MEA Sept 2017 cover- ALUPCO

10 MEA MARKETS / September 2017 “We are an architectural solutions provider, but most of all, we have been fabricators, manufacturers and first level project providers in over 30 countries. This experience has given us expertise, and knowledge that have helped us overcome the challenges that our customers are facing.” Aluman is a family based company on its second generation, meaning many of the employees have been working there longer than Manuel has. Manuel goes into detail about the internal culture, but also the company’s approach to hiring new staff. “Growth and development from these past years have enabled us to make a simple and easy incorporation of new employees into the company, as well as the feeling of belonging to Aluman. This is something that we are proud of, each one of us. “In this industry we need to get the best talent available which is usually something that we are all looking for. It is about the personal recognition, working at leading a company where you feel you have something to give, which is something that we are always trying here in Aluman. “At Aluman, we are convinced that the best way for getting the best talent is by training our younger employees. This is done by valuing our internal promotion, and employees know that the limit is set only by themselves. It is easy to obtain great opportunities with the growth that Aluman experiments, and that is something which is truly motivating. Alupco is the biggest Aluminium extrusion company in the MENA Region. With an annual capacity of over 85,000 Metric Tonnes per year and business in over 20 countries worldwide, Aluman has established itself as a big player in the MENA market by forming this partnership. Alupco has offices in Dubai, Egypt, Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah. It was established over 40 years ago, and was the first aluminium extrusion company in Saudi Arabia. It is enriched with history that has spanned over decades, but that doesn’t stop them from being modern. Lastly, they understand that to be successful in this day and age, you need to form strong international partners with quality brands, such as Aluman. When discussing the industry in the Middle East at this present moment in time, Manuel is excited to highlight the company’s latest development. “It is no secret that we are truly honoured to be entering the Middle East market with the biggest aluminium extrusion company in the MENA region, Alupco. With Aluman’s superior architectural systems, it only makes sense that the partner is Alupco.” Looking ahead, Manuel notes on developments he foresees within the industry and how Aluman Group will adapt around these. Also, Manuel envisions what the future holds for the dynamic business group. “One thing we are sure of, is that the future of this industry will be facing an inevitable concern for the environment, energy costs saving and sustainability. The challenge will be making carpentry systems that could save energy, reduce consumption and improving final users comfort. “Looking at the Middle East Project as the most important thing for the group, we are especially thrilled about beginning it and putting all our effort into it. This is just one of the reasons we have partnered with Alupco as they will help us achieve our goals faster. Alupco already has wide distribution all over the MENA market, and they are confident that our systems will be welcomed with open arms as it satisfies the need for a superior Aluminium architectural system.”