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MADE IN KIZAD A GULF NEWS SPONSORED SUPPLEMENT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 THE METALS CLUSTER Kizad’s value partners in metal products elaborate on the reasons that make its Metals Cluster a compelling choice to conduct business from

2 MADE IN KIZAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 EGA MAKING MODERN LIFE A REALITY FOR FOUR DECADES Setting benchmarks in aluminium production for 40 years, EGA highlights the benefits that are helping it serve customers better through its association with Kizad Last year, Emirates Global Alu- GROWTH STORY 14.5 tonne crucibles, and keeps the other advantages from its asso- minium (EGA) started using a Starting production in 1979 as metal liquid for up to 18 hours at ciation with Kizad. For one, EGA’s new container freight station temperatures of around 780 degrees proximity to Khalifa Port is a key (in picture below) that is ex- Dubai Aluminium, its subsidiary Celsius. “The crucibles are mounted factor for its success. pected to reduce trucking of EGA’s alu- Emirates Aluminium set up base on highly secured trailers and driv- minium within Kizad by over 290,000 in Kizad in Abu Dhabi in 2007. The en to our customers,” says a spokes- BENEFITS FROM KIZAD kilometres per year, reducing costs, as two entities later merged in 2014 person. “One of Khalifa Port’s key benefits well as environmental emissions. The to form EGA and is today the larg- new facility, being used to load metal est industrial company in the UAE Today, EGA brings billions of to us is the ability to handle Cape- into containers for transfer onto ships outside oil and gas and a global dollars in export revenue to the size shipping vessels,” says a com- for export, is purpose-built by Abu integrated aluminium giant. The UAE through sales to more than 50 pany spokesperson. “Khalifa Port is Dhabi Ports to reduce the trucking aluminium sector, with EGA at countries in Europe, the Americas, the only port in the region that can distance for each consignment by ap- its heart, is one of the UAE’s most the Middle East and North Africa accommodate these vessels, allow- proximately 17 kilometres. significant industries. Its facilities and Asia. About 10 per cent of its ing us to import bauxite for our new “EGA shipped some 600,000 represent a list of global and local production is sold locally in the Al Taweelah alumina refinery. At tonnes of aluminium from Khalifa industrial feats. UAE to customers including Ducab other ports, Capesize vessels must Port last year, requiring over 17,000 Aluminium Company and Talex, be partially unloaded offshore be- truck movements from EGA’s site to TOP-NOTCH FACILITIES who have established operations fore they can dock at the port safely, the quayside,” says a company spokes- The EGA Al Taweelah single-site near EGA in Kizad. The proximity but Khalifa Port is deep enough to person. “Thanks to the new station to customers aside, EGA sees many allow us to import the raw materi- and the shortened journey the total smelter, for instance was the largest als without the need to transfer all emissions savings are expected to be in the world when completed — and EGA SHIPPED SOME or some of the cargo to smaller ves- over 2,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent continues to be among the biggest sels outside the port, reducing long- per year, similar to removing some globally. An all-new Al Taweelah 600,000 tonnes term shipping costs and improving 450 cars from the UAE’s roads.” alumina refinery where produc- environmental performance.” For EGA, it’s not just about being tion began this year is the biggest OF ALUMINIUM FROM one of the most influential brands investment in the UAE aluminium KHALIFA PORT LAST YEAR, Kizad’s modular path offers ad- in the global aluminium business, sector since the construction of the vantages too. “The large, dedicated it’s also about building a sustaina- Al Taweelah smelter. EGA’s Liquid REQUIRING OVER 17,000 eight-lane modular path allows us ble future for generations to come. Metal Transfer facility, also a UAE TRUCK MOVEMENTS FROM to move around and deliver our first, is used to transfer molten met- EGA’S SITE TO THE QUAYSIDE products in a safe and efficient al via overhead crane to preheated manner. The Hot Metal Road has Picture courtesy: EGA its benefits as well. “For our cus- tomers and those businesses plan- ning to establish their operations in Kizad, receiving molten metal offers substantial operational and environmental advantages. It elimi- nates the need for Kizad-based cus- tomers to re-melt the metal before use. This has obvious cost benefits, increasing the competitiveness of the growing UAE aluminium fab- rication industry, while reducing environmental emissions. “We began using the Hot Metal Road to make deliveries to custom- ers in 2016, with Ducab Aluminium Company being the first customer.” EGA recently signed a long-term supply agreement with Shaheen Chem Investments as well, paving the way for the construction of a chemi- cal complex in KIZAD by Shaheen to manufacture caustic soda for EGA’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery. “Caustic soda manufacturing is a new industry for Kizad and once complete, the plant is expected to boost KIZAD’s role as an industrial centre for Abu Dhabi and the UAE.”

