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AIS a leader in insulation and fire protection system has announced its involvement in the Ruya project (Al-Shaheen Phase 3 Batch 1) a major offshore oilfield expansion led by Qatar s North Oil Company (NOC). The project aims to boost output from Qatar s largest oilfield by developing new platforms pipelines and infrastructure to reach a production plateau of 300 000 barrels per day. AIS was selected to protect offshore platforms and critical infrastructure components across the field including the BJ platform which will handle oil gas and utility processing from the BH platform. The BJ platform will house a wide range of critical equipment including dual-fuel turbo generators gas turbo compressors heaters coolers a triethylene glycol (TEG) regeneration package phase separators and export pumps. Utilities such as...

STATS Group (STATS) a leading pipeline engineering specialist has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Saudi Arabia marking a strategic milestone in the company s global growth. The company has opened a new 2 500 sq m base in Dammam in the country s Eastern province and the newly created Saudi operating company STATS. for Oil Services has been awarded Approved Vendor status by one of the Kingdom s leading energy Operators. With more than 4 million in assets and equipment assigned to Dammam STATS is now the first Saudi-dedicated hot tap and double-block and bleed isolation specialist and holds the most extensive inventory of large-diameter pipeline isolation equipment in-country. A significant investment in the new service hub included provision for offices crane facilities testing bays and equipment storage to the global STATS ISO standard ...

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced a strategic partnership with globally renowned manufacturer Soprema for implementation of its key waterproofing solutions across some of its flagship projects in Dubai South Healthcare City Sports City and Al Furjan. Founded in Strasbourg France over a century ago Soprema has become synonymous with innovation and quality in waterproofing roofing and insulation. With a presence in 90 countries the company has earned a stellar reputation for its sustainable high-performing products. On the strategic Soprema partnership Tizian H. G. Raab the Head of PR & Communications of Azizi Developments said: The French group s extensive experience and the highly advanced cutting-edge materials it produces will contribute significantly to the quality and longevity of our projects. &nb...

Mapei Group the world s leading Italian manufacturer of chemical products for use in the building industry has announced the successful acquisition of Bitumat a leading manufacturer of waterproofing solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Mapei Group as it bolsters expansion plans to strengthen its presence in the Middle East region. Wholly owned and developed by Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) Bitumat s extensive reach will enable Mapei Group to tap into key source markets aligning with its expansion strategy in the region. Bitumat s infrastructure includes its main factory spanning an area of over 100 000 sq m in the second Industrial City of Dammam in KSA and a manufacturing plant in Bahrain said the company in a statement. The leading wat...

In a major move Saint-Gobain a global leader in light and sustainable construction has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Izomaks Industries a leading manufacturer of waterproofing products (floors roofs) in Saudi Arabia. Izomaks operates two manufacturing facilities in Riyadh employs around 140 people and will generate revenues of approximately 60 million in 2023. This acquisition perfectly complements our existing building envelop offering in Saudi Arabia where Saint-Gobain has been present since 2007 currently operating 3 manufacturing plants in insulation and mortars (tile fixing façade renders flooring and technical mortars) and employing around 320 people. By enhancing the range of solutions offered this acquisition will accelerate the growth of SaintGobain in the Gulf countries characterized by fast economic development and major con...

Quest Vitamins Middle East a leading provider of nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals has partnered with Modest Company for revolutionising its manufacturing operations via a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System. With the integration of a roof-mounted PV System Quest Vitamins will now harness the power of the sun reduce its carbon footprint and evolve its manufacturing facility into a more sustainable-powered operation. Under the agreement signed in December 2022 Modest Company was responsible for the design supply installation commissioning of the PV system as well as its operations and maintenance ensuring a seamless and hassle-free transition to solar power. Metal roof waterproofing system Compliance and adherence to strict industry standards was ensured to fulfil the requirements of all r...

