Hempel, a leading paint manufacturer, has inaugurated a new factory in Kuwait to meet increased demand and also to consolidate its position as market leader in the region. The new factory, costing $14.02 million, is set up in Mina Abdullah and meets ISO 9000 quality management guidelines. Hempel is the leading coatings supplier in Kuwait.

Grohe put the focus on smart solutions for bathrooms and kitchens at last month’s ISH exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, with numerous new products showcased in addition to complete bathrooms for stylish living.  The global brand exhibited under the theme “Water. Intelligence.

Formwork systems from Germany’s Paschal-Werk G Maier can be seen utilised in projects throughout Dubai – right from the Expo 2020 site to The Palm Jumeirah development - helping shape a diverse range of structures.

Advanced Plastic Industries (API), which manufactures polyolefin pipes and fittings for construction and infrastructure applications, has opened an office in Dubai, UAE, to better serve the region with its range of “exceptional pipe systems” that boast high performance, reliability and durability.

Kingspan PalDuct Eco system now comes with duct panels that are coated with quality antimicrobial technology that kills odour and surface germs, helping create a healthier environment.

At the Gulf Interiors show next month (May), leading dry mix company Plafixx will be conducting live demonstrations of spray plaster machinery that it provides to its clients for spraying the wide range of products that the Bahrain-headquartered company offers.