Armed with a portfolio of smart and efficient hollowcore solutions and equipment that ensure greater control, predictability and reliability for hollowcore producers, Ultra-Span Technologies says it is on its way to becoming the leading partner in the Middle East region.

Jotun Powder Coatings Saudi Arabia has seen remarkable growth over the past year with its capacity having increased by 35 per cent following a complete upgrade of its main factory in Dammam. The expansion has included installing new production lines to cater to the ever-increasing demand from its customers.

Assigned the challenge of planning and designing all vertical transportation systems for what will be the tallest tower in the world, Kone is now scheduled to begin first lift installation on the kilometre-high Jeddah Tower next month (June).

As it marks 35 years of service to the Saudi construction industry this year, Qanbar Dywidag Precast Concrete Company (QDC) is busy completing key housing and industrial projects in Saudi Arabia and keenly eyeing others that are set to be awarded soon.

Special attention should be given to the selection of car-park deck coatings to ensure that they can withstand both the scorching sunlight as well as flash floods that the region is subjected to, says Vik Vithlani*.

Tremco illbruck Middle East, a provider of high-performance sealing, bonding, flooring, waterproofing, and passive fire protection for the construction and manufacturing sector, recently showcased an intelligent way of sealing windows, at a leading construction event in Dubai, UAE.

Knauf AMF, a leading European manufacturer of high-quality ceilings and wall panels, recently supplied Heradesign wall panels for the Hartland International School project in Dubai. Owned by the Sobha Group, the school comprises primary and secondary sections housed in one large campus located in MBR City, Meydan.