(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Qatar has commenced production from its largest pipes and cast unit a joint venture of Aamal Company and Saudi Arabia-based Lokma Group as part of its strategies to support the growing demand in infrastructure upgrade in Qatar as well as the wider Gulf region.
The QR200mn Advanced Pipes and Cast Company (APC) commenced production from its newly constructed state-of-the-art factory in Mesaieed. It specialises in the manufacture of concrete pipe products to supply infrastructure and pipeline projects in Qatar and across the region.
The factory is considered the largest in Qatar with a built-up area of 85000 sqm and has an annual production capacity of 450000 tonnes.
It will produce a range of infrastructure and construction products including jacking pipes reinforced concrete pipes circular precast concrete manholes and precast concrete box culverts which is considered a new product that will be manufactured in Qatar for the first time.
“Aamal is committed to playing an active role in the diversification of the industrial base in Qatar. With such a large number of projects underway dedicated to upgrading the infrastructure in Qatar and the region we expect to see significant continuation of growth in demand for the specialised concrete and other pipes which APC is now able to meet” its chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani said.
In line with its strategy for diversification into new high growth revenue streams Aamal anticipates significant demand for its new concrete pipe products driven by their wide range of applications to Qatar’s rapid infrastructure development including sewage drinking water raw water and irrigation drainage hydro power thermal power cooling and industrial uses in addition to use in highway and railway projects.
Established as a 50:50 joint venture between Aamal and a Saudi Arabian subsidiary of the Lokma Group APC will manufacture reinforced concrete pipes using the most up-to-date technologies.
Asserting its constant endeavour to adhere to best practice environmental and safety standards and that APC has obtained ISO 14001 and 18001 certificates; Tarek M El Sayed managing director of Aamal Company said “this is another important milestone for Aamal as we further diversify into new high growth revenue streams.”
“I am positive that APC will add great value to the market and help in the development of the infrastructure in the country. Our depth of experience in the pipes industry will ensure that APC is considered a benchmark in terms of quality best practice and commitment” according to Ahmed Lokma chairman of Lokma Group.
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