continuous strive for success.

These awards include: - The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award 2008 (Construction category) - The IRCON for Best Safety Practices in 2008 - The Arabian Business 2008 Awards for best Construction Company of the Year - The Construction Week 2007 Awards for the Best Contractor of the Year - An award by the Labour Administration in 2006 for having an Outstanding Intuitional Model - The Big Project Contractor of the Year 2010 award

Building Icons ASGC is responsible for delivering some of the Gulf’s most iconic landmarks over the past few decades, with an impressive portfolio of ongoing projects.

In the past 12 months, ASGC has won the following major projects: - The Onyx, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai - Al Wifaq Tower, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi - Seasons Community, Jumeirah Village, Dubai - Marina Bay, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi - OceanScape, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi - Ambulatory Hospitals (SEHA), Shahama & Shamkha, Abu Dhabi - Marassi, Egypt, North Coast - Wasl Square Safa South Complex, Jumeirah, Dubai - The One – Commercial Tower, TECOM, Dubai

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Zahid has been active for more than 60 years The firm has a network of more than 30 facilities It aims to provide outstanding customer service

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For more than 60 years, a fundamental commitment to provide its customers with a carefully selected range of the world’s finest equipment, backed by outstanding product support, has made Zahid a respected name and a market leader in the Middle East.

the achievement of our policy of continuous improvement,” Khashoggi says. “Our goal is, and always will be, to provide an outstanding service to our customers.”

A nation-wide network of more than 30 facilities ensures that the famous Zahid Tractor service is never very far away, for when you need them most.

Following decades of commitment to providing customers with a carefully selected range of the world’s finest equipment, Zahid Tractor is now a respected name and market leader in Saudi Arabia.

“Not only do our customers benefit from our leading professional advice, but are guaranteed the very best solution for whatever their power generation needs,” notes Khashoggi.

Zahid is proud to represent the world leaders in their field, including Caterpillar — the world’s largest manufacturer of high-speed diesel generator sets and engines — offering the largest range of specifications available.

“Whether our clients need part backups from a stock of more than 150,000 line items, a fixed-price contract maintenance, 24-hour emergency service or an individuallytailored financial solution, we are dedicated to servicing all requirements.”

Zahid Group of Companies of Saudi Arabia provides comprehensive customer-centric solutions to the construction, mining, oil and gas, agricultural, power generation, material handling, and transport industries. Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Zahid Tractor’s products and services are used in the private sector, the construction industry,

Zahid’s Corporate affairs vice president, Amr Khashoggi, says Zahid Tractor continues to invest in people, facilities and in the latest technology to bring their customers the world’s best power generators.

“Investment in people, facilities, and the latest technology is a never-ending commitment that will always ensure

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manufacturing, shipping, the oil industry, ports, airports, steel works and transport.

“We are proud that we play an important role in the Saudi Arabian economy and are confident that we will continue to do so,” Khashoggi says. Saudi Arabia has built a record of world-class projects and improvements carried out by a stable of home-grown Saudi contractors, assisted by premier equipment suppliers and service providers.

One achievement within that long list is the King Fahd Causeway, which connects the Saudi Arabian mainland with the island nation of Bahrain. This project stands out as a pivotal development, in both economic and political terms, for both countries and the wider Gulf region.

This spectacular project, financed completely by Saudi Arabia, spans four lanes, is 25 meters wide and 26 kilometres long. This structure was completed in 1986, and has since become the main artery of trade and commerce between the two Kingdoms.

The construction of the King Fahd Causeway was a monumental project in its scope and complexity and it required exceptional support.

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Zahid Tractor provided the expertise and capacity required by the builders for such a project with the high performance machinery and generators of Caterpillar.

“These companies — Zahid and Caterpillar — have played a significant role in building the Kingdom’s infrastructure across several generations,” said Mr Khashoggi.

“Our team has provided advanced, durable machinery backed by world-class support from an expansive network of 17 branches strategically located across the Kingdom,” remarks Khashoggi.

“Zahid and Caterpillar have worked closely for the past six decades to set the highest standards, and together are continuing the challenging and rewarding work of building a bright future for Saudi Arabia.”

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Emirates Glass is based in Al Quoz, Dubai The company employs 270 personnel It is a founding member of the EGBC

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From its base in Al Quoz, the company employs 270 personnel and operates across the Middle East region, in addition to Turkey, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Sudan. It is the region's leading producer of processed flat glass.

Citing “excessive per capita” carbon footprints as the biggest challenge to their regional operations, the company’s senior vice president sales and marketing, Ziad Yazbeck, says: “70% of all electricity produced throughout the region is used for cooling; considering that the majority of heat gain is due to glazing, there is a great responsibility on developers, architects and governments to use products which provide optimum protection from the sun.

“Our products make an enormous contribution to the reduction of lifecycle costs in a typical air-conditioned

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Emirates Glass is a subsidiary company of Glass LLC, a holding company entirely owned by the Dubai Investment Group, which has been operating in Dubai since 1998, supplying products designed to meet a demand for highperformance, energy-saving, architectural glass.

building in the Middle Eastern climate, through the control of solar heat gain and consequent reduction in the expenses related to air conditioning and cooling.”

The company’s range of “Emicool” products are designed to enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) by increasing the control over solar heat gain, while still providing natural daylight and reducing glare. The high level of efficiency is achieved via solar control and low-E coating technology — primary agents for increasing performance and efficiency.

Produced by a process known as Magnetic Sputtered Vacuum Deposition (MSVD), a variety of metals are applied to float glass substrates. The coatings, which are thin enough to see through, enhance the deflection of solar and heat rays, reducing the need for high-powered air conditioning. The coatings are based on stainless steel, titanium, chrome, nickel and tin and can be handled, transported and installed as single glazing, where required.

The EmicoolSun NN, Emicool Super E2 Multi-function and Emicool Plus standard low-E coatings, are designed as soft coatings and based on silver. They are designed exclusively for use on sealed double glazed units.

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“Window glass is by far the principal conduit for the transmission of ambient and solar heat into any building.

Sustainable window-design is achievable only by means of coated glass such as the Emicool Range of high performance architectural glass,” says Ziad.

It is a product the company is now looking to take to European markets, further strengthening the volume of stock manufactured for export, which currently stands at 60%.

With the biggest construction and property sectors in the region, the next big market is Saudi Arabia where Emirates Glass, in partnership with Riyadh-based sister company Saudi American Glass, has become a major player. The company supplied 90% of the glass requirements at Riyadh’s Princess Nora University and also played an instrumental role in supplying glass for the prestigious Flame Towers complex in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Product launches for 2011 include a factory applied, “selfcleaning” coating. The product is designed to reduce costs and facilitate maintenance on buildings where traditional cleaning methods are difficult or dangerous.

Predicting the future will bring a renewed focus on sustainability in light of green building and municipal codes, Ziad says trends are moving towards restricting the

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use of vision glass in buildings and reducing the use of glass cladding.

In Abu Dhabi, green building codes now restrict vision areas to no more than 30% of the entire wall, with Dubai allowing up to 40%. Additionally sustainability requirements have also been responsible for downward trends in the use of glass cladding.

There are developments the company has prepared for, with the product catalogue already meeting stringent requirements and design guidelines for the relevant green building ratings.

“As far as products are concerned, a substantial proportion of the glass that we have been making for the past 12 years is still relevant in terms of sustainable architecture for the Gulf environment and, if correctly used, will be capable of making big contributions to energy saving for many years to come,” Ziad remarks.

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Recognising more than two years ago the urgent need for much greater sustainability in the UAE built environment, and the potential contribution to be made through energy-efficient glazing, Emirates Glass became one of the founding members of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC), which is affiliated to the World Green Building Council Through the technical committee of the EGBC, Emirates Glass has been involved in the creation of the first draft LEED standard for building in the UAE taking into account the UAE’s special environment problems

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Pictured: Piling works being undertaken Models are tailored to ground conditions Keller has worked on projects across the region

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Ground-breaking success Over the course of 150 years, Keller Group plc which originated in Germany as a small water-well construction company, has grown to become the world’s largest independent ground engineering contractor, renowned for providing technically-advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions.

With a reputation built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continued innovation, Keller Group’s services are utilised across the construction spectrum in infrastructure, industrial, commercial, residential and environmental projects.

The company has worked across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Yemen. Its client list includes Aldar, Mubadala, Abu Dhabi Ports Company and Nakheel, among others.

In the 1930’s Keller invented the “vibro” process for compaction of sands at depth; an innovation which has since led to the development of its own range of depth vibrators for ground-improvement works on state-ofthe-art developments.

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Keller Grunbau Each model is specifically suited to different types of ground conditions. “Ground improvement by vibro techniques remain as our most popular product in the United Arab Emirates, offering an economical alternative to piling. We've executed more than 800 vibro projects,” says general manager Shad Khan.

The vibrator Type S-700 model has been used on projects such as the Palm Deira in Dubai and on Abu Dhabi Port Company's Khalifa Port, in Abu Dhabi. The equipment has a compaction influence that has been tested to greater than 4.5m in clean, sandy soils.

Continually upgrading its product catalogue with solutions that are based on the company’s experience, between 2007 and 2008 Keller invested in upgrading its fleet of piling rigs with new Soilmec rigs and related support equipment. The equipment was used on the Saudi Kayaan Project where 17,000 CIS bored piles were installed of various diameters. In the UAE, more than 2000 piles of varying diameters were constructed for Khalifa Stadium project in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.

Other equipment which specifically suits the needs of the Middle East region includes the Keller-designed

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VIBROCAT rig, customised for the construction of “dry” bottom-feed stone columns. The VIBROCAT rig has a computerised monitoring system, quick setup and execution, low support manpower requirements and clean site conditions. Keller’s stone column solution, where applicable, can reduce costs by 30% compared to bored piles.

“Keller’s global presence is a vital advantage over its competition as technical knowledge, technical skill, plant and equipment is shared to overcome any ground engineering requirement,” Khan comments.

Now operating in 30 countries worldwide, the Middle Eastern business units are overseen by Keller Grundbau GmbH of Germany and have offered their services in the field of geotechnical engineering since 1978. Based in Offenbach, Germany, Keller Grundbau continues to offer technical and plant support, specialist staff and training whenever local resources need to be reinforced.

Keller employs 300 skilled personnel in the Middle East and has future expansion plans for Kuwait.

Strong sales in the region indicate that operations will continue to grow from strength to strength. In 2008, sales were reportedly split half and half between piling and ground-improvement developments; with ground

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improving since growing to a 75% share. Predicting the future is computerised and sustainable, Khan explains labour-orientated processes will be replaced with computerised quality control monitoring.

Khan forecasts that there will be a significant reduction in products which require large quantities of steel and cement. “Our company has a lot to offer to this market in this regard,” adds Khan.

Contributing to a environmentally-sustainable future, the company says the carbon impact of the VIBROCAT rigs for constructing stone columns and deep-soil mixing rigs for ground improvement is low, which will help increase future demand.

“With a wide range of ground engineering solutions available, we have the design capability and specialist plant to modify and tailor the company's services for any unique situation. It is a major advantage that is passed onto clients, offering them unique economical solutions, which combine the many various groundengineering options available,” Khan says.

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Keller has taken a conscious step towards improving its quality, health, safety and environment standards. It currently holds the following certifications: ISO 9001:2008: Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 18001:2007: Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System (EMS) For further details on the parent company profile and global presence please visit the website: www.KellerGrundbau.com

Keller’s most popular products in the Gulf region PILING - CIS Bored Piles of ø60cm to ø180cm - Mini Piles of ø15 to ø30cm - Driven Piles of ø46 to ø48cm - Steel H-pile driving HEB 300 and above GROUND IMPROVEMENT BY VIBRO TECHNIQUES - Stone Columns by Vibro - Replacement design using “dry” bottom-feed system (VR-D) on VIBROCAT rig - Stone Columns by Vibro - Replacement design using “wet” top-feed system (VR-W) - Vibro Grouted Stone Columns by Vibro Replacement design using bottom-feed system (VR-G) on VIBROCAT rig - Vibro Compaction of sandy soils (silt <10%) using depth vibrators of various designs to suit different soil conditions

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Al-Qahtani was established just four years ago It employs 300 people across the region The company offers sustainable solutions

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Reaching new heights with a pro-active approach to business Al-Qahtani Vehicles & Machinery is one of the leading equipment specialists in the region. Established only four years ago in Saudi Arabia, managing director Khaled El Shatoury says its pro-active customer service and stateof-the-art equipment is ensuring its continued success throughout the GCC. Abdel Hadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani & Sons Co Vehicles & Machinery Branch was first established in 2006.

Today, the firm is one of the leading vehicle and machinery distributors across the Middle East, and has sold more than 1200 machines and 450 trucks throughout the Middle East in the past four years.

Al-Qahtani Vehicles & Machinery pride itself on offering state-of-the-art specialist equipment that is fitted with the latest technological advances in safety.

El Shatoury says: “Al-Qahtani has recently introduced a number of new products that ensure optimum safety for users. All of our products have a range of safety applications, including — but not limited to — safety decals, clear instructions manuals and documentation, engine fuel management systems and clear alarms.”

According to El Shatoury, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in for a dramatic increase in demand for ‘greener’ and more sustainable solutions within the construction industry, especially in the confined city areas where the population is on the rise.

“Our main goal is to simply ensure we are offering the very best service and products to our customers, to ensure 100% customer satisfaction,” says El Shatoury.

“Al-Qahtani Group contributes to a more sustainable future through offering complete, comprehensive solutions to their clients — including, of course, sustainable solutions,” says El Shatoury.

"Today, the company has 12 agencies and distributorships, and employs a total of 300 employees to support all of our key markets throughout the region.”

New and alternative sources of energy are emerging in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s market. Solar energy and windgenerated energy projects are becoming more and more

COntaCt Abdel Hadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani & Sons Co. Vehicle & Machinery Branch PO Box 20 Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)3 802 4938 +966 (0)3 826 98 9894 info@ahqmachinery.com www.ahqsons.com

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popular which, as El Shatoury says, “will definitely affect construction demand and open up new opportunities”.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced its biggest financial budget to date for 2009 and 2010, which was mainly directed towards infrastructure and construction-related projects and developments in order to aid the recovery of these markets.

El Shatoury says Saudi Arabia has started to experience a steady growth in most markets throughout the past 12 months.

“Growth is always in existence, but it moves from sector to sector,” he explains. “At times when oil and gas projects are less in demand, other infrastructure and constructionrelated projects are rapidly needed, so we continue to be in constant demand.”

With this constant growth in demand, Al-Qahtani Vehicles & Machinery is looking to increase its share in the international market, reaching out to international companies in the contracting sector.

Locally, it is currently amidst plans of opening another branch in another major market of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in early 2011.

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“Our plans for expansion never stop,” El Shatoury says.

“Whether the expansion is a new product range, an increase in manpower or new infrastructure facilities, we are always actively on the look out to improve our services.”

Ultimately, as El Shatoury explains, its main goal for the future is to continue to serve its customers to the best of its ability.

“Our mission is to put the client at the core of all activity, and to apply a pro-active style of consultancy, cooperation and partnership to all of our customers – each and every day,” he says.