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 MADE IN KIZAD 3 AN INTEGRATED GLOBAL ALUMINIUM GIANT Kizad-based Emirates Global FOUNDATION FOR THE UAE’S GLOBAL TRADE Aluminium (EGA) is the world’s largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the biggest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF OPPORTUNITY EGA’s production EGA’s aluminium >50 makes the UAE the is the largest world’s 5th largest made-in-the-UAE The number aluminium-producing export after oil nation and gas of nations EGA supplies aluminium to >1,000 $1 billion 60,000 NOW A GLOBAL INTEGRATED ALUMINIUM GIANT Number of Amount spent in the The number of jobs The percentage of alumina needs that nationals local supply chain supported by the UAE will be met by EGA’s $3.3 billion Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Kizad working at annually, stimulating aluminium sector, The boost provided to EGA sectors form representing 1 in 100 Guinea’s GDP by EGA’s bauxite mine, GAC, one of the construction to catering of all jobs nationwide largest UAE investments in sub-Saharan Africa A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION BUILDING A MAKING MODERN LIFE KNOWLEDGE- POSSIBLE WORLDWIDE Dh20 The amount generated each BASED ECONOMY year for the UAE economy by the UAE aluminum industry, EGA has developed billion anchored by EGA. This represents 1.4% of UAE GDP its own aluminium smelting technology in >30 The amount of aluminium produced by EGA since 25the UAE for more than 1979. One in every 25 years million tonnes of aluminium tonnes made worldwide is manufactured by EGA EGA was the first UAE industrial company to export its technology EGA’s product portfolio makes up part of the products and infrastructure that people around the world use every day, from smartphones to skyscrapers Pictures: EGA/Shutterstock/ Infographic: Nicholas D’souza, Gulf News

4 MADE IN KIZAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 KHALIFA PORT ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING PORTS IN THE WORLD A central hub for business in the region, Abu Dhabi provides globally acclaimed infrastructure to meet the ambitions of entrepreneurs and industrialists, anchored by entities such as Khalifa Port Serving as Abu Dhabi Ports’ As a global maritime hub and an IN ORDER FOR KHALIFA and only the second within the wid- flagship, deep-water port important contributor to the con- PORT TO ACCOMMODATE er Middle East. In order for Khalifa that boasts direct connec- nectivity of China’s Belt and Road Port to accommodate Capesize ves- tions to six continents, Initiative (BRI), Khalifa Port is a CAPESIZE VESSELS — sels — which, when fully loaded, Khalifa Port is one of the most vital enabler of trade and logistics WHICH, WHEN FULLY maintain a draft of 18.2 metres — technologically advanced ports for many of the region’s industrial LOADED, MAINTAIN A DRAFT the facility’s approaches were deep- in the world in terms of handling sectors, and this unique position OF 18.2 METRES — THE ened from 16.5 to 18.5 metres and general cargo, bulk, container and has been particularly evident in FACILITY’S APPROACHES widened from 250 to 280 metres, RoRo. the Middle East’s burgeoning met- WERE DEEPENED FROM providing both economies of scale als market. 16.5 TO 18.5 METRES AND and operational efficiencies. To strengthen its operations, WIDENED FROM 250 TO 280 Khalifa Port has partnered with a In June this year, Khalifa Port METRES, PROVIDING BOTH This is only the start of a strategic number of global entities includ- became the first GCC port capa- ECONOMIES OF SCALE AND expansion programme at Khalifa ing MSC Mediterranean Shipping ble of receiving calls from fully- Port, which will benefit many indus- Company, a global leader in trans- laden Capesize vessels at its quay. OPERATIONAL tries including metals. The develop- portation and logistics though The milestone itself was inaugu- EFFICIENCIES ment will see enhancements to port which Dh4 billion is being invested rated with the arrival of the Cape and landside infrastructure includ- to increase capacity. In addition, Taweelah, coming in from the Re- ing a three-kilometre south quay Khalifa Port has also partnered public of Guinea and carrying a wall with deep-water direct berth with Cosco Shipping Ports, creat- shipment of bauxite ore destined for access and a logistics port serving ing the CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) as a multipurpose terminal. In ad- in 2018. Al Taweelah alumina refinery. dition, container capacity is set to increase to 9.1 million TEUs within The deep-water semi-automated Operated by EGA, the world’s the next five years. container terminal includes the largest producer of premium largest Container Freight Sta- aluminium products, and an an- Through these strategic part- tion in the Middle East and posi- chor tenant at the Khalifa Indus- nerships and ambitious expansion tions Abu Dhabi as the regional trial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), Al plans, Khalifa Port has firmly es- base for Cosco’s global network of Taweelah alumina refinery is the tablished itself as one of the fastest 37 ports. first facility of its kind in the UAE growing ports in the world. Pictures courtesy: Kizad A Gulf News sponsored supplement published, printed and distributed by Al Nisr Publishing LLC on behalf of Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) To be featured, advertise or share feedback, reach us on [email protected] GULF NEWS Commercial Publishing PUBLISHING DIRECTOR — COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING Anshuman Joshi | HEAD OF CONTENT — COMMERCIAL PUBLISHING Sankar Sri Pillai I ART EDITOR Nicholas D’ Souza | OFFICE SECRETARY Fermel Fuentes | ACCOUNT GROUP MANAGER Christina Rebello | SALES MANAGER Sundar Ghosh PRE-PRESS SUPERINTENDENT Sarder Bakiruddin | PRE-PRESS OPERATOR Yousaf Naeem

