In light of the continuing boom in the region's property sector and an increased demand for sanitary ware, fittings and ceramic tiles, Al-Futtaim Engineering, a multi-disciplinary engineering organisation and a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, has opened its totally redesigned TOTO showroom in Dubai.
A traditional Japanese 'Kagamibiraki' ceremony marked the opening of doors to the public. Present at the opening were Mr. Omar Al-Futtaim, CEO of the Al-Futtaim Group, Mr. Hiromichi Tabata, Director of the Board & Executive Officer, TOTO and Mr. Vishesh Bhatia, Group Director (Electronics and Engineering), Al-Futtaim Group.
Designed by Mr. Manabu Yoshihara of ZYCC Corporation, Japan, the 485 sqm showroom showcases the latest technologies in sanitary ware and fittings from the TOTO product line-up and features for the first time a 'Technology Centre.'
Mr. Omar Al-Futtaim, CEO of the Al-Futtaim Group said, 'It gives me great pleasure to open this state-of-the-art TOTO showroom. We at the Al-Futtaim Group always strive to meet and exceed customer demands and expectations. This new showroom reflects the similarities in our core values with that of our partner and the need for a premium brand in the market.'
Al-Futtaim Engineering's Building Products Division has among its many high profile clients Dubai International Airport (Concourse 2 and Terminal 3), Emirates Towers (Office Building), Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Four Seasons Hotel, Doha, Qatar, Bahrain Financial Harbour. Al-Futtaim Engineering is currently also supplying sanitary wares to the whole of Dubai Mall, the biggest mall in the world, Harbour Plaza, InterContinental Hotel and Crowne Plaza Hotel at Dubai Festival City among others.
Mr. Tabata said after the opening ceremony, 'This is an important day for all of us at TOTO. In light of the fast paced growth in the region's property sector, we see an increased demand for our products. We at TOTO are excited and aim to provide our expertise and products to properties in the UAE and the region through our partnership with Al-Futtaim Engineering.'
Mr. Vishesh Bhatia added, 'This new showroom will be a masterpiece and is one of the best TOTO showrooms in the world. Designed entirely to reflect the TOTO concept, the new showroom will strengthen our position among retail clients and reinforce Al-Futtaim Engineering's presence in the project business with our exclusive range of high-end TOTO sanitary wares and fittings.'
With demand for sanitary ware, fittings and ceramics expected to maintain an upward curve over the next five years, Al-Futtaim Engineering will also soon open a new TOTO showroom in Abu Dhabi to cater to the booming property market in the capital.
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About Al-Futtaim Engineering
Al-Futtaim Engineering, a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, with over 30 years of successful operations, is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization operating across the UAE and Qatar.
Al Futtaim Engineering is a certified ISO-9001:2000 company. The company provides total solutions to the Building Industry through its proven expertise in Scaffolding & Formwork, Elevators & Escalators, MEP, Security & Low voltage Systems, Air-conditioning, Sanitary ware and Facilities Management. Having successfully represented strong international brands like Hitachi, Toto, Sanyo and Chubb amongst others, has resulted in Al-Futtaim Engineering being respected in the industry for timely execution of fast track projects on budget.
Al-Futtaim Engineering's involvement in numerous large scale projects also reflects the company's commitment to high standards of quality and total reliability.
For more information please contact
Nawfal Al-Jourani
Head - Corporate Communications
Al-Futtaim Group
Tel +971 4 2282 101
Fax +971 4 227 9801
Mob +971 50 644 9079
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