Ducab, the leading manufacturer of high quality power cables in the Middle East, has announced that its participation in WETEX (Water & Energy Technology and Environment Exhibition) 2006 as one of the support sponsors. The exhibition will be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Center from March 13-15. Ducab’s strong involvement in the exhibition underlines the company’s commitment to provide high quality and reliable cable systems in Dubai, with the adoption of latest technological solutions.
WETEX 2006, organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), is being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE of Finance and Industry.
During the three-day exhibition, Ducab will showcase its entire range of cables and components, with a special emphasis on its latest offering the 132 kV high voltage cables and its complete cable system solutions.
Colin Paskins, Managing Director, Ducab, said, “WETEX provides an excellent platform for participants to meet and interact with decision-makers in government departments and power generation sector. The event also provides us with an opportunity to effectively showcase our range of products and services to our target audience.”
“WETEX has emerged as an important regional resource platform for local and international companies to familiarise themselves with the latest technological advancements and solutions, and Ducab is looking forward to demonstrate its products and production techniques at the event. Our jointer training program has also been extremely popular among our clients, which would again attract interest at WETEX,” added Paskins.
Apart from regular courses held at the Ducab factory, the Ducab Jointer Training Academy also conducts customised training at the customer’s premises or on-site if required. Currently Ducab is holding a jointer training session on its Jebel Ali premises for Engineers from DEWA and contracting companies.
The seventh edition of WETEX will display the latest technology in various fields, such as water treatment plants, desalination plants, irrigation systems, dewatering equipment, cable joints and accessories, control systems, insulation materials, energy conservation products, cables, circuit breakers, batteries, power automation systems, waste control products and energy meters, among others.
The exhibition provides an avenue for industry leaders to keep abreast with the latest developments in the Gulf region in the field of water, energy and environment technology, as well as to network with strategic partners in the region.
Established in 1979, Dubai Cable Company (Private) Ltd. (Ducab) is the first purpose-built cable manufacturing company in the UAE and is equally owned by the Government of Dubai and Government of Abu Dhabi. Its product range covers High voltage cables upto 132 kV, low voltage power cables, control and auxiliary cables, wiring and lead-sheathed cables, Ducab Powerplus medium voltage cables (up to 33 kV) and Ducab Smokemaster, low smoke and fume zero halogen cables. Ducab is also well known as the supplier of Ducab Connect cable accessories. Ducab has always placed emphasized on quality in its organisation and is certified to ISO 9001: 2000 quality management systems and ISO 14001 environment protection systems. A three-time winner of the Dubai Quality Award (2004 & 1998 (Gold) & 1994). It has implemented manufacturing and business excellence programs involving Six Sigma, Kaizen and benchmarking with the world's best practices.