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ABOUT Al-Qahtani Vehicles & Machinery is a dealer/distributer for the following industry brands: TEEREX: Crawler, truck-mounted, rough-terrain tower cranes and light towers GENIE: Aerial platforms LIUGONG: Earth-moving equipment including loaders, excavators, compactors, graders, dozers, forklifts and trucks BOGE: Stationary air compressors ZF: Drive train alongside different transmission components SANY: Crawler cranes, reach stackers and various empty container handlers IBTECH: Jack hammers and excavator accessories DAIFENG: Pipeline construction equipment JIATAI: Generators and welding machines CHENGLONG: Truck heads and dump trucks SUNWARD: Rotary drilling rigs and downhole drilling rigs ZOWELL: Electric reach stackers and material handling equipment

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Each of Air Master's products is quality assured Air-outlet products knowledge has increased There is a growing demand for decorative grilles

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Having started with one small facility, Air Master has since outgrown its facility and today operates five large facilities in the UAE to meet the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burgeoning demand.

From its humble beginning with just five employees, it currently has more than 250 employees throughout the GCC. Air Master is dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality of products.

Furthermore, the company is continuing to adapt to meet growing demands in the region. It has sales and business operations in all GCC countries, and has a number of manufacturing facilities in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi in India. The main factory has been certified to ISO 9001 standards since 1998, enhancing reliability and commitment to quality.

Each product is checked for a quality-assured rating and all Air Master air outlets and inlets are tested by ETL testing services in accordance with the ASHRAE, ANSI, and AMCA standards by testing facilities in the USA and UK. Air Master fire dampers (vertical and horizontal installation) are UL 555-classified for one-and-a-half-hour fire rating, which ensures top performance and reliability. Fire doors are UL 10B classified for a two-hour fire rating.

Such procedures ensure quality and excellence.

"We are faced with a range of different challenges for each and every project we work with. The UAE, in particular,

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Air Master Equipments Emirates LLC was established in 1987, with the prime focus of designing, testing and manufacturing quality, reliable and affordable air-outlet products for central air-conditioning systems.

raises a myriad of challenges as each construction project becomes more intricate and unique than the last. Lastminute changes to design, size and product type are quite common for this industry, so we maintain an emergency team and a fleet of vehicles to meet the round-the-clock requirements of our customers," says founder and managing director Munvar Khan. The team takes measurements and solves problems on-site so it can accommodate needs of architects, government agencies and consultants and be committed to quality and prompt deliveries.

"Our unique talent and capabilities has contributed to our outstanding reputation as a reliable supplier. Our trademark values of honesty and reliability has enabled us to emerge as a market leader and has kept us ahead of any changes to the business environment," adds Khan.

The company experienced steep growth from 2005 to 2008 and has remained steady for the past year. It is now tapping emerging markets and remains positive it will overcome the recession.

The firm has introduced fire doors, fan coil units, and variable air volume units (VAVs) to meet a growing demand for greener products, which has taken off this year. Its VAV,

COntaCt Air Master Equipments Emirates LLC P.O. Box 3180 Ajman, UAE +971 (0)6 743 6900 +971 (0)6 743 6700 airmastr@emirates.net.ae www.airmasteremirates.com

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in particular, is an innovative product reducing energy use and improving air-distribution quality.

decorative grilles were specifically designed to match the architecture and theme of the luxury resort.

The market, however, is changing, says Khan. Earlier project demands were more traditional, with square ceiling diffusers, grilles and registers commonly sought-after. The knowledge of air-outlet products and their design has significantly increased over the past few years. Products are now expected to be energy efficient.

Large quantities of sound attenuators, anodised floor grilles and diffusers were supplied to Qatar University, Pearl Qatar and Wave Muscat. Air Master also supplied high-security prison grilles for the Central Prison, Sumail, Oman and Medium Security Diffusers for the Psychiatric Hospital, Muscat, Oman. For these two projects in Oman, it customised and developed products to meet the project’s specific safety and security requirements.

"At Air Master, we strive to make all our products and processes sustainable and energy efficient. Our operations are now less energy consuming and include new powder coating methods which are environment-friendly. The Burj Khalifa, is one of the most prestigious projects we have worked on so far. It was a challenging project, with nonnegotiable deadlines. In addition to specifically-designed grilles and diffusers, we also supplied large volume-control dampers, access doors and air-ventilation products.

"We procured the design and spare parts in Germany, and assembled the products in workshops that were especially established for this purpose. A range of specialist services were provided by Air Master in order to meet the many aesthetic requirements of the project," explains Khan.

The company also supplied sound attenuators and decorative grilles to the Zallaq Sofitel Resort, in Bahrain. The

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Developments Air Master is currently working on include five-star hotels and luxury resorts on Yas Island, Al Reem Island and Saadiyat Island, all in Abu Dhabi, as well as King Saud University in Riyadh.

Air Master Equipments' Khan says the company's secret to success is having a global approach towards serving customers. It strives to serve all regions of the GCC — as well as some parts of Africa and Europe — and believes it can expand this even further by continuing to introduce highly-specialised products and services.

"Our past achievements and experiences, as well as our dedicated customer service and loyal client base are all helping us to achieve our vision of having a complete global reach," says Khan.

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Air Master has supplied a large number of specifically-designed and manufactured products to some of the biggest projects in the region, including: - Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi - Burj Khalifa, Dubai - Festival City, Dubai - Dubai Metro, Dubai - Etihad Terminal, Abu Dhabi - Aldar Headquarters, Abu Dhabi - Qatar University, Qatar - Qatar Convention Center, Qatar

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ZAC provides its solutions to 55 countries The firm employs 3200 globally Products adhere to key quality standards

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Zamil air Conditioners

Founded in 1974, Zamil Air Conditioners (ZAC) was one of the first air-conditioning companies in Saudi Arabia. Zamil Air Conditioners is now recognised as a complete air-conditioning solution provider, with an impressive portfolio of innovative products that continue to service the residential, commercial and industrial sectors across the world today.

Zamil Industrial chief operating officer Osama Bunyan says Zamil Air Conditioners’ expertise and pioneering effort in designing and offering products to the Middle East’s extremely-demanding conditions has contributed to the company's outstanding success as a world-leader in airconditioning products and services.

“We are the largest supplier of air conditioners in the Middle East,” explains Bunyan.

“We started off by simply manufacturing room air-conditioners, and have grown to offer end-to-end HVAC custom solutions, right from application study, engineering, manufacturing, supply, installation, commissioning and a long-term maintenance agreement,” he adds.

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Zamil Industrial has an impressive and diversified product and service portfolio, which includes steel, air-conditioning, glass, concrete, insulation and other associated services to serve the Middle East’s growing building and construction sector.

Perhaps Zamil Air Conditioners’ success lies in the fact that its products are completely designed, manufactured and fabricated in Saudi Arabia to the highest and stringent of international standards.

The company prides itself on achieving major quality certifications such as ASME, CE, UL, SASO and Eurovent, which it believes has contributed to Zamil Air Conditioners becoming the preferred air-conditioning provider located in the Middle East.

“The quality of our products and services are among the best in the industry,” Bunyan says. “Zamil Air Conditioners has contributed to the region’s tremendous growth over the past few decades by providing reliable products, unrivalled service and our pioneering efforts.”

Zamil’s varied expertise and �pioneering effort’ in designing and offering products to the Middle East’s extremely

COntaCt Zamil Air Conditioners P.O. Box 14440 Dammam 31424, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)3 847 3333 +966 (0)3 847 1904 info@zamilac.com www.zamilac.com

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demanding conditions has been appreciated by all of the company's customers over the past three decades, according to Bunyan.

conditioning units in environmentally-friendly properties.

These products are some of the best available on the market today for their energy efficiency,” he says.

“Zamil’s outstanding expertise mean we can offer products and services that have been designed specifically for this region, using technological advances that are well ahead of the demand curve.”

Zamil Air Conditioners has ongoing research and development to improve Zamil’s contribution to this area, further securing it as a leader within the industry. The company provide solutions to more than 55 countries worldwide.

With more than 3200 employees across the globe, Zamil Air Conditioners continues to service major markets in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Asia.

One of the unique requirements of the Middle East is the temperature. Some products have to operate in heat of up to 55°C. “During the past few years, the company has introduced a number of new products that were required by the market, including high-energy efficiency chillers, process cooling and residential chillers, screw and scroll type compressors, and environmentally-friendly refrigerant gases.

Furthermore, Bunyan says Zamil Air Conditioners expects a significant increase in demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly products within the region, especially when it comes to energy-efficiency products.

“People are becoming more concerned and aware of the impact of non-renewable energy sources. Zamil has a number of short and long-term solutions not only to satisfy customer requirements, but to help rebuild our alreadydeteriorating environment. For example, in the HVAC sector, we are now using types R-134A and R407C for our air

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“We look at expanding into new markets more from a profitable growth perspective,” Bunyan explains.

“Interestingly, there are select exports markets we are currently looking at, namely Egypt, Iraq, India, Sudan and other African markets. We have identified these markets as offering tremendous growth potential. Through this growth, we plan to expand our production facilities and to introduce new products and services to our local and international clients in the HVAC industry.”

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ABOUT Zamil Air Conditioners has transformed into an air-conditioning powerhouse, providing a range of air conditioners and services that are marketed under a number of inhouse brands, including: - Zamil - Cooline Air Conditioners - Classic Air Conditioners - Geoclima (chillers) - Clima Tech (special application airhandling units) - ResisTec (anti-corrosion coating) - Zamil Cool Care

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MEI is a leader in cladding systems Its insulation incorporates high technology Super Seam will soon be launched

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Middle east insulation llC Customer-focused cladding solutions

The company works closely with its extensive customer base across the region to produce partnerships that build a successful and profitable business, with a reputation for quality products.

The reliability of its products is MEI’s top priority. From supplying a simple warehouse to providing services for sophisticated industrial complexes requiring a high degree of thermal insulation, MEI offers complete design and supply services to meet all roofing and wall cladding requirements for any size and type of project.

The company’s ability to satisfy customers’ needs is aided by its large product range. Some of MEI’s most popular products include its Insulated Panels, available in aluminium or steel and specifically designed for buildings requiring high insulation values. The insulation core is injected

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Middle East Insulation LLC ― Quality Cladding Systems (MEI), a member of holding company Abdulla & Hamad Al Ghurair Investment LLC (A&H Investment), was established in 1993 in Dubai and is today one of the region’s leading manufacturers of cladding systems.

with Polyurethane or Polystyrene, which offers excellent insulation properties, and the panels are available in a range of outer and inner sheets, varying in thickness, finish and colour.

In terms of skin sheets, the company recommends Middle East Insulation Single Skin Sheets ― a popular solution for roofing and walls of industrial, commercial and agricultural buildings.

These are just a few of MEI’s bestselling product ranges, available alongside the company’s collection of Cold Store Panels, Modular Building Systems, Insulated Concrete Forms, Styro Boards, Baab Doors, Flat Panels and fixing accessories.

Furthermore, MEI is about to introduce a new brand offering quality-standing seam roof cladding systems. ‘Super Seam’ is a joint-free roofing system, which the company will officially launch at The Big 5 2010 construction exhibition in Dubai.

“The Super Seam quality standing seam roof system is ideal for a range of large-scale roofing requirements, such as for large stadium and international airports projects,”

COntaCt MEI (Cladding & BAAB) PO Box 14225, Jebel Ali Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 880 1600 +971 (0)4 880 1700 contact@mei-uae baab@mei-uae mei-uae.com

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says MEI marketing and export manager Khaled Zuraiki.

“The unique system offers excellent protection against the elements, including the Middle East weather conditions, and comes with a full maintenance guarantee.”

low-smoke emissions in the event of a fire. Insul-phen also resists moisture ingress ― which is absolutely critical in hot and humid climates such as those common in the Middle East,” he explains.

Also under the A&H Investments umbrella is Resolco Insulation LLC, a joint venture bet ween Resolco International and Middle East insulation, Dubai.

Sustainability has also been identified by both MEI and Resolco as a key issue in today’s society.

Combining years of experience, Resolco offers intelligent and innovative thermal insulation solutions. The company’s key product, Insul-Phen, is a high-density, fire-rated Phenolic and CFC/HCFC, produced at the firm’s state-ofthe-art facility in Holland. Resolco’s unique formulation produces rigid blocks of a uniform size and shape, free from the pin holes, voids and cracks that often compromise the performance of Phenolic.

“Insul-Phen has a number of major advantages. It has the lowest thermal conductivity of any material available, meaning the thickness can be reduced and space savings made,” says Zuraiki. “It is environmentally safe, and is available as a higher-density product for use at pipe-support points to maintain the integrity of the insulation system and vapour barrier.

“In addition to this, Phenolic thermal insulation meets international fire and smoke safety regulations, producing

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“The world is now facing up to its environmental responsibilities, with greener designs and energy-saving techniques now vital in all new buildings,” according to Zuraiki.

In terms of the future, MEI will focus on providing the bestquality solutions to its existing customers in the Middle East market, with a view to tapping into the North African market in 2011.

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MEI PRODUCT RANGE - Mei Single Skin Sheets.

- Mei Insulated Panels. Available - Mei Cold Store Panels - Mei Modular Building System.

- Insulated Concrete Forms - Styro Boards - Baab Doors - Flat Panels - Fixing Accessories

ABOUT Also under the A&H Investment umbrella, Resolco has provided insulation solutions to some of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most distinctive developments, including: - Burj Khalifa, Dubai - Mirdif City Centre - Ski Dubai, The Mall of the Emirates, in Dubai - Palm Jumeirah, Dubai - Abu Dhabi Airport, Abu Dhabi - Dubai Airports, Dubai - Zayed University, Dubai

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Al Aqili represents more than 60 manufacturers The company was established in 1997 Doha Bank Tower is among the projects supplied

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al aqili furnishings first for furnishings

It is this scope which enables the distributor to conduct projects of any size and scale, earning the company a reputation for delivering value, innovation and premium brands every time.

With many contracts serving the hospitality industry, the biggest of these have included the Burj Khalifa and Armani Hotel; the JAL Dubai and Fujairah hotels; the MÖvenpick Hotel, Ibn Battuta Hotel and The Royal Mirage, Palm Island, to name but a few.

Other projects have seen the company supply its services to the Doha Bank Tower in Qatar and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi, as well as the Presidential Airport situated in Libya.

Al Aqili Furnishings was established in 1997. Part of the Al Aqili Group, which began operating more than 30 years ago, the company began providing flooring solutions from

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As a turn-key solutions provider for any furnishing requirement, Al Aqili Furnishings represents more than 60 international manufacturers.

the world’s biggest brands and manufacturers, such as Shaw Industries, Fabrica and Masland from the United States, Fischer Parkett wooden flooring from Austria and many others.

At the start of the decade, the company began an ambitious expansion plan launching, in tandem, its flooring and fabric divisions. Further divisions followed; the next step was to pioneer a lighting division, Belight and Officeland; specifically targeted at supplying the commercial interiors industry.

