Groundbreaking product commissioned for elite Index Tower project in Dubai's financial centre
Gulf Extrusions, one of the largest aluminium extrusion plants in the Gulf, has announced that it has produced the biggest aluminium extruded profile in Asia and Africa, fulfilling its part in a partnership with Multiforms to supply world-class aluminium profiles for the iconic mixed-use building project Index Tower. Production of the profile has recently commenced as the skyscraper in Dubai's financial district is projected to be completed by the end of this year.
The specially designed profile is made of two pieces and weighs 30kg/m with a width of 1,000 mm. Gulf Extrusions had been specifically chosen to supply the customised profile because of its undisputed leadership and reputation as a world-class producer of extruded products. The Index Tower, which is located at Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) and being considered one of the most important projects in the region, will feature residential floors with the highest views in the world.
"This is another important milestone for Gulf Extrusions and validates the company's status as the preferred supplier of world-class extruded aluminium profiles in the regional market. There has been so much anticipation surrounding the Index Tower both from developers and prospective investors; these expectations can only be met or exceeded by utilising the most advanced components required for the project," said Modar Al Mekdad, General Manager, Gulf Extrusions.
"While we have supplied the biggest extruded aluminium profile ever produced in Asia and Africa for this project, we also guarantee the best quality and performance of our product. Excellent quality, after all, is the common denominator in all the comprehensive product lines of Gulf Extrusions," added Al Mekdad.
Firas Al Raifai, CEO, Multiforms commented: "After our design of the profile it was important for Multiforms to choose an appropriate partner to take the project forward. As a result, Multiforms' partnership with Gulf Extrusions is a demonstration of our belief in their work, and going forward our confidence in Gulf Extrusions' capability to comply with every specification will provide the best quality profile for the Index Tower."
Index Tower will feature office, apartment and lower-level retail and commercial spaces constructed on a 20,000 square metre corner site in DIFC. It is also located in proximity to the Burj Dubai, another landmark tower that has utilised Gulf Extrusions products and services.
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 percent 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 10,000 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.
About Multiforms:
Multiforms LLC was established in 1997, to meet the growing demand for high performance architectural UPVC, aluminium windows, doors and curtain walls. In the rapidly growing Middle Eastern market, particularly the United Arab Emirates, the company has achieved substantial growth over the years and is the largest UPVC and architectural aluminium supply and installation company operating in the region. Multiforms LLC is a trend setting, expanding, diversifying quality standard enhancer serving the needs and requirements of its customers.
Multiforms is now a subsidiary of Emaar Industries & Investments (EII), a global investor that capitalises on growth prospects in the manufacturing sector by investing in existing businesses and establishing joint ventures with leading establishments. Since the acquisition by EII, Mutliforms' billing and production capacity has increased by 400 per cent, whilst turnover has increased by more than 300 per cent.
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