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6 MADE IN KIZAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 TALEX pany has the exceptional ability “WE BELIEVE IN to increase and improve the mar- SYSTEMATICALLY WHY ket and add value to investors in IMPLEMENTING THE ALUMINIUM the sector. LATEST INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR IS GOLD “Our focus is on the automotive, ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE transportation and architecture in- IN ALL AREAS OF OUR Kizad-based aluminium extrusion brand dustries, as well as the construction BUSINESS AND capitalises on demand with niche products sector, and we are seeing tremen- OPERATIONS. FROM THE dous participation in the global au- DEVELOPMENT AND Did you know that the bat- ally catering to the global demand tomotive market for state-of-the-art INCORPORATION OF tery boxes and even a for aluminium in automotive vehi- aluminum products. This market CUTTING-EDGE large part of the chasis for cles? is looking for lightweight materi- TECHNOLOGY TO THE electric cars are built from als to help improve performance, CREATION OF FORWARD- aluminium? The Taweelah Aluminium Extru- while also reducing pollution. Our THINKING STRATEGIES, WE Offering a rare combination of sion Company (Talex), part of the Al most advanced aluminium machin- THRIVE ON INNOVATING valuable properties including be- Ghurair Group and founded in 2011 ing process allows us to produce NEW SOLUTIONS, SEIZING ing one of the lightest metals in through a joint venture between aluminium structures and profiles OPPORTUNITIES AND the world (three times lighter than Gulf Extrusions and Abu Dhabi Ba- for projects to the highest quality RAISING THE STANDARDS iron), aluminium is strong, extreme- sic Industries Corporation, is the standards.” ACROSS EVERYTHING WE ly flexible and corrosion resistant most highly automated aluminium DO AT ALL BUSINESS thanks to the thin yet strong layer of extrusion plant in the Middle East. Supplying sophisticated parts DEPARTMENTS.” oxide film that it is covered by. Being It supplies aluminium for automo- that are fully fabricated for the au- lighter than steel, the usage of alu- tive parts to some of the most rec- tomotive industry, Witsch sees the CHRISTIAN WITSCH, minium in electric cars helps extend ognised global automobile brands automotive sector to be a key driver CEO, Talex their range considerably, reason from right here in the UAE through for Talex and the aluminium indus- why global automotive brands such its factory in Kizad. try in the years to come, thanks to as Tesla, Nissan and Land Rover are increased usage of aluminium in switching to aluminium. THE HIGHEST QUALITY new-age cars. But here comes the clincher. Were Christian Witsch, CEO, Talex, you aware of the fact that a UAE “Talex has the capacity to double brand has realised this need within says, “We are proud to own and its volume in the global automotive the automotive industry and is actu- operate the most advanced and in- business in a couple of years, which novative aluminum extrusion plant is a very important factor,” says in the Middle East, where the com- Witsch. “It allows us to diversify and grow outside our traditional prod- uct range,” he says. But it’s not just automobiles. With aluminium opening up new dimen- sions for the modern world, over the last eight years, Talex has managed to make itself the go-to supplier for the construction, architecture, aero- space and general machine building

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 MADE IN KIZAD 7 industries as well. With a growing BY THE NUMBERS road. The presence of the unique PRODUCTS AND product range that includes acces- aluminium smelter concentration, SERVICES sories for high-rise buildings, doors 45,000 tonnes state-of-the-art port and logistics and windows, electric power lines, facilities, and a well-established CASTING State-of-the-art machine building, measurement Talex’s estimated annual production aluminium extrusions industry has casthouse with capacity of tools, furniture and more, Talex’s capacity of aluminium billets for encouraged Talex to establish the 45,000 tons of billet per year. products simplify as well as improve ultimate extrusion plant in Kizad, The plant is equipped with the quality of life. regional and international markets in the UAE to increase the region’s a Double Chamber Melting industrial capacity and capabilities Furnace, Casting Furnace, In And if the products produced by 50,000 tonnes to unprecedented levels. Line Degasser and Filtration, Talex are the best of the best, its and Vertical Direct Chill gas manufacturing facility at Kizad is Estimated annual production “Kizad empowers our businesses cushion casting technology for no less niche. With state-of-the-art capacity of aluminium profiles with excellent access to markets and 5 different diameters: 7”, 8”, technologies and operating systems customers through a world-class 9”, 10”, 11” with the possibility offering an integrated aluminium 200,000sq m approx. transportation infrastructure via to increase diameter choice in cycle that starts with liquid metal modern connectivity through road, the future. and casting to extrusion surface Area covered by Talex at Kizad ports, rail and air networks,” says treatment and