Ethiopian Airlines and Italian interiors company Geven-SkyTecno have inaugurated a state-of-the-art facility for the manufacturing of insulation blankets for Boeing 737 MAX airplanes as part of an agreement with Boeing. The new joint venture company of Ethiopian Airlines and Geven-SkyTecno named Ethiopian Sky Technologies is based in Addis Ababa with primary manufacturing facility at Bole Airport. Ethiopian Airlines holds 51% and SkyTecno 49% of the stake of the newly established company. The parties as per their commitment are jointly manufacturing the products in Italy and Ethiopia as a supplier to The Boeing Company. Geven-SkyTecno has been contributing its process technology proficiency manufacturing know-how as well as being responsible for speeding up the industrialization qualification processes and training skills to the Joint Venture. Ethiopian Airlines and SkyTecno invested in the state-of-the-...

Sabic a global leader in the chemical industry has introduced a new resin well suited for insulation film used in electric vehicle (EV) battery modules to help improve protection against short circuits and fire propagation. This high-performance polyphenylene ether (PPO)-based Noryl NHP8000VT3 resin is engineered with patented technologies to help meet the stringent demands of higher-voltage batteries (600-800 volts). It achieves the highest comparative tracking index performance level category (CTI PLC0) provides ultra-thin-wall extrusion and thermoforming capability and meets the UL94 V0 standard at 0.25 mm with non-brominated non-chlorinated flame retardance. Noryl NHP8000VT3 resin provides a novel solution to the drawbacks of incumbent insulation films made with polycarbonate (PC) and polypropylene (PP) by delivering stronger CTI performance and thinner-wall FR capability. This exceptional material can help advance EV battery technology by ...

KKC Industries (iCOOL) a Chinese manufacturer of heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products has launched a 10.7 million manufacturing facility in Bahrain. Through its operations in Bahrain iCOOL will produce and export air conditioning insulation pipes to the Middle East US and European markets utilising Bahrain s strategic location and duty free trade through its free trade agreements (FTAs) with 22 countries around the world including the first US FTA with a GCC member. As an HVAC manufacturer iCOOL serves customers from 130 countries with an annual revenue of 420 million. Approximately 80% of the machinery used by iCOOL is designed and developed by the company which allows iCool to operate at 10% higher capacity than its peers said a statement. Gary Xu General Manager at iCOOL-Bahrain commented: With two decades of experience iCOOL continues to ...

Over 35% (32.25%) of houses in Saudi Arabia have thermal insulation said the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) in a report titled Household Energy Statistics for 2021 . Saudi Arabia s population benefiting from electricity services reached 100% through various electricity sources reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA) citing the report. 99.33% of houses are connected to the public electricity network 0.55% are connected to private network and 0.11% benefit from electricity services using private generators as a source of electricity the remaining 0.01%of houses use other sources of electricity. As for the usage of solar energy the statistics show that around 2.02% of households across the Kingdom use solar energy in their houses. In terms of cooking fuel the statistics revealed that around 81.93% of households use gas as their primary cooking fuel. According to the GASTAT 63....

The international roofing materials industry is poised for solid growth over the next six years which is estimated to hit over 159 billion by 2027 according to Global Market Insights. Rising concern over energy-efficient roofing solutions growing demand for renovation and refurbishment projects and R&D investments in product developments will positively impact the market growth over the forecast timeframe it stated. Growing concern for energy consumption across the developed economies along with increased awareness about energy-efficient roofing solutions is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast timeframe. The rising popularity of green building products in Germany the US and other European economies coupled with the usage of energy-efficient shingles in these buildings is expected to drive product demand. The ...

Hira Industries a building and construction products company based in Dubai has announced the launch of Aerofoam NBR Lap Seal Tubes - an effective and efficient thermal insulation solution that can be installed in various residential and commercial complexes to provide corrosion protection whilst improving safety efficiency and durability of the building. Launched for the first time in the UAE market the Aerofoam NBR Lap Seal Tubes are pre-slit closed cell elastomeric thermal insulation tubes which are manufactured with a pre-installed adhesive that helps in reducing the use of additional adhesive by 90%. These overlap seals are particularly developed for mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) contractors for a secure sealing and for reinsulating old and damaged pipes. On the new product General Manager Umesh Unni said: At Hira Industries our aim is to...

