KSB Pumps Arabia is on the expansion path as it sets its sights on new markets overseas. The Saudi company is currently expanding its factory to boost production capacity by 25 per cent, says sales and marketing manager Nabeel Owdeh. Work on the project is expected to be completed in October.
Fadl A Al Ashey Contracting Establishment Fad-Fix has announced that its new SR7 million ($1.86 million) factory for producing marble products will open in Jeddah on October 1 this year. Eastern Province manager Iyad Fakhry says the new plant is part of the company's plans to diversify its product range.
Saudi Anfal Factory for Automatic Doors is opening new avenues to business as part of a drive to expand throughout the Middle East. The Riyadh-based manufacturer and supplier recently opened a branch office in Dubai, UAE, and plans to follow suit in other GCC states soon, according to its regional general director Monkez Alwani.
A Saudi water treatment specialist expects to launch a new factory by the end of this year. The new factory, being set up by in Riyadh's industrial area by Koob Trading and Contracting Establishment, will be involved in the manufacture of water filters, says Mohammed Al Hassan, the owner and general manager of the Riyadh-based firm.
Emirates Ceramic Factory (ECF) of the UAE uses unique, hard clay-like shale found in the mountains of Fujairah to produce wall tiles and matching floor tiles in various sizes.
The newly-established 'third millennium' interior decor specialist Dari Al Jamillah aims to make a big impression as it makes its debut at SaudiBuild 2001 next month.
Sigma will be helping trade visitors brush up their knowledge and skills in paint application techniques at SaudiBuild 2001. The paints manufacturer will be focusing on its top-of-the-line decorative paints and upgraded paint-specifying software, as well as demonstrating the right applications techniques for its products.
Automatic doors and systems from top European and American manufacturers will be among the products that Randa Trading and Contracting Company will be displaying at SaudiBuild 2001. Randa is a leading Saudi Arabian firm that has been dealing in the supply, installation and maintenance of automatic doors and systems for over 15 years.
Fire protection products from Bilco of the US are ensuring safety at major airports, skyscrapers and industrial plants across the Middle East. These include landmark projects such as the Al Faisaliah Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the new terminal at Dubai International Airport in the UAE.
Al Babtain Industries of Saudi Arabia, which manufactures a diverse range of electro-mechanical products, says that business prospects are improving. "Our business levels for this year have risen over the same period last year," says regional sales manager Abdullah Al-Babtain. "Also, the domestic market is expanding.
A part from major contracts, Jotun Saudi Arabia was busy during the first half of 2001 with marketing campaigns, product seminars and training sessions. The company also upgraded its production facility in Jeddah and honoured its dedicated staff, while receiving accolades itself. Its new brand campaign, titled Jotun - No.
False ceilings specialist AMF says it is the best choice for buildings that need bright, clean and hygienic surroundings, such as hospitals, laboratories, clinics and food stores.
A new range of steel roofing systems from a New Zealand manufacturer that are said to offer long life and low maintenance is being marketed in the Middle East by Saudi Arabia's Moeid Steel and Aluminium Company (MSAC).
Saudi steel fabricator Al Bayda Steel is now a stronger force in the market, with an ISO certificate under its belt. The Riyadh-based firm, which fabricates doors, profiles and structures, was awarded the ISO 9001:2000 quality assurance certification in July, says plant manager M K Abdul Gafoor.
A UAE trader of industrial machinery will be putting on a live show at SaudiBuild 2001. The Sharjah-based industrial machinery specialist Simco will demonstrate the capabilities of its line of CNC machines and presses at the show.
Top-of-the-line fire-fighting systems from a major Saudi manufacturer will be on show at SaudiBuild 2001. Heba Fire Fighting Equipment Manufacturing Company Limited (Heba) says it will be displaying its range of water and foam extinguishers, hoses and cabinets, pumps and fire alarms at this year's event.
A K Al-Muhaidib & Sons Group of Companies, one of Saudi Arabia's diversified trading houses, has been a regular participant at SaudiBuild exhibitions. The group will be back at this year's event, focusing on its manufacturing and trading strengths within the building materials and construction industry.
Al Babtain Polyurethane Company of Saudi Arabia, a specialist insulation company and a regional leader in foam technology, has commissioned a state-of-the-art production line dedicated to filling aerosol cans with polyurethane foam sealants.
In order to put on an impressive show, Red Sea Paints of Saudi Arabia is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations leading up to SaudiBuild 2001.
Alaa Industrial Equipment Factory (AFI) of Saudi Arabia says its growing presence in the Middle East is testimony to its perseverance and commitment to a holistic approach towards industrial equipment supplies. The Dammam-based company is a leader in industrial equipment supplies in the GCC.
AUSTRIA Frans Wagner GmbH and Co KG Greenonetec Solarindustri GmbH Ludwig Hackler GmbH and Co KG Leitz GmbH and Co KG VSI GmbH CHINA Cheertex International Ltd Foshan Oceano Ceramics Co Ltd Foshan Rifeng Co Shanghai Mingjie Stone Co Ltd CYPRUS Gigas Brick and Tile Factory Ltd Nerotech Ltd Nicolaides and Kountouris Metal Co Paletico
Jotun Saudia is a regular and keen participant at SaudiBuild and the company will be promoting several of its new high-quality products at the exhibition.
A leading Saudi supplier of building materials, which specialises in architectural products, is looking at moving into the field of manufacture. Mohammed Assad Aldrees & Sons Company's AICS division is seriously looking at setting up a factory to manufacture finished products, says the division's manager Fahad Aldrees.
Saudi Arabia's International Building Systems Factory Company (IBSF) has announced it is introducing new products on the market and increasing production capacity.
The Raghadan Group of Saudi Arabia will be back at this year's SaudiBuild, promoting "reliable paints that offer quality at competitive prices". "The company will be participating in the forthcoming SaudiBuild 2001 as it has done in the past," says marketing director Dr Hisham Ali.
SaudiBuild 2001, the 13th in the series of construction and building materials show, has once again attracted strong national and international participation, according to its organiser Riyadh Exhibitions Company.
SaudiBuild exhibitions are good for business, says Al Haleef Paint Factory of Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh-based firm, which manufactures a range of industrial, decorative, furniture and spray paints and putties and sealants, has always done well at this premier event for the construction industry, says its production manager Alauddin Nagieb.
The Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) is looking at a major expansion that will double production capacity at its flat steel plant, according to a senior company official.
A range of new product lines from Saudi Pan Gulf-UBMO will be on show at SaudiBuild 2001. The Riyadh-based firm, which was founded in 1979, has over the past 22 years grown to become one of the leading suppliers of building materials to the Saudi marketplace.
Finishing materials specialist Saudi Vetonit Company (Saveto) will be putting the spotlight on its latest product at SaudiBuild 2001. The Riyadh-based firm, which is a leading manufacturer of cement and gypsum-based finishing materials in the Middle East, recently launched a new multi-purpose cement-based mortar called Vetonit Fix on the market.
Saudi Arabia's First Factory for Natural Stone and Marble will be out to show that its products are second to none in quality and design at this year's SaudiBuild. The Riyadh-based First Factory is part of a group that is active in the stone industry and has won an international accolade for its expertise.
