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AJ Steel sign agreement with KIZAD group

to expand operations in Abu Dhabi

Agreement covers the development and operation of a steel

pipe production facility in KEZAD, covering close to 96,000

square metres

Leading UAE steel pipe manufacturer and exporter, AJ M. Ismail, Executive Director, AJ Steel, said: “The
Steel, has signed an agreement with the integrated strategic location of AJ Steel in Abu Dhabi coupled
trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi, with ongoing focus of UAE Government through
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group, initiatives like “Make it in the Emirates” have been
for the development and operation of a large-scale major contributing factors towards our trusted
steel pipe production facility in Abu Dhabi, to meet reputation for high-quality and innovative products
growing consumer demand. across key global markets.
Under the agreement, AJ Steel will expand its current The agreement to expand our operations leverages
operations in KEZAD through the development of a the readiness of the land area available in KEZAD
plot covering close to 96,000 square metres, which and will allow us to maximise the benefits of its fully
will bring its total to 200,000 square metres of leased integrated trade and logistics ecosystem to serve an
land under industrial use. even broader scope of consumers both in the UAE
The signing, which took place at ADIPEC 2022, and the wider region.”
follows the recent launch of a new production line at Established in 2006, Ajmal Steel Tubes & Pipes
AJ Steel at its factory currently in operation at KEZAD. Industries LLC (AJ Steel) has grown to become a global
It plans to enhance its production capacity from 0.5 brand. At its facilities in Abu Dhabi, the company uses
million tonnes to 1.25 million tonnes by adding API- integrated process systems to provide smart and
compliant steel pipe capacities from 12/” to 20” custom solutions for a diverse range of applications
sizes for oil & gas applications. Using state-of-the-art across Oil & Gas, Irrigation, Water Supply & Sewage,
machinery and technology, AJ Steel ensures high- Scaffolding, Firefighting, Heavy Infrastructure,
quality production meeting the stringent requirements Structural Steel projects and Geo Thermal Energy.
of customers across the GCC, USA, Canada, the UK,
Europe and Australia.
Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, Chief Executive
Officer - Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD
Group, said: “We welcome the continued confidence
of AJ Steel in KEZAD Group, which reflects our
steadfast commitment to driving business growth for
customers through our integrated industrial offering
and strategic position at the crossroads between East
and West.
The ongoing success of AJ Steel in Abu Dhabi is
a testament to the vision of our wise leadership to
stimulate the growth of our nation’s industrial sector
and position the emirate as a global trade hub. We
look forward to being a part of their growth journey
and future expansion plans.”

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