Next came Al Aqili Future Technologies for automation and security systems solutions; Quattro and Decoworld for furniture; the famous Italian Francesco Molon ‘By Appointment Only’ showroom for luxury furniture, and most recently the hard-floors division, Stoneland and the interiors and joinery division, Al Aqili Interiors.

A new 15,000 ft2 showroom recently opened in Doha, with future plans to launch operations in Oman.

Group marketing director Shahriar Khodjasteh says: “The increasing number of specialised divisions provides an entire spectrum of products and solutions that match the

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Middle East's rapidly-growing demand and caters to the contract, distribution and retail businesses of the furnishings industry.”

In addition to the physical products, Al Aqili has provided product education to the regional interior design and procurement markets for the last 14 years.

Meeting the demand created by interior designers, that are increasingly looking to explore the options provided by renowned brands, Al Aqili has experienced strong growth, particularly in its new products and services.

Over the next 12 months, the company will promote the recently-launched Stoneland and Al Aqili Interiors. “There is currently a significant growth in demand on the green products front, especially across flooring and fabrics, even in the use of LED lighting instead of traditional lighting,” says Khodjasteh.

“This trend, however, is not favoured if a financial commitment is required, most decision makers are fine with going green as long as the costs remain the same, which unfortunately is not always the case,” he adds.

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The company’s primary supplier, the American Shaw Industries Group, is currently one of the world’s most active manufacturers in terms of its extensive and varied environmental initiatives and is committed to recycling all products that are made with the company's Cradle-toCradle certified backings.

Additionally, Al Aqili actively promotes the use of LED lighting, having recently fitted out the Baraha Hotel and Switch restaurant, located in Dubai.

Brands supplied by Al Aqili

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- Beaulieu Floors - Boen - EarthWerks - Fabrica - Fischer Parkett - Haima Carpet Corporation - Kronotex - Masland - Nourison - Oriental Weavers Carpet - Shaw Contract Group - Siam Carpets - I4mariani - Francesco Molon - FR1 - Simta

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Framing Genesis

Glass Emirates Glass

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+971 (0) 4 347 1440 emiglass@emirates.net.ae www.emiratesglass.com

General Contractors ASGC

Ground Engineering Keller Grunbau

PO Box 13164, Dubai, UAE Dubai: +971 (0)4 336 6605 Abu Dhabi: +971 (0)2 681 7544 Dubai: +971 (0)4 336 6118 Abu Dhabi: +971 (0)2 681 7548 enquiries.dubai@alshafar.com www.alshafar.com

Shad Asif Khan, General manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gulf +971 (0)50 654 3492 Dubai +971 (0)4 257 5188 Abu Dhabi +971 (0)2 622 3355 Dubai +971 (0)4 257 5199 keller@eim.ae info@kellergundbau.ae www.KellerGrundbau.com

Generators Zahid TractorLtd.

Heavy Equipment & Vehicles Al-Qahtani Vehicles & Machinery

PO Box 8928, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)2 667 1156 +966 (0)2 669 0727 inquiry@zahid.com www.zahidtractor.com

Vehicle & Machinery Branch PO Box 20, Dammam 31411, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)3 802 4938 +966 (0)3 826 98 9894 info@ahqmachinery.com www.ahqsons.com

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Contacts

HVAC Parts Air Master

Insulation Middle East Insulation LLC

P.O. Box 3180, Ajman, UAE +971 (0)6 743 6900 +971 (0)6 743 6700 airmastr@emirates.net.ae www.airmasteremirates.com

PO Box 14225, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 880 1600 +971 (0)4 880 1700 contact@mei-uae baab@mei-uae mei-uae.com

HVAC Supplier Zamil Air Conditioners

Interiors Al Aqili

P.O. Box 14440, Dammam 31424, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)3 847 3333 +966 (0)3 847 1904 info@zamilac.com www.zamilac.com

+971 (0)4 337 7717 +971 (0)4 337 0379 aaf@aaf-me.com www.aaf-me.com

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Lutron is more than 50 years old It opened its first UAE technical office in 2007 The firm is also active in Saudi Arabia and Egypt

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Conserving energy

The Lutron story began in the late 1950s in Joel Spira’s makeshift lab in Brooklyn, New York. At that time, lighting control was a complicated and expensive affair, requiring bulky rheostats that used a lot of energy and generated a great deal of heat. Today, through 50 years of innovation, every Lutron product is guaranteed to save energy by reducing electrical consumption.

Lutron’s Middle East sales manager, Shadi Kharouf, says Lutron’s innovative energy-saving products are successfully reducing energy consumption here in the Middle East ever since they were established here over 20 years ago through distributors.

“Over the years, our business has continued to grow dramatically,” Kharouf says. “We first opened our technical office in the UAE in 2007, and continue to service our key markets of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Kuwait,” he says.

In almost 50 years of innovation, Lutron has invented hundreds of lighting control devices and systems. The company has advanced the technology of lighting control while maintaining top market position by focusing on exceptional quality and design. Lutron continues to lead the market in high-quality lighting controls for fluorescent,

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Lutron has more than 50 years of innovation behind them, having invented hundreds of light-control devices and systems for the commercial and residential sectors. Lutron’s Middle East sales manager, Shadi Kharouf, says Lutron’s innovative energy-saving products are successfully reducing energy consumption here in the Middle East, and are the key to a sustainable future.

halogen incandescent, magnetic low-voltage, electronic low-voltage and LED light sources.

“Lutron’s commitment to its customers is a key element of our outstanding success over the years,” Kharouf says.

“Since the beginning, the company has maintained exceptional service, offering 24-hour technical support for its products, and a friendly customer service department that sustains close relationships with Lutron clients.”

Lutron’s Quantum solution was used in The New York Times Company building, and has created a dynamic and energising work environment, while delivering nearly 70% energy savings. All eyes in the architectural and green communities still remain on the new 52-storey building.

Kharouf says the Quantum total light management is by far the most popular system throughout the region, which is successfully reducing power bills here in the Middle East, as well as the rest of the world.

“Quantum maximises the efficient use of light to improve comfort and productivity, simplify operations, and save energy. This powerful and efficient system dims or switches all electric lighting, and simultaneously controls daylight using automated shades,” he says.

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“Quantum easily integrates with building management systems and is an ideal solution for new construction projects. We also manufacture automatic shades, and control it by Quantum to achieve a complete light control management system,” he says.

Lutron is dedicated to producing energy-saving products that will help build a sustainable future.

“This issue is at the forefront of the public’s — and the Government’s — agenda, with new standards now being introduced for producing ‘greener’, more sustainable buildings,” Kharouf says. “The use of lighting control systems are now a must in any ‘green’ project or sustainable building. In fact, lighting control systems are now essential according to LEED standards.”

“While energy saving systems might cost a bit more initially, the long-term savings return is outstanding. People are now starting to understand that, by paying 30% more at the time of construction, they will experience a saving of up to 70% on bills for a few years to come,” he says.

No matter where they are installed or how big the system, every Lutron product saves energy by reducing electrical consumption. Taken as a whole, Lutron light controls have reduced electrical use by 9.2 billion kWh, which reduces our customers’ electric bills by US $1 billion annually.

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Lutron also protects the environment by decreasing the demand for light bulbs. Since dimmers extend lamp life, customers have to buy fewer bulbs, and that reduces the energy and environmental impacts associated with the manufacturing of fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, and other types of lamps.

Lutron have the highest and latest standards of lighting controls across the Middle East, having worked with a number of major clients from Aldar/Mubadala Abu Dhabi (ADFC) to Oger (Kaust). This year, it has introduced the Radio Frequency (RF) protocol in all products throughout the region (to communicate wirelessly) for lighting and shades.

Lutron currently has sales and service offices worldwide, including London, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Sao Paulo, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing. Kharouf says, due to the rapid demand throughout the GCC region, it is currently in the process of expanding the company further across the Gulf by adding more personnel and services to better assist the entire operation across the Middle East.

“The demand for sustainable buildings here is massive.

We are currently in the process of opening an office in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia to better handle the demand within this region alone,” he concludes.

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Some of Lutronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest commerical projects throughout the Emirates and the greater GCC region include some of the most technically-advanced buildings in the Middle East. The latest projects to include Lutronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative lighting systems are: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia, where we supplied a complete quantum lighting control system The Abu Dhabi Financial Centre, where we supplied quantum lighting controls The JW Marriot in Abu Dhabi, where we supplied guest room management systems and a quantum lighting control system The Royal Mirage III on the Palm, Dubai, where we installed lighting control The new Doha airport (main terminal) was installed with lighting control The Cataract Aswan was also supplied with a lighting control system

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Rimula is a global brand popular in the region Shell had a 13.4% market volume share last year Shell Helix and Shell Tellus are also popular

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Shell Lubricants is committed to providing lubricant products and lubricant-related services to the construction sector throughout the Middle East.

Having started its lubricant operations in the region in 1956 in Saudi Arabia, Shell has grown to include key markets in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan. It works with construction companies around the world to help them reduce costs, increase productivity and reduce unscheduled downtime, while providing superior protection to their equipment.

Shell Lubricantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; range of products includes some of the most recognised and trusted brands in the world. For the fourth consecutive year, Shell is the number one global lubricants supplier â&#x20AC;&#x201D; selling more lubricants in 2009 than any other company in the world, with a 13.4% share of the market in volume terms.

Its products are manufactured and marketed in around 100 countries worldwide and include leading brands such as Shell Helix, Shell Rimula and Shell Tellus. They meet the needs of a broader group of customers than any other lubricants supplier, ranging from automotive oils to lubricants for power generation and mining operations. Its technology leadership provides a competitive advantage for Shell Lubricants, with particular strength in the area of technology application . The products and services (and the efficient way in which they are delivered) have helped enhance the business performance of customers.

Supporting the company's strength in lubrication application, is an ability work in collaboration with key global customers that has cemented its reputation for lubricants

technology leadership. From technology specialists to front-line sales, the people within Shell Lubricants help to set the company apart from its competition. Dedicated to helping customers reduce costs and improve performance, Shell Lubricants offers its customers the benefits of working with a global lubricants company, delivered by specialists at a local level.

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It has people working with equipment manufacturers on a daily basis to develop lubricant products for the machinery of the future. This ensures Shell Lubricants is well placed to meet the current and future requirements of construction companies across the world.

Due to the current economic climate, construction companies are constantly looking to reduce costs to ensure they can remain competitive when bidding for projects.

Effective lubrication can help operators to achieve significant cost savings and increase equipment availability which is important for companies that are often working to tight and financially-linked completion deadlines.

Challenges faced by construction organisations within this region can place a great demand on lubricants. Such as 24-hour equipment operation, temperature variations and

COntaCt Shell Markets Middle East PO Box 307 Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 331 6500 +971 (0)4 332 1591 shellop-1@shell.com www.shell.com

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remote locations of many projects means it is absolutely essential to invest in effective lubricants.

Consumers in the UAE follow global trends in the choice and application of lubrication products. For example, the firm's Helix, Rimula and Tellus products are global lubrication brands, which are extremely popular in the Middle East region and throughout the UAE. Lubricants face extreme conditions all the time. In the Middle East region; extreme temperatures, high humidity, dusty conditions and even driving patterns add to the challenges that are faced. However, lubricants are designed to meet the most extreme challenges through continuous technological leadership.

Shell's aim is to develop long-term relationships with customers which help the company and its clients to grow successfully. The company takes an energised approach to collaborating with customers, thriviing on seeking out the best solutions to environmental, legislative, social and technology challenges facing transport operators, truckers and farmers today.

Of course, the global economic downturn has had a worldwide impact on the industry, including the Middle East region. Overall, Shell has seen a drop in demand due to low demand from business sectors and industries (such

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as construction) and a lower demand from infrastructure projects. In terms of moving forward, the firm is focused on innovation, such as ‘Smarter Mobility’, i.e. ‘Smarter Products’ and ‘Smarter Use’. This ‘Smarter Mobility’ approach is aimed at speeding up the global shift to cleaner, more energy-efficient road transport.

Shell offers technical advice and support to help customers run their fleets and manufacturing facilities more efficiently. For example, its application experts can advise on when and where to use the right lubricants and how to reduce friction in vehicles and machinery.

The company is investing heavily in the development of the next generation of lubricants that will deliver improved energy efficiency for our customers, without compromising protection.

The Shell Rimula range of heavy-duty engine oils contains certain products that can help truck, bus and coach drivers improve their fuel economy while protecting the engine. In December 2009, Shell Lubricants added Shell Rimula R5 LE to the fuel economy range.

Overall, based on the long history and the firm's wellestablished position, the Middle East remains to be an exciting region for Shell.

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services The comprehensive range of products offered by Shell Lubricants is augmented by a full range of lubricant-related services that help to further improve performance.

These include: LubeAnalyst – oil and equipment condition monitoring services LubePlanner – a software programme to help schedule lubrication maintenance LubeMatch — an online lubrication recommendation tool LubeVideocheck — a fibre optic camera for internal engine inspection

When considering your construction fleet’s operating costs, you should also consider your oil. Shell Rimula helps reduce maintenance costs and minimise vehicle downtime. Its unique Energised Protection formula helps protect the engine and prolong engine life. To find out

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Burgess Furniture's Flair chair range pictured The firm launched in the UAE in 2007 Burgess has supplied many hotels in Dubai

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Burgess furniture

Burgess Furniture started when in 1959, Gerald Burgess, a manufacturing engineer famous for the “G.B.” range of bicycle handlebars, was commissioned to produce 1000 hotel banqueting chairs. The resulting product was the first European banquet chair based on an aluminium frame, the world famous Turini chair.

Only two years after the launch, Burgess Furniture extended the range with the addition of the Slimfold table and later in 1980 it introduced the Flock coated banquet table top finish, which has since become the Industry standard. To better serve the needs of its Middle Eastbased customers, Burgess Furniture opened a branch in the UAE in 2007.

Naming the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan as its primary Middle East markets, Burgess products are geared towards the hospitality sector, with the company's conference-table ranges also perfect for meeting-room furnishing, across the corporate sector.

Major projects in the UAE and wider Middle East include the Ritz Carlton in Dubai and the JW Marriot in Tripoli.

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Burgess also supplied Vario Allday chairs to the Renaissance Hotel at Motor City and various products to Rotana and Rezidor hotels on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Other contracts include Dubai’s Armani Hotel, the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre, the Asian Beach Hotels in Oman and also Qatar Aluminium and Qatar Gas. “Burgess Furniture has been supplying the Middle East region the past 30 years, but during the recent construction boom some buyers were lured by cheaper look-a-like products,” says managing director Jeremy Burgess.

“While other manufacturers chose to move their manufacturing facilities to the Far East, Burgess Furniture saw this as a negative trend, continuing to manufacture in the UK and upholding our legendary quality standards. The difference in quality is self-evident and disappointment with similar-looking copies quickly drove back customers to Burgess once again,” Burgess adds.

Burgess banquet chairs have been reported to last as long as 20 to 25 years, even when housed in the busiest of venues, Burgess uses only the very-best quality of materials in order to maintain the company’s reputation for durability and finished quality.

