National Paints sponsors the Arab Paint Manufacturers Association conference

The event featured the participation of over 20 paint producers, all coming from six countries across the region including, Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Libya and Jordan.

As part of its sponsorship of the conference, National Paints highlighted to the attendees the latest development and achievements it had embarked on lately, while maintaining its pioneering position producing its widely accepted and environmentally friendly paint products both locally and world wide.

The conference focused mainly on discussing issues pertaining to the paint industry across the region, and the procedures needed to elevate the quality of paint products. The participating representatives' discussions' centered on improving the production standards from the technical and raw material perspective. They also surveyed official statistical reports relevant to the painting industry, and they used these reports to identify areas of strength and weakness with the opportunity to take necessary steps in securing the best use of the technical and industrial capabilities in the region.

"We are proud that National Paints is sponsoring this conference, as such events help us strengthen the ties we hold with other key players working within the industry. This conference allows us to learn more from one another and to share experiences within a venue that allows for the healthy exchange of expertise." commented Mr. Michael Al Sayegh, Chairman of the Board of Al Sayegh Group.

He further added that such conferences and events help key players working within the paint industry to cooperate and exchange views so that they collectively develop and expand the scope of production across the region. "Together we can raise the specifications needed within our regional paint industry, and hope that this meeting will contribute in preserving National Paints with its standards as our aim is to make the local paint industry competitive both regionally and globally," he said.

The conference concluded by developing and adopting a complete industrial integration within the Arab world. The delegates also agreed to produce specialized periodicals, pamphlets and publications will be designed to grant acknowledgement to various Arabic paint companies in the region, providing the targeted audience and public relevant information and facts pertaining to the paints industry.

It is important to note that National Paints is ranked 23rd amongst the world's 100 largest producers of paint products, and the 15th amongst the 50 largest producers of paint products in Europe. It is the largest paint producer in the Middle East, and North Africa,its total production capacity of paint and related products per year exceeds 225 million liters with yearly sales turnover exceeding $260 million.

With such a production record the firm is considered a leading provider of environmental friendly paint products, supporting products, and raw materials. It currently owns 15 factories spread across the region and the world, and export to more than 60 countries world wide.