Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions, one of the largest aluminium extrusion plants in the Gulf, has announced that it is catering to the aluminium requirements of the Armani Hotel that is currently under construction as part of the Burj DubaiBurj Dubai development. Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions is supplying aluminium materials for all working areas in the hotel including the main lobby arches, main lobby suspended sealing and the Kandahar Restaurant, based on the requirements stipulated by the designers of the luxury hotel.

Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions was awarded the contract to supply aluminium profiles for the Armani Hotel by Fino International, a leading interior contracting and finishing company, which is responsible for the interior work of the Armani Hotel.

"Being associated with the Armani Hotel is no doubt a matter of immense pride for Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions, and the fact that we were chosen to supply aluminium profiles for such a prestigious project is testament to our expertise, the superior quality of our products and our impressive track record," said Modar Al Mekdad, General Manager, Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions.

"The designers of the Armani Hotel, as expected, had laid out very stringent quality and precision requirements for all aspects of the project, especially the interiors, which required the use of substantial aluminium materials. We are proud that, with the contributions of our experienced engineers, we were able to meet every design and fabrication requirement to the last detail," he added.

The Dubai Armani Hotel -the first Armani brand hotel in the world- will include 175 guest rooms and suites, five restaurants and a spa, covering more than 40,000 square meters and occupying the first 37 floors of the Burj DubaiBurj Dubai. Alongside the hotel, the Burj DubaiBurj Dubai will also offer 160 luxury residential apartments all designed by Giorgio Armani and fully furnished with a specially designed line of products from the Armani Casa home furnishings collection.

In 2006, Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions had been appointed as the sole supplier of aluminium for the Burj DubaiBurj Dubai project, having signed a multi million dirham contract to supply 1,400 metric tons of alloy 6061 and 6063 for the one-of-a-kind project that is scheduled for completion next year.

Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions, which is part of the Al Ghurair Group of Companies, produces profiles ranging from architectural sections to components for household items, AC grills and customised products. The company also extrudes products of several European suppliers and companies under agreement. Nearly 70 percent of Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions' production is supplied to the domestic market to support the enormous construction projects in the UAE. The rest are exported to South East Asia, other GCC countries, Europe and Canada.

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About Gulf Extrusions:
Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions is the largest extrusion plants in the Gulf with a 30 year history of top quality production. Located at Jebel Ali, it is minutes away from one of the busiest sea ports in the Gulf. The plant is designed to produce aluminium sections in mill finish, silver, bronze, gold and color anodized, and powder coated finishes. The modem processing equipment and techniques permit the company to produce a range of over 10,000 profiles. These vary from architectural sections to components for household items, AC grills and customized products. Nearly 70% of the output generated by Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions is used in the local market to support the building and construction projects. Gulf ExtrusionsGulf Extrusions also exports to various markets in GCC and Middle East countries, as well as markets in Europe, West Africa, Asia and Canada.

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