July 1st 2012: The DORMA MOVEO system was installed in KOC's Sabriya Collaboration Centre which oversees oil production in Kuwait. Suspended from ceiling tracks, the robust fiberglass construction is up to 50% lighter than conventional moveable walls and provides exceptional soundproofing up to 55 decibel, roughly equivalent to everyday conversation. The partition can be deployed by a single person with ease and folds away into a compact storage space far away from the partition location.

Mr. Ahmed Al Jasmi, Team Leader, Research and Technology Said: "This product is an extremely impressive lightweight movable wall system, proving to be extremely cost effective against manual systems. DORMA MOVEO is fully compatible with KOC's SMART building automation controls. We are very happy with the support we have got from the DORMA sales, operation and technical teams, which has developed into an excellent working relationship."

Hayel Orakait, Country Manager, DORMA Kuwait said: "We are very pleased with KOC being our very end user to install our new product MOVEO Comfort Drive movable wall in one of their operation rooms in KOC Headquarters. Our product demonstrates the differentiation of DORMA and reflects the leadership of DORMA in the industry."

The DORMA MOVEO system is available in three product variations to meet specific user requirements. The Smart Line is ideal for average room heights and low sound insulation requirements (37 dB), while the Business Line offers a solution for moderate to high sound insulation values (47 and 55 dB) and has a more sophisticated finish. High acoustic values (55 dB) combined with high-quality, aesthetically   pleasing surface finishes are offered by the Design Line. 

When it comes to parking the MOVEO® panels, there are six stacking alternatives and each takes up a relatively small area - which benefits the general aesthetics of the room - and their light weight have little effect on the structural integrity of the building. 

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About DORMA
DORMA Gulf is part of globally active manufacturer of door technology systems and allied products. DORMA Gulf set foot on the Middle Eastern shores in the early 70s and worked towards setting new standards across the industry.

DORMA Kuwait is established in last Nov.2011 as a shareholder entity with a country office in charge in the region. Now Dorma start offering integrated solutions for all door technology needs in Kuwaiti market. Dorma increased its market share in the MENA region, and has a 35% market share of the door controls and automatic business in Kuwait market. A part from door hardware and automatics the company is now rolling out the rest of the product portfolio such as, movable walls, glass and   security time access.

About KOC
In 1934 the Kuwait Oil Company Ltd. was established by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, now known as the British Petroleum Company, and Gulf Oil Corporation, now known as Chevron Corporation.

The Company activities had extended to include exploration operations, on-shore and off-shore surveys, drilling of test wells, and developing of producing fields in addition to crude and natural gas exploration.

In 1975 the Kuwait Government took over 100% of the Kuwait Oil Company. In 1980 Kuwait Petroleum Corporation was established to bring all state owned oil companies under one entity. Super light crude oil was discovered at Sabriya in 2005. The discovery of the API 52 crude oil represents a big jump in the company's exploration abilities.

In 2006, gas was discovered in the deep Jurassic reservoirs at Rahiya, Mutriba, Um Niga and other fields. These discoveries fulfill a long Kuwaiti dream of becoming self-sufficient in gas which will be used for power generation.

For further information, please contact:
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PR Manager, Matrix PR
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Bardees Badr
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