Ducabshowcases Expertise Across Multiple Sectors at ADIPEC 2015

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DucabShowcases Expertise Across Multiple Sectors at ADIPEC 2015

UAE cable manufacturerexpands customer base to new sectors regionally and globally

Abu Dhabi, UAE; November 8, 2015: Ducab, UAE-based leading manufacturer of high-quality cables and cabling products, is a key participant at Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC). The company is utilising the industry platform toshowcase their advances through major projects in multiple sectors regionally and globally, building on strong expertise in sectors such as oil and gas, utilities, transportation, nuclear, and more.

During 2015, Ducab has signed contracts and commenced delivery to a number of local, regional and international projects across multiple sectors. Most recently, the company has secured significant orders worth US$60 million in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical sector in Abu Dhabi and US$70 million in Kuwait.

Dr.Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Shaikh, Chairman of Ducab, said: “Ducab has been at the forefront of manufacturing excellence in the UAE, the Middle East and beyond, supplying high-quality,specialised products that adhere to stringent project requirements and global standards. Our contribution to recent projects stands testament to the significant global expertise and class-leading technical skills that we have developed and we look forward to demonstrating this at ADIPEC, an unmatched platform to engage with a broader set of industry players”

Globally, Ducab has marked its entry into the European market with the acquisition of AEIcables in England, its first overseas plant. The acquisition also expanded Ducab’sspecialised product portfolio, establishing it as a single source cable solutions provider and a full participant in the wire and cable market business in the gulf region which is currently witnessing major infrastructure and industrial developments.Ducab hasnow grown to become the first manufacturer of rubber cables in the Middle East and North Africa, produced at its facility at Mussafah, Abu Dhabi to meet the demands for special cabling from the region's industrialization push.

Specifically addressing the requirements of the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical sector, Ducab’sPetroBICC cables are designed to meet international quality standards, including hydrocarbon resistance and low toxicity.The PetroBICC range has seen significant acceptance from the OGP sector in the region, where presently Ducab is supplying an order worth US$16.3 million in the Oman territory.orip[IN1]As part of its innovation and sector-focused product approach, Ducab’s products also include FlamBICC, the flame-retardant cable series; RuBICC range of rubber cables for flexible applications; and NuBICC, which has been specially developed and certified for over 60 years for the nuclear power generation sector.

At ADIPEC, Ducab will showcase its market-leading range of products at stand 6322, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between November 9thand 12th.

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About Ducab

Ducab is a leading provider of cables and wires solutions, and the first choice for many prestigious clients and contractors due to its record of quality and customer service.

Jointly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai and Senaat (General Holding Corporation, Abu Dhabi), Ducab operates five manufacturing facilities in the UAE, that include Ducab Jebel Ali, DucabMussafah 1 Factory, DucabMussafah 2 Factory, Copper Rod Factory, and Ducab High Voltage (HV) Cable Systems Factory. It also acquired its first overseas plant, AEI Cables UK, earlier in 2014. The company has a manufacturing capability of over 115,000 metal tonnes of high, medium and low voltage cables and 110,000 tonnes of copper rod and wire per annum.

Through its innovative journey, Ducab has continued its strong rate of growth in specialised products by introducing product lines that are designed for particular sectors, such as PetroBICC, designed for the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical sector, RuBICC, with flexible rubber cables, FlamBICC, the fire-retardant cable series, and NuBICC, which is our 60-year certified cable range for nuclear power plants.

The product range includes High Voltage cables up to 400kV, Medium Voltage cables up to 33kV, Low Voltage power cables, control & auxiliary, wiring and lead-sheathed cables, Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables, and fire resistance cables, copper rods and wires, cable components and cable accessories.

Ducab has supplied electrical cables to a number of landmark projects in the UAE, including the BurjKhalifa, Dubai Metro, Emirates Palace, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis the Palm and Yas Marina Circuit. With record sales of AED 5.1 billion for 2013, Ducab is a regional leader in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of copper and aluminum cable products for the defence, energy, industrial, construction, rail, specialty and nuclear energy sectors.

Ducab is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company and also has certification to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety issued by BASEC (British Approval Services for Cables). Ducab cables are also approved by the Loss Prevention Certificate Board (LPCB) and Lloyd's Register, UK.

Earlier in 2014, in a joint venture with Senaat, Ducab announced the formation of DucabAluminium, a 50,000tpa aluminum rod mill. When complete, the new plant will manufacture Electrical Conductive (EC) grade aluminum alloy rods, wires, and bare overhead conductors. Environment-friendly processes will be employed within the mill, and liquid aluminum will be supplied from the EMAL smelter in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi.

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