Gulf Extrusions, one of the largest aluminium extrusion plants in the Gulf, has signed a $3.5 million contract with India’s Reliance Engineering Associates for the supply of 460 tonnes of unitized system.

The system will be used in the $1 billion plus ‘Antilia Residence’ project in Mumbai.

Expected to be the world’s most expensive home, the 27-storied residence with six floors of parking, belongs to the chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani.

The ‘Antilia Residence’ is designed as the largest and tallest ‘living wall’ in the world – a seamless, vertical garden that encompasses all walls of the building. The residence – which upon completion mid next year will scale a height of 173 meters – will feature an entertainment floor; a health floor with a swimming pool and health club; a helipad; six floors of apartments for the Ambani family and their guests; and terrace gardens.

Robert Holtkamp, director of sales and marketing, Gulf Extrusions, said: “Being chosen to supply aluminium profiles for such a prestigious project in India is a reflection of the excellent reputation Gulf Extrusions has built over the years. Moreover, this project will also strategically complement our plans to expand our presence in the high potential Indian markets.”

Gulf Extrusions, which is part of the Al Ghurair Group of Companies, produces profiles ranging from architectural sections to components for household items, AC grills and customised products. The company also extrudes products of several European suppliers and companies under agreement. Nearly 70 per cent of Gulf Extrusions' production is supplied to the domestic market to support the enormous construction projects in the UAE. The rest are exported to South East Asia, other GCC countries, Europe and Canada. – TradeArabia News Service