precision machining Witsch. And this empowerment EXTRUSION Extruded fabrication, the Talex manufactur- doorstep of Khalifa Port — among yields tangible results, as Talex is profiles are available in ing facility is a benchmark for alu- the world’s most advanced deep sea growing. three surface finishes: Mill minium manufacturing facilities. ports — is another logistical advan- Finish; Anodized; and Powder tage. Its strategic location, linking EXPANDING SCOPE Coated. Any intricate shape However, Witsch also feels EGA’s East with West, coupled with its Established to integrate the two can be extruded. Profiles top-notch facilities have a lot to do multimodal transportation infra- are available in either with the environment in which they structure by road, air, sea and rail, factories that Al Ghurair Group cur- heat-treatable or non-heat were all put together. provides clear advantages to busi- rently operates in the UAE, Talex treatable alloys. nesses, with easy and efficient ac- will consolidate marketing and cus- GROWTH CENTRAL cess to over 4.5 billion consumers tomer support activities to provide POWDER COATING Ultra- “The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is within four time zones.” even greater operational efficiencies high-tech powder coating within the Group. facility with a profile length of widely recognised as a prime loca- Location near value partners is up to 8.2 metres. QUALICOAT tion to do business,” says Witsch. also key. Positioned just next to the “The team at Talex has built a standard is followed for “With the Government investing Emirates Global Aluminium EMAL technology-driven, market-leading powder-coating. We have billions of dollars in diversification plant, with its direct access to the logistics platform that has delivered a wide range of laboratory and infrastructure, Abu Dhabi is hot metal road, the location allows strong value and growth. The com- test facilities, ensuring rapidly becoming one of the world’s a very energy efficient utilisation pany is poised for continued success quality compliance with primary hubs for economic, com- of liquid aluminium in the Talex and we are excited to be part of the international standards. The mercial and corporate activity. casthouse. “Besides, the supply of next stage of the company’s evolu- powder-coating facility has top quality aluminium billets cast tion,” says Witsch. an approximate capacity “Kizad offers a wide range of by Emirates Global Aluminium is of 14,000 tpa, equivalent to outstanding services and business possible with hardly any logistical “We are gearing the plant up to around five million square solutions that are suitable for all effort,” adds Witsch. its full capacity in the years to come. metres of aluminium surface types of business activities such as We will add additional capabilities area. manufacturing, logistics, trade and And it’s not just the hot metal to machine more automotive parts distribution. Being stationed on the in the short term. We are also tun- ANODIZING Facility offers ing the installed extrusion press both short (profile length lines and anodizing lines to utilise up to 7.2 metres) and long their full potential.” (profile length up to 14.2 metres) anodizing and follows Space for additional extrusion QUALANOD standard. A range press lines has also been prepared, of laboratory test facilities and will be installed in a step by ensure compliance with step manner in accordance with in- international standards. creased sales volumes. HIGH PRECISION “We honour our commitment FABRICATION Modern to quality, our strong involvement fabrication unit that in the community, our continuous incorporates services for investment in technology,” says crimping, precision CNC Witsch. “But above all, we celebrate machining and customized the lively spirit of innovation, the cut-to-length profiles. The binding thread that makes the Al mechanical properties of Ghurair Group what it is today.” crimped profiles are tested as per BS EN 14024 and comply with international standards. FULLY AUTOMATED HANDLING AND LOGISTICS Fully automated handling and logistics capability to ensure rapid, flexible and responsive packaging and delivery.

8 MADE IN KIZAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 DEVELOPING THE WORLD’S LARGEST KIZAD: CREATING INTEGRATED MARITIME AND INDUSTRIAL ECOSYSTEM Catalysts such as Kizad are helping sustain and grow the r such as the Metals Cluster raising th • An integral part of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 • Target to contribute 15% of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP by 2030 • A port-and-zone-based ecosystem • Growing business community with an industrial & logistics base LOCAL MARKET ACCESS MINING REFINING Kizad connects to around 75% of the 90 UAE population, covering 89% of the country’s GDP in 90 minutes using minutes congestion free 8-lane highways CONTAINER TERMINALS RAW DOWN MATERIAL PROD SUPPLIERS (smelters) Dh4 billion • Mainline services from GLOBAL AND REGIONAL key global players MARKET ACCESS investment by MSC • Dedicated feeder connectivity Dh1.4 billion • Trans-shipment hub with investment by Cosco 1,000+ port-to-port connections PORTS CAPACITY From 2.5 million TEUs to 9 million in 5 years KIZAD’S FOCUS SECTORS COST • Zero hidden costs • Competitive cost base across key areas • Structured offerings complying with specific requirements LOGISTICS POLYMERS FOOD AUTOMOTIVE OIL & GAS E SPEED • Fast and simplified setup COST ADVANTAGE • Quicker go-live operations • Multimodal access for local, regional and global connectivity CUSTOMER SCALE Reliable availability o BENEFITS • Power tariff startin • Ability to increase footprint in phases • Ready core infrastructure to promote visibility on tariff fo • Natural gas on site and manage very large projects • 410 km² development/100 km2 FZ Minimal cost of comp • Over 75% of zone s COMMUNITY cost • Master planned for long term sustenance • Simplified online pr • Clustered approach for promoting circular economy • Leveraging proximity to existing social infrastructure supply chain visibil gateway portal PREDICTABILITY Substantial tax and d • Fixed/predictable prices • No direct income ta • Readily available shared services within the same zone • Customer can accurately set expectations on costs and individuals • Only 5% VAT applic time for establishing and operating business consumption

