Rubber World Industries (RWI) said it will supply rubber insulation products worth over Dh418,000 ($113,812) for the upcoming ‘Traders Hotel’ project in the Umm Al Nar area in Abu Dhabi.

RWI is a leading manufacturer of closed-cell rubber insulation 'Gulf-O-flex' in the Gulf and South East Asia and part of Memon Group of Companies,

The move is in line with the company’s aims to leverage the booming hotel and hospitality sector in the UAE, which is expected to witness the construction of 97 new hotels by 2010, said a top official.

Designed by KEO International Consultants, the new Traders Hotel in Abu Dhabi will offer 240 centrally air-conditioned rooms and an underground parking.

As the leading supplier of rubber insulation products in the region who has built a reputable name based on its products’ flexibility and ability to lower energy and maintenance costs, RWI has been able to meet the specific energy conservation requirements of Al Jabber LEGT Engineering & Contracting (ALEC), the main MEP contractor, by delivering its high-grade ‘Gulf-O-Flex’ rubber insulation products.

In addition, the company will also be providing complete insulation for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) by supplying high quality insulation tapes and adhesive while ensuring its proper installation at the site.

“RWI is proud to be a supplier for the 'Traders Hotel' project. With our products’ unique features that currently dictate the industry standards in the region, we are confident that we will be able to meet the unique needs of this project,” said Abu Baker Shaikhani, RWI managing director and chairman of Memon Group.

"Our continuous success in winning the trust of leading companies across all industries, as well as that of regional developers is proof of the unparalleled quality of our products. This unmatched quality is the main foundation of our growing operations, as we aim for further growth across the region," he added. -TradeArabia News Service