Doha, Qatar - July 8, 2012: AlMuftah Group-- one of the country's most diverse and successful Group of companies -- is very pleased to announcethe signing of an Exclusive Distribution Contract with Fermacell GmbH, for the supply throughout Qatar of their Gypsum Fibre and Cement Board Products.

Due to an increase of High Performance Construction Material requirements, AlMuftah Group will import and stock Fermacell's products.

Mr. Ibrahim AlMuftah, Managing Director of AlMuftah Group and Mr. Nathan Kirk, the GCC Regional Manager for Fermacell, are very pleased with the new partnership agreement and look forward to the endless possibilities in the Qatar Construction Market.

Mr. Ibrahim AlMuftah has indicated that the premium Fermacell Gypsum Fibre and Cement Board systems will be an essential product line for the AlMuftah Group. He has also recognized the requirement in the market place for a higher quality of materials.

Produced in Germany, Fermacell out performs the competition and sets the standard in the Construction Material Market. The Higher Acoustic, Durability and Fire Protection Performance of Fermacell ensure the end user an improvementin indoor living quality and the peace of mind of a proven safety system.

Mr. Kirk from Fermacell has also highlighted that Fermacell Systems reduce material requirements and therefore reduce overall installation time frames.   He stressed the importance of Modern Construction methods by using light weight systems instead of traditional masonry techniques. Up to 50% of the overall time required for Traditional Villa Construction can be reduced using Fermacell's complete wall systems.

Fermacell's Gypsum Fibre and Cement boards are suitable for all kinds of internal and external constructions. Their water proofing systems also provide moisture protection even in the harshest environments. Fermacell also offers a complete external rendering solution over their Cement Board products. This provides a comprehensive exterior finish.

As Government Regulations push the Environmental requirements for sustainable construction to a higher level, Fermacell's Gypsum Fibre Board material made from 93% minimum recycled content meets and exceeds all the necessary specifications.

Fermacell's "Life Cycle of the Building" Warranty on all their material covers the performance of the system for 20 years against any defect.

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About AlMuftah Group:
AlMuftah Group was founded in 1963 by Abdulrahman Muftah AlMuftah and has expanded and diversified since then to become one of the foremost trading groups operating in Qatar today. In 1968, it began an exclusive distribution agreement with TOYO tires of Japan, a relationship that exists to this day. In 1971 the group diversified when it set up a showroom for electronics and home appliances, bringing names like Sharp, Maxell and Clarion to Qatar. The group continues to grow strongly, with further successful diversification into numerous sectors, including construction, catering, oil and gas, furniture, polymers, education provision, and others. AlMuftah Group is ultimately dedicated to supplying the finest products and services to its loyal customers.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Elise Zwein, Country Manager
Action Qatar
Tel: 0097444361499
Email: elise.z@actionprgroup.com
More technical details can be viewed at www.fermacell.ae and www.fermacell-gcc.com
Contact by Phone 00971 887 6995 or 00971 50 2474668

For further details in Qatar, please contact:
Mr. T. Kumar, Mobile 33850665
K.J
Divisional Manager
Almuftah  Specialities Co.
E-mail: tkumar@almuftah.com

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