Leading building material supplier acquires 350,000 sq. ft. plot in south Jebel Ali

Dubai December 14, 2004 - Leading construction material supplier Danube Building Materials FZCO is to set up Gulf's most modern kiln dry wood facility at Jebel Ali, as part of a Dhs. 17 million expansion, Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Chairman of Danube Group of Companies, announced today.

The company has acquired a 350,000 sq. ft. plot in south Jebel Ali to set up the kiln dry wood facility that will provide customers better quality of dry raw materials in a shorter time-frame. The facility will also house a state-of-the-art Warehouse cum Distribution Centre.

"The growing demand for wood has created a perennial shortage of kiln dry wood," said Mr. Rizwan Sajan.  "We are strongly committed to the development of infrastructure that will enhance product quality. We have therefore invested in the best available technology for this project. When commissioned, the facility will substantially increase the availability of good quality dry wood in Dubai."

"Our existing factory, Danube Dekor, located in Jebel Ali, has received tremendous response because of the value-added services we offer to customers. Further, our participation in various exhibitions in the region has boosted interest in our products," Mr. Sajan added.

This has translated into actual orders that have impacted the business volumes. The number of employees has swelled to 400, a 30 % growth over the past year.

Danube, one of the largest building materials company, has an extensive geographical reach. The newly established doors factory, Danube Doors, located in Al Quoz, Dubai, is negotiating some important tower projects. Together with Danube Dekor and the trading arm, Danube is set to consolidate its market leadership, driven by commitment to quality and innovation.

Danube is the biggest building materials company in Jebel Ali with branches in Dubai, Deira, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat and Mabella, which stocks over 10,000 items.

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Note to Editors
Danube Building Materials FZCO established in Dubai 10 years ago. The company has in stock more than 10,000 products and value added services in house.  Danube has recently shifted their offices in a 225,000 square foot facility in Jebel Ali which includes warehouses and a factory.   

Danube has grown from a small trading firm in 1993 to one of the largest building materials company in the region. The company has expanded from two people into the current team of 250 people working from strategic locations in Jebel Ali, Deira, Abu Dhabi and Muscat. The company has extensive customer base in the GCC, Asia and Africa.  

Danube's prestigious projects lists include Emaar projects such as Emirates Hills, the Burj Al Arab, Shangrila Hotel, Grand Hyatt, and a private palace in Muscat. 

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