ALCALAGRES

ALCALAGRES, S.A. was established in 1985 and is located in Madrid, Spain. It started the porcelain stoneware in 1990 and since then, we have created a new concept in through-body porcelain tiles under the brand name of Alcalagres-Estilya. ALCALAGRES currently exports over 40% of its products to more than 60 countries. Its subsidiary, ALCALAGRES AMERICA deserves a special mention. Incorporated in 1998, it guarantees optimum service and supplies throughout USA.

The products stand out for being made only from the finest selection of raw materials, high quality control program and ongoing Research and Development efforts. ALCALAGRES, S.A., is the leading manufacturer in this sector in Spain, using the most modern up-to-date technology available in the ceramic tile sector. Our laboratory selects the finest clays, silica, feldspars and colorants that are subsequently transformed using cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, so that each piece can pass the most demanding quality controls and the toughest resistance tests.

ALCALAGRES has always been concerned about the environment and takes all necessary measures to prevent any environmental disorder, and strictly control all phases of their production process so as to eliminate any potential harmful effect on the environment. ALCALAGRES was certified for Environmental Management System as per Standard UNE-EN-ISO 14.001:2004 and the Standard UNE-EN-ISO 9001:2000 for Quality Management System as well. ALCALAGRES has also developed technical solutions for architectural projects such as Raised Floors and Ventilated Facades where they marketed worldwide under the brand name of Integraplus.

Corporate website: www.alcalagres.es

ESS ESS

Ess Ess quest for the continous watch on the latest bathroom design trends,inspires them to introduce the faucets and accessories for the complete spectrum of the society,thus giving the latest technological trends/shape and designs to excel.
Ess Ess modern plating technological edge gives a timeless durability to Chrome.The international 3-D design software enhances the cabability to produce the NEW and unexpected designs,bringing the manufacturing and the product at par to the World class platform,thus leading to create opportunities for the architects and designers to innovate and re-invent the dream bathrooms.
Ess Ess new ranges of Bathroom products redefine luxury by washing away the conventions of bathroom design in a flood of new inspiration. It is a celebration of the art of bathing, a transformation of the bathroom into a space for relaxing, pampering the body and refreshing the mind.

Ess Ess leading attitude made them break the conventional concept by introducing Ceramic disc/Quarter turn technology making edge over their rivals in all the ranges besides semi precious stones/surgical faucets with elbow action for the health fraternity.The latest VERSO range once again makes them to lead to introduce Indias first LEVER FREE MIXERS with PROGRESSIVE CARTRIDGE.

7 year waranty speaks of manufacturing at the highest industry standard.Prompt after sales and country wide distribution network gives a feel of assurance beyond expectation. The brand ESS ESS has become synonymous for reliability and assurance over TWO DECADES

Corporate website: www.essessindia.com

Exel Group

Exel Group is today one of the leading steel processing manufacturers in the Greek market. Originally founded under the name Exel Ltd in 1978, the company for over thirty years has been setting the industry standard in steel irrigation piping. Its extensive experience and renowned reputation for providing quality and reliable products at competitive prices has enabled Exel Group to service successfully and with precision any unique demand of its clients. Exel Group’s company activities and product portfolio include:

• Integrated Irrigation Systems
• Road Guardrails and Metal Motorway Products
• Construction of Metal Buildings
• Hollow Sections/Pipes
• Structural Metallic Beams & Industrial Constructions
• PV Mounting Structures

Exel’s business units are already exporting to the following coactive countries: Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Fyrom, Serbia, Germany and Spain. By investing in the most up-to-date high productivity mechanical equipment, along with its specialized technical and managerial personnel, Exel Group is today a paragon manufacturer and major market shareholder in its industry.

Exel Group has been certified with the Quality Management System according to ISO 9001/2000 Standard since June of 2000 from TUV Hellas Quality Board, Certificate No 0410021427 with scope “Design, development, production and after sales services of: steel irrigation pipes and their components, cold-formed open and welded metal sections and pipes, metal constructions and highway guardrails with their accessories, and metal galvanizing services.”

