Hira Industries has expanded in the UAE with the launch of a new factory to manufacture technical foam insulation.
The state-of-the-art facility launched in Al Ghail, Ras Al Khaimah, is spread over 125,000 square feet and employs 150 skilled and highly trained staff. The factory will produce and export Aerofoam technical foam worldwide.
Technical foams used for insulation is over a $300mn industry in the Middle East where Aerofoam will soon play a major role. Due to the region’s sustained growth, particularly in the UAE, the company was driven to expand its production capabilities culminating with the launch of the new facility.
“With the wealth of construction projects carried out in the region, the demand for Aerofoam product is tremendous and we are seeing rapid growth year on year. Events such as Dubai’s Expo 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar have further driven the industry. As such our move to set up a new facility is strategically planned,” said Manish Hira, Managing Director of Hira Industries.
With emerging new technologies, there is an impact on reduction of energy consumption. Environmental, social and economic concerns has encouraged leading manufacturers to develop energy efficient products. Hira Industries is the region’s leading manufacturer of technical foam insulation for the building and construction sector. It has created a niche in the market for its thermal insulation products catering to commercial and residential properties, shopping malls, hospitals, schools, offices, museums, hotels and industrial facilities among others.
The company manages 8 factories in three different countries, occupying two million square feet and employing over 1000 workers to sustain with the high growth planned. The company plans to increase the number of products as well as number of applications that Aerofoam insulation can cover such as proofing materials or roof insulation.
Developing this kind of vision would not be possible without two type of materials: crossed linked polyolefin foam and NBR rubber.
Currently, Hira Industries is also involved in manufacturing air conditioning products, fixing systems, rubber products, adhesive tapes and technical insulation products.