Techniques used for the design of glass panels used in buildings have undergone dramatic development and transformation in recent years. The early design charts were based on full-scale test results. They only linked the area of the panel to the applied pressure for the various glass thicknesses available.

Installux systems have found pride of place at the one of the most prestigious residential addresses in Dubai – the Residences at Burj Dubai. The project comprises six exclusive towers – ranging from 24 to 41 storeys high – set within 20 acres of land on the shores of a spectacular man-made lake.

Innovation is a continuous process at Jotun Powder Coatings (JPC) which, over the years, has shown a foresight in formulating systems that would suit the needs of the time. It was back in the late eighties that Jotun’s owners set up a coating facility in Dubai, which has continuously risen to the occasion by producing innovative coating systems.

Gulf Extrusions, a UAE-based market leader in aluminium extrusion, has developed a new aluminium alloy that provides a high-quality surface finish even at significantly high extrusion speeds.

High-quality aluminum systems from the leading European manufacturer Reynaers Aluminium are now available from the Bahrain-based Reynaers Middle East, thanks to a tie-up between the Belgium-based Reynaers Aluminum and its local partner Ali Khalaf.