01 October 2012

EMIRATES Glass (EGL), one of the region’s leading processors of premium architectural flat glass products, has received orders worth Dh20 million ($5.4 million) in Turkey for projects that require the installation of self-cleaning glass.
Emirates Glass, a subsidiary of Glass which is wholly owned by Dubai Investments (DI), has inked a partnership with property developer Feryapi on a portfolio of prestigious projects. Work has already commenced on the I-Tower and East and West developments, while the other projects that will use its self-cleaning glass include the Hamp, Gold Tower, Nida Tower, and Gursan. EGL aims to complete the delivery of glass for these projects by the last quarter of 2012.

Ziad Yazbeck, senior vice-president, sales and marketing of Glass, said: “The construction market in the region is picking up pace, driving the demand for high-quality glass. The trend is particularly evident in Turkey, which is validated by our win of key purchase orders for projects that are poised to set new industry benchmarks in the country.

“We also welcome our partnership with industry leaders Feryapi. We are confident that the synergy will help us establish a strong foothold for Emirates Glass in Turkey. The endorsement from this market has also taken us a step forward in our vision to grow as the largest glass manufacturer in the region.”

With several efficient and sophisticated production units, Emirates Glass can handle large orders within short deadlines. Earlier this year, EGL inaugurated a Dh160-million ($43 million) coating line to boost capacity to over 3.5 million sq m.

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