COntaCt Burgess Furniture Ltd +971 (0)4 304 2331 +971 (0)4 304 2332 sales@burgessfurniture.com www.burgessfurniture.com

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Banquet chair frames are manufactured from an aircraftgrade aluminium alloy formula, and the seats from CMHR foam of superior density. For chairs based on a steel frame, a special tensile steel formula is incorporated to increase flex and resilience.

Middle East sales this year have increased 80%, according to the company. With this reputation creating strong sales throughout the region, the company’s focus for the future is to invest in further product research and design.

Several new chair designs are planned for 2011, as well as new conference-table designs.

“Buyers have come to appreciate the Burgess “difference” and are actively spreading the word. "As a result, the Middle East market share has been growing significantly. Buyers are becoming more conscious of real quality and increasingly rejecting the poor-quality copies" observes Burgess.

The company is also environmentally conscious in terms of the materials used to manufacture products. Its aluminium is 100% recyclable and in 2008, Burgess used aluminium in products totalling 88% of its overall sales.

The company says it has been leading the way in “Thinking Green” for 50 years. An increasing global awareness and emphasis is being placed on recycling and reusable resources with manufacturers and end users looking for

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products that meet exacting environmental standards.

Aluminium is specified for its extremely strong and versatile applications, qualities Burgess says are ideal for the rigours of modern conference and banqueting furniture.

“Burgess Furniture takes great care to ensure that its products are as environmentally friendly as they can be, keeping transport distances of materials to a minimum and ensuring that the raw material is produced using natural environmentally-friendly resources, rather than fossilburning fuels which add to the environmental problems,” Burgess explains.

The benefits of aluminum are complemented with an almost pollution-free furniture powder coat system which is used for the paint finish. The coating does not use any hazardous solvents and the product is extremely durable.

Products which require wooden components are sourced from a PEFC-registered UK supplier. Fully FSC sourced wood is also available and the company only procures the materials from suppliers who can guarantee the preservation of biodiversity in the forest and take into account the principles of sustainable forestry.

Whatever trends we will see come through during the next 50 years you can be sure that Burgess Furniture will continue to produce excellent quality products and provide great value for money.

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ABOUT Burgess Furniture uses a unique, extremely tough and flexible aluminium: - It is made up of at least 80-100% recyclable material - It is made using 100% hydro electric power Burgess Furniture uses extrusions: - Which travel less than 100 miles to its factory in London ensuring its carbon footprint is kept to the minimum Burgess Furniture: - Returns 100% of any â&#x20AC;&#x153;off cutsâ&#x20AC;? of aluminium to be recycled ensuring a complete circle of use - In 2008, its aluminium provider scored the highest in the Dow Jones sustainability index ranking, for the third successive year

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Paints

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Jotun supplies paint for a range of project needs The company was founded in Norway in 1926 Jotun has invested in factories in the UAE

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Jotun Paints Painting the future of the Middle east

Jotun was founded in Norway in 1926 and established a presence in the Middle East in 1974 with Jotun UAE Ltd. Today, the Jotun Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of paints, coatings and powder coatings, with more than 7000 employees worldwide. Jotun's diverse product range includes decorative paints, protective and marine coatings, floor/concrete protection, powder coatings and intumescent coatings.

“These products are a solid testament to our reputation as the world’s leading paint specialist for clients, consultants and contractors alike," says Ramstad. "We have expanded dramatically throughout the Middle East since 1974, and we're the first paint manufacturer to be awarded the highly-regarded ISO 9001 certification.”

Jotun has invested in state-of-the-art factories in the UAE, including a plant in the Al Quoz industrial area of Dubai — Jotun’s biggest factory worldwide, and the biggest of its kind in the Middle East. It has identified its key markets in the Middle East as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt.

“In addition to the exceptional high quality of all of our products, we are unique in the fact that Jotun really is a ‘single source solution’. This mean that we can offer our customers all they need — from protection to decoration

Paints

The Jotun Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paints, coatings and powder coatings. As regional marketing director Per Olav Ramstad explains, the firm is leading the industry to a sustainable future through a strong focus on end-user benefits together with a conscious strategy for selecting the right input factors.

in a one-stop-shop. This concept has been applied to some of the world’s most prestigious and complex structures such as the Kingdom Trade Centre in Saudi Arabia, the Burj Al Arab and the Palm Jumeirah in the UAE, and the Eiffel Tower in France,” explains Ramstad.

Jotun is dedicated to localised product development.

Three decades of experience in the Middle East region has helped the company produce a variety of conventional and specialised coatings. Each product incorporates the latest technological developments and caters to various product segments and demands of each market.

It has supplied products to countless projects throughout the region over the past 12 months. Among those projects are some of the region’s most iconic constructions, including the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Metro in Dubai, Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, and the King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia.

Recently, there has been a rush to finalise near-complete projects around the region, which has resulted in a significant growth in demand for our products (as paint is one of the last materials needed). The retail sector has also witnessed a surge in demand, which is most likely due to

COntaCt Jotun UAE Ltd Al Quoz Industrial Area Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 339 5000 +971 (0)4 338 0666 csd@jotundxb.ae www.jotun.com/me

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the fact that there are large amounts of movements in the property market at the moment as people are taking advantage of better rentals, according to the company. A few countries within the region have surplus oil income and are investing in Infrastructure projects. These countries continue to enjoy a healthy and planned growth.

Jotun continues to develop and market products that comply with environmental standards within the region. Jotun UAE is a founding member of the Emirates Green Building Council and is also a member of the US Green Building Council. These associations help it to work towards developing even more ‘green’ building-compliant products.

Furthermore, Jotun observes it is “obvious that greener or more sustainable building solutions are becoming more important with the increase of various environmental requirements”. In its decorative portfolio, the company has several products that meet these requirements, such as Jotashield Thermo — a thermal insulation and concrete protection paint that helps decrease the internal temperature of buildings and thus the energy needed to cool them.

Jotashield SuperDurable is a low VOC coating that has a lifespan of more than 20 years — lower frequency of painting implies a more sustainable paint.

Corporate social responsibility is also extremely important to the firm. It believes that corporate social responsibility should be carried out locally — at a corporate level as well as at an individual employee level. It has a committee that looks after CSR and carries out several projects and campaigns annually. Local UAE projects include the Tree Plantation Campaign in Jebal Ali, the hazardous wastetreatment facility, various blood donation campaigns, and a waste-material recycling project.

In terms of interior paint, the firm has two ranges of waterbased emulsion paints, including Lady Essentials — a fine-quality interior paint — and the Fenomastic Brand, which is a low-VOC range of products with anti-fungal characteristics. When it comes to floor coatings, Jotun has recently developed Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB — a waterborne premium floor coating where harmful solvents have been replaced with natural water, making it one of the safest and eco-friendly products on the market.

1 TOP RIGHT: The low-VOC Fenomastic Brand 2 MIDDLE RIGHT: A Jotun warehouse 3 BOTTOM RIGHT: One of Jotun's special floor coverings 4 OPPOSITE: The company's office

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Jotun UAE also has a long-term relationship with the Al Nour Training Centre for Children with Special Needs. It has previously donated paint to the centre, and has also supplied the workforce required to implement the design created by its interior designer. “This project really added ambiance — and happiness — to the centre. We have also taken one of the students on board as a part-time employee in Jotun,” says Ramstad.

ABOUT

paints

Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paints, coatings and powder coatings, offering a ‘Single Source Solution’ for all of your paint and coatings solutions.

Jotun’s products include: - Steel protection - Intumescent protection - Pipeline powder protection - Concrete protection - Architectural powder coating - Reinforcement steel bars powder coatings - Interior and exterior decorative paint - Floor coatings

Did you know?

Jotun has supplied product to countless projects over the past 12 months. Among these projects are some of the region’s most iconic constructions, including: - Burj Khalifa, Dubai - Dubai Metro, Dubai - Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, - The King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia

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The firm produces 135,000 tons of iron pipes a year and employs more than 400 people In 2005 it became a 100% KSA-owned entity

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al-Qahtani G5Ps Pioneering the production of pipes

Group Five Pipe Saudi (G5PS) was commissioned in June 2001 in Dammam, as a group venture between the South African company, Group Five Pipe, and the Al-Qahtani Group of Companies.

Abdel Hadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani & Sons Group of Companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience extends to more than half a century, and is considered a pioneer in the field of supply and coating of pipes.

Al-Qahtani, along with The Group Five Pipe Company, which is also considered an industry leader and pioneer, established G5PS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a world-class plant derived from leading expertise in the field of manufacturing and processing of pipes.

In 2005, Group Five Pipe Saudi became a 100% Saudi national company. Today, the company employees more

Plant production started in early June 2001, with an annual production capacity of 67,000 tonnes of carbon steel pipes. More recently, the company increased production to more than 135,000 tonnes of iron pipes per year.

PiPes

Benefitting from the expertise of two pioneering parties in the field of manufacturing and processing of pipes, Al-Qahtani Group Five Pipe Saudi has firmly established itself an industry leader within the GCC.

than 400 people, servicing the needs of the GCC countries of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.

G5PS has crowned its success with the production of the largest iron pipe of its kind ever in the history of the industry, producing a pipe with a diameter of three meters.

G5PS currently operates four pipe mills that manufacture pipes from 20 inch up to 132 inch in diameter, with a maximum steel thickness of 1 inch.

Pipes are available from 40ft, right up to 80ft. Pipes are produced using grades of steel from API 5L Gr-B to API 5L Grade X70, and are made from carbon steel coils.

To meet the challenging demands of producing high quality spiral-welded pipes, Group Five Pipe Saudi is dedicated to sturdy, intuitive and cutting-edge manufacturing quality procedures.

COntaCt Group Five Pipe Saudi PO Box 8748 Dammam 31492, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)3 812 3110 +966 (0)3 812 3122 info@g5ps.com sales@g5ps.com www.g5ps.com

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As a result, the company is recognised among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most renowned certification bodies, from the American Petroleum Institute (API), TUV, ASTM and NACE. Group Five Pipe Saudi has had the privilege of working with some of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most well-known companies, which only goes to prove its soaring success. G5PS has serviced clients such as Saudi Aramco, Qatar Petroleum, KSB Fluids and Halliburton.

The company has worked on a countless number projects, from the Hadeed Project, the Saudi Aramco Country Project Cross, the Eastern Province Water Transmission System Pipeline, and the Ras Al Zawr to Riyadh Water Transmission System Pipeline.

More recently, it has been commissioned to work on the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), where it is supplying more than 239,000 tons of pipes, with diameters ranging from 42 to 72 inches.

The management of G5PS is devoted to the employment of Saudi graduates of technical institutes, and has dedicated to training these employees for the purpose of forming an integrated Saudi work crew in accordance with the general national directives to help localise jobs.

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G5PS has already experienced tremendous growth since it was established in 2001, and will continue to service the growing region through its innovative production methods and, of course, its high-quality products.

The company has provided pipes and materials for a wide range of projects across the Middle East. These include Taif Al Baha Water Transmission System in Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Bridge in Bahrain and Raslaffan Common Cooling Water in Qatar.

ABOUT

pipes

Al-Qahtani Group Five Pipe Saudi is dedicated to supplying the GCC with its famous large-diameter, high-quality carbon steel pipes. The company’s scope of manufacture includes: - Spiral-formed pipes - Submerged arc welded - Plain end steel pipes - Pipes range from 18 — 132 inch in diameter - Pipes range in thickness from 0.236 — 1 inch - Pipes range in length from 40-80ft - Common base materials used are API Grade B to X80 and AWWA

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PlUMBinG

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Uponor is a leading PE-X pipes supplier The company was founded in Finland in 1918 Its plumbing solutions are corrosion resistant

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Uponor

solutions to enrich everyday life

Uponor is one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of multi-layer composite pipes and PE-X pipes worldwide.

With its under-floor cooling and plumbing systems, innovative products and outstanding services, Uponor offers turnkey solutions for residential, commercial and public building projects. International sales marketing manager, Jens Schuell, says Uponor is one of the only companies in its field to develop and offer first-class and environmentally-friendly systems, that contribute towards a constant improvement of our living and working environment.

“Water is the source of life,” Schuell says. “It is important to bear this in mind when building a new home or renovating an existing one. We offer plumbing solutions that are corrosion resistant, hygienic and flexible, and provide the construction industry with fast and efficient installation services. Our state-of-the art systems ensures the enduser receives a long-lasting, healthy, and trouble-free solution,” Schuell says.

Uponor was founded in 1918 in Lahti, Finland. In 1965, Uponor opened one of the world’s first factories producing plastic pipes that would secure the company’s leading position in the industry from then on. Uponor is considered a pioneer in plastic piping systems, and prides itself on constantly implementing the latest in technological advances to expand its product range.

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Through innovation, technology and forward-thinking, Uponor is leading the industry with its state-of-the-art multi-layer composite pipes and PE-X pipes, worldwide.

International sales marketing manager, Jens Schuell, says Uponor’s success lies in simply offering reliable, long-lasting and healthy solutions for everyday use.

The geographical expansion of the business began in 1982. Having already established an extensive manufacturing capacity and leading industry brands, the company began offering progressive engineering solutions for construction and public utilities. The purchase of Europe’s three largest companies at the time – Wirsbo (Sweden), Hewing (Germany), and Unicor (Germany) – allowed Uponor to enter the hot water supply systems market. By acquiring Aldyl (pipes for gas supply), Uponor significantly expanded its range, and firmly took hold of the US and Canadian markets. In early 2000, the company changed its name to Uponor Corporation to unite all acquired brands under a single name.

“Today, we focus on a close and faithful cooperation with our partners,” Schuell says. “We employ 3316 people and have 10 factories in five countries, achieving a turnover of 734 million Euros in the year 2009.”

Uponor has had experience in large scale projects all over the world, offering services from indoor climate solutions to energy feasibility studies for entire buildings. Its waterbased under-floor cooling solutions are silent and invisible, ensuring the highest comfort. Its services are often sought out for the increasing number of sustainable and

COntaCt Uponor International Sales Uponor GmbH Industriestrasse 56 97437 Hassfurt +49 (0)9 521 690 782 +49 (0)9 521 690 750 jens.schuell@uponor.com www.uponor.com/international

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‘green’ building projects that are being constructed all over the world today.

is complemented by the necessary accessories, and a sophisticated tools programme.

“The Uponor multi-layer composite pipe system (MLCP) for tap water connection unites positive material properties of both plastics and metal,” Schuell says. “Combined with our smart connection system and easy assembly, the MLCP system is an excellent investment into the future,” he comments.

“Our simple but ingenious ‘Quick & Easy’ connection system lets you produce pressure-sealed, durable joints,” Schuell says.

“We offer complete solutions made of pipes, fittings, manifolds and accessories for a wide range of installations. Our systems are designed to meet the strictest requirements for safety, comfort, and ease of installation. In other words, we deliver complete systems that work reliably,” points out Schuell.

The versatility of the Uponor MLCP system guarantees 100% suitability to all building plans — from the average family home to the most intricate of high-rise buildings.

Since 1990, Uponor have produced more than 650 million metres of their multi-layer composite pipes — the equivalent in distance from here to the moon and back.

