Ukraine-based steel pipe producer Interpipe has been the first to officially register its trademark with the Ministry of Economy in the UAE.
This marks the first step in the fight against the emergence of a counterfeit steel pipe industry in the UAE.
With over 10 years of experience in supplying steel in the UAE, the company’s products are widely used in construction and infrastructure projects and can be found in approximately every third building in the UAE.
The region accounts for more than 16% of the company’s global sales.
“The depth of the counterfeit steel industry in the UAE remains unquantified, however its existence presents a significant challenge, not only to the steel industry but to the construction business as a whole,” said Andrey Burtsev, vice president of pipe sales at Interpipe MENA. “Uncertified steel cannot be guaranteed for its integrity, strength or durability.”