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 MADE IN KIZAD 9 POSSIBILITIES GCC CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS SECTOR regional metals market with competitive facilities he game for industry players FORECASTED GCC CONSTRUCTION 281 INDUSTRY VALUE FACILITIES (land, light industrial units, 239 259 156 172 188 203 220 warehouses etc), 2020f 2021f 2022f 2023f 2024f 2025f 2026f 2027f FORECASTED GCC BUILDING 171 118 WNSTREAM METALS MATERIAL (CEMENT) PRODUCTION 154 163 DUCTS MANUFACTURERS 115 129 VS CONSUMPTION 146 137 130 HIGHLY COMPETITVE UTILITIES 122 STRATEGIC 113 109 111 112 114 LOCATION 107 INFRASTRUCTURE ports, airports, roads and planned railway), 2020f 2021f 2022f 2023f 2024f 2025f 2026f 2027f Source: BMI 171 Million Tons $281 Billion Forecasted cement Forecasted construction industry consumption by the value by the year 2027 year 2027 ENERGY METALS • Availability of feedstock BENEFITS SUMMARY – aluminium and steel PROXIMITY BENEFITS • In close proximity to major anchor industries — EGA, Emirates Steel etc. • Proximity to aluminium and steel production and storage facilities enable short delivery lead times • Reliable utilities supply — power and gas • Most competitive utility rates within the UAE • Additional support including technical support, small batch • Dedicated infrastructure for downstream deliveries etc from key partners and industry leaders metals processing sector FASTER PROJECT INITIATION of utilities BENEFITS OF DEDICATED • Simplified and flexible company formation ng at Dh0.17/kwh; HOT METAL ROAD • Kizad as the single interface for all approvals or next 10 years • Project management services from Kizad e at competitive prices • Infrastructure supports lower input and material costs GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY pliances • Significant reduction in energy consumption services are free of • On major trade routes connecting Europe and Americas • Lower inventory costs for transporting hot metal with Africa, South Asia and the Far East processes and better lity through Maqta directly to site • Seamless connectivity with GCC and GAFTA markets • Easy access to 2 mega ports and 5 international airports duty benefits • 300+ port-to-port connections from Khalifa Port ax for corporates and GROWING BUSINESS COMMUNITY cable on local • Spread over 410+ km2 • Multiple residential, social • Multimodal transport links areas, landscaped parks, leisure • Clustered approach with shared facilities amenities • Planning initiated for onsite • Dedicated areas for SMEs, logostics, accommodation, community centre etc. offices, repairs etc Pictures: Shutterstock / Infographic: Nicholas D’souza, Gulf News

10 MADE IN KIZAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 AL GHARBIA PIPE COMPANY INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE, GLOBAL REACH Kizad-based Al Gharbia Pipe Company brings more than four decades of quality Japanese industrial pipe manufacturing expertise to the UAE and the region Aworld-class manufacturer of large diameter welded steel pipes for the oil, gas, power generation and construction industry, Al Gharbia Pipe Company (AGPC) was estab- lished in 2015. The company was formed as a joint venture with Senaat from Abu Dhabi being the majority stakeholder with 51 per cent, and Japanese firms JFE Steel Corp. (27 per cent) and Marubeni-Itochu Steel (22 per cent). AGPC contin- ues more than 45 years of Japa- nese pipe manufacturing tradition in the UAE. While Senaat provides expertise in local markets, JFE Steel Corp. provides technical sup- port with decades of experience in steel and pipe manufacturing, while Marubeni Itochu Steel of- fers its global client network that helps AGPC access customers from around the world. The aim for AGPC is to become the premier manufacturer in the Middle East for high-quality lon- gitudinal submerged arc welded (L-SAW) steel line pipes for off- shore and onshore applications including sour service as well as for structural tubulars for offshore installations. COMING TO KIZAD On completing a feasibility study in 2014, AGPC decided to set up base in Kizad. The company was founded in 2015. Mitsuru Anezaki, General Manag- er, AGPC, says, “AGPC chose Kizad as its base due to availability of land and utilities and with good con- nection to the UAE road network and proximity of the new Khalifa Port. In future we expect most of our raw material imports as well as pipe exports to non GCC countries to be shipped via Khalifa Port. The upcoming rail terminal from Eti- had Rail will be another advantage when moving larger quantities of freight within the GCC.” PORTFOLIO DEFINED AGPC’s pipes are mainly used