Uponor has been producing PE-Xa pipes for more than 35 years, with its expertise a result of these decades of experience. The system consists of in-house produced PE-Xa pipes and fittings that fit perfectly together. The system

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“Uponor provides you the whole system with a ten-year warranty covered by an international insurance company.

Our products are produced for an expected lifetime of 50 years, and are certified according to international standards,” he says.

Uponor has a very strong commitment to the GCC region, having distributed products throughout the region since 1995. The company has been involved in a number of major projects throughout the Middle East, including the Al Kalaa hotel complex project, where it has installed the multilayer composite pipe system in over 9500 bathrooms.

“With Uponor, you can count on one reliable partner to offer long-lasting, innovative solutions from design right through to installation,” Schuell says.

“Coupled with our worldwide experience and leadership in indoor climate and projects, you are guaranteed to receive reliable, effective solutions throughout the entire construction process.”

ABOUT

plumbing

Uponor offers pre-installation services, such as: - Concept design, simulations up to installation drawings - Application consultation - Energy feasibility studies for entire buildings - System calculation for HVAC Uponor also offers a number of on-site services, including: - Tendering and documentation - Engineering approvals - Installer training - Material supply - Commissioning - On site consultation - Monitoring support

Did you know?

Since 1990, Uponor has produced more than 650 million metres of their multi-layer composite pipe system â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the equivalent in distance from here to the moon and back.

Since 1973, Uponor has produced more than three billion metres of PE-Xa pipes, which is the same length as 76 times around the globe

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PlYWOOd

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Joubert is an Okoume plywood manufacturer All of its products have been FSC-certified The firm set up its Middle East branch in 2009

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Joubert

Plywood for tomorrow’s eco-cities

After being firmly established as a European market leader, Joubert engaged in the Gulf area by setting up a Middle East branch to undertake sales, marketing and promotions throughout all six countries of the GCC. “The Gulf market is in demand for our products for projects ranging from villas to palaces. We continue to be in high demand throughout the region, as we meet the requirements for the increasing number of ‘green’ building projects adopting LEED and Estidama regulations,” says Middle East general manager Michael Geoffroy.

As a resistant, light, evolutionary and durable material, plywood is an indispensable product of the future. Proven to bring numerous advantages for the construction of tomorrow’s eco-cities and eco-districts, Joubert is the only

PlYWOOd

Joubert is an Okoume plywood manufacturer engaged with responsible forest management and certified with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The Middle East branch of Joubert Plywood was set up in the UAE in 2009 and today is the leading manufacturer of plywood, with a technical product range for high-end applications.

manufacturer of Okoume plywood, which is certified FSC and CARB ULEF for formaldehyde emissions. Joubert also carry a technical product range that meets all the necessary requirements of the construction industry. With a very wide and certified offer, the Joubert Group completely satisfies all applications, bringing the best solutions to the market for a better future.

“The quality of the materials used in the Middle East region — particularly in the plywood sector — does not meet the requirements of contractors and subcontractors, such as joineries. Joubert fills this gap by offering the highquality products that contractors are currently demanding,” comments Geoffroy.

The company has witnessed a surge in the demand for certified products; in the case of plywood, this is for FSCcertified products which attest the legal origin of the wood.

Consultants are also seeking out plywood with low emissions of formaldehyde and are demanding better quality and more durable products.

“The recent downturn has allowed everyone in the construction industry to reflect more on building a sustainable future. We decided to set up a branch in the region

COntaCt Joubert Plywood Middle East Branch PO BOX 211 362 Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 443 9962 +971 (0)50 725 3265 +971 (0)4 443 9962 m.geoffroy@joubert-group.com www.joubert-group.com www.joubert-group.ae

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to promote our technical product range, in order to meet these new requirements of consultants, architects and the construction industry as a whole,” Geoffroy remarks.

Naming sustainability as the key to the future, the company say environmental awareness is increasingly driving the decision and specifications processes in new new construction projects: “We are now even seeing strong lobbying from local authorities which is forcing everyone to be more responsible and be aware of their impact on the environment.”

The Joubert Group has always had, and worked towards, a pro-active environmental policy.

“We ensure natural resources are preserved, and can guarantee the transparency and reliability of our supplies while ensuring model management of production. The forestry certification for the production unit in Gabon, CPBG, has just been added to the Chain of Custody certification for the two sites in France. This certification has enabled an increase of the Joubert certified products, and has improved the pioneering position of the Joubert Group concerning sustainable management,” Geoffroy explains.

Jounert’s attention to detail extend beyond the manufacture and supply processes, with every stage monitored to ensure it always meets its certification criteria.

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“The forestry certification norm of the Forest Stewardship Council is the most internationally recognised and demanding today. It is considered the most rigorous, based on performance and fair evaluation of improvements in the practices related to forestry management,” says Geoffroy.

Joubert Plywood has also implemented strict criteria with regards to wastage and energy. A ‘Quality/Security/ Environment’ chart has been implemented on all production sites in order to involve everyone in the process.

Joubert marine ply Okoume panels, which are Lloyd’s Register British Standard 1088 certified, and our Okouplex panels, which are made in accordance with British Standard 6566, were used for the Al Shaqab Equestrian Centre project in Education City, Doha, Qatar.

Products were sought out not only for their quality, but because they met the requirements of the British Standards and Ultra Low Emitting Formaldehyde.

As part of the forward thinking and innovative management of Joubert Plywood Group, the company is always monitoring and canvassing new markets for its teams throughout the world to follow.

ABOUT

plywood

Joubert is committed at all levels of the plywood production process by: - Ensuring supplies are in accordance with the legal origin of the woods and that they come from the most responsibly-managed forests - Having a chain of custody certification of all production units, both in France and in Gabon - Remaining in close collaboration with suppliers involved in the eco-certification process - Having a proven and active policy of durable management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and better use of â&#x20AC;&#x201C; its waste

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PRe-Cast COnCRete

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Dubai Precast opened its Dubai plant in 2005 In 2008 it opened a second plant in Abu Dhabi The firm operates across the UAE and Oman

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dubai Precast The Middle East expansion of Dubai Precast over the last five years has been built on three cornerstones; the provision of innovative design, high-quality products and the reliability of services.

A subsidiary of Eastern Pretech, the company expanded from its base in South East Asia to open a plant in Dubai in 2005. Following strong demand, a second plant in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, followed in 2008.

It is one of the largest plants in the UAE, with state-of-theart facilities and a core focus on efficiency and quality.

PRe-Cast COnCRete

strength through innovation

“The slab production plants in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are complemented by covered production lines for reinforced concrete products, to ensure that the capacity of other required pre-cast products will not fall short,” says CEO Matti Mikkola.

The slabs are the most widely used type of pre-cast flooring, offering many benefits to architects and engineers.

They provide maximum strength with minimum weight, versatility in span to depth ratio and smooth undersides, to allow swift construction and to increase the scale of economy during the building process.

Now operating throughout the UAE and Oman, the 1.5 million square meters of combined annual capacity of hollow core slabs across the two plants, makes Dubai Precast a market leader in the UAE.

“As the pre-cast industry develops in the UAE, we foresee an increased requirement of architectural products.

In addition to providing a high quality structural system, the architect has numerous choices of combining the structure with the final architectural finish in the cladding,” he adds.

The company’s niche focus is their provision of full structural systems, from design to installation, across building and infrastructure projects. The full structural solutions include structural components and architectural concrete, with the main product being hollow core slabs.

Architects can select from a range of surface treatments to form a natural finish of either acid etched, polished, honed, patterned or exposed aggregate surfaces, offering a wide selection of textured, maintenance-free, and professional finishes.

COntaCt Dubai Precast LLC Dubai, Jebel Ali Industrial 3 PO Box 61055, Dubai +971 (0)4 880 2671 +971 (0)4 880 2159 Abu Dhabi, Musaffah, ICAD 1 PO Box 38605, Abu Dhabi +971 (0)2 550 2503 +971 (0)2 550 1330 info@dubaiprecast.ae www.dubaiprecast.ae

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The company's versatile products are also manufactured in a wide variety of colours, available in the region.

“Only concrete construction provides the designer with the flexibility of size, shape and texture necessary to satisfy a wide variety of design criteria,” says Mikkola.

Supplied components for Infrastructure projects include concrete railway sleepers, tunnel segments, bridge girders and large culverts.

Tunnel segments are produced and stored at the Musaffah plant, for use in Abu Dhabi, reducing the delays caused by boring problems. The company produce concrete railway sleepers in large volumes for use throughout the UAE in conventional and high speed networks. They are approved suppliers for several railway authorities in South East Asia.

Bridge beams and girders are produced in both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi plants. The products facilitate faster speeds, reducing traffic obstruction and demand for manpower on the projects they are used in.

The company cite the benefits of its products as strength, durability, the speed of installation, and quality control as well as aesthetics. Products are manufactured in a controlled factory environment, with high-level mechanisation

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and precision. Dubai Precast’s top projects include Jumeirah Islands carpark and Al Qusais carpark for Dubai Metro; Dubai Labour City and the Easy Hotel at Jebel Ali, Sowah Island Bridge and Nations Towers in Abu Dhabi and underground powerline tunnels for DEWA. The use of pre-cast materials on these projects also reduced demands on time and manpower on site, by allowing work on site to continue simultaneously with work in the factory. This also reduces costs to the client.

“Our customers are under increasing time and money pressures, so they need manufacturers they can rely on. We understand that and we are committed to the highest standards of reliability in our products and services.”

“Dubai Precast is a full solution provider for its clients, utilising vast international experience to work together with our clients and ensure the successful completion of their projects,” adds Mikkola.

PRE-CAST CONCRETE

Dubai Precastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s product catalogue - Pre-stressed hollow core slabs, thickness from 150mm to 500mm - Pre-stressed beams - Insulated sandwich walls - Solid walls - Stairs - Beams - Columns - Tailor-made items as per client requirement - Boundary walls - Full pre-cast building systems

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PUMPs

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CRI Pumps (FZE) was established in 2004 It has grown 100% in each of the past six years CRI's products are sold in all GCC countries

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CRi Pumps high-performance pumps

Today, CRI has a significant share in the market for stainless steel submersible pumps, securely establishing itself as a leading player in construction, water and waste projects, and the oil and gas sector.

After firmly establishing a name in the UAE, CRI expanded its operations to cover the entire Middle East and Gulf market. Products are currently sold in all GCC countries.

The name CRI appropriately encapsulates the company’s core values of commitment, reliability and innovation. The parent company has a strong R&D and manufacturing capability and a reputation for producing a range of innovative products for different applications, the benefits of which are also promoted by CRI. The company has also established a strong distribution network, which is well supported by an excellent technical support and service team. In this sense, the company is like no other in their field; offering high-quality products at optimal cost, all of which are backed by a strong distribution and after sales support.

“The field conditions throughout this region are extremely harsh. As a result, our original products had to be redesigned in order to perform the same high-level of efficiency we achieve elsewhere,” says manager VB Premkumar.

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CRI Pumps (FZE) was established in 2004 in Sharjah, UAE, to cater the growing market of pumps in the Gulf region.

The company is engaged in assembling and marketing the products of parent company – CRI Pumps (Pvt) Ltd., India.

During the past six years, up until 2010, CRI has exceeded a growth of 100% every year.

“With our strong research and development team, and a well-qualified technical team, we quickly developed these products to suit the field conditions.”

The retail segment is also extremely price sensitive.

Despite this, CRI is able to offer the best value for money to its customers with an innovative product range and strong after sales support guarantee.

Today, CRI supplies these products to a large number of construction projects and retail outlets, which continue to out-perform competitors.

Before the global financial crisis, CRI exceeded a growth of 100% each year. In 2010, however, CRI has observed a severe downturn in demand, mainly due to several construction projects being put on hold.

“Things have improved over the past couple of months, however, we are yet to return to the same levels as 2009.

“The recovery of the financial crisis in the Gulf region is helping to re-generate the demand we experienced before the global financial crisis and is expected to grow significantly over the next few months,” says Premkumar.

COntaCt CRI Pumps (FZE) PO Box 7988 Sharjah, UAE +971 (0)6 557 3041 +971 (0)6 557 3042 cripumps@eim.ae www.cripumps.com

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CRI is continuously enhancing its product portfolio in order to meet the ever-growing demands of this region and to supply the ver y best products to customers. It has launched a new range of pumps to handle waste water and also in-line pumps and booster system packages with high flows. We believe these products offer better value for money than competitors, while satisfying the needs of customers across several market segments.

“We have successfully established ourselves as a leader in our field within the construction industries of the GCC countries, having been involved in many prestigious projects throughout the past couple of years. Our submersible pumps and motors have been successfully running in water-injection wells for two major oil producers in Oman,” says Premkumar.

In addition, CRI is approved by the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health, Electricity and Water Authority (MHEW) in Oman and is currently supplying horizontal and vertical multistage transfer and booster pumps for a number of prestigious projects all over the UAE. Observing an increase in demand for ‘greener’ solutions, in the Middle East and throughout the rest of the world, more than 217 products are five-star rated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India, one of the highest in the industry.

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CRI continuously improves its designs to increase energy efficiency and is developing new products which are environmental friendly.

“As a company, CRI has been very responsible in reducing energy consumption, while actively undertaking several ‘greener’ projects,” Premkumar says.

Looking to the future, CRI will continue to focus on the Middle East and Gulf regions, while continuing to strengthen the distribution network within these markets. The intention is to expand the assembly setup to include the assembly of non-standard pumps and pressure boosting systems.

“We are well positioned to address the requirements of customers across different segments, and we are committed to supplying products and services at an optimal cost,” notes Premkumar.

“We always live by our core values of commitment, reliability and innovation to deliver solutions for every need.”

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Byrne supplies equipment to Emirates Golf Club It was founded in the UAE in the early 1990s Byrne employs more than 450 staff members

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Byrne was founded in the UAE in the early 1990s. The early motivation for Byrne’s entry into the rental business stemmed from market interest in a small fleet of basic plant equipment, and the emergence of some aggressive growth in the marine repair, and oil and gas industries. In 2007, 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 wellknown rental companies in the region. Through a network of nine operational bases spread across the KSA, Qatar, UAE and Oman, it specialises in the provision of high-quality equipment rental solutions to a broad variety of business sectors. These sectors include but are not limited to: oil and gas, construction, marine, and the leisure and tourism industries. Across all nine offices today, Byrne employs more than 450 staff members, with the wider group employing a total of almost 900 people.

The firm’s growth in the GCC region has been established on the development of strong relationships with clients, and first-class customer service, backed up with a large fleet of well-maintained, reliable and cost-effective plant and equipment. Byrne is continuously adding additional products and services to the fleet in order to follow its ‘all your equipment rental solutions under one roof’ vision.

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 last. By meeting this

need, the company’s projects and events division has grown to become a key part of the overall business, continuing to expand its products and services.

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This division’s customers cover a range of regional sporting and entertainment events yearly; anything from golf tournaments to horse racing, tennis and motorsport events. Not to mention the growing number of international concert acts, local cultural festivals, and exhibitions that are happening in the region on a weekly basis.

