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Emaar Industries and Investments(EII) wins Dubai Metro deal

Mammut Building Systems (MBS) has won a contract to build two auxiliary depots at the Dubai Metro project in Al Rashidiya and Jebel Ali.

MBS, a subsidiary of Emaar Industries and Investments (EII) and one of the region's largest manufacturers of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEBs) has been awarded two contracts by Dubai Rapid Link (DURL).

MBS will build multi-span and clear-span buildings using high strength steel over a total built-up area of 109,000 sq/m.

More than 1,900 metric tonnes of steel will be used in the construction of the buildings in Jebel Ali and over 4,000 metric tonnes will be used in Al Rashidiya. DURL is one of the main subcontractors for the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai Metro project.

EII chief executive officer Dr Ahmad Khayyat said the contract by MBS for building auxiliary depots for the Dubai Metro project illustrates the strong inroads made by the company following its partnership with EII.

"MBS is a market leader in pre-engineered steel buildings - a technology that is fast gaining ground in the region for its cost-effectiveness and durability."

MBS, a division of Mammut Group, is the first company in the world to create three-dimensional drawing for all its buildings thus achieving zero per cent detailing errors.

"We have extensive expertise in undertaking complex structures and our contract for the prestigious Dubai Metro project enables us to be part of a landmark infrastructure development in the region," said MBS managing director Bob Webster.

"The deal further cements our reputation as the leader in PEBs, and underscores our capabilities to undertake complex and large-scale projects," Mr Webster said.

MBS, established in 1997, provides PEB applications for factories, cold stores, distribution centres, warehouses, workshops, exhibition halls, showrooms, aircraft hangars, worker accommodation, supermarkets and shopping malls.

EII acquired a majority stake in MBS and assists MBS in its plans to raise production capacity from 6,000 tonnes per month to 12,000 tonnes per month, and build a structural steel division.

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