Ports & Freezone
technology products. It
marks another landmark
occasion for DP World
and Jafza as we continue
our growth as economic
contributors in line with
Dubai Industrial Strategy
2030. We thank China XD
for the confidence they’ve
place in our ability to
support their growth and
expansion plans.”
“Our strategic direction
has been to focus
on a phased growth
journey across our
business divisions. In
today’s changing world
we’re delivering future-
ready infrastructure
and capabilities that
offer a competitive and
business environment
to our customers. We’re
committed to establishing
a trade corridor by
attracting, retaining, and
developing customers
through high-quality
logistics and industrial
solutions enhanced by
innovative, differentiated
services.”
Jie Han, Chairman of the
Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer
of China XD said: “As
the first new material
manufacturer rooted
from China building a
production facility in
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the Middle East, Dubai
Xinda (Al Composites
Materials FZE) will play
a vital role as a logistic
and manufacturing hub
for the company with a
focus on top end polymer
composite materials,
including long chain nylon
alloy and other specialty
engineering plastics for
our product development,
quality assurance,
marketing and distribution
in the Middle East and
EU. Dubai Xinda will also
provide support to our
international clientele
in customer support,
logistics and delivery.”
The new facility was
inaugurated by Ahmed
Al Haddad, Chief
Operating Officer, Jafza,
in the presence of senior
officials from both sides.
China XD was founded
in 1985 and is a pioneer
of polymer composite
materials in China.
It has been a Jafza
customer since 2014
when it established Al
Composites Materials
FZE. The new plant
will include 45 fully
customised and
automated production
lines and 11,250 metric
tons of annual capacity
by 2019.
Products are used in
the exteriors and interiors
of 31 automobile brands
manufactured in China,
including Audi, Mercedes
Benz, BMW, Toyota, Buick,
Chevrolet, Mazda, Volvo,
Ford, Citroen, VW Passat,
Golf, Jetta.
KIZAD launches
Polymers Park
to capitalise on
USD 500 million
polymers and
plastics export
market
KIZAD, one of the fastest
growing industrial zones
in the Middle East and
part of Abu Dhabi Ports,
today launched KIZAD
Polymers Park, which will
form an integral part of
the polymers conversion
ecosystem in the Emirate.
T
he Park aims to be a
major economic driver
for the UAE, producing
300-400 kilo tonnes of
plastic products a year,
creating up to 7,000 new
jobs, and contributing
USD 2.5 billion to GDP by
2025. The potential export