Whether it is temporary power, toilet facilities, offices, changing rooms, grandstand seating, lighting or fencing that is needed, the division provides turn-key solutions for every demand. From the initial layout and site-design advice, to delivering a venue that any event organizer can be proud of, Byrne remain the only company to provide a one-stop-shop facility. The events sector continues to grow strongly throughout the region, as other regions become aware of the opportunities within the Gulf.

Byrne has been involved in some of the region’s most ambitious construction projects over the past two decades. And in doing so has maintained a number of close, working relationships.

COntaCt Byrne Equipment Rental LLC PO Box 50283 Dubai, United Arab Emirates +971 (0)4 347 1061/381 4100 +971 (0)4 347 1244 Toll free: 800 4134 headoffice@byrnerental.com or sales@byrnerental.com Byrne Equipment Rental also has offices across the region

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“The level of customer service we provide is second-tonone, 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,” says chief executive officer Graeme Clack. “Our plant and equipment fleet incorporates everything from air compressors, generators, forklifts, loadalls, lighting towers and welding machines, to temporary portable buildings including toilet blocks, offices, storage and accommodation units, in order to meet almost any rental requirement.”

Byrne will always try to introduce new products to meet client demands, which are expected to continue to grow in 2011. Generators always prove popular and, more recently, Byrne has started providing full power solutions incorporating mini power stations that provide high quantities of power to residential districts, labour camps and construction projects. Byrne has supplied equipment to a number of major sporting events in the region, including the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s, Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby 7s, Etihad Airways Grand Prix, Abu Dhabi Tennis Open, Dubai Tennis Open, Dubai World Cup Horse Race and the T20 Cricket.

"We created a fully-synchronised, remotely-managed, multi-megawatt power station in Qatar for the International Housing Group, to provide electricity to a number of new

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developments in the Al Wakrah area in Qatar,” Clack explains. “This package is a 25 MVA power station and, with our 24-hour, seven-days-a-week on-site crew coupled with a state-of-the-art remote monitoring system, we are able to deliver our promise of a completely uninterrupted power supply.

“We recently commissioned four power plants in Abu Dhabi, totalling 22 MVA of power. Three of the power plants each served an 8000-strong workers’ camp, while the fourth powers two chillers, cooling a 50,000-people workers’ camp. We provide power solutions to all areas within Saudi Arabia, including offices and Ramadan tents in Jubail, the Aramco Exhibition Centre in Al Khobar, and the Royal Commission hospital in Yanbu,” he says.

Byrne has also worked closely with Support Air UK at Jeddah Airport undertaking the task of repairing an aircraft that had crash landed. Here, Byrne provided office cabins, a recreation centre and ablution units for the workforce.

“We expect there will definitely be an increasing demand for more ‘greener’ project solutions. Sustainability will be a prime focus for our industry over the next couple of years.

"Byrne, however, intends to sustain its historical growth rate via whichever markets provide attractive opportunities,” Clack says.

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DID YOU KNOW? In 2010 alone, Byrne was involved in a number of five-star events throughout the UAE, including: - Abu Dhabi Golf Championship - Omega Dubai Desert Classic - Burj Khalifa Opening Ceremony - Abu Dhabi Tennis Open - Dubai Tennis Open - Abu Dhabi Yacht Show - Dubai World Cup Horse Race - Dubai Football Sevens - T20 Cricket - Arabian Nights

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Lighting Lutron

Paints Jotun Paints

PO Box 54759, DAFZA, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 299 1224 +971 (0)4 299 1223 lutronme@lutron.com www.lutron.com

Al Quoz Industrial Area, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 339 5000 +971 (0)4 338 0666 csd@jotundxb.ae www.jotun.com/me

Lubricants Shell

Pipes Al-Qahtani G5PS

P.O.Box 307, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 331 6500 +971 (0)4 332 1591 shellop-1@shell.com www.shell.com

PO Box 8748, Dammam 31492, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)3 812 3110 +966 (0)3 812 3122 info@g5ps.com sales@g5ps.com www.g5ps.com

Office Furniture Burgess Furniture

Plumbing Uponor

+971 (0)4 304 2331 +971 (0)4 304 2332 sales@burgessfurniture.com www.burgessfurniture.com

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Industriestrasse 56, 97437 Hassfurt +49 (0)9 521 690 782 +49 (0)9 521 690 750 jens.schuell@uponor.com www.uponor.com/international

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Plywood Joubert

Pumps CRI Pumps

Middle East Branch, PO BOX 211 362, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 443 9962 +971 (0)50 725 3265 +971 (0)4 443 9962 m.geoffroy@joubert-group.com www.joubert-group.com www.joubert-group.ae

PO Box 7988, Sharjah, UAE +971 (0)6 557 3041 +971 (0)6 557 3042 cripumps@eim.ae www.cripumps.com

Pre-cast Concrete Dubai Precast

Rental/Hire Byrne Equipment Rental

Dubai, Jebel Ali Industrial 3, PO Box 61055, Dubai +971 (0)4 880 2671 +971 (0)4 880 2159 Abu Dhabi, Musaffah, ICAD 1, PO Box 38605, Abu Dhabi +971 (0)2 550 2503 +971 (0)2 550 1330 info@dubaiprecast.ae www.dubaiprecast.ae

PO Box 50283 Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 347 1061/381 4100 +971 (0)4 347 1244 Toll free: 800 4134 headoffice@byrnerental.com or sales@byrnerental.com

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Rubber World Industries has a 30-year legacy It is providing solutions to minimise energy loss The firm is currently undergoing rebranding

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local products, global solutions Rubber World Industries was first established by the Shaikhani Group (formerly known as the Memon Group of Companies), and now the firm has a legacy of more than 30 years within the insulation market.

Managing director Muzammil Shaikhani says Rubber World is involved in providing solutions that minimise — and even eliminate — the loss of valuable energy.

“Our investment into technology, people and logistics has resulted in world-class products that offer more depth and substance than any other company within our field,” Shaikhani says.

“This superior performance has resulted in an everexpanding list of clients from all around the Middle East, South Asia, North America, Europe and Africa,” he says.

Despite the firm's phenomenal success, Shaikhani is aware that business success does not simply hinge on offering a range of quality products, but is the result of offering exceptional service throughout the entire supply chain. According to Shaikhani, ultimately, success lies in

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a superior cost-effective solution to the customer. “Rubber World is the region’s leading rubber insulation manufacturers. With our customers in mind, Rubber World creates solutions that meet individual needs,” he says.

“Through our relentless pursuit of excellence, outstanding quality standards and customer-focused solutions, we have earned a reputation within the region that is second to none.”

While the ISO 9001:2000 certification was well earned by Rubber World Industries, they still believe they can go even further to ultimately become one of the leading global players in the industry.

“We have experienced a growth in demand recently, which is due to our consistent record of delivering quality products to our customers.,” Shaikhani says.

“We are constantly in high-demand as we are the only manufacturer within the region. Because of our geographical advantage, we can manage tight delivery schedules and project timelines, and are aiming to be world-leaders within the industry.” Rubber World Industries has a dedicated research and development department, which is

COntaCt Rubber World Industries LLC PO Box 2435 Ajman, UAE +971 (0)6 743 4176 +971 (0)6 743 4197 rubber@emirates.net.ae www.gulfoflex.com

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constantly and successfully working to find better products that keep up with the technological advancements of the industry. There is now a complete ban on products using CFCs, HFC and formaldehyde, which will prevent further damage to the ozone layer.

Rubber World’s research and development team is currently planning to introduce more environmentally-friendly products to the region to help build a sustainable future.

“We are currently experiencing a significant increase in demand for ‘greener’ products,” he says.

“The trend right now – and a trend that is sure to stay – is sustainable living, with the entire industry now dedicated to developing products that can contribute to a healthy, sustainable future.

During The Big 5 2010 show, Rubber World Industries and Gulfoflex are undergoing a complete rebranding of their corporate appearances, with their global marketing strategy being redesigned and upgraded to expand and cover international areas of growth.

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Shaikhani says Rubber World Industries is currently involved in further expansion plans to tap into markets such as Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in 2011.

“We are proud to share with you that we are currently covering almost all international markets in more than 42 countries worldwide.

“The company is also planning to increase its presence and market share in the Indian sub-continent, parts of South America and Central Africa, as well as in the Middle East markets,” Shaikhani reveals.

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PRODUCTS Rubber World Industries has a wide range of products on the market.

These include: – Tubes – Sheet roles – Sheets Coils – Glue – Tape

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Enviromena was established in 2007 The firm has been involved in Masdar City It is commited to corporate social responsibility

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enviromena Power systems Established in 2007, to feed the increasing demand for solar power systems across the Middle East region, Enviromena Power Systems LLC has grown significantly since its inception and now has a workforce of more than 30 highly-specialised solar engineers, project managers and support personnel.

The Abu Dhabi-based firm has constructed a number of high-profile solar power projects within the UAE, including a 10 MW solar power plant at Masdar City and a 291 kW rooftop solar power system on the iconic Shams Tower at the Yas Marina Circuit. The fast-growing company has also secured many more exciting projects across the MENA region for the months ahead.

Enviromena VP — technical Sander Trestain says: “The solar power systems that we design and construct are tailored to meet specific technical needs of our clients as well as the unique climatic challenges in the region.

“Often our clients are working to meet a renewable energy mandate, such as producing a certain percentage of a building’s energy consumption with solar power. This type

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of approach is common on new building projects where the developer is seeking certification as a green, energyefficient building, such as under the LEED standard.”

In these cases, Trestain says Enviromena is able to provide a detailed energy consulting service designed to determine the most effective way of delivering solar power to a building so that the system is designed in the most efficient manner possible.

“The Middle East’s unique climate also presents us with a number of challenges in regards to solar power construction,” adds Trestain.

The most notable issues, he points out, are dust build-up on solar modules, which affects performance, high heat conditions, which can have an adverse affect on efficiency, and blowing sand, which can have a highly corrosive effect on support structures and wiring.

“Enviromena has developed a number of design approaches to mitigate these challenges and they are employed in all of our projects across the region,” Trestain explains. “In particular, the issue of dust build-up on solar modules is addressed with a specially-designed brush

COntaCt Enviromena Power Systems LLC PO Box 112609, Abu Dhabi, UAE +971 (0)2 639 0462 +971 (0)2 635 4719 contact@enviromena.com www.enviromena.com

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mechanism that sweeps the solar modules clean of dust, sand and other materials, and does not require any water for operation.

“Water consumption is of course an important factor to consider — if a solar plant were to consume a large amount of desalinised water for its day-to-day operations, it would dramatically decrease the positive environmental impact achieved with the installation of the system.”

The company is heavily involved in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City project where it has installed a 55-acre, 10 MW solar power plant that is able to produce 17,500 MW hours of energy per year. The plant, the largest in the Middle East, is grid connected, while the solar panels have been ground mounted on steel and concrete racking systems.

Trestain says the plant aims to offset energy used during the city’s construction phases by putting clean energy back into the system.

The plant also fits into the city’s masterplan and will continue to be one of the site’s clean energy sources during its lifespan. According to Trestain, the market for solar power is driven almost entirely by government policy.

“Growth in the market is directly linked to new policies enacted by the region’s governments,” he says. “For

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example, the solar market in Abu Dhabi was initiated by the announcement and initial projects associated with the Masdar Initiative — a multi-faceted alternative energy program which is funded by the Government of Abu Dhabi.

“Further policy development such as the recent roll-out of Abu Dhabi’s new green building code Estidama, which incentivises the installation of solar power to achieve building certification, will result in additional market growth.”

For now, however, Trestain says the most exciting trend in the solar power market is the “rapid decrease in costs” associated with solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies.

“The overall cost of constructing PV power plants has decreased by more than 30% in the last two years,” he says. “As a result, the gap between the cost of solar energy and conventional energy has narrowed considerably. In fact, in some high-cost energy regions such as Hawaii, solar energy has become a cheaper source of power than conventional methods.”

Enviromena is actively engaged in a number of Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns, which include inhouse recycling projects designed to decrease the company’s consumption of energy and the impact of its carbon emissions.

SOLAR ENERGY

CASE STUDY: The 10 MW Solar Power Plants, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi At a glance: - First grid connected system in the UAE, providing green energy to the municipal grid - Custom-designed maintenance programme - Unique design tailored especially to the overall look of the project - One of the first key projects to be completed in Masdar City Features: - Combination of poly crystalline silicon and thin film modules - Remote online monitoring system enables energy production levels to be easily checked - The carbon emissions saved are equivalent to approximately 11,000 air passengers travelling from Abu Dhabi to London Technical specifications Number of modules: 87,777 Type of inverters: SMA SC 560 Power capacity: 10MWp Energy produced: 17,500MWh/year Lifespan: 25 years plus Project time frame: Eight months from project award to operation CO2 emissions saved p/a: Approximately 15,000 T

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Gallagher has more than 20 years' experience It guarantees the industry's lowest downtime The firm was established in Dubai in the eighties

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easy lifter The heavy-lift division of four-branch company GMMOS Group, Gallagher Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialist heavy-lifting business aligns is part of a vision to maximise efficiency, share knowledge and maintain the highest standards in health, safety and environmental practices.

The GMMOS Group is a major regional oil and gas services and industrial group operating in the Gulf countries and Caspian markets, jointly owned by Abraaj Capital and Waha Capital.

Gallagher International has more than 20 years' experience in heavy-lifting solutions, offering first-class mobile crane leasing and operator services to a variety of industries including construction and shipping.

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Gallagher international llC with high-level capabilities, specialising in delicate, surgical and complicated heavy lifts. First established in Dubai in the 1980s, Gallagher International today employs 200 staff, including the main maintenance shop and maintenance vans that visit the cranes on regular schedule on the different sites to reduce downtime for the clients.

The company even employs some of the sons of retired workers, demonstrating the team ethic prevalent in all its operations. Personnel are competent and skilled operators, ensuring a safe and timely service for even the most difficult of lifts.

Crane operators receive constant training and supervision, and the machinery is subject to thorough maintenance for maximum working efficiency.

With one of the most reliable fleets of mobile cranes in the UAE, Gallagher offers a wide range of equipment and is well positioned to cater to the most sophisticated, delicate and surgical lifting requirements.

The company's main industries in the Middle East are oil and gas operations, marine repairs, marine construction, infrastructure and construction; including installation and dismantling of tower cranes and installation and replacement HVAC.

Guaranteeing the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lowest down time, the company can satisfy all its customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lifting requirements

Having assisted in projects as diverse as exhibitions, ship building and crusher installations over the last 12 months,

COntaCt Gallagher International LLC +971(0)4 221 6621 +971 (0)4 221 6876 info@gallagher-uae.com www.gmmosgroup.com

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Gallagher International has seen a sharp rise in demand for its many products and services.

ensure clients are satisfied, the company looks at operations and assesses how they can be streamlined.

“We have experienced a particular increase in demand over the last quarter and this is due to so many projects being re-started after the downturn,” says Arty Wartanian the general manager.

From using software to streamline working processes to reducing downtime for on-site maintenance, forwardthinking strategies save clients' time and therefore money.

For example, maintenance of the cranes is carried out by specifically-appointed maintenance engineers who visit the equipment, at any location to carry out basic checks.

