Certification affirms commitment to provide high quality aluminum products in the region
Gulf Extrusions, one of the largest aluminum extrusion plants in the Gulf, has recently announced that it has been awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certification for Quality Management, a benchmark of excellence given to companies that conform to world-class international standards. The certification affirms the company's continuing thrust of providing only the best quality aluminum products in the region.
The ISO certification was awarded to Gulf Extrusions after a series of stringent assessments and inspections carried out by an accredited team from Lloyds Register Quality Assurance, Dubai, which was the certification authority. The certification complements Gulf Extrusions' continuous focus on quality, which is reflected through an efficient production and after-sale process; use of the finest raw materials such as homogenized aluminum billets and high precision dyes; deployment of state-of-the-art extrusion presses; on-the-job training for new technologies; and simplification of delivery logistics.
Modar Al Mekdad, General Manager, Gulf Extrusions, said, "The ISO certification underscores our long-standing commitment to quality, product excellence and customer satisfaction. At Gulf Extrusions, we make it a point to ensure that quality is an integral part of all systems and processes, and all our employees fully understand the need to maintain the highest quality standards, which have been key factors behind our sustained success in the region."
The ISO certification also bolsters Gulf Extrusions' plans to expand its operations in the region and also into emerging markets like India, North Africa and the UK. The company seeks to efficiently address the demand for aluminum extrusion in the Middle East region which, according to recent studies, has reached an average of 450,000 metric tons per annum in 2008, with KSA, Qatar, UAE and Kuwait accounting for most of the demand.
Gulf Extrusions, which is part of the Al Ghurair Group of Companies, produces profiles ranging from architectural sections to components for household items, AC grills and customised products. The company also extrudes products of several European suppliers and companies under agreement. Nearly 70 per cent of Gulf Extrusions' production is supplied to the domestic market to support the enormous construction projects in the UAE. The rest are exported to South East Asia, other GCC countries, Europe and Canada.
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About Gulf Extrusions:
Gulf Extrusions is the largest extrusion plants in the Gulf with a 30 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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