Amiantit subsidiary company is industry leader in fiberglass technology

More than seventy representatives took part in the two-day conference. The importance of the event was underlined by the roster of international specialists who addressed the delegates. Associate professor Dr. Ismail Budaiwi from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and Ms. Hayfaa Al Mudhaf, the PR & Publications Director of Kuwait Institute of Scientific research, Ms. Hayfaa Almudhaf were among a number of experts who delivered papers on the Effectiveness of Thermal insulation. Speakers from Germany, UK and France also participated in this conference.

"Our participation in this conference is part of our efforts to underline the merits of fiberglass insulation as an ideal solution for energy saving and noise reduction programs that are becoming increasingly crucial economic and environmental factors of industrial and domestic needs in every country," said Aiman Taimah, AFICO Sales and Marketing Manager. "In fact, fiberglass insulation production is one of the most rapidly growing sectors of industry throughout the world and AFICO has taken the initiative by forming the Fiberglass Insulation Manufacturing Association (FIMA), a group that comprises manufacturers and representatives for engineering firms, contractors and distributors. "

AFICO is one of the region's leading manufacturers of thermal and acoustical insulation with a product range that includes duct wraps and liners, heavy density pipe wrap insulation, thermal insulating wool, and acoustic ceiling panels.

Apart from the fact that AFICO fiberglass products are light in weight and easy to cut and install, they are also non-combustible, corrosion and rust proof, cannot be damaged by vermin and are never affected by acids.

AFICO head office and factory are located in Dammam, with branch offices in Riyadh and Jeddah, The Gulf Regional Office is in Jebel Ali, Dubai and the Export Office is based in Lebanon.

Amiantit is one of the world's leading pipe manufacturers and a specialist in fiberglass pipe production. AFICO insulation and acoustical products are a spin off from Amiantit's technological lead in fiberglass products and the company exports to 35 countries in the Middle East, South East Asia, Europe and North America.

Amiantit is one of the region's largest industrial groups and a world class manufacturer with global reach. Industry leadership is achieved and maintained by constant research and development of production technologies that Amiantit owns and licenses to other manufacturers.