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Dubai, UAE, 20 January 2015: Ducab, the Middle East's leading manufacturer of high-quality cables and cabling products, will highlight its diverse product range that enhances energy efficiency through its participation at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), being held in Abu Dhabi from January 19 to 22, 2015.
The presence at the exhibition will be aligned with the investment showcase by Ducab parent, Abu Dhabi's Senaat, which owns 50 per cent of Ducab alongside the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD). ICD, as the investment arm of the Government of Dubai currently has a portfolio that represents a cross-section of Dubai's most recognised companies, in sectors such as Financial services, Transportation, Energy and Industrial, Real Estate and Leisure, Retail and other Holdings.
Highlighting Ducab's participation at WFES, Eng. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Ducab said: "As a leading name in the manufacturing sector in the UAE, it falls upon Ducab to lead the way to ensure the development of sustainable practices within the industry and beyond. A platform such as WFES is an excellent way for us to showcase our efforts and achievements, while at the same time learn from the groundbreaking efforts of others."
As the UAE focuses on developing sustainable energy sources, Ducab has cemented its reputation in supporting renewable energy projects by working alongside two of the largest solar power-generation projects in the region - Masdar's Shams 1 in Abu Dhabi, DEWA's 13MW solar plant in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai (in collaboration with DEWA), and Barakah Nuclear Power plant (BNPP) in Abu Dhabi.
Ducab is the first cable company to secure the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification from BASEC in 1997, and since then has consistently increased access to many quality marks and certification in the areas of quality management, environmental management systems, and management of occupational health and safety systems.
Ducab has adopted Green Building regulations of Dubai and 'Estidama' Abu Dhabi requirements for the new manufacturing facilities built in the recent period. Ducab is a member of the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) and the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC), and a founding member of the Dubai Quality Group (DQG). Ducab is also strategic partner to the International Copper Association, UAE civil defense authorities, and Emirates Authority For Standardization & Metrology (ESMA) to promote energy efficiency and design safety for electrical systems.
Sustainability at Ducab
Hassan Omar, Chief Operating Officer, Ducab, said: "Ducab invests in state-of-the-art machinery with regularly-audited precise calibration and synchronisation for minimal energy wastage. Material wastage is among the lowest in the industry (1.5% vs. the industry average of 7%) Ducab has installed equipment which allows recycling of raw materials such as copper, PVC and low smoke and fumes (LSF) compounds."
Product packaging from Ducab has been modified to ensure that it is reusable and returnable. Cable drums are collected back from end customers, reinforce them and re-use to reduce the landfill waste and to reduce environmental impact. Ducab has launched a scheme to support the sustainability efforts of our customers by taking back cable scrap for re-cycling purposes.
The firm has adopted "Lean Manufacturing" concepts to reduce/eliminate all forms of wastes from our processes. Ducab manufacturing shop floor and offices are fitted with energy efficiency LED lighting systems and water preservation systems.
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About Ducab
Ducab is a leading provider of cables and wires solutions, and the first choice for many prestigious clients and contractors due to its record of quality and customer service.
Jointly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai and Senaat (General Holding Corporation, Abu Dhabi), Ducab operates five manufacturing facilities in the UAE, that include Ducab Jebel Ali, Ducab Mussafah 1 Factory, Ducab Mussafah 2 Factory, Copper Rod Factory, and Ducab High Voltage (HV) Cable Systems Factory. It also acquired its first overseas plant, AEI Cables UK, earlier in 2014. The company has a manufacturing capability of over 115,000 metal tonnes of high, medium and low voltage cables and 110,000 tonnes of copper rod and wire per annum.
Through its innovative journey, Ducab has continued its strong rate of growth in specialised products by introducing product lines that are designed for particular sectors, such as PetroBICC, designed for the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical sector, RuBICC, with flexible rubber cables, FlamBICC, the fire-retardant cable series, and NuBICC, which is our 60-year certified cable range for nuclear power plants.
The product range includes High Voltage cables up to 400kV, Medium Voltage cables up to 33kV, Low Voltage power cables, control & auxiliary, wiring and lead-sheathed cables, Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables, and fire resistance cables, copper rods and wires, cable components and cable accessories.
Ducab has supplied electrical cables to a number of landmark projects in the UAE, including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Metro, Emirates Palace, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis the Palm and Yas Marina Circuit. With record sales of AED 5.1 billion for 2013, Ducab is a regional leader in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of copper and aluminum cable products for the defence, energy, industrial, construction, rail, specialty and nuclear energy sectors.
Ducab is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company and also has certification to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety issued by BASEC (British Approval Services for Cables). Ducab cables are also approved by the Loss Prevention Certificate Board (LPCB) and Lloyd's Register, UK.
Earlier in 2014, in a joint venture with Senaat, Ducab announced the formation of Ducab Aluminium, a 50,000tpa aluminum rod mill. When complete, the new plant will manufacture Electrical Conductive (EC) grade aluminum alloy rods, wires, and bare overhead conductors. Environment-friendly processes will be employed within the mill, and liquid aluminum will be supplied from the EMAL smelter in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi.
For further information please contact:
Maryam Al Falasi
Anit Kurian
Ducab
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+971 4 815 8888
+971 4 450 7600
maryam.alfalasi@ducab.com
anit.kurian@bm.com
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