GULF EXTRUSIONS MAGAZINE - NOVEMBER 2019

TOWARDS A FUTURE OF POSSIBILITIES Gulf Extrusions Monthly Magazine November 2019 I Issue 4 Gulf Extrusions presents futuristic designs and sustainable solutions for buildings at The Big 5 Gulf Extrusions showcases latest world-class designs, impressive entrance glazing systems and sustainable solutions in which aluminium is used with special finishes at Big 5 Exhibition. Creating possibilities in Eye Health Awareness Gulf Extrusions Celebrates metals and construction Campaign organized for UAE’s 48th National Day with Pride & Joy industries employees Gulf Extrusions LLC I A Subsidiary of Al Ghurair Group Fax: 00971 4 884 6830 Gulf Extrusions LLC, PO Box 5598, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: 00971 4 884 6146 www.gulfex.com

In this issue Exhibitions Conferences 3 Gulf Extrusions showcases Creating possibilities in futuristic designs at metals and construction The Big 5 Exhibition industries Health and Wellbeing Events Eye Health Awareness Gulf Extrusions Celebrates Campaign organized for UAE’s 48th National Day with Pride & Joy employees 1

Editorial With technical knowledge and one-day campaign aims to create practical skills from generations of awareness about the importance of Aluminium industry, Gulf Extrusions good vision focusing on prevention, has brought its extensive experience early detection and timely access to and innovative designs to The Big 5 treatment. International Buildings and Construction Show in Dubai. The company has marked the occasion of the UAE’s 48th National Day with a This year’s edition of Big 5, Gulf packed programme of activities on 28 Extrusions, the Dubai-based Aluminium November, bringing together its extrusion company and one of the vibrant community of employees and regional leading manufacturing management as they honour the spirit facilities, featured the new trends of of the union and national Aluminium applications covering achievements. numerous industries ranging from engineering to structural sections, As part of the celebrations, employees architectural to transportation, enjoyed an exciting array of cultural components for high-rise buildings and and heritage activities held at the several customized products. company’s premises, featuring traditional folklore performances, Creating possibilities in metals and traditional Emirati food and an Emirati construction industries is one of the handicrafts display, showcasing the highlights of Day 2 at The Big 5, as a UAE’s rich traditions and history. host of trends are addressed through themed panel discussion at Metals Lights, decorations and flags have Cluster conference. TALEX CEO, been installed along the company’s Christian Witsch was one of the passages, parking area, departments panelists during the Metals Cluster and offices to mark this dear occasion. conference. Senior management and staff from different walks of life, all gathered to In his opening speech, Mr. Christian celebrate the UAE National Day. highlights the latest developments, future challenges, opportunities and Amazing to experience the wonderful the new trends in the Aluminium progress and success stories of the industry. UAE through the aspiration, vision and hard work of their leaders towards Gulf Extrusions in collaboration with achieving happiness, prosperity, and Max Vision, organized a successful eye success to all citizens and residents. health campaign for employees on 11th November 2019. This intensive Enjoy reading! GULF EXTRUSIONS Monthly Magazine |November 2019 | Issue 4 For suggestions and contributions, please write to [email protected] 2

Exhibitions Gulf Extrusions showcases futuristic designs and sustainable solutions for buildings at The Big 5 His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Exhibition from November 25 to 28, Saeed Al Maktoum, President of 2019, Dubai. Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman & CEO of Emirates Airline Mr. Christian Witsch, Gulf Extrusions Group visits the Gulf Extrusions stand and welcomed by CEO, CEO, said: “Together with our Christian Witsch and Commercial Director, Dr. Hossam Mahmoud, in partner Façade One International, the official inauguration of the 40th edition of The Big 5 at Dubai World we are pleased to present a very Trade Centre. impressive entrance glazing system. Gulf Extrusions featured latest world- class designs, impressive entrance With this system; it is possible to glazing system and sustainable solutions in which aluminium is used make entrance glazing systems 25 with special finishes at The Big 5 meter high, 3 meter width glass without any support construction. This creates very fantastic entrance glazing systems which are loved by the architects; they can build impressive entrance systems and this is something unique in the world.” 3

