New, sophisticated production and extrusion facilities strengthen the UAE’s aluminium downstream capabilities
HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the US$ 240 million sprawling Taweelah Aluminium Extrusion Company (TALEX), the region’s highly automated and flexible aluminium extrusion plant and the first aluminium extrusion project to be established in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD).
TALEX was formed through a joint venture between General Holding Corporation-SENAAT, one of the largest holding companies in the UAE’s industrial sector and the privately-owned Gulf Extrusions part of the Al Ghurair Group.
The new company is the result of a large investment infusion to strengthen the Middle East’s downstream capabilities to spur industrial growth and broaden the Emirate’s economic base, with growing demand for aluminium and its proprietary hard alloys in the global construction, automotive, locomotive and aerospace industries.
Spreading over almost 200,000 square metres, TALEX has an estimated production capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum of aluminium profiles and 45,000 tonnes of aluminium billets for regional and international markets.
Manifestation of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
“The inauguration of TALEX further strengthens the strategic pillars of Abu Dhabi’s focused industrial strategy in line with the economic diversification plan while building a competitive edge for ‘Made-in-UAE’ industrial products,” said Ali Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of TALEX , addressing a distinguished gathering at the onsite inaugural ceremony.
The plant features modern technologies and operating equipment offering an integrated aluminium cycle that starts with liquid metal, to casting, extrusion surface treatment and precision machining fabrication. TALEX’s vertical integration and fully automated material handling and storing equipment guarantee the quality, traceability and shorter lead time of its products.
TALEX’s laboratories are equipped with the latest technology available to ensure continuous monitoring of its production processes to ensure that TALEX’s products comply with the highest quality standards set by the most advanced markets around the world.
“Combined with the buoyant growth predictions for the global aluminium extrusion market of an anticipated CAGR of more than 6% by 2020, TALEX has a great future ahead of it,” stated Eng. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, CEO, SENAAT.
“We are proud to run the most advanced and innovative aluminium extrusion plant in the Middle East, which has an exceptional potential to drive market growth and create value for its shareholders,” commented Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Vice Chairman of TALEX.
