03-05-2010: Dow Formulated Systems, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), and E.A. Juffali & Brothers announced they signed a business alliance in their polyurethane systems business. In addition to combining highly competitive offerings of innovative products and services, the alliance anticipates the construction of a polyol blends manufacturing plant, planned for 2010, in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
“This alliance reinforces Dow Formulated Systems’ commitment to our customers and the industries we serve in the Middle East,” said Juan Antonio Merino, General Manager of Dow Formulated Systems. “Our longstanding business relationship with E.A. Juffali & Brothers has enabled us to make this significant step to further accelerate the implementation of our global business strategy based on our unique, wide and detailed presence, market knowledge and customer intimacy.”
“We have been partnering with Dow in a variety of businesses since 1976, and this important alliance allows us to further strengthen our relationship, increasing our ability to sustain the dynamic growth of our customers in this region. By investing in a new, dedicated manufacturing plant in Jeddah, we ultimately strive to facilitate our loyal customers’ success in their respective markets, anticipating their needs and helping them fulfill their aspirations,” said Dr. Souahil El Farouki, General Manager of Juffali Chemical Group. “The planned facility will produce Dow-formulated polyols, and the respective Dow polyurethane systems will be marketed in the region. The alliance with Dow is instrumental to ensure the new plant’s competitiveness, sustainability and long-term success,” Dr. El Farouki added.
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