“We featured also a new slim line We are very excited about the large gliding door system which can take number of visitors from all 6 hundred kilo glass loads and such industries; engineers, architectures a big glass can be easily pushed just and consultants that joined our by the force of a small child so this innovative and attractive stand with is really impressive” said Christian. real-life demo to discover the new aluminium trendsetting, innovative The Big 5 is the largest construction solutions, latest designs and exhibition for the Middle East, Asia modern technology that make us and Africa, attracting 68,000+ high the leading company in the level buyers, suppliers and experts aluminium industry” said Christian from across the entire construction Witsch, Gulf Extrusions CEO. cycle, from inception to completion. It was a big success and we are too The exhibition was a great success happy and ecstatic to meet you and and it gave us the opportunity to many business professionals as well showcase latest product as construction sector leaders in the developments in construction, new same venue sharing their business solutions and best practices of the insights. aluminium industry. 4

Conferences Metals Cluster Conference organized in partnership with Big 5 Exhibition Creating possibilities in metals and construction industries is one of the highlights of Day 2 at The Big 5, as a host of trends are addressed through themed panel discussion at Metals Cluster conference. In his opening address, Christian Witsch, TALEX CEO, highlights the latest developments, future challenges, opportunities and the new trends in the Aluminium industry. The conference organised in the global automotive market for partnership with BIG 5 exhibition state-of-the-art aluminum in Dubai World Trade Centre, products. This market is looking for where KIZAD is the Industrial lightweight materials to help Zone partner. improve performance whilst also reducing pollution. Our most TALEX CEO, Christian Witsch was advanced aluminium machining one of the panelists during the process allows us to produce Metals Cluster conference. aluminium structures and profiles for projects to the highest quality Witsch said “Our focus is on the standards.” automotive, transportation, architecture industries and construction sectors, and we are seeing tremendous participation in 5

Health and Wellbeing Eye Health Awareness Campaign organized for employees Focusing on the November 2019. This and benefited from importance of comprehensive one- getting their eye test protecting eyesight, day campaign aims to results right away. detecting eye problems create awareness about Employees were also early and maintaining the importance of good provided prescription proper vision. vision focusing on glasses and frames at prevention, early discounted prices with In its continuing detection and timely purchase of any type of efforts to foster access to treatment. lenses. companywide eye health awareness, Gulf Through the campaign, Gulf Extrusions spares Extrusions in employees from all no effort in improving collaboration with Max departments at Gulf the lives of its workers Vision, organized a Extrusions had their by creating unique successful eye health eyes checked for early initiatives designed campaign for signs of eye problems specifically to spreading employees on 11th labor happiness. 6

Events Gulf Extrusions Celebrates UAE’s 48th National Day with Pride & Joy Gulf Extrusions has marked the Extrusions CEO, expressed loyalty occasion of the UAE’s 48th National and gratitude to the UAE. Day with a packed programme of activities on 28 November, bringing As part of the celebrations, together its vibrant community of employees enjoyed an exciting employees and management as they array of cultural and heritage honour the spirit of the union and activities held at the company’s national achievements. premises, featuring traditional folklore performances, traditional The day’s celebration commenced Emirati food and an Emirati with a recitation from the Holy handicrafts display, showcasing Quran followed by the UAE National the UAE’s rich traditions and anthem then a welcome speech history. from Mr. Christian Witsch, Gulf 7

On this dear occasion, Mr. Christian In an action-packed presentation Witsch, Gulf Extrusions CEO, said: where all departments could be “48th anniversary of UAE National hugely proud of their efforts, Day is celebrated this year under various departments in Operations the slogan `Legacy of Our have been visited by senior Ancestors`. Mr. Christian added: management and appreciated for “This is a moment of Pride and their creativity, time and effort highlights the various spent to decorate their offices with unprecedented milestones this UAE Flags, photographs, creative country has achieved across all ideas and designs which expressed industries and fields. The UAE has their happiness of this precious made great progress and now occasion. competes on a global stage as one of the most advanced and With the spirit of hospitality and developed societies in the world. togetherness, the UAE National Day This success is underpinned by the celebration gave everyone in spirit of togetherness and pride, attendance a truly memorable day with a strong commitment to with our employees who have excellence and achieving the best played a major part in Gulf results in all sectors.” Extrusions continuous growth and outstanding successes. Stay tuned with NEWS, EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, EXHIBITIONS, INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AND MORE 8

Gulf Extrusions Monthly Magazine November 2019 I Issue 4 TOWARDS A FUTURE OF POSSIBILITIES Gulf Extrusions LLC I A Subsidiary of Al Ghurair Group Fax: 00971 4 884 6830 Gulf Extrusions LLC, PO Box 5598, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: 00971 4 884 6146 www.gulfex.com