Emirates Float Glass (EFG), a global leader in the float glass industry and a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has become the first float glass manufacturer to be ICV (In-Country Value Program) certified in the UAE. 

 

With a state-of-the-art facility, EFG has become a dominant player in the region for float glass in architecture and automotive applications.

 

The certification evaluates a company's performance in various areas, including localisation, supplier development, technology transfer, and human capital development, among others. This significant milestone reinforces EFG’s commitment to sustainable development, reiterating its position as an industry pioneer.

 

EFG attained an additional score due to its initiative to participate in the MoIAT assessment, which is a combination of end-to-end factory tour and group discussions with different stakeholders broadly covering strategy and governance, process and operations, innovation and R&D, customer and market, and IT management and governance, said the company in a statement. 

 

The assessment also included outlining a roadmap to seamlessly implement the automation of production, planning and scheduling and implementation of digital capabilities, it stated. 

 

By successfully meeting the rigorous ICV certification standards, EFG has demonstrated its dedication to nurturing the UAE's economy, supporting local industries, and creating sustainable employment opportunities, further solidifying the company's reputation as a leading contributor to the country's economic diversification and vision for the future, it added. 

 

General Manager Saleem Raza said: "As the first float glass manufacturer in the UAE to achieve the ICV certification, Emirates Float Glass proudly leads the industry in driving economic growth and fostering local talent. Our group company, Dubai Investments’ support has been instrumental in meeting the stringent requirements and fulfilling the requirements towards this certification."

 

"This historic milestone demonstrates our unwavering commitment to the UAE's vision of sustainable development and propels us towards our goal of attaining the golden listing, further elevating our position among industry leaders," he added.-TradeArabia News Service