UAE Business Awards 2021

48 MEA MARKETS / UAE Business Awards 2021 , Mar21464 Pliteq is a Canadian engineeringmanufacturer of recycled rubber. It is committed to improving the environment by reusing rubber waste from landfills to create engineered acoustic products at its near-zero waste facility. Pliteq recycles the equivalent of 5 million tyres per year, and this is accomplished by its manufacturing and logistics colleagues in its 300,000sqft of facilities. Most Innovative Recycled Rubber Engineering Manufacturer 2021 Throughout its history, Pliteq has completed over 10,000 commercial projects globally, focused on its commitments to engineering and development. Pliteq prioritises research and development in engineering, invests heavily on innovation, and focuses on manufacturing quality and efficiency altogether. Pliteq has seen a rapid growth period over the last five years, especially in the MENA region. The team was on track to meet the sales target which was nearly double from the year before – Then the pandemic hit which resulted in a lockdown, and the construction market slowed down; that’s when Pliteq’s team had to show resilience. The team focused on delivering what it could from the backlog of existing orders and created more opportunities for future projects within the region. Once the lockdown was over, Pliteq’s team had a big bounce back and was able to successfully finish the year with a sales revenue still higher than the year before, proving to still be growing even through the difficulties faced in 2020. Its fast growth led to it becoming a trusted source by global architects, builders, engineers, contractors and acoustic consultants for products that are engineered for superior performance, backed by third- party test data, and recognised for their sustainable credentials. By staying positive, working as a team, and fighting hard, it continues to grow and strive as a team to build on this and enhance its position in the market. The company’s flagship service is its unique database created for engineers and architects to have access to over 700 test reports, white papers, conference papers and presentations, LEED® and technical documents, and sound isolation project application for Pliteq’s products. This has proven to be extremely helpful for acoustical consultants and architects. Meanwhile, testing is Pliteq’s unique selling point; its engineers have completed over 2,000 laboratory tests in the last 10 years with commitment to a monthly testing schedule as only recent testing is considered to be relevant for engineering purposes. Pliteq is deeply committed to continued engineering research and development of its many products and manufacturing processes. It has new inventions under development at all times and multiple patents registered in the United States, Canada and other countries worldwide. Pliteq is proud of its state-of-the- art facilities and it ensures a safe and secure work environment, allowing its team members to maximise their productivity and promote an overall healthy work culture. It also encourages its young engineering colleagues to be intimately involved throughout the business, allowing exposure to opportunities and challenges that further their knowledge in the industry. Indeed, Pliteq continues to grow at an astounding rate through its constant innovations and reinvention. With the challenge that has been the last year, the company has been really tested and proved itself on its ability to strategize, adapt and rethink its approach. Pliteq is truly a leading innovator in architectural acoustics, vibration and sound control on a global scale. Company: Pliteq Contact: Sarah El-Sadek Website: www.pliteq.com