Yesterday (28th April 2010) Saint-Gobain Gyproc and distinguished guests who included, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan and Claude Imauven, President of Saint-Gobain Construction Products, celebrated the opening of their new plasterboard manufacturing facility in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).
The state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind for the French company and local partner Sultan International Holdings, in the Gulf region and represents an investment of over US$60 million. The company will be able to produce around 30 million square metres of plasterboard each year, from the 70-hectare site, servicing the ever growing demand for lightweight building systems for the construction sector in the region.
Craig Chambers, Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Gyproc in the Middle East said, ‘the opening of our new factory today demonstrates our commitment to the region. There are many exciting developments in the Middle East and we will now be better placed to service the needs of our customers through local production.’
Over 100 guests attended the event which involved an insightful tour around the new factory followed by a celebration lunch at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel.
Marketing Manager for Saint-Gobain Gyproc, Peter Robinson said, ‘we are so pleased to share this important day with so many customers and distinguished guests. Their attendance and support has made the day a real success’.
Mohammad Hassan Al Qamzi, CEO, ZonesCorp, commented, “We are pleased to have Saint-Gobain Gyproc among the major investors in our industrial zones. Having this important facility here reflects ZonesCorp’s keen interest in attracting reputed names in the world of industry. ZonesCorp strongly believes in partnerships with major global players of industry aiming to contribute to positioning Abu Dhabi as an ideal destination for industrial investments, a significant location for specialised industry and a key driver of economic diversification.”
Saint-Gobain, is the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection. Saint-Gobain has a number of companies based in the Middle East including the Saint-Gobain Gyproc which falls under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, adviser to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.