Dubal, Emal to raise profile of UAE aluminium sector

This will be achieved through the joint participation of Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) and Emirates Aluminium (Emal) at Aluminium 2012 - an event which the organisers say unites producers, processors, technology suppliers and consumers along the entire aluminium value chain.

This makes Aluminium 2012 a world-leading business-to-business platform for the aluminium industry and its main applications, and thus an excellent forum for increasing the volumes of Dubal and Emal's products sold in Europe and farther afield.

With this in mind, the combined Dubal-Emal exhibition stand at Aluminium 2012 will promote the two companies' key attributes, specifically the extensive range of made-to-order, world-class, premium quality primary aluminium products of the highest purity being produced in the UAE and shipped across the globe; the smelters' adherence to the highest standards in environmental protection; and their foundation on sustainability principles.

Already well known in the region, Dubal and Emal's foundry products are used extensively by the European Union's automotive industry - comprising all the major carmakers - to manufacture wheels, engine components, plus the shiny rims and trims on high-end automobiles. The two companies' products are also widely used to manufacture aeroplane sheet and plates for the European Union's aerospace industry.

An entirely state-owned enterprise, Dubal owns and operates a one million metric tonne per annum primary aluminium smelter at Jebel Ali, Dubai — one of the largest single-site operations of its kind in the world. The company is renowned internationally for its premium purity, high quality products and services; as well as its commitment to sustainable development through conscious efforts to maximise the health and safety people, reduce the impact of its operations on the environment, and invest in the social and economic development of the community.

Dedicated programmes support the Emiratization goals of the UAE, including targeted recruitment, skills development, management training and strategic career planning. Approximately 92% of Dubal's annual production is exported globally, the company's key markets being Asia, Europe, the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region and the Americas.

Aiming for continuous improvement through innovation, Dubal has invested substantially in developing advanced reduction cell technologies that not only improve productivity but also reduce the operations' impact on the environment through improved energy efficiency and minimized emission levels. This has culminated in proprietary Dubal DX and DX+ Technologies — both of which operate at high amperage levels and rank among the best reduction technologies available.

Emal, a 50:50 joint venture between Dubal and Mubadala, was established in February 2007 to construct the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter complex. The project is being built in two Phases. Commissioning of Emal Phase I, with a total capacity of 750,000 metric tonnes per annum, took place between 1 December 2009 and 31 December 2010. The company already enjoys a strong reputation for sound safety management, wellbeing programmes for its employees and adopting global best practices to minimize its environmental footprint — the latter entrenched through the implementation of Dubal DX Reduction Technology, which offers enhanced energy efficiency and productivity levels yet lower environmental emissions than comparative technologies. These attributes are complemented by initiatives to harness Emirati talent through job-creation, engaging the community in corporate activities and celebrating the national and cultural heritage of the UAE.Air Max 95 Invigor Print