Standard Carpets, known as the region’s biggest producer and exporter of broadloom carpets, carpet tiles and artificial grass, has recently expanded its business in a new manufacturing plant in Dubai Industrial City.
The exceptional manufacturing plant covers a total land area of more than 3 million sq. ft allowing Standard Carpets to significantly increase its production capacity by 40 per cent and produce an additional 400 tonnes of yarn per month in first phase of the development.
It is predicted to boost operation in the region by 300bn, promote high-quality products, and elevate Dubai’s reputation as a global manufacturing hub and contribute to GDP growth. Upon completion, Standard Carpets will operate one of the world’s largest single-site flooring plants covering a total built-up area of 1.6 million sq. ft.
Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Commercial Officer of Dubai Holding Asset Management, said:
“Increasing the contribution manufacturing makes to the UAE’s GDP is a national priority set by the vision of our leaders for economic growth and diversification. By combining advanced technologies with best-in-class design and sustainable innovation, Standard Carpets has become the country’s largest producer of broadloom carpets. This expansion will boost industrial activities in the country and cement Dubai’s position as a global trade hub.
“Global trust and confidence in high-quality UAE products continue to grow quickly as local production and exports expand empowered by our ease of doing business, advanced infrastructure, logistics network, availability of raw and packaging materials, as well as access to specialised talent. It has allowed Standard Carpets to trade with over 60 countries. We look forward to working closely with them to successfully deliver this important new milestone.”
Saud Abu Al-Shawareb, Managing Director of Dubai Industrial City, said:
“The UAE’s manufacturing industry has expanded rapidly in recent years to become a key driver of the country’s knowledge and innovation-based economy. With a wide range of competitive advantages, state-of-the-art infrastructure, ease of doing business and strategic proximity to some of the world’s largest markets, Dubai Industrial City is an attractive business ecosystem. As the first carpet producer in the country, we are pleased to see a company with such heritage build another large-scale factory in our business district. Standard Carpets’ expansion will consolidate Dubai’s position as a global hub for advanced manufacturing in line with the vision of our leaders.”
Mr Gulu Waney, Chairman, Standard Carpets, added:
“We have enjoyed tremendous growth since establishing the region’s largest carpet factory in Dubai Industrial City in 2014. It has enabled us to successfully expand production capacity, increase our portfolio of superior quality products and reach new markets in more than 60 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and the US. Breaking ground on our state-of-the-art expansion is another exciting milestone that demonstrates our long-term commitment to Dubai and our unwavering confidence in the UAE’s vision for the future.”
Standard Carpets’ new manufacturing plant will utilize the latest technology with in-house yarn extrusion, twisting-cabling and heat-set facilities. It will generate enough renewable energy to meet more than one-third of its electricity consumption with a massive solar rooftop, divert waste away from landfill and reduce water consumption with smart sustainability solutions. Furthermore, it will significantly expand production, with the company already producing more than 1,000 flooring products in a selection of premium patterns and colours.
Established in 2004 and home to over 750 companies, Dubai Industrial City is designed to target UAE's vision of expanding the industrial sector and enhance its role in stimulating economic growth.
News Source: https://www.mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2021/July/27-07/Standard-Carpets-expands-in-Dubai-Industrial-City
