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Wednesday, November 25 - 2009

Zamil Steel awarded SR88m North Island Grid upgrade project in New Zealand

Zamil Steel's Towers & Galvanizing Division has been awarded a contract worth SR88m ($23.5m) for the fabrication and supply of lattice steel towers for the 400kV overhead line of the North Island Grid Upgrade Project in New Zealand, one of the largest electricity transmission construction undertakings in the country since 1960.

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The scope of the contract calls for the proto-assembly and load testing of six types of 400kV double-circuit overhead line towers as well as the fabrication and supply of over 425 towers as part of Transpower's North Island Grid Upgrade Project. Delivery of the towers is to be completed by the end of 2010.

An alliance between Transpower New Zealand Ltd and Balfour Beatty United Group (NZ) Ltd is responsible for project execution.

"The North Island Overhead Line Project contains stringent requirements and guidelines, and Zamil Steel T&G Division was awarded the contract after a very comprehensive evaluation, despite stiff competition from international steel tower suppliers in India and China. It is a great honor to have been chosen to provide this New Zealand client with the high quality products and technology needed for construction of this important project."


states Mohammed Al Shallali, General Manager of Zamil Steel T&G Division.

Zamil Steel has recently made substantial investments in its infrastructure, geared toward expanding manufacturing facilities and production capabilities in a concerted effort to meet rising global demand.

"Zamil Steel has built an outstanding reputation across regional and international markets based on a record of excellent performance. Over the years, we have developed vast manufacturing capabilities and unique expertise in handling large and complex projects, and this newest undertaking will further strengthen our position as a leading steel manufacturer and supplier in international markets," concluded Adnan A. Al Mansour, President, Zamil Steel.
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About Zamil Steel Industries
Zamil Steel Industries was founded in 1977, Zamil Steel is a global leader in the manufacture of pre-engineered steel buildings and the Middle East's premier supplier of structural steel products and process equipment, transmission and telecommunications towers, open web steel joists, and roof and floor steel decks.

Zamil Steel manufactures more than 450,000 tons of fabricated steel per annum of low rise and high rise steel buildings and structures for diverse industrial, commercial, agriculture, aviation, entertainment and military applications and support of infrastructure and development projects. Zamil Steel products are sold in more than 80 countries through an international network of dedicated sales and representative offices, certified builders, agents and distributors.

Zamil Steel demonstrates its commitment to service at the local level by maintaining a network of 55 area offices located in 40 countries, as well as a large number of certified builders, agents and distributors. These facilities are fully staffed and equipped to provide quick, comprehensive responses to customer inquiries, as well as extensive after-sales service.

Zamil Steel's main factories are based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Additional facilities are located in Egypt, Vietnam, India and Ras Al Khaima (UAE). More than 600 engineers are employed in its engineering departments in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Vietnam and India.

About Zamil Industrial
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Zamil Industrial Investment Company (Zamil Industrial) is a leading manufacturing and fabrication group that provides products, engineering systems and services for the construction industry. Its product portfolio includes pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB), structural steel products, air conditioning systems, air cooled heat exchangers, district cooling and utility services, process equipment, transmission and telecom towers, open web joists and steel decks, aerated and precast concrete products, architectural glass processing, fiberglass insulation and engineered plastic foams solutions.

The company sells its products in more than 60 countries with manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Austria, India, Vietnam and Italy.

Zamil Industrial employs more than 10,000 people in 55 countries and derives 34% of its revenues from outside Saudi Arabia.

Zamil Industrial shares are actively traded on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).

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