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 MADE IN KIZAD 11 in the oil and gas industry for on- Pictures courtesy: Al Gharbia Pipe Company PRODUCT mechanical and chemical analysis as shore or offshore pipelines used PORTFOLIO well as corrosion testing to verify that for transportation of oil and gas; BY THE NUMBERS AGPC products adhere to the highest for conductor pipes used as well Carbon steel longitudinal quality standards,” says Anezaki. head casing during drilling opera- 150 submerged arc welded tion; for structural purpose as part (L-SAW) pipes This adherence to quality has of offshore platforms or structures Staff strength for a single helped the brand garner recogni- for offshore wind farms. In addi- shift operation with a LINE PIPES API 5L Gr. B up tion both globally and locally. tion, pipes manufactured by the to X80, DNVGL ST-F101, EN brand are also used in transport- maximum of 370 people for 10208-2 for sour and non- This includes receiving approval ing fluids and gases for the water 3-shift operations in future sour service as well as on and from the American Petroleum In- industry and power generation, offshore applications stitute for API 5L (linepipe / con- while its structural pipes are used 200,000 m² ductor pipe) and API 2B (structur- for civil engineering purposes, and ADDITIONAL SERVICES al pipe) in January this year. Later, piling pipes for marine projects. Total factory area including PROVIDED internal & in March, after an extensive audit, 53,000 m² main factory external coating, induction AGPC was approved by ADNOC QUALITY ASSURED building bends, storage & logistics for supply of on/offshore linepipe “AGPC is committed to supply- including linepipes for sour ser- 240,000 STRUCTURALS API 2B / vice, conductor pipes for drilling ing products that are equivalent metric tonnes ASTM 252 / EN 10219 with operations and structural pipes, to or exceed the high standard of material grades API 5L used in the construction of off- production set by our Japanese Annual capacity of steel / API 2W/2H, EN 10025, shore platforms . pipes, equivalent to around EN 10225 or equivalent. Tubulars for offshore oil AGPC also received certification 520 km total pipe length & gas construction, wind from Bureau Veritas for ISO 45001 energy, foundation and civil and 14001 to stress its commit- construction ment towards providing a healthy and safe work environment as CONDUCTORS API 5L, plain well as maintaining the high- end for wellhead casing est standards in protecting the environment. technology provider and share- holders. As such, AGPC is certified AGPC is currently undergoing by API for Q1 as well as ISO 9001,” Third Party accreditation for its says Anezaki. test laboratory to ISO 17025, ena- bling the brand to to offer testing AGPC maintains an integral facilities and services to external Quality Management System that parties in future. covers all aspects of production and commercial services. Its Ger- EXPANSION man-built state-of-the-art produc- AGPC is in constant discussion tion line has integrated non-de- structive testing facilities including with clients and stakeholders to ultrasonic testing and radiographic evaluate future requirements with examination. The automated pro- plans to expand its product width duction line incorporates an inte- and range in the near future. “We grated IT management system that are in constant discussion with Ki- monitors, controls and records all zad to ensure that our needs can major production parameters and be met,” says Anezaki. production steps from the plate to finished pipes. “Our own in-house test labora- tory allows us to perform extensive

12 MADE IN KIZAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 ROBUST STEEL STEALING THE SHOW Unique portfolio allows new player to make an impact on local markets Initial hurdles are always a CHINMAY OZA er there are plans to expand activities save up to 20 per cent usage of steel worry for new businesses plan- Owner and CEO, Robust Steel into the GCC in the short term. “Com- without compromising the quality,” ning to set up shop. However, mitted timely delivery is key to success says Oza. Robust Steel currently pro- the story of the founding of UNIQUE REGIONAL PORTFOLIO for any business, and is also among the duces around 1,500 metric tonnes of Robust Steel in Kizad has a much Through the process of cold roll- main objectives for Robust Steel,” says steel per month at its facility in Ki- more positive ring to it. And Chin- Oza. “Thanks to proper infrastructure zad, which is likely to be doubled to may Oza, CEO of the brand has the ing, Robust Steel produces ribbed and roads, we are able to connect in a 3,000 metric tonnes a month by an management at Kizad to thank. bars to BS 4482: Grade 500, almost timely fashion with our customers. Be- additional shift in 2020. “We set up base in Kizad in similar in strength to hot rolled sides, we also do not have road restric- 2018 and though new entities do BS4999: 500B. “By cold rolling we tions or tolls like in the other emirates, Oza feels the value adds that Ki- face obstacles, Kizad’s impressive offer a better finish to our products which gives us the edge. zad offers its partners to service headquarters is a one-stop set-up than that offered through the pro- their clients is pretty niche. How- service facility,” says Oza. “The cess of hot rolling,” says Oza. “Ro- “We also do have plans to export ever, he has a few suggestions. presence of many related govern- bust Steel offers the same rib form- to GCC countries in the near future “While the basic infrastructure is ment agencies at Kizad also saves ing pattern as hot rolled versions, and are sure that this geographical already