Adhesives and building chemicals giant sees sustained interest in environmental friendly products at top international flooring show

Dubai, May 17, 2009: Mapei, the global leader in adhesives and specialist installation materials & systems, has received a positive response from customers attending the Domotex Middle East 2009 exhibition in Dubai, in particular after presenting its latest range of eco-sustainable systems for the substrate preparation and installation of finishes such as pvc and rubber flooring, ceramic and stone tiling as part of the Domotex exclusive Designer Corner exhibition zone.

Mr. Laith Haboubi, Business Development Manager for Innovative Building Solutions, the local MAPEI subsidiary, said: 'We were delighted with the attendance at the focused presentation and with the number of enquiries we have received. This really shows that the UAE is firmly committed to the use of environmentally friendly products to ensure a sustainable and 'green' built environment'.

Mapei, who employ over 6,100 staff with business operations extending to 54 operations across the globe, is a member of the local Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) as well as in the US (USGBC), Australia and in fact participates actively in green initiatives in every country it operates in. 70% of the group's substantial annual R&D budget is spent on the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable products for use in construction.

Mapei is also showcasing its significant involvement in supplying many of the worlds best known buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum, Wembly Stadium, The Sydney Opera House, La Scala Opera House in Milan, Burj Al Arab, The Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and currently the Dubai Metro red line.

Mapei's high technology products are developed and manufactured to meet the increasingly stringent demands of builders, architectural specifiers and, crucially, interior designers.

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About MAPEI 
Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is the world's largest manufacturer of adhesives and complimentary products for the installation of all types of floor and wall coverings. The company is also specialized in other chemical products for building: from waterproofers to special mortars, from admixtures for concrete to products for the restoration of historical buildings. Over the past 70 years Mapei has initiated an internationalisation strategy to include manufacturing facilities all around the world ensuring local needs for all customers and reducing transportation costs.

With a forecasted turnover of Euro 1.7 Bn in 2008 and 6,000 employees, the group consists of 57 associated companies including 54 production facilities worldwide across 5 continents and 24 countries

In addition, Mapei invests significantly in research and development in order to both produce the most environmentally-friendly, technically advanced materials that meet with the most stringent international safety standards and regulations. Professional on-site technical assistance and specification consultation is available for construction professionals worldwide

For Further information, contact:
Marwa G. El-Moniery
Marketing Communications Co-ordinator
Tel: 056 6033361
m.moniery@ibs-mapei.ae
www.ibs-mapei.ae
www.mapei.com

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