Bosco Aluminium of the UAE says its success is built on the four pillars of technology, quality, service and customer care. A leading player in the UAE aluminium and glass industry, Bosco says it revels in taking on challenging projects and has played a key role in many landmark projects in the country.
Over the last 20 years, the UK insulating glass unit market has witnessed dramatic growth. In 1983, the market was estimated to be around six million sq m; today it stands at around 30 million sq m.
Jubail-based GulfGuard (Saudi Guardian International Float Glass Company) has shipped over a million tonnes of glass since the plant was commissioned in October 1996. The company, which only produced float glass when it launched initial production, introduced patterned figure glass in February 1998 and added a new mirror line in March this year.
Architects and consultants have the task of sourcing cost-effective, high-quality products used in the finishing of aluminium facades. The products they require are those that provide a variety of colour and gloss in order to enhance their style and design flair.
Architects and curtain-walling specialists seeking to reconcile aesthetic considerations with demands for high performance and durability in their sealant specification are being offered a new service by UK-based Tremco Limited.
State-of-the-art curtain-walling technology from Europe is now being offered by Arabian Aluminium of the UAE, under a tie-up with the Germany's Gutmann. Dubai-based Arabian Aluminium has tied up with a leading German maker of curtain-wall systems to offer the latest technology to the regional market.
Corus Building Systems of the UK has introduced a factory-installed protective coating for KaIzip profile sheets as a new weapon in the fight against graffiti on aluminium facades.
Wacker Silicones has developed a one-part silicone sealant for structural glazing and double-glazing applications which boasts a number of advantages. The new Elastosil SG 20, launched in May this year, completes the firm's range of alkoxy-based structural glazing products.
Zamil Glass Industries has recently completed a major project in Riyadh and signed on for new projects in Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries. The Dammam-based company says it recently completed ABB - Administrative Office Building project at the Second Industrial City in Riyadh, worth over SR2 million ($533,000).