fabulous, there is the need loads of time and energy while a factor unique to the UAE and position will be advantageous by for more basic business and in- setting up business, especially for this region. It not only gives a both road and sea.” dustrial amenities such as labour SMEs.” pleasing look to the product accommodation, local transporta- The responsive, supportive and but also helps in its usage Plans are also in motion to add tion, banks, groceries and restau- cooperative management at Kizad by different construction one more line, alongwith improved rants,” he says. “This can induce impressed Oza, who feels the han- end users.” facilities to impart better tensile and more business heads to start up dling of queries and procedures ductile qualities to the steel. “This in Kizad.” are systematic and world-class. Its unique product product is more stronger and can Kizad also offers a productive portfolio is also allowing online portal that aided Oza and Robust Steel to consider his team in saving time while set- expanding its capacity. ting up shop. “We are just over a year old but today we are fully COMMITTED TIMELY DELIVERY operational and active, in fact we Robust Steel currently serves the just took about four months for the whole set up,” says Oza. Its needs of its valued local clients, howev- geographical location, the proxim- ity to sea port access for both lo- cal and global sales, as well as the well-planned infrastructure and availability of electricity were also drivers for Oza to consider setting up base in Kizad.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 MADE IN KIZAD 13 CAST ALUMINIUM INDUSTRIES NOTHING GOES TO WASTE Kizad’s excellent business ecosystem is helping Cast Aluminium Industries make a name for itself in aluminium waste recycling in the UAE and the region TODAY, CAST ALUMINIUM INDUSTRIES PROCESSES AND RECYCLES UP TO 40,000 METRIC TONS OF ALUMINIUM DROSS & SCRAP PER YEAR AT ITS KIZAD PLANT When Cast Aluminium wishes to attract significant invest- KIZAD COULD ADD Picture courtesy: Cast Aluminium Industries Industries (CAI) ini- ment in the downstream industry. ENORMOUSLY AT THE tially signed a contract the market that could add value to in 1999 with Dubai Alu- “With CAI now being a valued PLANNING AND industries such as cement, refrac- minium (Dubal) to recycle the dross partner in the mix, we will now be DEVELOPMENT PHASE OF tory, steel and ceramics as well. generated at its plant to feed into able to manage the dross in an ef- CAI’s foundry to make alloys, little ficient and sustainable way , and THE PROJECTS BY “CAI’s vision is to become the one- did the management realise that approach new clients in the area to ENGAGING WITH THE stop-shop for smelters in the region they would be onto something big. accommodate existing and expected INVESTOR AT REGULAR and it is on track to becoming this new business.” With a much larger INTERVALS AND OFFERING in the short-to-medium term. To Waheed Ahmed, General Man- facility than the 8,000 square metre HELP TO PLUG IN GAPS fulfil this vision, CAI chose to ex- ager, CAI, says, “Cast Aluminium In- facility in Al Quoz in Dubai, CAI’s pand into Kizad to work with the dustries approached Dubal to allow Kizad operations cover an area of BETWEEN THE primary smelters of the region and us to handle the recycling of their 33,000 square metres. AUTHORITY’S the downstream industries,” says dross, which at the time was being REQUIREMENTS AND Ahmed. sent to a competing firm overseas, With valued clients such as EGA, INVESTOR EXPECTATION.” illustrating how this would save Pan Gulf and Big Cable Converting, Ahmed is very happy with the costs and reduce their environmen- Ahmed says the current facilities WAHEED AHMED, facilities and services that Kizad tal foot print. In 1999 Cast Alumin- provided by Kizad are allowing CAI General Manager, CAI has provided this far to CAI. A few ium Industries, won the aluminium to provide their clients with better tweaks, he feels will make Kizad’s dross contract for 3,000 metric tons turnaround and the time to recycle bouqet of services shine. “Kizad’s in- per year (mt/y). Today, we manage their raw materials. tegrated master plan based on the in- up to 40,000 mt/y. dustrial and business ecosystem is a ZERO WASTE benchmark for industry service The rapid growth in the cast alu- Through its expertise in dross and providers around the world,” he minium industry locally and glob- says. “However, Kizad could add ally saw CAI flourish and having scrap recycling and with the ability enormously at the planning and de- outgrown their facilities in Dubai, to recycle any kind of aluminium velopment phase of the projects by the management at CAI considered dross, CAI is the first aluminium re- engaging with the investor at looking at Abu Dhabi, with Kizad cycling facility in the region to com- regular intervals and offering help to being the obvious choice. plete the recycling loop by achieving plug in gaps between the authority’s zero waste status. requirements and investor expecta- “The best choice was to move to tion. Kizad,” says Ahmed. “The area was EXPANSION PLANS developed to handle the high impact Providing aluminium dross con- “Kizad’s relationship managers of heavy industry. Besides, Kizad will are always on call, but going one be a significant industrial hub, espe- version services mainly to the alu- step ahead and inviting the inves- cially for aluminium as the entity minium Industries, CAI is looking tors’ development teams for project forward to launch new products in updates would enormously benefit project advancement.”

