en.Wedoany.com Reported - Saint-Gobain has inaugurated a new construction chemicals manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, to strengthen its presence in the UAE market and expand its regional product portfolio and production capacity.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Saint-Gobain's senior management, including Antoine Ghazal, CEO for Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East; Emmanuel Jacquot, CEO for Gulf Countries; His Excellency Jean-Christophe Paris, Consul General of France in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; Ian Hunt, Chief Experience Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ); and key stakeholders from the construction industry.
Located in RAKEZ's Al Ghail Industrial Zone, the facility covers an area of 15,000 square meters and has been operational since the second quarter of 2025. It primarily produces a full range of mortar products, including pre-mixed plaster, tile adhesives and grouts, and self-leveling compounds. Saint-Gobain stated that the plant has a monthly production capacity exceeding 10,000 tons, serving customers across the UAE and laying the foundation for future production line additions and storage capacity expansion.
Emmanuel Jacquot stated that as a global leader in lightweight and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain has completed its industrial footprint in the UAE with this new plant. This investment reflects the company's confidence in the UAE's long-term vision and reaffirms its commitment to the local market, aiming to strengthen local manufacturing capabilities, enhance service levels and customer intimacy, while supporting the country's industrial development goals.
Regarding the choice of Ras Al Khaimah as the location, Jacquot added that the site offers strategic positioning, enabling closer proximity to customers and providing faster, more timely service to construction sites in the Northern Emirates. The plant complements Saint-Gobain's existing major manufacturing centers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, helping to expand coverage and improve delivery efficiency across the UAE. He noted that Ras Al Khaimah, particularly RAKEZ, provided favorable conditions for this expansion, including robust industrial infrastructure, a business-friendly environment, and efficient support services, enabling the company to develop facilities that meet production and supply chain requirements.
Ramy Jallad, Group CEO of RAKEZ, stated that Saint-Gobain's new plant is another significant milestone in Ras Al Khaimah's industrial sector, reflecting the emirate's continued growth momentum in construction-related industries. He pointed out that today's manufacturers need an environment where they can scale efficiently, operate with confidence, and stay closely connected to the market, and RAKEZ is continuously strengthening its infrastructure, services, and industrial ecosystem to support long-term business growth.
Saint-Gobain stated that this plant is part of its ongoing investment to strengthen regional manufacturing and supply chain capabilities and expand its product portfolio. As demand grows in the UAE's construction industry, particularly in the hospitality, non-residential building, and infrastructure sectors, the new plant will enhance the company's ability to efficiently serve key markets and support its future expansion plans from its Ras Al Khaimah base.
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