Kamharis an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) company based in Nigeria is celebrating the first year of a successful collaboration with UK-based Advanced Insulation a global provider of technically-advanced fire protection insulation and marine products. This collaboration enables the duo to work closely together on oil gas and subsea projects within the region and providing international oil companies with the confidence that their project will be delivered efficiently. The two companies first worked together in 2015 and due to their synergy decided to make the relationship more formal 12 months ago said the statement from Kamharis. The collaboration benefits the local economy in Nigeria by employing and training local people to UK standards. This in turn benefits customers who have access to a greater depth of local resources with enhanced expertise and enables a wide geographical area to be served without compro...

Bahrain Polystyrene Factory (BPF) a division of leading industrial group J A Zayani in the kingdom has launched the latest product in thermal insulation at the ongoing Gulf Construction Expo. The company which has been manufacturing expanded polystyrene (EPS) since 1998 has recently diversified into production of extruded polystyrene (XPS) to cater to the growing demand for thermal insulation products in Bahrain. Located at the Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP) BPF is a first-of-its-kind plant that produces EPS and XPS using state-of-the-art technology. According to Paul Uruvath manager BPF the new thermal insulation product XPS will be one of the finest being manufactured in the GCC with the latest technology delivering a fire-retardant composition for both residential and commercial buildings. Bahrain Polystyrene Factory aims to meet the growing demand for thermal insulation produc...

Turkey-based ThermoBor a company specialising in production of thermal insulation materials recently met with senior Bahraini officials to discuss the company s plans to open a regional office in Bahrain to cover the Gulf market said a report. Bahrain s Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza received the delegation from Bahrain Buildings Company led by Abdullah Al Meer; and Walid Bujairi who introduced Murad Sargin president of ThermoBor reported Bahrain News Agency (BNA). The minister welcomed the guests who were briefed on the Turkish-made ThermoBor material for thermal insulation which can be applied to the buildings as an alternative to the traditional cement directly on the surfaces to be isolated it said. The minister praised TermoBor s activities in Turkey Europe and other countries in the region and expressed his appreciation for the selection of Bahrain as the starting ...

Turkey-based ThermoBor a company specialising in production of thermal insulation materials recently met with senior Bahraini officials to discuss the company s plans to open a regional office in Bahrain to cover the Gulf market said a report. Bahrain s Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza received the delegation from Bahrain Buildings Company led by Abdullah Al Meer; and Walid Bujairi who introduced Murad Sargin president of ThermoBor reported Bahrain News Agency (BNA). The minister welcomed the guests who were briefed on the Turkish-made ThermoBor material for thermal insulation which can be applied to the buildings as an alternative to the traditional cement directly on the surfaces to be isolated it said. The minister praised TermoBor s activities in Turkey Europe and other countries in the region and expressed his appreciation for the selection of Bahrain as the starting point for ...

Advanced Insulation a Gloucester-based manufacturer became national runner-up in the innovation category for the creation of its subsea insulation system ContraTherm C25 at the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards held in London UK. In November the company won in four categories for the South West region including health and safety developing people innovation and the intermediate and advanced first year apprentice before progressing to the national ceremony held at Grand Connaught Rooms in London said a statement. At a time when UK manufacturing output is at its strongest in a decade Advanced Insulation a company that works in several markets including oil and gas marine and liquified natural gas (LNG) took home silver for the innovation award it said. This innovation category was sponsored by the high value manufacturing (HVM) Catapult. The award celebrates manufacturing innovation whether demonstrated throug...

Caparol Paints a global leader in the paints industry has received the approval from Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) to start implementing the exterior thermal insulation and finish system (EIFS)/external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS). The technology called Capatect ETICS system has received certification as a result of Caparol s compliance with the new UAE Fire Code said a statement. Caparol offers intelligent insulation solutions with EIFS /ETICS. Caparol has been at the forefront of adopting new technologies which complement the local market conditions it said. EIFS/ETICS are a highly efficient system that ensure an improvement in energy efficiency of both old and new buildings once the technology is installed it added. Caparols premium external wall insulation system comes with a technology that ensures safety durability and longevity with the added benefit of fire resistance provided by the m...

