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Ducab inks agreement with Aldar to supply cables for Al Raha Beach project

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 11 - 2009 at 10:00
  • PRESS RELEASE

Ducab, the leading manufacturer of high quality power cables in the Middle East, announced that they have signed a Strategic Manufacturer Agreement (SMA) to supply LV wires and power cables for the Al Raha Beach Development Project.

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  • Mr. Andrew Shaw, Ducab's Managing Director, and Ken Farey, Head of Procurement, ALDAR/Laing O'Rourke JV.
    Mr. Andrew Shaw, Ducab's Managing Director, and Ken Farey, Head of Procurement, ALDAR/Laing O'Rourke JV.
As per the agreement estimated at about Dhs800m worth of cables, Ducab will supply ALOR with LV wires & power cables valued at Dhs100m per annum.

Commenting on the agreement, Ducab's Managing Director, Mr. Andrew Shaw said:

"As the first supplier of 22KV cables in Abu Dhabi, we are thrilled that ALOR chose Ducab to be their sole cable supplier for the Al Raha Beach development. The modern concept behind this new development is not only very sophisticated but with several breathtaking buildings, the sheer size of this development represents an exciting time ahead for us all."


The SMA signing ceremony which was held at Al Raha Beach development project site office in Abu Dhabi was signed by Mr. Andrew Shaw, Ducab's Managing Director, and Ken Farey, Head of Procurement, ALDAR/Laing O'Rourke JV. Also present were John O'Connor, Commercial Director of ALOR, Simon Draycott, Commercial Manager, ALDAR and David Lee from EC Harris, appointed to provide the commercial management services on the project.

"As the leading and top quality manufacturer for LV cables and wires in region, Ducab was chosen as the first choice partner/ supplier, considering the reliability of service and history of working together and their ability to meet our expectations and deliver the highest possible standards. At ALOR, we recognize the benefits that accrue from this kind of supply chain partnership arrangements and look forward to developing our working relationship with Ducab to cover other projects", added Mr. Chris Wilkinson, CEO of ALOR.

The Al Raha Beach development project has 11 precincts that includes Al Raha Beach Development, Mussafah Labour Camp, Motorworld Development and covers a built-up area of 12m square metres. The project will require nearly 70km of 22Kv cablesCovering over 570 hectares of land, this mixed use development will be the new gateway to Abu Dhabi and will be completed in 2015.

The project includes an 11km long coastline development that will house iconic buildings such as the Abu Dhabi World Trade Center, ALDAR's new Head Quarters, Luxury waterfront villas and Hotel and apartment properties.
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About Ducab
Ducab is jointly owned by the Governments of Dubai and Abu Dhabi (50% each) and has one of the most modern manufacturing units in the region. It occupies an area of 590,000 square meters of land in Jebel Ali, Dubai and nearly 420,000 square meters in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. Today, Ducab produces over 90,000 copper tonnes equivalent of low and medium voltage cables, emerging as the leader and the first choice of prestigious customers in the Middle East. Ducab's product range covers High Voltage cables up to 132kV, Ducab Powerplus Medium Voltage cables up to 33kV, Low Voltage power cables, control & auxiliary, wiring and lead-sheathed cables, Ducab-Smokemaster, Low Smoke and Fume cables, and Ducab-FR, Fire Resistance Cables.

Ducab is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company for both its factories. The Abu Dhabi factory was recently awarded an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certificate and an OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety certificate by BASEC (British Approval Services for Cables). The cables comply with and are approved to the full British Standard of the Loss Prevention Certificate Board (LPCB) and Lloyd's Register, UK. These certifications are the latest in a string of recognitions achieved by the company including a two time winner of Gulf Excellence Award, two time winner of Dubai Quality Award, Gold category 2004 & 1998.

Ducab was recently honored with the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) Chairman's Award for Outstanding Economic Value Creation in the Industrial Sector presented by His Excellency former prime minister of Singapore in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, other Sheikhs and high-ranking officials. The ICD Chairman's Award is the world's first initiative to recognize outstanding economic value creation and corporate excellence achieved through good governance.

For further information please contact:

Ashish Chaturvedy
Marketing Manager, Ducab
Tel: - 04 8082500

Randa Kamal
Senior PR Executive,O2PR
Tel:-04 3122 720

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