Leading manufacturer showcases world class high voltage technology
Dubai - March 14th 2012: Ducab, one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality power cables and wires in the Middle East, will be showcasing the latest technologies in cable manufacturing and high voltage technology at this year's Water and Energy Technology & Environment Exhibition (WETEX), being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 13 to 15 March 2012.
Key additions to Ducab's WETEX presence this year will come from Ducab-HV, a joint venture between DEWA, ADWEA and Ducab, that was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. Ducab-HV brings global best practices in the manufacture of high voltage cables and products to the UAE, and covers the highest voltages in use within the GCC. Ducab will also be highlighting its new range of 'FLAMBICC' fire resistant cables ideal for residential and industrial use where safety is a primary concern.
"We are proud to be one of the main sponsors for WETEX 2012 as this underlines our long standing association with DEWA. The exhibition is an excellent platform to network with purchasers and decision-makers in the industry as we highlight new additions to our product range, including Ducab-HV," said Ahmed Al Shaikh, Chairman of Ducab. "When fully operational, the Ducab-HV factory will also generate 130 new jobs, which means more opportunities to hire and develop UAE Nationals".
As a leading cable manufacturer in the region, Ducab is also hosting a seminar today (14 March 2012), titled 'Challenges for HV Cables System in the GCC'. Delivered by Chief Engineer Jorgen Svahn, the seminar will take place at the exhibition and is part of Ducab's efforts to promote sustainable infrastructural development that can withstand increasing demand while prioritizing health and safety.
"The environmental conditions in the GCC are particularly difficult for high voltage cable system installations. Ambient temperatures, soil conditions and other logistical challenges make it difficult to design and operate a reliable high voltage cable system. This seminar will address some of the key issues and precautions suppliers and users can take in order to design a reliable system," Al Shaikh added.
Ducab has recently announced record sales of AED 4.9bn for 2011, representing a 39% increase over the previous year. The company is forecasting 10 per cent growth in sales and revenue for 2012.
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About Ducab:
Ducab is jointly owned by public sector entities Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and General Holding Corporation (GHC), (50% each) and has one of the most modern manufacturing units in the region. It occupies an area of 590,000 square meters of land in Jebel Ali, Dubai and nearly 330,000 square meters in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi spread over 2 factories. Today, the Ducab Group has the capability of producing over 105,000 copper tonnes equivalent of low voltage, medium and high voltage cables, emerging as the leader and the first choice of prestigious customers in the Middle East. The Ducab Group's product range covers High Voltage cables up to 400kV, Ducab Powerplus Medium Voltage cables up to 33kV, Low Voltage power cables, control & auxiliary, wiring and lead-sheathed cables, Ducab-Smokemaster- Low Smoke and Fume cables, and FLAMBICC (Fire Resistance Cables), cable components and cable accessories, as well as copper rod that Ducab manufacture in their own copper rod plant.
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. These certifications are the latest in a string of recognitions achieved by the company, including a two time winner of Gulf Excellence Award, two time winner of Dubai Quality Award, Gold category 2004 & 1998.
In 2009 Ducab was honoured with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Business Excellence Award for their achievements in the manufacturing sector; this award ceremony was in the presence of H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Ducab has also won other awards such as the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) Chairman's Award for Outstanding Economic Value Creation in the Industrial Sector.
About Ducab-HV:
Ducab-HV is a joint venture between Ducab (50%), DEWA (25%) and ADWEA (25%) to manufacture and sell cable systems in the voltage range 66kV (66,000 Volts) to 400kV (400,000 Volts) covering the highest voltage currently used in the GCC. It is the first dedicated HV facility in the region, and covers a built area of 30,000m2 on a 93,000m2 premises at the Ducab Jebel Ali site.
The plant's most prominent characteristic is a 148m tower housing state of the art extrusion equipment designed to ensure that the very high voltage products are manufactured to the highest standards necessary to provide faultless service. The tower, thought to be the tallest industrial tower in the GCC, also contains a series of Clean Room facilities in the top levels to ensure no contamination of the critical cable insulation.
Ducab-HV was announced during WETEX in April 2009, with a ground breaking ceremony in November 2009 attended by HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and HH Sheikh Majed Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. A CEO was appointed in March 2010, and the tower completion ceremony took place in November 2010 in the presence of Saeed Al Tayer, Saeed Al Darmaki, Ahmed Al Sheikh, Abubaker Al Khouri and Tariq Khansaheb.
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