LAPP Group, one of the leading global suppliers of cable technology announced the official opening of their Middle East & Africa regional headquarters in the trading hub of ‘Jebel Ali Free Zone’ in Dubai. This latest development represents another major milestone for the LAPP Group, whereby a business decision to enter this market was taken due to the immense potential identified in this region. LAPP Group advanced cabling products are in demand in several sectors including Industrial, Aviation, Communication and Technology and Construction, all of which are experiencing growth and development across different markets in the MEA region.
Since branching out into the Middle East, family owned manufacturer LAPP Group (annual turnover over US$1 billion) has invested close to US$1.5 million on the office premises, human resources and stocking up with the latest cabling products. They also have further expansion plans in the pipeline to include a manufacturing plant and the development of additional sales offices within the region.
“Our decision to expand into the Middle East was a natural progression for the company. We identified a strong demand for our cabling solutions due to the current boom in the industrial and construction sectors in this region,” said Haytham Mardini Managing Director Middle East, Lapp Group. “We also wanted to be closer to our customers to provide them with the right technical support and ensure we maintain sufficient stock levels to meet their needs. With the opening of our first office and warehouse in the ME region, in Jebel Ali Free Zone, we are better positioned to serve & support our customers in the region, with a specialised team of technical and sales people on the ground who will be on call to deal with any supply demands for the latest in cabling technology.”
Headquartered in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany the LAPP Group has close to 50 years of extensive experience in the cable technology industry across the globe. LAPP Group is the world market leader for highly flexible cables, connection and control cables, data and fiber optics cables and industrial connectors and systems. The privately owned company covers numerous markets in the industry, including machine and plant construction, automation technology, control and regulating technology - in the fields of electrical, installation, transport and energy.
Some interesting facts and key projects completed by the LAPP Group include the following:
• Dubai International Airport – New Terminal, DEWA, Dubal expansion, Rabigh Refinery (Saudi Arabia) and Qatar Refinery
• International projects: Stage technology for the Rolling Stones world tour, Terminal 2 at Munich Airport, wind turbines, base camp equipment for Himalaya Expedition, new opera in Peking, Öresund BridgeLapp Insulator is not affiliated with
• LAPP group employs over 2,500 staff worldwide in 50 companies
• LAPP Group has three divisions: LAPP Kabel, LAPP Systems & Contact Connectors
• LAPP Group products:
ÖLFLEX® Connection and control cables
UNITRONIC® Data cables
HITRONIC® Fiber optics cable systems
SKINTOP® Cable glands
FLEXIMARK® Marking systems
EPIC® Industrial connectors
SILVYN® Protection & guiding systems for cables
ETHERLINE® Components for Industrial Etherline
About Lapp Group:
As a global player and system supplier with 35 sales companies, 15 production sites and another 100 partners in various countries around the world, the LAPP Group has many years of know-how and, as a manufacturer of brand name products for all aspects of cable technology, is one of the most innovative, successful corporate groups on the world market. Visit the LAPP Group website at www.lappgroup.com
