ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2017 (WAM) -- The integrated float glass facility in the UAE, Emirates Float Glass, has won a prestigious award from the Industrial Development Bureau in recognition of its environmental, health and safety standards in the industrial sector.

Ghassan Mashal, General Manager at Emirates Float Glass, said, "Emirates Float Glass is privileged to receive this special award, which is testimony to the companys contribution and commitment to sustainable development. Since its inception, the company has adopted green initiatives in the production processes and ensuring safe and healthy working environment to all employees."Emirates Float Glass facility is equipped with state-of-the-art machines from Europe, US and Japan, achieves 100% capacity utilisation, the highest benchmark for efficiency levels worldwide. The hi-tech manufacturing unit currently holds a production capacity of 600 tonnes of clear molten glass per day and over 190,000 tonnes of glass products per year.

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