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Companies News
Jotun Paints UAE joins hands with
Gemini Building Materials to open
new shop in Dubai
Jotun Paints UAE, the market leader of decorative, of the location of the shop, at the Al Quoz industrial
protective and marine paint markets in MEIA region, area, building material buyers will not just be able
has opened its first shop in collaboration with one of to procure building materials but also have access
UAE’s leading building materials distributor, Gemini to Jotun’s quality products under one roof. Sales
Building Materials Ltd, in Al Quoz area of Dubai. Specialists will be available at the shop to be able
Kjetil Urheim, General Manager, Jotun Paints UAE to guide paint buyers in selecting both exterior and
added, “Just like Jotun Paints, Gemini building exterior paints that are best suited for their needs.
materials is one of the market leaders in its respective “Jotun Paints UAE has a reputation that precedes
industry, known and valued for its premium quality itself and every resident and citizen of the country
products in building materials. Jotun is delighted to is aware of its presence. With this shop opening,
partner with a company that is also aimed at providing Gemini Building Materials and Jotun Paints will work
the best it has to offer to its buyers. With the opening together to provide a one-roof shopping experience
of this shop, we are pleased to further expand our to our customers and we hope that we can continue
network of dealer shops, ensuring that we reach out to expand our collaborations in the future”, stated
to our customers and make their shopping experience Ganesh Babu, Managing Director of Gemini Building
as easy as possible.” Materials.
The shop will have on display, Jotun’s exclusive range The ‘Gemini Jotun Building Materials LLC’ is open from
of interior and exterior paints and will allow paint 7.30am to 6pm from Saturday to Thursday and is located
buyers to choose from a wide variety of colours and get in the Al Quoz Industrial Area, Al Khail Road, Dubai.
them tinted at the shop itself. With the convenience Visitors can connect with the store at 04 333 3453.
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Contractors News
Glaze Granite & Marble partners with
Neolith as their official distributor in UAE
The UAE’s largest marble importer Glaze Granite & products may be. We are also taking substantial steps to
Marble has recently announced its partnership with connect with our customers and fulfill their expectations
Neolith, the leading large format sintered stone slab by bringing world’s best stone brands and offering them
brand used for kitchen countertops, flooring, wall a wide array of choices in design, price, and patterns.
cladding and bathroom surfaces. This agreement with Neolith displays our commitment to
The Spanish sintered stone pioneer, Neolith, has given contribute to UAE’s influential architectural legacy along
Glaze Granite & Marble imports and distribution rights with providing sustainable solutions for the architects,
for the UAE region. Neolith is a superior alternative developers, and builders.”
for ceramic and porcelain stone, due to its durability, Neolith is resistant to high and low temperatures,
versatility, and unparalleled design quality. The most scratches, and UV rays. It is also incredibly easy to clean,
technologically advanced surface solution known today, and maintain, as it is waterproof, hygienic, lightweight
Neolith, is now being offered to Glaze customers. and 100% Natural. It is produced in Large Format slabs
Commenting on the new development, Mr. Umesh with 4 different thickness options.
Punia, [CEO, Glaze] said, “We re-shaped the natural Mr. Daniel Sanchez [CCO, Neolith] says, “Neolith is indeed
stone business in the UAE by radically transforming the a revolutionary product, when we started in 2009, most
way in which marble and natural stones were imported, people did not believe in the product, they had doubts
sold & traded in the region. We built our legacy of over about its ultra large size, ultra-thin dimensions, strength,
two decades in the Middle East because our discerning and durability. Some people also mistook the product
clients possess an understanding of aesthetics, quality, for porcelain. But, today, Neolith is the most fashionable
and have a taste for refined luxury. We work tirelessly and sought after engineered stone due to its durability,
to ensure consumers find their unique surface solutions versatility, and breathtaking designs. We are extremely
through our brand, no matter how rare or exclusive the busy fulfilling orders from around the world.”
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