Gulf Extrusions Co, the UAE-based pioneer and market leader in aluminium extrusion for the GCC region, has announced that it has installed two new extrusion presses as part of a capacity expansion programme aimed at increasing annual output at its Jebel Ali plant to 65,000 metric tonnes by June 2006. The plant's existing four presses produce 30,000 metric tonnes of aluminium extrusion profiles in a year at present.
Robert Holtkamp, Director Sales & Marketing, Gulf Extrusions said, "The addition of our new presses will enable Gulf Extrusions Co to meet escalating demand for high-quality aluminium extrusion products resulting from the vigorous pace at which construction and developmental activities are progressing in the UAE and the GCC region. Increased production will also allow us to cater to growing demand for superior cost-effective profiles emanating from the European markets and Africa."
With its four existing presses of 800 tonnes, 1600 tonnes and 2800 tonnes as well as three paint and anodising lines, the plant is designed to produce aluminium sections in mill, silver, gold, bronze and colour anodised (spectrum colours), and powder coated finishes, and has emerged as a single source supplier to all its customers.
"With our team of highly qualified employees, a vast array of designs and stringent quality norms, Gulf Extrusions is the preferred aluminium supplier for many of the region's prestigious projects.
These new presses will help us to ensure timely delivery of our high-quality aluminium products and services and increase our market share," Holtkamp added.
Reputed for its strict adherence to quality standards, Gulf Extrusions holds the ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management System and the ISO 14000 certification for Environmental Management Systems, and is a recipient of the QUALANOD and QUALICOAT quality labels. The domestic building and construction industry consumes almost 70 per cent of the company's output while products are also exported to Europe, Canada, the Middle East and North Africa region and South East Asian countries.
Part of the Al Ghurair Group of Companies, Gulf Extrusions is located close to its raw materials supplier, Dubai Aluminium Company Ltd (Dubal), and is minutes away from the Jebel Ali sea port.
The company produces more than 8,000 profiles ranging from architectural sections and components for household items to AC grills and customised products. It also extrudes products of several European system suppliers and companies.
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About Gulf Extrusions:
Gulf Extrusions is the largest extrusion plants in the Gulf with a 27 year history of top quality production. Located at Jebel Ali, it is minutes away from one of the busiest sea ports in the Gulf. The plant is designed to produce aluminum sections in mill finish, silver, bronze, gold and color anodized, and powder coated finishes. The modem processing equipment and techniques permit the company to produce a range of over 7,000 profiles. These vary from architectural sections to components for household items, AC grills and customized products. Nearly 60% of the output generated by Gulf Extrusions is used in the local market to support the building and construction projects. Gulf Extrusions also exports to various markets in GCC and Middle East countries, as well as markets in Europe, West Africa, Asia and Canada.
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Press Release 2006
