Rubber World Industry, considered to be the sole producer of rubber insulation products in the UAE, has embarked on a major expansion that will triple its production capacity within five years to meet surging demand, in the wake of ongoing multi-billion-dollar construction projects in the Middle East.

With thermal insulation beginning to play an increasingly greater role in the construction industry, the paint sector has joined global efforts to develop new and innovative techniques to save energy and cut down power consumption.

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is the way forward to ensure that buildings are properly insulated and thus reduce the energy consumed during the hot Gulf summers, says Al Sharq Polystyrene Factory, one of the largest manufacturers of polystyrene products in the Middle East.

Bayer MaterialScience has tied up with Pearl Insulation Materials Industries to establish a polyurethane systems house joint venture in Dubai, which will produce polyurethane chemicals. Both companies believe this step will enable them to play a significant role in the future growth in the Middle East.