14 MADE IN KIZAD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 DUCAB HELPING POWER A NATION’S GROWTH Having set up its subsidiary company Ducab Aluminium Company in 2014 in Kizad, Ducab, among the oldest and leading energy cable manufacturers in the Middle East, makes a case for Kizad as an excellent business ecosystem

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 MADE IN KIZAD 15 The year 2019 has been one trial manufacturing, now outlined cals. Today Ducab exports around LAST YEAR THE COMPANY’S of celebration for Ducab, in plans such as the Dubai Indus- 60 per cent of its production across SALES ROSE TO marking 40 years since its trial Strategy 2030 and the Abu business units to the wider Middle founding. Today, a jointly Dhabi 2030 vision. With over 1,600 East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Dh4.8 billion owned company by the Investment employees, Ducab today comprises Americas. Its overall exports sales Corporation of Dubai and the Abu four business units with six manu- have more than quadrupled in the WITH OVER Dhabi General Holding Corp (Sen- facturing facilities across four sites last two decades. DH2.5 BILLION IN EXPORTS aat), Ducab is one of the UAE’s flag- in the UAE. Last year the compa- ship manufacturing entities. ny’s sales rose to Dh4.8 billion with KIZAD CONNECTION “In its first year of operations, over Dh2.5 billion in exports.” In 2014, Senaat and Ducab an- DAC performed well,” says Al Mu- GROWING WITH THE UAE tawa. “As reported in our 2018 fi- Mohammed A. Al Mutawa, Chief Ducab has also gone from sup- nounced a joint venture to de- nancial results, we achieved total porting solely UAE businesses to velop Ducab Aluminium Company sales of over Dh300 million for the Commercial Officer, Ducab, says, serving customers worldwide in (DAC), a 50,000 tons-per-annum year, contributing to a year-on-year “For over four decades, Ducab the fields of energy, general con- aluminium rod mill in Kizad. DAC increase in group sales for Ducab has expanded in parallel with the struction, defense, rail transport, was inaugurated in early 2018, the as a whole of around 7 per cent. UAE’s wider investments in indus- mining, and other industry verti- result of an investment of Dh220 million. DAC’s clients have profited from the entity’s association with Kizad. The plant manufactures Electri- “Our facility in Kizad has expanded cal Conductive (EC) grade and alu- our portfolio by introducing Elec- minium alloy rods, wires, and bare trical Conductive grade and alu- overhead conductors through en- minium alloy rods, wires, and bare vironmentally-friendly processes, overhead conductors. using liquid aluminium supplied from EGA’s smelter in Taweelah. This has provided our customers Receiving aluminium as molten with a greater range of Ducab prod- metal eliminates the need for DAC ucts to choose from and increasing to use high energy to re-melt it convenience for them and broad- before use. This saves both costs ening the solutions we are able to and environmental emissions, in- provide to them,” says Al Mutawa. creasing the competitiveness of the growing UAE aluminium fabrica- tion industry. And these advantag- es have borne positive results. OUR FACILITY IN KIZAD HAS EXPANSION EXPANDED OUR PORTFOLIO BY All this activity obviously means that Ducab is keen to expand its INTRODUCING ELECTRICAL operations as well. CONDUCTIVE GRADE AND ALUMINIUM ALLOY RODS, “Ducab is constantly seeking ways to further expand its inter- WIRES, AND BARE national reach,” says Al Mutawa. OVERHEAD CONDUCTORS, “At present we supply to partners in numerous markets around the PROVIDING OUR world, and we are keen to build CUSTOMERS WITH A upon this. Our products are taking GREATER RANGE OF ‘Made in the UAE’ across the globe, DUCAB PRODUCTS TO and we want to continue to expand CHOOSE FROM AND upon the UAE’s international repu- tation as a manufacturer of prod- INCREASING ucts that meet global standards — CONVENIENCE FOR THEM or even set new ones, as is the case with our NuBICC line of nuclear AND BROADENING THE power cables.” SOLUTIONS WE ARE ABLE Al Mutawa firmly believes that TO PROVIDE TO THEM.” entities like Kizad are building a business ecosystem that will allow MOHAMMED A. AL MUTAWA, entrepreneurial activity to thrive Chief Commercial Officer, Ducab here in the UAE. “The development of any business ecosystem is always Picture courtesy: Ducab beneficial, as it provides increased opportunities for those already within the ecosystem, as well as any new parties entering it for the first time. When an establishment such as Kizad is able to provide an extended offering – especially when it sets new benchmarks regionally — it attracts new businesses into it. This helps to build a solid network that other businesses can then ben- efit from.”

Kizad - Gulf News Supplement - 209x295mm.pdf 1 11/24/19 11:50 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K CREATING POSSIBILITIES IN the metals cluster Hot Metal Road / Access To Raw Materials / Open Yards / Serviced Land Plots Light Industrial Units / Modular Warehouses / Natural Gas / 29M Wide Modular Path At Kizad we’re here to listen, support and deliver. To arrange a visit please contact our commercial team at [email protected] or call +971 800 102030