Gulf Extrusions produces biggest extruded aluminium profile in Asia and Africa.

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1 Aug 2008

Gulf Extrusions, one of the largest aluminium extrusion plants in the Gulf, has produced the biggest aluminium extruded profile in Asia and Africa, fulfilling its part in a partnership with Multiforms to supply world-class aluminium profiles for the iconic mixed-use building project Index Tower. Production of the profile has recently commenced as the skyscraper in Dubai's financial district is projected to be completed by the end of this year.

The specially designed profile is made of two pieces and weighs 30kg/m with a width of 1,000 mm. Gulf Extrusions had been specifically chosen to supply the customised profile because of its undisputed leadership and reputation as a world-class producer of extruded products. The Index Tower, which is located at Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) and being considered one of the most important projects in the region, will feature residential floors with the highest views in the world.

"This is another important milestone for Gulf Extrusions and validates the company's status as the preferred supplier of world-class extruded aluminium profiles in the regional market. There has been so much anticipation surrounding the Index Tower both from developers and prospective investors; these expectations can only be met or exceeded by utilising the most advanced components required for the project," said Modar Al Mekdad, General Manager, Gulf Extrusions.

"While we have supplied the biggest extruded aluminium profile ever produced in Asia and Africa for this project, we also guarantee the best quality and performance of our product. Excellent quality, after all, is the common denominator in all the comprehensive product lines of Gulf Extrusions," added Al Mekdad.

Firas Al Raifai, CEO, Multiforms commented: "After our design of the profile it was important for Multiforms to choose an appropriate partner to take the project forward. As a result, Multiforms’ partnership with Gulf Extrusions is a demonstration of our belief in their work, and going forward our confidence in Gulf Extrusions' capability to comply with every specification will provide the best quality profile for the Index Tower."

Index Tower will feature office, apartment and lower-level retail and commercial spaces constructed on a 20,000 square metre corner site in DIFC. It is also located in proximity to the Burj Dubai, another landmark tower that has utilised Gulf Extrusions products and services.

Gulf Extrusions, which is part of the Al Ghurair Group of Companies, produces profiles ranging from architectural sections to components for household items, AC grills and customised products. The company also extrudes products of several European suppliers and companies under agreement. Nearly 70 percent of Gulf Extrusions' production is supplied to the domestic market to support the enormous construction projects in the UAE. The rest are exported to South East Asia, other GCC countries, Europe and Canada.