RWI secures deals worth QR1.1m with top contractors in Qatar

This will involve the delivery of more than 2,345 cubic metres of its high quality rubber insulation products, including 'Gulf-O-Flex' tubes, sheet rolls and rubber foam tape.

A company spokesperson also added that the active movement of RWI in Qatar is part of its aims to address the increasing demand for rubber insulation materials in the country.

Among RWI's newest Qatar-based customers include Jaid Trading & Contracting, Penta Trading Group LLC, Rashid Al Mulla Sanitary & Building Materials Company, Rodha Khalid Co., Zeeby, Qatar Universal, Air Conditioning Technology, Equipment Trading & Contracting Co. and Laffan.

Representatives from these companies have confirmed that they were impressed by the 'Gulf-O-Flex' brand's insulation properties and environmental-friendliness. Especially designed for the HVAC and refrigeration Industry, 'Gulf-O-Flex' products feature flexible electrometric thermal Insulation and prevents condensation or frost formation on refrigerant lines, cold water plumbing and chilled water system. In addition, the CFC-free, fire proof and smoke-free products retard heat flow for hot water plumbing and liquid heating.

"Delivery, quality and pricing remains the primary benchmarks upon which we gauge the products we offer to the market. With Qatar emerging as one of the leaders in terms of real estate development in the region, we have strategically established new partnerships with leading companies in the country, expecting to further expand our rapidly growing operations,"

said Abu Baker Shaikhani, Managing Director, Rubber World Industries and Chairman of the Memon Group.

RWI recently announced that it is undertaking extensive efforts to step up production to 1,800 containers per year in order to adequately supply the rubber products' needs of Qatar and the rest of the region, in line with its aims to secure Dhs60m in revenues for 2009. In addition to regional markets, the company also caters to the rubber insulation needs of companies from more than 90 countries, including the US, Germany, Russia, Canada and Singapore.

"Our staunch commitment to quality is one of the main drivers of our leading position in the market, with some of our products, which have all gone through quality and fire retardant test, and qualifying in the ASTM and BSI standards, enjoying strong repute in the global market. As the manufacturer of 'Gulf-O-Flex', we also offer our customers the luxury of specifying to us their specific requirements, which we try to fulfill within the shortest possible time. Our after-sales service also contributes to our success, which mainly involves technical support to assist customers if any problem arises within their actual sites," concluded Shaikhani.