Yellow Door Energy (YDE) a Dubai-based firm that invests in and operates distributed solar and energy efficiency assets and Middle East Insulation a leading player in the UAE s cladding and roof industry have signed an agreement to install a 205 kWp solar PV plant at Middle East Insulation s newest facility in Dubai Investment Park (DIP) Dubai. YDE will manage the construction operation and maintenance of the solar PV plant for the next 15 years. As part of Middle East Insulation s commitment to transfer to green manufacturing activities this system will provide 347 000 kWh of electricity per year and reduce CO2 emissions by 244 tons annually which is equivalent to planting 6 320 tree seedlings per year said a statement. Construction on the project will commence in August 2017 and the plant is expected to be operational by the end of the year. Hamad Al Ghurair chairman of Middle East Insulation said...

The global active insulation market is expected to reach 357.8 million by 2025 according to a new report by Grand View Research. Globally increasing demand for insulation in building and construction has been a major factor driving growth. In addition rising demand for activewear and sportswear for activities such as cycling yoga workouts and sports is also expected to enhance the industry growth. Europe emerged as the largest regional segment accounting for 34.1 per cent of total market volume share in 2016. This can be attributed to the favourable government regulations regarding use of active insulation in building applications in the region. Asia Pacific is anticipated to emerge as the fastest growing regional segment with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 6.3 per cent over the forecast period. Product demand in the region is majorly attributed to the increasing utilisation of active insulation technology in the production of ...

Al Shirawi Contracting Company the UAE s leading waterproofing specialist has become the first local company to employ the training services of the US-based National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) an international authority in the roofing industry for information education technology and advocacy. The partnership with NRCA will help educate its employees on the latest global practices and enable them to design recommend and install high-performing waterproofing systems for projects in the UAE. Under the training framework 24 employees participated in advanced four-day training and earned distinction as NRCA Authorised Modified Bitumen Applicators (MBA). The employees were also certified as authorised trainers through the NRCA Train-the-trainer programme allowing them to impart their knowledge on polymer modified waterproofing liquid applied systems installation to company s field workers. Navin...

Laticrete Middle East a leading player in the construction sector is showcasing its innovative solutions at the ongoing Big 5 construction expo in Dubai UAE. The US-based company which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year has set up two separate stands - a 72 sq m in Hall no. 8 and 300 sq m at the PMV area - at the high-profile building industry event. Founded in 1956 at Connecticut Laticrete is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry. It offers a broad range of products and systems covering tile and stone installation and care masonry installation and care resinous and decorative floor finishes concrete construction chemicals and concrete restoration and care. Laticrete has on display some of its new technologies and construction practices including the most advanced fast curing waterproofing systems specially Hydroban the recently launched stone car...

Honeywell a technology and manufacturing leader has announced the availability of next-generation solutions for thermal insulation that can help Middle Eastern countries meet energy efficiency requirements. To meet its Montreal Protocol commitments the region s foam industry is phasing out the use of polyurethane foam containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) chemicals that are ozone-depleting and have high global-warming-potential (GWP) said a statement from the company. Further in mid-October more than 150 countries including many from the Middle East met in Rwanda and expanded the Montreal Protocol to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) which are non-ozone-depleting but have high GWPs it said. Honeywell has commercialised a new hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blowing agent that is both non-ozone-depleting and also low GWP it added. Honeywell gathered regulators contractors foam insulation ma...

Honeywell and Bayer Pearl have unveiled new spray foam insulation technology solutions that can improve energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings in Saudi Arabia. With 1.5 million new homes needed to keep up with local population growth energy demand in the country is anticipated to double by 2030. In anticipation of this surge in demand the kingdom has introduced new thermal insulation requirements for all new buildings which are designed to support energy conservation. This increased focus on efficiency supports the economic and sustainability goals contained within the Saudi Vision 2030 the kingdom s 15-year plan aimed at building a prosperous and sustainable economic future. Honeywell and Bayer Pearl brought together regulators global industry experts and regional stakeholders and contractors at a workshop this week in Riyadh to review how next generation polyurethane (PU) foam can meet the kingdom s thermal insulation requirement...

