Hempel Paints sponsors the first annual Gulf Real Estate Awards

Notes and media contacts

The Hempel Group:

The Hempel Group of companies was established in 1915 by Mr J C Hempel with the motto of "Quality and Service", which is still the hallmark of the Hempel Group. Over the years both content and meaning have been adjusted to meet changing market demands. Hempel operates within several strategic segments. These include marine paints, protective coatings, container coatings, decorative paints and yacht paints. The first Hempel factory started production in 1915 in Denmark. The Group has since grown to become a world-wide enterprise comprising 2 main and 4 regional research and development facilities, 20 manufacturing plants, 47 sales offices and more than 130 stock points strategically located around world. In short, wherever you are, Hempel is always nearby, ensuring prompt delivery of freshly produced quality coatings supported by Hempel's world-renowned service. More information is available at www.hempel.com

About Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009:

The Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009 is the Kingdom's first and most credible Real Estate awards. It is our attempt to honour the Kingdom's exemplary developers and builders who have played a major role in shaping the country's success story. To reward the excellent performances in the industry, Roshcomm, Standard Chartered Bank and Hempel Paints, are presenting the First Annual Gulf Real Estate Awards 2009 - the Kingdom's only and most credible real estate awards. The elite awards would also identify and honour the organisations and professionals who have envisioned and created marvels in the real estate industry. It is a gesture to celebrate the magnificent architecture, urban planning, intricate interiors, recognition of best practice, and celebration of achievement within the real estate sector. The awards night will form part of the 2nd Annual Gulf Real Estate Conference 2009 and will honour the organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the overall growth of real estate industry. Bahrain's most outstanding achievers and promising organizations in the real estate profession will be recognized and honored at the 2009 GRE Awards for Excellence in Real Estate.


About Roshcomm:

Roshcomm is a leading Bahrain based organization, focused on delivering high quality educational content, event management, information on the latest strategies and assessment of business and management knowledge and skills. Roshcomm organizes conferences, seminars, workshops, training courses, business consultancy and market research regularly on topical issues for established and start-up companies to help them to identify new market opportunities, enter those markets successfully, and accelerate the adoption of new skills and management practices. It provides up-to-date global business market insights to different market segments.

For further information, please contact:

M. A. SRIDHAR
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
P.O. Box 20256, Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: +973 1736 5044
Fax: +973 17 365045