LEED, DGNB declares DUBAL's products suitable for sustainability

Embodied by its sustainable business philosophy, Dubai Aluminium (" DUBAL ") - which owns and operates the world's largest single-site smelter using pre-bake anode technology - endeavours to remain economically robust while protecting the environment and contributing to society. This ambition is not only testament to the company's commitment to responsible operations, but also further evidence of DUBAL 's status as a pioneer in the aluminium industry.

Moreover, the company's leading position on and commitment to sustainability has recently been further entrenched. Following rigorous assessment by an independent agency, DUBAL 's products have been declared suitable for sustainable building practices, as per applicable criteria defined by two internationally acclaimed bodies namely:

· The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ("LEED") green building programme launched by the US Green Building Council ("USGBC"); and

· Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen e.V. ("DGNB", which translates as the German Sustainable Building Council), which strongly promotes sustainable and economically efficient building.

DUBAL is a major supplier of foundry alloy to the Far East's automotive industry, a significant supplier of extrusion billet for construction markets and a preferred supplier of high purity primary aluminium for use in the electronics and aerospace industries. The company produces more than 330 individual products, many of which are made to customer specifications for discerning clients in three broad categories: billets, foundry alloys and high purity ingots.

"These expert assessments and declarations provide a competitive advantage for DUBAL 's products, both in catering for our existing markets and acquiring niche markets for our value-added products," says Abdulla Kalban (President & CEO: DUBAL ). "They will also instill stronger and more sustained customer confidence - which is vital in today's globalized and industrialized economy where environmental protection is a prime area of focus."