Emirates Extruded Polystyrene (EEP) – which commenced production of insulation materials recently – is already looking at doubling its capacity in a year’s time, buoyed by the enthusiastic response it has received from the market.

Insulation plays a vital role in the air-conditioning sector and setting up a factory to meet the increasing needs of this booming industry has been a good decision, says Zaid Shacker Habeeb, marketing and sales manager for Sat Insulation Materials Industry, which set up its factory four years ago.

High-rise construction in the UAE has brought with it a heightened demand for accuracy in the selection and installation of insulation products, says the Dubai-based Desert Roofing and Flooring (DRFCO).