US-based Aleris, a global leader in aluminium rolled products, is currently showcasing its innovative aluminium solutions customised for architectural applications at the Big 5 exhibition, being held in Dubai, UAE.

The Big 5 exhibition, among the largest construction events in Middle East, opened yesterday (November 21) and will run until November 24, at the Dubai World Trade Center.

Aleris is displaying its solutions and products designed for architectural applications at the event. The company will present its international expertise and knowhow in the domain, and in particular illustrate its premium 55HX aluminium anodising quality, said a statement from the company.

The 55HX is the only plain aluminium that meets the NFPA 285 fire standard which is a prerequisite in the GCC region, it said.

The 55HX has excellent deformation properties while it maintains its optimised strength. The product offers high surface quality for anodization, keeping the authentic metallic look and even extends colour uniformity across various batches – which is critical in architectural applications, it added.

Among a host of other projects, 55HX has been used in the Abu Bakr Al Siddiq flyover in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The perforation and dark gold batch anodizing creates a unique design in the project, said a statement.

Johan Petry, vice president of Aleris Industrial Products, said: “This year, we are presenting our revolutionary 55HX and other aluminium solutions at the exhibition.”

“The company has proven success in large scale global projects around the globe including the Middle East and North Africa (Mena). We look positively to sustained engagements through our participation in Big 5,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service