Rubber World Industries (RWI) said it has won a Dh1 million ($272,246) contract from Conspel Emirates for supply of 'Gulf-O-flex' rubber insulation products to the prestigious Al Raha Beach development in Abu Dhabi.

Under the contract, RWI, a unit of Shaikhani Group of Companies, will supply rubber insulation products for two major projects within the Dh54 billion leisure development – ‘Al Bandar’, a focal point for marine, leisure and family activities in the community; and the 51,000 sq m-commercial office space where Aldar Properties will establish its headquarters, said Conspel Emirates, a subcontractor for the mega project.

“A world-class project such as the Al Raha Beach development utilises only the best products, and the massive order we have received for this prestigious project underlines the quality of our offerings and the excellent value we provide to our large-scale customers,” said Abu Baker Shaikhani, chairman of RWI.

“We are currently in the process of completing the delivery of our products for Al Raha Beach development, which along with other landmark developments has identified the excellent advantages of our rubber insulation offerings,” he added.

With a flame spread rating of less than 25 and a smoke spread rating of less than 50, RWI’s rubber insulation tubes have a high capacity to retard heat loss for hot water plumbing, liquid heating and dual temperature piping.

Furnished with a smooth black-coloured skin on one side that forms the outer exposed insulation surface, 13 mm thick duct insulation sheets provide elastomeric thermal insulation to retard heat gain and control condensation drip from chilled water and refrigeration systems, while reducing heat flow on hot systems.

The Al Raha Beach development is a beachfront project being built on reclaimed land at Al Raha Beach complex, occupying an area of 6.8 million sq. meters with a total built-up area of 12 million sq m.

Located along the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway, opposite to Al Raha Gardens, the project will provide a unique lifestyle through its world class residential, commercial, cultural, entertainment and public facilities, which will house up to 120,000 residents.-TradeArabia News Service