Ducab Metals mulls over doubling aluminium production capacity to position itself as UAE’s top industrial manufacturer

Ducab Metals Business, the largest metal manufacturing company in the UAE and a subsidiary of the Ducab Group, is striding towards business expansion to meet the increasing demand for aluminium across the globe by doubling its production capacity from 55,000 tonnes per annum to 110,000 tonnes per annum.

This expansion aligns with the UAE’s diversification efforts outside the non-oil trade and its long-term goals to lead the global industrial manufacturing sector.

Ducab Group’s chief executive officer, Mohammad Almutawa, said: This expansion increases our ability to meet global demand, adds value to the ‘Made in the Emirates’ brand, and increases our international competitiveness, while driving sustainable business growth and building resilience in industry.”

Mohamed Al Ahmedi, CEO of DMB, reiterated the same by stating, “Doubling our aluminium production and expanding our copper capabilities reflects our commitment to driving innovation and reinforcing our status as a major global producer.”

The capacity expansion announcement was made on Tuesday, September 3, during the Ducab Metals Business Expansion Forum: Advancing Capacity, Driving Innovation organised in association with Middle East Economic Digest (MEED). The event was focused on the future of the UAE’s industrial sector, with an ambitious operational target of 300 billion.

At the event, Ducab Metals Business also talked about the company’s continuous efforts towards innovation and sustainability, claiming themselves a pioneer in green aluminium development and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Steps taken to expand production capacity

Ducab has strategically acquired an additional 51,015 square metres to expand its operations and become a leading manufacturing centre in the UAE. Ducab Metals has also executed a strategic acquisition of GIC Magnet, a leading global supplier of paper-insulated aluminium strips, as part of its plan to broaden the product range. All these moves demonstrate DMB's determination to enhance its operations and serve the world with an increasingly diversified product range, instilling confidence in growth strategy.