Product provides local solution for meeting Qatar's more stringent fire-safety requirements

Doha, Qatar 11 August 2012:    Domopan Qatar WLL, one of Qatar's leading engineering solutions companies with construction and industrial divisions, recently had its manufacturing facility awarded with the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) certification for their locally-made fiber gypsum boards, 'DomoGypsum.'  The LPCB certification recognizes the product's ability to meet two-hour fire resistivity standards.

Not only would this signify that a Qatari product can now be sold in the European market, but DomoGypsum now also meets the Qatar Civil Defense Department's new stringent specifications for gypsum paneling.  In addition to being manufactured in Domopan's own ISO-certified factory in Qatar, the boards are regularly tested abroad to ensure that quality is not compromised.

"We are extremely pleased at being awarded this recognition," said Marlong Dizon, Domopan's gypsum plant manager. "In light of recent events that have taken place in Qatar, the subject of fire safety is on everyone's mind, and rightfully so.  Not only do our DomoGypsum boards meet the requirements for heat resistance, but also exceed them."

The LPCB certification, in addition to confirming the two-hour fire resistance of the boards, also speaks of the due diligence and quality control that the company practices in producing their boards.   Combined with the fact that the products are manufactured here in Qatar at Domopan's New Industrial Area factory (thus avoiding long shipping times and other problems associated with supply problems overseas), developers can be rest assured that they are using high-quality products that are competitively priced as compared to other manufacturers.  Moreover, DomoGypsum is currently approved by Qatar's General Administration of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior and the Qatar Civil Defense Department's approval for two-hour fire resistivity. 

"Many of our clients are often shocked to learn that fire-rated gypsum boards are being produced right here in Qatar; they often have to import similar products from abroad," explained Dizon.  "Currently, the demand for fire-resistance boards has also  increased dramatically, especially now since safety specifications for building structures are under review.  Therefore, DomoGypsum is positioned to be the ideal product for designers and contractors:  certified, affordable, and -since it is produced locally - available at short notice."

DomoGypsum has proven very popular in the market already and has been used in Qatar's landmark projects such as the RasGas Headquarters, Souq Waqif Hotel, Al Jassimiyah Tower along the corniche, the Pearl's Porto Arabia townhouses, and the Mathaf (Arab Museum of Modern Art).

For more information about Domopan, DomoGypsum, other products, and to view certificates, please visit www.domoqatar.com.

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About Domopan Qatar WLL
Domopan launched activities in response to the market needs of sustainable development.  Therefore the heart of our work is providing turnkey design-build solutions for residential, commercial and industrial developments. 

Our vision
Our vision is to be nothing short of the best.  We envision ourselves to be the undisputed leader and partner in providing quality projects to both public and private sector clients.

Our mission
We aim to provide innovative and cutting-edge construction practices to address the unique demands of Qatar's environment, construction climate, and client preferences, executed to the highest levels of professionalism to secure client loyalty.

Further information about Domopan can be found at www.domoqatar.com

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Krikor Khatchikian
Group Account Director
Cohn & Wolfe
Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4428 3177
Email: krikor.khatchikian@cohnwolfeqatar.com

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