A number of “successful” business partnerships between local and international companies were announced during Project Qatar 2014, which concluded at the Qatar National Convention Centre yesterday.
According to the organisers, “exclusive” joint venture agreements were signed between United International Company (UIC), one of the leading Qatar-based companies specialising in the distribution and sale of sanitary wares, fittings, timber, pipes and pumps and Pilosio, an Italian technology leader in construction and maintenance equipment and Revigres, a Portuguese ceramics company engaged in the production of coatings and ceramic floors.
During the event, Pilosio, which is a manufacturer of scaffolds and formworks for “above-ground” walls, floors, ground containment systems and UIC, signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the Qatar market.
The new arrangement will allow the companies to focus on the sales and rental of vertical and horizontal formwork and scaffolding whilst combining its marketing functions and promoting the latest building technology, “Made in Italy”.
The joint venture between Pilosio and UIC will “combine all the critical success factors” for formwork and scaffolding manufacturing, bringing together synergies, providing construction technology at competitive prices, well trained staff and round-the-clock assistance.
UIC will be the exclusive distributor in Qatar for Revigres’ premier ceramic products and associated services.
UIC chief executive Ajab al-Qahtani said, “These new partnerships we have signed with Pilosio and Revigres at Project Qatar are perfect mutual alliances with international companies providing specialised technical assistance in the care of new projects for customers in the region.”
Dario Roustayan, Pilosio CEO, said, “Due to the depth of experience of UIC and Pilosio in the new formwork design, the collaboration brings the expertise to provide customers cost-effective results and quick access to latest solutions in the field of construction in order to implement high-performance applications.”
Carlos Milheiro, Revigres area manager, said, “The ceramic products we have at Revigres demonstrate excellence in design, innovation, technology and creativity and we currently service leading global brands. We are delighted to be in an exclusive partnership with United International Company and we hope to develop future work with UIC and the team.”
Project Qatar Project Manager Rawad Sleem said, “As we conclude this year’s event, one thing remains clear, Project Qatar continues to be the single-most important construction and building materials event in the exhibition calendar in the Middle East. It has proven to be the best opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to connect, build and foster new relationships and partnerships. Distributors, agents and buyers came with specific objectives and purchasing plans and we have had many successful business deals being made during this year’s event.”