Preparing to unveil a “completely-new approach” to the business, the company has ambitious plans for 2011, including introducing a new one-stop solution for clients and further operations in the UAE and Oman, among other GCC countries.

Commenting on the opportunities available in the Gulf markets, Corbasson says: “There are numerous and bigger projects in this region compared to other parts of the world and these include products such as desalination plants, power plants, petrochemical and ports.

With 45 cranes covering a wide variety of projects, the company has worked with Etisalat and Dubai Electric and Water Authority (DEWA) to deliver infrastructure jobs and has even installed the A380 Flight simulators at Abu Dhabi and Dubai International airports.

Gallagher International recognises that for clients time is of the essence. To add value to its supply services and

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“Our trademark green mobile cranes can be seen everywhere in the UAE. During the last 30 years Gallagher’s services have contributed significantly to the region’s remarkable transformation and ascendance into world prominence,” he adds.

SPECIALIST LIFTING

Employees Gallagher employs the most competent and skilled operators to ensure a safe and timely service for even the most difficult of lifts.

Gallagher crane operators receive constant training and supervision and the machinery is subject to thorough maintenance for maximum working efficiency.

Services The heavy-lift division of four-branch company GMMOS Group, Gallagher Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialist heavy lift business offers a range of services, these include: - Marine services - Port services - Heavy industry and manufacturing - Construction

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Zamil Steel was established in Dammam in 1977 It employs more than 3000 people worldwide The firm will look to continue its growth in 2011

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Zamil steel Pre-engineered buildings

Specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of unique pre-engineered steel buildings, Zamil Steel today continues to lead the regional industry with more than 3000 staff employed worldwide.

“The Middle East is considered our legacy core market, as we continue to cover all parts of the region with a physical presence in each.

"During the 1990s, we expanded further afield to establish production facilities in Vietnam, Egypt, the UAE and India,” explains business development and marketing manager Hatem Al Turki.

Zamil Steel is a global leader in the design and manufacture of pre-engineered buildings and pre-fabricated houses and villas. The company is also the Middle East’s premier supplier of structural steel products and process equipment, power transmission and telecommunications

As one of the few pre-engineered buildings companies offering a complete building system, Zamil developed from engineering, procurement and manufacturing and extended into installing the building along with supplied accessories, such as doors and windows.

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Established in Dammam in 1977, Zamil Steel has supplied steel to more than 50,000 buildings in more than 90 countries across the globe.

towers, building components, as well as open web steel joists and decking.

“Quality is a prime factor in our competitive edge criteria.

We design and manufacture our products to the highest of quality standards and tailor each order to our clients’ individual requirements, ” says Turki.

"We pride ourselves on offering this quality and unique customer service to our clients. This particular focus differentiates us from the rest of the industry, and is the key to successful customer retention."

Involving Zamil Steel from the onset of the planning process can lead to significant savings of the entire project; both in time spent on design, and in coordination between trades. An early agreement with the firm ensures an optimised design that could save space, weight and time in construction, ensuring full satisfaction of the end user.

COntaCt Zamil Steel Industries PO Box 877 Dammam, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)3 847 1840 +966 (0)3 847 1291 zscorporate@zamilsteel.com www.zamilsteel.com

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Across the region, aggressive and inefficient competition is dragging the margins down with below-average offerings. Zamil's speed, cost-effectiveness and high-quality standards ensures a high level of production, without compromising value.

In 2011, Zamil is planning to continue the current growth trend of more than 5%; partly driven by infrastructure requirements. Zamil Steel is the only company in the region with a research and development team, solely focused on ever-changing and demanding market forces.

“We are always researching new ways to comply with new regulations concerning the environment, and endeavor to sustain our leadership by anticipating and innovating even the most recent of technologies,” Turki comments.

Zamil is about to launch light-gage steel (LGS) prefabricated houses and cabins; designed to meet the high demand in the housing and construction sectors.

LGS houses will have high fire ratings, compared to timber material, and have a high resistance to humidity, termites and mildew. LGS will also be earthquake resistant as well as protecting against high winds.

“In these sensitive times, we are adopting a dynamic approach of acting swiftly in and out of areas, depending

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on the risk or opportunities, which certain regions possess," asserts Turki. "We are always looking to expand our presence beyond the Middle East to capitalise on foreseen opportunities in other regions or continents.”

Maintaining an environment of motivated employees, focused on continuous improvement, high business standards, work ethics and corporate citizenship, Zamil’s strategy is to sustain its position as one of the world’s most reliable and innovative manufacturers, service and solution providers in the steel industry.

“This will be accomplished by supplying high-quality steel products and related services to an international client base,” Turki concludes.

ABOUT

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Zamil Steel provides products to thousands of projects in more than 90 countries worldwide each year.

Some of its major projects in 2010 included: - Princess Nora University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - King Abdul Aziz University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Obeikan Glass Factory, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia - Texhong Textile Factory, Dong Nai province, Vietnam - A forged steel mill for the Thep Viet Corp Group, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, Vietnam - Techno Pack Factory, Damascus, Syria - Royal Tank Museum building, Amman, Jordan

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Arminox was founded in Denmark in 1950 Arminox Gulf FZCO was established in 2001 The firm's products are 100% 'green'

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strength through reinforcement Arminox Gulf FZCO was established in the Middle East in 2001. In addition to its global headquarters in Mønsted, Denmark, regional sales and production is managed from Dubai, UAE. Arminox was originally founded in Viborg, Denmark, in 1950, and has grown through constant product development and innovation to become arguably the world leader in its field.

As the world’s leading supplier of stainless steel reinforcement for use in the construction industry worldwide, both experience and expertise are combined by the company to deliver intelligent solutions for the use of stainless steel reinforcement.

Arminox develops its products constantly, via cooperation with national and international research institutions, consulting engineers and steel manufacturers. It was one of the first companies to develop and promote awareness and understanding of the importance of steel reinforcement. Stainless steel is used when a lifetime of more than 100 years is projected. Such projects include bridges, ports and signature structures, such as museums and other landmarks to ensure a long maintenance-free period.

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Stainless steel is also fully recyclable, maintenance free and economic, contributing to the products being 100% ‘green’ and sustainable. While Arminox stainless reinforcing steel requires a higher investment, the return proves it is ultimately the best long-term, cost-effective solution for any construction.

Arminox steel is designed for critical points in concrete structure; where a corrosion risk is recognised and requires preventative action. The application provides additional protection for the structure, resulting in an overall faster and less-expensive construction. Such measures are imperative in the Middle East climate, where concrete is known to deteriorate prematurely.

“We have experienced a very significant growth in the Middle Eastern market. The structures here are becoming larger, and more and more complex, while representing enormous investment.

“Stainless steel is very much in demand for these projects, as it is one of the only materials that can guarantee protection against early repair and on-going maintenance,” explains general manager of Arminox Gulf, Torben Krebs.

Across the market, the emphasis is on developing new

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steel grades, which are tailor-made to a specific application in order to offer a competitive solution to the client.

Currently, Arminox produces alloys, coils, rebars, stirrups and rebar wire mesh, using cold worked and hot rolled process. Arminox products can be identified at any time, even after embedding into concrete, due to unique bar marks applied during production.Applications include bridges, tunnels, car parks, airports, harbour installations, piers, ferry berths and a number of military, industrial and scientific buildings.

In order to ensure quality is consistently high, production and quality assurance are continuously monitored by several international supervisory bodies, including: UK Cares, MPA Germany, Kontrollrådet in Nor way, and Force Technology in Denmark. Also continuous internal checks are made in the firm's own laboratory. All data and results are saved in the company’s own data bank.

The company is confident that strength will soon return to the market, and says the financial downturn has been a “good lesson”, stimulating a realistic approach to planning and investment. A new trend for responsibility has ensured that projects are only embarked upon following feasibility studies and a thorough assessment of stakeholder interests.

1 TOP RIGHT: Denmark's Great Belt Bridge was an Arminox project 2 BOTTOM RIGHT: It has worked on road bridge pillars in Dubai 3 OPPOSITE: Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi

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“Most areas of business, apart from the petrochemical sector, were very much still suffering from the downturn throughout 2010, with a lot of projects put on standby. We are now starting to see a lot of them coming alive once again, which indicates that 2011 is going to be a positive year,” comments Krebs.

Key Middle East markets include Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, while Saudi Arabia represents the biggest potential for Arminox, with other projects of note in Kuwait. The company is also currently in the process of establishing a production facility in Qatar.

Internationally, a new operation was recently established in the United States, and the company is also in the planning process of an expansion to the Chinese market.

“Steel is the backbone of many constructions; therefore quality and durability are essential,” says Krebs. “We secure the best and the most durable solutions and we also know where and when it is worth selecting the individual steel qualities. In short: We offer our experience and expertise to select the right stainless steel for the project and help save our customers' money,” he adds.

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Arminox has provided more than 10,000 tons of stainless steel to some of the Middle Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recognised construction projects over the past year. Projects include: - Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Abu Dhabi - Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace, Muscat - Sitra Causeway, Bahrain - Ras Laffan Port Expansion, Qatar

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Scanning and imaging in 3D is a growing trend Surveying has seen a number of tech advances Topcon increased Middle East investment in 2006

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The positioning and surveying business unit is one of Topcon’s core businesses, developing a wide range of solutions. It has more than seven product segments ranging from the traditional optical survey equipment, GPS, construction lasers through to 3D machine control systems and laser scanners.

Topcon owns and operates five R&D centres, seven manufacturing facilities in five countries, and 46 sales and marketing offices in 17 countries, including three entities in the Middle East.

While present in the Middle East since 1980, it was only in 2006 that the company began to increase investment in this market. It now has entities in Dubai, Beirut and Alexandria, as well as a sales network which covers most of the region.

“Today, even more than ever, the company is extremely determined to deepen and expand its presence to cover every Arab and African country,” says Philippe Akl, sales and marketing manager.

“The Middle East is perceived by Topcon as a largepotential market and strategically important in view of the difficult global economical situation. Today our main markets in this region are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt,” he adds.

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Topcon Corporation is a multinational company, which was established in 1932, and is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of positioning equipment, eyecare equipment and Finetech.

In 2011, Topcon says it will develop three new, additional business segments; machine automation, laser scanner and mobile mapping. Each product is designed to offer its own, unique benefits to the surveying, positioning or mapping process.

The machine-control system will use differential GPS to compute sub-centimetre accuracy positions in real time, which are then converted into machine positions that are relative to the project and the design. This very precise positioning allows automatic control of machines, for example a dozer, paver or excavator, as well as allowing movement and graphical representation of the machine and surface on the in-cab display.

As a result, the execution speed is much higher, using fewer machines and human resources. Scanning and imaging in 3D is an escalating trend and one of the most technological breakthroughs, with Topcon releasing two solutions for this application segment.

Topcon’s new GLS-1500 low-noise compact scanner offers surveyors and civil engineers an affordable, user-friendly instrument that operates as a standalone unit without external computers, cables or heavy

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batteries. The laser scanners proved to be valuable in a range of applications like industrial design, reverse engineering, plant designs and control, quality control or inspection and documentation of cultural artefacts, as well as numerous surveying applications.

As for the second introduction, the scanning, robotic, reflectorless imaging station (IS) combines the best of two worlds; advanced imaging and high-accuracy surveying, incorporating real-time field imagery with spatial data. The IS’ powerful functionality is controlled using Topcon’s exclusive Image Master software that produces 3D models, a revolutionary and cost-effective scanning solution. Its slogan is “reality captured for results unimaginable”.

The mobile scanning system for vehicles is already released in some countries, including the US. It consists of a Laser Scanner, GPS Unit, Inertial Sensor, and Digital Imaging devices all working in harmony as a single system. The operator drives the car while the IPS-2 captures the site images all around with millions of precise measurements. The result is a virtual reality data, ideal for many applications like GIS. “The Middle East market is still demanding highquality instrumentation when it comes to precise and sophisticated solutions like these,” explains Akl.

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“Technology in the Gulf is more advanced than Africa and so are the project requirements, especially for road mapping where contractors need to deliver extremely high quality and precise standards.” The established top sellers for Topcon are the Total Stations, GTS-750 and GTS-230N and GR-3 GPS for construction and surveying applications. Combined these generate more than 80% of the company’s total revenues.

On road projects, GPS can increase productivity by up to 60%, and save up to 30% of costs compared to conventional systems. Used in the design phase of road projects, the equipment can increase productivity by 80 to 120% and cost savings by 40 to 60%. The software allows full 3D mapping of a street to position junctions, signs and even trees.

While the company maintains that these are not exactly “sustainability solutions” per se, Akl says it is these factors which help the company streamline its client’s processes and work smarter; benefits which saw a near doubling of sales in quarter two 2009, compared to the first quarter.

“Cutting costs is the main driver for so many high end solutions,” asserts Akl.

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Currently working on “horizontal geographic” and “vertical product” expansion, African sales and support markets will be prioritised in 2011, according to Topcon Furthermore, the company will focus on Saudi Arabia and Iraq; lucrative markets, where strong demand exists The Middle East is perceived by the company as a large-potential market and strategically important in view of the difficult global economical situation

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IN DETAIL Wolff kran Arabia LLC was formed in 2007 It has worked with top contractors from the GCC The firm's name represents expertise in design

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Wolffkran international Wolffkran Arabia has developed a mutually successful working rapport with some of the biggest contractors working today across the Middle East.

The company’s outstanding success lies in their dedication to providing the best possible solutions for each individual site. Today, the company's name represents both experience and expertise in the design and construction of tower cranes.

With innovative technology and industry know-how, the company has been a major contributor to the many rapid developments currently occurring in the material handling field. The foundation stone upon the company’s success was laid over 100 years ago by Julius Wolff, with the design and construction of the first slewing crane.

A few years after this milestone, the company followed it up by developing the world’s first self erecting top-slewing tower crane, which proved to be a revolutionary invention for the construction sector. Wolffkran Arabia LLC dates back to 2007, where they were set up to provide a regional base and a complete service for their customers in the

region. The Wolffkran Arabia team offer their services as consultants to determine the best solutions to meet the customer’s needs, which differ from project to project.

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As a result, Wolffkran Arabia has been able to foster a mutually successful working rapport with some of the largest contractors that are operating across the Middle East and wider region.

“There are endless synergies, designating a win-win situation,” explains international marketing manager, Alison Gustavsson. “Each party stands only to benefit via a positive knowledge exchange, as each brings input for projects in progress and, similarly, for other forthcoming ventures.”

We regard ourselves as consultants and service providers implementing solutions according to the demands of the individual sites,” she says.

Wolffkran is a world leader in the field of modern tower crane construction and development, which is reinforced on a day-to-day basis with their time-honoured reputation for quality, reliability and performance. They offer stateof-the art tower crane technology, with performance and reliability in all respects. Wolffkran own a rental fleet of

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approximately 500 top-slewing tower cranes, making the company one of the biggest providers in this field.

“Tower cranes for economy in construction – that is our speciality and our passion,” says Gustavsson. “With onestop production, sales and rentals, Wolffkran is able to guarantee top performance throughout the entire process chain.”

