EXHIBITOR INTERVIEW: AL GHURAIR IRON & STEEL LLC
In talks with Gautham Surendran, Customer Relationship Manager
Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC will be exhibiting its latest products at The Big 5 in Dubai this November. We spoke to the company's Customer Relationship Manager, Gautham Surendran; here's what he told us as he prepares to participate at The Big 5, the global hub for the construction industry.
What products will you be showcasing at the event?
We will be showcasing hot dip galvanized steel coils and customized slit coils & plain sheets, which find their application in the construction, fabrication and non-automotive industry.
What added value do these products bring to the Building Envelope and Special Construction sector?
Hot dip galvanization by the continuous process provides a cost effective protective solution for steel used in many construction applications. They also form the substrate for pre-painted steel coils used in many industrial & infrastructure building projects.
Can you share your outlook on the MENA construction industry? Why is it important for you to do business in this region?
AGIS is an established brand of galvanized steel coils in the MENA region. We have an established customer base that looks up to AGIS as a reliable & cost effective domestic mill for their GI requirements and as a quality substitute for imports.
What is unique about the Gulf construction industry compared to other regions where you operate?
The vibrant construction & fabrication industry in the Gulf region has a strong demand for customized GI products. Being a local manufacturer with a significant production capacity, we add a lot of value & reliability to local projects.
About Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC -
Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC. (AGIS) is the first and only flat steel cold rolling and galvanising complex in the UAE and one of the largest producers of galvanised steel in the Middle East and North Africa region. It is a joint venture of the Saif Al Ghurair Group, one of the largest and well diversified business houses of UAE, and Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC), Japan's largest and one of the biggest steel makers in the world. Located in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, the 400,000TPA facility caters to the requirement of the construction, steel fabrication and other non-automotive industries, primarily in the MENA region.
Meet Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC. at The Big 5, Sheikh Saeed 3 - SS3 E51, Dubai World Trade Centre, from 25 to 28 November!