Pipes and pipe accessory supply industry veteran regular participant in event for two decades

Introduces additional services to enhance valves automation segment

Abu Dhabi, November 11, 2012: Gerab National Enterprises, a veteran in pipes and pipe fittings supply industry, will be a key participant in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), the largest oil and gas exhibition in the Middle East, which will take place from November 11 to 14, 2012, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The company, based in Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai has been a regular participant at ADIPEC for the last two decades. During the event this year, Gerab is keen to demonstrate the strength it has gained in the industry during the 35 years of its existence in the oil and gas sector.

"Gerab has been regularly participant at ADIPEC since the exhibition started two decades ago and we are proud to be part of this major exhibition. We are excited that next year onwards ADIPEC will become an annual event, giving us an opportunity to stay closer to our customers every year," said Abdulla Sharafi, President of Gerab National Enterprises.

Supplying Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Stud Bolts, Valves, Gaskets, and other bulk material world-wide since 1977, Gerab has accumulated unmatched experience managing bulk material supplies for projects and day-to-day requirements.

Gerab's piping supply services integrate and package reliable and high quality products from world-class manufacturers, leveraging its substantial stocks to make material available to contractors and end-users in real-time for projects or shutdown activities. With appropriate internal quality checks in place, and a strong supply chain management, Gerab is capable of providing a precise supply solution to its clients. 

This year, Gerab has further enhanced its valves automation segment by introducing additional services such as hydro testing facilities, valve retrofit solution and other automation services.

"We have significantly enhanced our focus on alloys such as stainless steel and Duplex materials on both pipes and fittings and flanges as we see a growing demand for these products in the region," said Sharafi.

Being located in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Gerab enjoys the unique advantage of being in a hub position enabling the company to ship material to its customers in an effective manner at very short notice. Additionally, Gerab has stocking facilities in Saudi Arabia to meet the requirements of the kingdom's significantly large oil, gas and petro-chemical industries.

Gerab is structured to be close to the main end-users, engineering companies, and construction companies. Keeping this in mind, Gerab has set up offices in key locations around the world such as Houston, Dammam, Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, and Hyderabad.

As a premier oil and gas exhibition, ADIPEC offers a great opportunity for the industry to look at the energy concerns and possibilities in the light of the future requirements. This year, the event will host more than 1,500 exhibitors and attract more than 45,000 attendees, offering an opportunity for industry professionals to come together and experience, network and discuss core industry issues. It will also feature the biggest attendance of national oil companies and international oil companies of any event in the region.

For more information, please contact:
Reem Diab
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
050 825 3810
Reem.Diab@bm.com

© Press Release 2012