Gustavsson says market development in the Gulf Region has an enormous potential from Saudi, Africa, Iran, Iraq, right through to India.

“It is essential to identify major projects,” notes Gustavsson.

“One of our current ‘mega‘ projects — which is being followed avidly in the region at the moment — is the Princess Noura bint Abdul Rahman University for Women.”

“As the booming construction industry achieves structural engineering feats by the second, it is of a particular value point that Wolffkran can provide the customer with greater free standing heights, and therefore fewer ties to the building,” she continues.

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“This is winning us contracts, reducing delays and overall contributing to realising cost effectiveness for our customers here in the Middle East.”

The Wolff Luffing range of cranes demonstrate maximum power and strength in the most cramped of conditions on a construction site.

The range currently consists of five different crane types that can be used and the luffing class 355 B has been on the market since the Bauma 2007.

Other crane products include the company's wide range of trolley jib cranes, which are available in a variety of models. These models provide strong solutions for highload capacities.

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ABOUT Wolffkran’s large range of Wolff models provide an innovative, economical solution for every purpose. In order to meet the wide variety of current demands on the modern construction site, they offer unique turn-key solutions, including: - Designers and engineers meet the daily challenge to produce the crane of tomorrow - The technology must meet the demands of modern cities and metropoles being constructed by these mammoth projects.

- Safety zoning system integrated on board - Automatic wind force compensation controls - Incremental absolute encoders for all operating movements — infinite control and performance - Multilingual graphic displays — with both operational and diagnostic info - Electronic overload protection systems to all limiters - Increased load moment limitation by automatic proportional reduction of hoisting speed — enhanced capacities and even greater control

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AG Aqua Solutions began operations in 2009 It uses no consumables to reduces emissions Its products can reduce water wastage by 35%

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solutions for a greener future AG Aqua Solutions started operating under the umbrella of Chindia Trades in 2009, with one unique product; the “Cartridge/Chemical Free, No Maintenance, Zero Operating Cost, Waterless Urinal”. After the overwhelming success of this product, AG Aqua Solutions evolved in 2010 with a complete solution for washroom water saving, releasing the “Kupple Low Flow Water Closet”.

AG Aqua Solutions started with the visionary leadership of Siddharth Aggarwal, and over the years has acquired a number of creative minds to join the team. Currently, the company employs ten distinct individuals for all of its global activities.

"The entire Middle East presents a wonderful market for business activities and we look at this market from a different perspective than most businesses in our field,” explains company director Siddharth Aggarwal.

Currently, AG Aqua operates prominently in India, with associates in Dubai, China, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

“Rather than establishing ourselves as a profit-making organisation, AG Aqua Solutions wants to establish itself as a solution provider to water scarcity. As this is a global problem, AG Aqua Solutions does not distinguish its operational regions on geographic, demographic or economic criteria, but follows a vision to make the entire globe a better place for our future generations,” he adds.

There are many challenges facing the viability of waterless urinals and low flow water closets. These include the high-cost of both maintenance and operation and

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aG aqua solutions water conservation challenges with additional issues posed by hygiene.

AG Aqua Solutions developed solutions to successfully address these challenges. Currently, providing two products both have the potential to reduce washroom water wastage by at least 35%. This ensures vital water conservation, without compromising health, safety, hygiene and comfort.

Of course, the Middle East presents very different water conservation challenges in comparison to the rest of the world. Here, not only is water scarcity a major issue, but we are also faced with the challenge of reducing our carbon footprint, the main reason the previous technology became unsuitable. AG Aqua Solutions overcomes this issue by using no consumables.

“We have definitely experienced a growth in demand in recent years and there are multiple reasons behind this.

First and foremost, water scarcity is increasing worldwide and is now a major concern of the general public.

This, along with the increasing cost and complexity of traditionally water-saving urinals has spurred the demand for our products, as more and more people want a

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washroom that meets international standards but isn’t too expensive,” Aggarwal notes.

AG Aqua Solutions is continuously on the lookout to enrich its portfolio with more water conserving products. At present, the company is focused on introducing a consumer product which can reduce domicile water usage for everyday tasks, such as washing dishes or showering, which are two of the main sources of water consumption.

AG Aqua Solutions initially entered the Middle Eastern region with just water conservation solutions and where projects were once concentric to water treatment, they are now more focused towards water availability.

The company notes the construction sector has started moving towards ‘greener’ projects and products.

Governments have recently introduced some green initiatives that are mandatory to the construction industry, and project managers are showing more of an interest towards ‘green’ technologies. The demand for sustainable solutions here in the Middle East is growing, which is proving to be not only a good thing for the construction sector, but a positive move for all associated industries.

“All of the emerging technologies in this sector are linked by a common criteria — that is, they are all sustainable, are protective of the environment, they either use natural

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resources in a reusable form, or do not use any resource at all. Everything from equipment and materials, to architecture and design will be different from what it is now, which is set to radically change the way construction takes place,” Aggarwal observes.

AG Aqua Solutions has a product portfolio that is pro-environmental; no product uses consumables, making them ‘carbon-footprint free’, and the manufacturing process is also environmentally friendly. These products do not require a direct or indirect energy source and save huge amounts of water. The patented technology has a life span of 20 years, with hassle-free recycling afterwards.

The company’s most recent project was delivered in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

AG Aqua Solutions installed thousands of Waterless Urinals across Delhi for public convenience during the Commonwealth Games, using products that address both conservation and hygiene issues.

“For the water conservation industry, the entire world is an open market to enter,” says Aggarwal. “Currently, our core focus is on minimising washroom water usage, but in the near future we will enter into domicile water usage reduction, as well as the water replenishment and treatment sectors. These expansions have already been scheduled, and should start to take place within a year.”

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ABOUT The main challenges past technologies of waterless urinals or water closets faced were: - Maintenance - Too high operating cost - Actual degree of odour free and stain-free washroom environment - Hygiene - Water conserving solution for females - Water conservation for solid waste

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Select Partitions was established in 2008 The firm is dealer for Optima Systems in the UAE Partitions are built to fit on site

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Partitions are built to fit on-site, with all profiles supplied in stock lengths; a process different to that of systems manufacturers who factory finish in Europe. For this reason, Select Partitions, which was established in 2008, is able to offer products at a competitive price, with shorter lead times and flexible design that can rapidly adapt to changes in on-site conditions.

All the products are independently tested in Europe for acoustics, point loads and cycle tests offering the designer and client piece of mind in the products. Naming its key markets as Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Qatar, Select Partitions reports a significant growth, particularly over the last year; a fact May attributes to the "maturing market".

"In the past, companies were in such a hurry to get a presence and a foot hold in the region, to take advantage of the boom, that they would put all their energy in to finding

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Select Partitions is one of the few proprietary partitioning and door companies in the UAE, possessing local expertise from specification through to design, project management and installation, director Phillip May explains.

a space to park their employees and that was the extent of their considerations,” he explains.

“Today people have had time to take stock before deciding whether to proceed with the fit out of new offices, so they spend more time considering their long-term view.

Because these products are likely to be in their offices for a minimum of five years, they’re considering what they want to achieve from their office in terms of privacy, acoustics and design statements.”

There are a range of new products designed to meet more discerning market demands, which the company is scheduled to launch in the GCC in collaboration with its systems suppliers, Optima Systems, in early 2011. Select Partitions is the exclusive dealer in the UAE and Qatar for Optima Systems. (www.optimasystems.com) Observing that clients today ask more questions, May says that price is only part of the buying process. Clients are increasingly looking to learn about the products they invest in, ask more questions and compare the products on offer before making an informed decision. “Because we were a young company with a relatively low turnover, when the global crash happened, we were able to refocus

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our sales efforts quickly without much of a short-term impact on our turnover. Demand has remained strong for us and we have grown significantly year on year.”

With 85% of business coming from the corporate market, May says demand from the sector has increased 25% on last year, when business was split equally between retail, hotel and residential. Major blue-chip clients in the last year alone include Deutsche Bank, Exxon Mobil, Allen & Overy LLP, Linklaters LLP, Apple, Shell, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the Urban Planning Council and Etihad Airways, among others.

Additionally, the development of financial districts in the UAE, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Sowwah Square in Abu Dhabi, is attracting more high-end clients in law and finance; clients who wish to achieve high levels of durability, design, acoustics and finish, to align with the image of other regional offices throughout the world.

“Personally, I feel the corporate market is the most buoyant area of the market where we’re concerned, but it also reflects a conscious effort by us to concentrate on this market,” May adds. There are also financial benefits to dealing with private companies: “These companies are more disciplined financially and only undertake to build an office if they've secured and allocated funds to do so."

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“They employ independent cost consultants to ensure that the budget is met and does not get out of control, which means that when it is time for completion, everything tends to be allowed for and invoices are therefore settled fairly quickly.”

May also identifies a demand for sustainable materials and solutions in the market, particularly for LEED-rated buildings, as a new trend. Many blue-chip companies have their own sustainability policies in place, which has led to a trend for transparency in how products are sourced.

Select Partitions exclusively uses premium products for all aspects of installation, including Dow Corning for silicone and 3M for tapes and various glazing films.

“Sustainability is important to us and we ensure our waste products, which are predominantly glass and aluminium, are recycled. It's also good business practice for us because their products are the best in their fields and enhance the quality of the product that we deliver.”

In the future, Select Partitions intends to be involved in more projects in Qatar, with a permanent base established there by Q1 2011, and further plans to expand operations to Saudi Arabia over the course of the next 12 months.

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Select Partitions does not work with master developers but rather the end users and fit-out contractors.

Major blue-chip clients during 2010 include: - Deutsche Bank - Exxon Mobil - Allen & Overy LLP - Linklaters LLP - Apple - Shell - PriceWaterhouseCoopers - The Urban Planning Council - Etihad Airlines

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US hardwood interior at Yale School of Forestry UAE imports reached $3.2m in the first half AHEC promotes US hardwood worldwide

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sustainable proof lies in american hardwood The American hardwood industry is one of the largest hardwood producers in the world. With a forest resource that is vast, sustainably managed and extremely diverse, it is no wonder exports to the Middle East have risen dramatically over the past 12 months.

American hardwood is one of the most highly sought-after materials in the Gulf region, particularly in the production of furniture, flooring and interior joinery. In the MENA region alone, total direct exports of American hardwood lumber reached a value of US $24.1 million in the first six months of 2010 — an increase of 48.3%. The UAE, in particular, seems to be showing the most interest in fine American lumber, with an import value reaching US $3.2 million during the first half of the year — one of the biggest importers of all GCC countries.

So, why such a dramatic increase in American hardwood over the past few years? American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) director for Africa, Middle East, India and Oceania, Roderick Wiles, says apart from price — which is still a key factor in determining wood product — it is the environmental credentials of the material that are now boosting the credentials of American hardwood.

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american hardwood “With mounting global concerns for climate change, very few material suppliers can match American hardwood’s claims to sustainability. Sustainable wood products are proving to be a key part of an overall low-energy, low-carbon, low-waste and sustainable solution for a ‘greener’ construction industry in the Middle East,” Wiles says.

The choice of materials is a key component of sustainable design. By using sustainable wood products, such as American hardwoods, designers are assured that they are minimising their impact on the environment throughout all the stages of the product life cycle, from extraction, through processing, use, reuse and final disposal.

“In embracing sustainability, architects are not simply responding to the latest trend — they are promoting desirable visions that compel people to want to live sustainably and are a key part of the process to move towards a more sustainable future,” Wiles explains.

Like any other aspect of interior design, fashions in flooring and furniture come and go. As architects, designers and contractors deal with the complexities of choosing materials against a background of legislation and guidance designed to reduce environmental impacts, the ongoing trend for wooden floors and interiors comes into its

COntaCt aheC is the leading international trade association for the american hardwood industry, representing companies and trade associations engaged in the export of a full range of Us hardwood products

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own in every respect. The beautiful and natural material has been gracing the floors of our homes, businesses and public buildings for centuries, providing the strength, durability and practicality to last a lifetime.

American hardwoods include a number of different species, such as American red oak, white oak and maple.

Forests extend from Maine in the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the south, and west beyond the Mississippi River, where rural communities manage the forests in a way that maintains their biodiversity, productivity and regenerative capacity. Harvesting is low-intensity and done on a small scale, which is all a part of the responsible forest management that results in renewed tree growth and the continued sequestration of carbon. Very few material suppliers can match American hardwood’s claim to sustainability, and its efforts to reduce the negative environmental impact.

The Middle East is only just waking up to the concept of sustainability and sustainable materials. Green building schemes, such as those offered by Estidama’s Pearl Rating system and the Emirates Green Building Council have, only recently, been developed and promoted.

These schemes have brought about an increasing interest in sustainable and certified wood products in the market place, since the architects and specifiers are now drawn

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towards achieving the maximum ratings in their designs and the wood importers and traders would like to ensure that they can supply the necessary products.

“The MENA region’s continuous need for high-quality wood products for its interiors and furniture industries creates widespread opportunity for us assist in the growth of US hardwood exports to the region,” Wiles says.

“Amid increasing calls for sustainability, we remain committed to addressing the long-term demands of the region and will continue to strive to play a key role in providing stakeholders with valuable environmental assurances and technical information that can help them use American hardwoods to their greatest potential.”

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ABOUT The American Hardwood Export Council is the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, representing the committed exporters among US hardwood companies and all the major US hardwood production trade associations.

AHEC concentrates its efforts on providing architects, designers and end-users with technical information on the range of species, products and sources of supply.

For a full range of technical publications, please visit: www.americanhardwood.org

The key benefits of using American hardwoods include: - Low impact material - Not only renewable, but an expanding resource - Energy efficient - Low emissions in ocean transport - Non-toxic - Readily recyclable and biodegradable - Waste efficient - High quality and durability - Ethically and socially equitable - Authentic

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Rubber Manufacturers Rubber World Industries

Steel Zamil Steel

PO Box 2435, Ajman, UAE +971 (0)6 743 4176 +971 (0)6 743 4197 rubber@emirates.net.ae www.gulfoflex.com

PO Box 877, Dammam, Saudi Arabia +966 (0)3 847 1840 +966 (0)3 847 1291 zscorporate@zamilsteel.com www.zamilsteel.com

Solar Energy Enviromena Power Systems

Steel Strengthening Arminox

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PO Box 16941, Dubai, United Arab Emirates +971 (0)4 887 2777 +971 (0)4 887 2778 arminox@emirates.net.ae www.arminox.com

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Surveying Topcon

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Baarermattstrasse 6, 6300 Zug, Switzerland +41 (0)41 766 85 00 +41 (0)41 766 85 99 a.gustavsson@wolffkran.com www.wolffkran.com

Unit 6, Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2, P.O. Box 123715, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 880 4482 +971 (0)4 880 4483

Water Technology AG Aqua Solutions

Wood Association American Hardwood

Shop-Gf-2 Al Zahra Techno, Centre Khalid Bin Walid Road, Dubai, UAE +971 (0)4 327 8065 +971 (0)4 327 8069 sales@savewater.co.in

Roderick Wiles, Director American Hardwood Export Council — Africa, Middle East, India, Oceania rod@americanhardwood.org www.americanhardwood.org

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