GLOUCESTERSHIRE-based Advanced Insulation a leading manufacturer of technical and insulation materials for the upstream oil and gas industry has announced the appointment of David Raynor as business development manager. Raynor will be responsible for building key business relationships for the UK US and South America; with a particular remit to focus on the company s topside passive fire protection systems. His aim is to establish Advanced Insulation and its ContraFlame and ContraFlex products in the western hemisphere especially Brazil and confirm the company s reputation as a leading supplier of thermal and fire protection systems for deck protection enclosures vessels etc. Commenting on his role Raynor says: With the region becoming a major power in world oil production it is important for us to reinforce our position in Brazil so this is a particularly challenging role for Advanced Insulation and for me. Raynor has over 25 years of sales ...

THE continually increasing energy costs have brought about a dramatically increased demand for commercial and industrial insulation for all kinds of thermal and moisture resistance applications writes Ed Sullivan a Hermosa Beach California-based specialist. Among the more prevalent insulation materials are the rigid polyurethane polyiso (polyisocyanurate) and Foamglas types of materials that are used for jacketing pipes used in countless refrigeration ovens storage processing and transportation applications. Because some of these industries require miles of pipe insulation at a single installation or have a need for specific materials sizes and shapes the fabrication of foam pipe insulation has evolved into an automated production business that can satisfy customers on demand. The solution to on-demand foam fabrication for pipe insulation as well as many other uses has been advancements in the CNC-automated foam cutting machines that enable fabrica...

NORISOL is a Nordic group company with expertise in the fields of passive fire protection insulation and surface treatment as well as scaffolding services and fitting-out. Norisol can rationalise project management increase the level of flexibility and substantially lower costs. With 1 500 employees working from regional offices in Denmark Norway and Sweden Norisol is locally represented close to the customer. The group affiliation enables it to collaborate across national borders with regard to large and technically demanding projects. We have the capability both to meet the demand for local adaptation and also supply the resources to carry out technically demanding projects and mobilise large teams of personnel when necessary says the company. PASSIVE FIRE INSULATION Norisol offers professional installation of optimised insulation systems to provide protection against fire and is one of the largest p...

DUBAI-based Future Pipe Industries Group (FPI) has won a 138 million (QR505 million) contract to supply Fibre strong fibreglass pipes and fittings for Phase 2 category II of the project to expand the seawater cooling facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. FPI through its subsidiary Future Pipe Industries Qatar has already supplied Fiberstrong for a portion of Ras Laffan s piping systems in connection with Phase 1 and the category I of Phase 2. By the time Phase 2 is complete FPI is expected to have delivered approximately 176 000 m of Fiberstrong fibreglass pipes or equivalent to one third the length of Qatar s coastline. FPI Fiberstrong pipe systems will be used for above and below ground seawater cooling lines fire water and chlorination. Located 80km north east of Doha Ras Laffan City s industrial port operated by state-owned Qatar Petroleum (QP) is amongst the largest facilities in the world for the export of liquefied natural gas (L...

Industrial Technology Qatar WLL (Intech) is engaged in contracting activities in Qatar with plans to expand to other areas in the Middle East. The company has the ability to provide a complete range of services from concept and design to erection of insulation and refractory lining systems industrial painting and fireproofing. Intech has work experience in the Middle East of over 20 years. Established in Qatar as a joint venture between Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Holding whose Chairman is Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani and the Intech whose chairman and founder is Pavan J Singh Intech Qatar is a formidable force in the insulation industry. The group has constant access to state-of-the-art technology due to its association with the international market leaders in this industry. Intech has access to a pool of qualified and proficient project management personnel with extensive experience in this industry. The activities of the company include: D...