Zamil Industrial has announced that Zamil Industrial ITG, the IT operations division of the company, has been awarded International Organization for Standardization ISO 20000 certification ISO/IEC 20000-1:2005. Zamil Industrial ITG is one of only four organizations located across the entire Middle East to achieve this certificate, issued by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), an international auditing and verification company based in Norway, and accredited by itSMF (IT Service Management Forum).
Zamil Industrial ITG provides integrated IT services to enterprise systems of internal and external customers of Zamil Industrial in Saudi Arabia. The ISO 20000 certification is the first worldwide standard specifically targeted toward IT Services Management. ISO 20000 certification indicates a consistently high level of commitment to business integrity and security, as well as to a culture of continual quality improvement in IT Service Management.
In order to meet ISO certification standards, Zamil Industrial ITG has demonstrated exceptional effectiveness in the design, implementation and integration of IT service management procedures for delivery to both internal and external customers. The organization manages IT services for the regional and worldwide operations of Zamil Industrial sector businesses, including Zamil Steel Industries, Zamil Air Conditioners, Zamil Glass Industries and Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Co. Ltd.
"Achievement of this certification represents the culmination of a wide range of dedicated efforts and initiatives on the part of the entire Zamil ITG staff. It reflects our intense motivation to provide the highest standard of service possible to customers of all Zamil Industrial sector businesses," said Zaki Sabbagh, CIO, Zamil Industrial.
Mr. Sabbagh added, "A unique combination of technical expertise and targeted technological investment has enabled Zamil ITG to assist the company in the worldwide expansion of our customer base, while continuing to provide long term customers with the quality products and efficient service they have come to expect. This new certification can only add to the company's capacity for cultivating enduring business relationships built upon a foundation of integrity and security."
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About Zamil Industrial
Zamil Industrial was founded in 1998. It is headquartered in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and employs more than 8,800 people in 55 countries. As an international manufacturing and fabrication group, it provides leading air conditioning, pre-engineered steel buildings, structural steel products, process equipment, transmission and telecommunications towers, open web joists and decks, architectural glass processing, aerated concrete products and fiberglass insulation solutions to meet the requirements of the global construction industry through its four sector businesses: Zamil Air Conditioners (www.zamilac.com), Zamil Steel Industries (www.zamilsteel.com), Zamil Glass Industries (www.zamilglass.com) and Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Co. Ltd. (www.afico.com.sa).
For the year ended 31 December 2007, Zamil Industrial posted turnover of SAR 3.681 billion/USD 982 million, a growth of 28.4% over 2006, with net profit, after Zakat contribution, of SAR 206.5 million/USD 55.1 million. Post Zakat Earnings Per Share during 2007 grew to SAR 4.59/USD 1.22 from SAR 4.26/USD 1.14 representing 7.8 percent growth. Shareholders' equity grew by 20.3% to SAR 894.3 million/USD 238.5 million. Export sales accounted for SAR 1,337 million/USD 356.5 million representing 36% of total revenue and 20.4% growth over 2006. Zamil Industrial exports to more than 80 international markets.
Zamil Industrial shares are actively traded on the Saudi Stock Market. More information can be found at www.zamilindustrial.com.
For more information on this press release, contact
Said Al Daajani,
Zamil Industrial,
Corporate Communications,
Tel: (966) 3 8471840,
Fax: (966) 3 8472574,
e-mail: saidaldaajani@zamilindustrial.com
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