In more recent years and due to the rapidly growing market demand for alternative energy sources, Exel Group has expanded into the field of solar energy with the construction of a state-of-the art assembly line facility for photovoltaic panels. The 70MW Photovoltaic production plant will be operational in January of 2009 and will provide custom design and cost efficient solutions for photovoltaic business integrators and end users. Some of the underlying benefits to utilizing Exel photovoltaic products are:

• Highly efficient solar cell panels of mono & poly crystalline
• PV modules of both standard and custom made design
• Comprehensive solar panel installation and consultancy
• TUV Certified Product Quality Standard
• Original Equipment Manufacturer Services

EXEL GROUP
18th klm Thessaloniki – Ag. Athanasios
P.O. Box 47
GR – 57008, Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel.: 0030 2310 722536
Fax: 0030 2310 710051
info@exelmakmetal.gr

Corporate website: www.exelmakmetal.gr

Nassar Stone

By far, the largest stone manufacturer in the Middle East and one of the 10 largest in the world, Nassar Stone owns 15 quarries in Palestine, Jordan and Oman with an annual production capacity of 60,000 m3 of marble, hard limestone and dolomite raw blocks. From the 5 fertile manufacturing facilities in Bethlehem, Amman and Muscat, occupying a space of 380,000 m2 and equipped with the highest machinery and technology, Nassar Stone skillfully arouses the womb of the earth to revel the world in stone beauty embedding famous architecture with mystical sppirits of the Middle East.

Corporate website: www.nassarstone.com

SILKAR MINING CO.

Founded in 1990, Silkar is one of Turkey’s leading companies in natural stone industry serving with a variety of products including granite, marble, antiqued stones and mosaics. The company having its facilities in Bilecik has sizable investments in quarrying and processing of natural stones and has been awarded the ISO 9001:2000 Quality and Assurance certification.

Materials supplied from local and foreign sources, are processed in our Granite, marble and mosaic facilities which have 750.000 m2/year, total capacity of production. With different finishing applied to different stones like granite, marble, travertine, and limestone, slate, all expectations are met in one solution center.

Stones manufactured related to selections desired for the projects, examined by our Architectural support department may be dispatched to any point of the world.

With its brand name AKDO, at more than 1000 sales points all over Europe and USA, especially our mosaic products meet their consumers.

Our Research & Development Department adds one or two new mosaic collections every year to our scale of products.

Silkar is able to serve to the natural stone sector with full range of products and strengthen its position further in the local and foreign markets.

Corporate website: www.silkargranit.com

Swegon – Now established in Dubai

The Swedish company Swegon, one of the leading suppliers of indoor climate in Scandinavia and Europe. We offer an exceptionally diverse product range which comprises air distribution and chilled beams, air handling units, acoustics and flow control ranges.

Swegon’s mission is to create a healthy and energizing indoor climate. “The wellbeing of people who spend time indoors combined with better operating economy and energy-efficiency are our main concerns”, explains Gunnar Svensson, Reagional Manager Middle East.

Swegon posseses over 60 years of experience and know how in the field of indoor climate. We are the developer of Chilled Beams and have over 25 years of experience in this field. Many comprehensive solutions and individual components enable Swegon to handle all types of tasks – from the most basic and simple to the biggest and most complex. Swegon follows the philosophy of ‘Green Building’: the practice of decreasing the use of energy in an operating building while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better design, construction, operation, maintenance and removal.

Swegon’s headquarters, production and technical development are located in Sweden and the company enjoys exports throughout the world. With subsidiaries all over Europe, Dubai and the USA and more than 1050 employees, Swegon reached a turnover of €220 million in 2007.

“We offer more than our competition – highly innovative products which are based on a professional research and development. The customers appreciate the added value they receive when choosing Swegon,” says Mr Svensson.

For further information please contact:
Gunnar Svensson
Regional Manager Middle East
Phone: +971 50 919 7181 Email: gunnar.svensson@swegon.se

Corporate website: www.swegon.com