Junco Trading, a major commercial distributor, marketing agent and channel partner of 3M Gulf for industrial solutions, has commissioned the Middle East’s first 3M Authorised Abrasives Conversion Centre in Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE, to mark its 25 years of partnership with 3M, the global powerhouse renowned for its innovative products.

The 8,000-sq-ft state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated by Robert H Nichols, managing director for Middle East and Africa at 3M Gulf.

The facility is designed to customise 3M finished products to customers’ requirements and specifications, offering competitive pricing, flexibility, and significantly shorter lead times, while adhering to the stringent 3M standards.

Deepak Dhingra, managing director of Junco Trading, said: “Twenty-five years ago, our company was given the opportunity by 3M to be their Channel Partner. Our efforts, at the outset, have always been to emulate 3M’s catchword ‘innovation’ by introducing products that revolutionise applications.”

“We share the goals of 3M, and have never hesitated to put our best foot forward towards fulfilment of our common vision. The commissioning of the new facility under the name of Junco Industries, where we vertically integrate our products to meet individual needs of customers in the UAE and across the GCC, is a clear example of the same,” he said.

Dhingra continued: “We treasure our partnership with 3M, a global company with over 50,000 products. From humble beginnings when we represented just one division of 3M, we now represent five, bringing to the region’s customers some of the best 3M signature products and enhancing the offerings with our own expertise. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with 3M in the years to come, as we continue our expansion plans.”

Nichols said: “I am happy to say that in our 25 years of partnership, Junco and 3M have done some major projects together. We are impressed by Junco’s belief in doing things differently and its focus on growth.”

“The new conversion facility is a huge opportunity for Junco and us to offer customized products to our clientele. This is a commendable achievement for Junco and spells a big advantage for customers,” he added.

Nichols continued: “3M is a $33 billion highly diversified company with a global presence. We are excited about Expo 2020, which has been widely publicised, and should drive the economy and industry over the next 18 months.”

“With partners like Junco, we aim to make a bigger impact with our innovative products across diverse sectors in the years to come,” he added.

Junco Trading was appointed as a Channel Partner of 3M in 1994. Since then, Junco has been a key promoter of 3M’s path-breaking products, including the ingenious family of 3M VHB (very high bond) tapes that have revolutionised fastening technology the world over.

Junco was the distributor that created and spread the awareness which led to the acceptance of such products for prestigious structures such as the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, the stunning Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the magnificently clad shells of all Dubai Metro stations, besides numerous other landmarks.

Junco Trading is a commercial distributor and marketing agent for solutions in the industrial, construction, marine, aerospace, commercial care, gas, maintenance, wood, repair and overhaul sectors.

Over the years, Junco has supplied vast range of 3M’sspecialised products to notable projects in the region. VHB Tapes, power tools, abrasives, Dual-Lock systems, Hook and Loop systems, structural adhesives – to name a few.

Junco carries a wide range of products such as adhesives, abrasives, VHB (Very-High Bond) tapes, power tools plus a variety of related items and equipment of 3M, as also of other renowned brands; namely -Dynabrade, Fuji, Chicago Pneumatic, Desoutter, Cibo and Loeser.

Dhingra said: “We are now set on a path of diversification. The 3M conversion plant is an illustration of this process. We see huge opportunities in metal working and wood working industries.”

“With our selling skills and extensive knowledge of the GCC markets, we will explore new grounds as we continue our growth story,” he concluded. – TradeArabia News Service