Khaleej Times reported that Danube Building Materials opened its AED 40 million warehouse in Jafza South.

Mr Rizwan Sajan Chairman of the fast growing retain chain said that the facility which stretches out to 550,000 square feet is part of Danube’s efforts to cope with the increasing regional demand for construction, building materials and shop fitting products.

Mr Ibrahim Mohammed Al Janahi deputy CEO and CCO of Jafza opened the facility, Mr Rizwan Sajan chairman, Mr Anis Sajan MD, Mr Adel Sajan director and Mr Thamimul Hussain Group GM all of Danube Building Materials were present at the opening ceremony. Senior Jafza Officials and representatives from key partner companies of Danube were also present at the event.

Mr Al Janahi said that “We commend Danube for tapping into local opportunities in the building materials industry and for its ambitious development and growth over the years. The home grown UAE company has made strategic investments in Jafza that have helped it expand its market share nation wide and region wide.”

He said that Danube’s consistent growth in the retail space is a testimony of its robustness and strength, and we are delighted to have played a role in enabling Danube’s growth. Jafza has a long standing relationship with the company that dates back to over a decade and we look forward to facilitating the company’s business and helping it achieve its future ambitions.

Mr Rizwan Sajan said that the opening of the new warehouse facility signals a good time to invest in strategic expansion efforts as costs are lowered as a result of the downturn. We acknowledge the constant support that we have received from Jafza and the UAE government, who have become strategic partners in our move towards driving in growth and development. Danube remains committed in its efforts to expand through 2012, targeting the opening of 15 more branches. With our plans to create stronger market presence in Qatar, India, and KSA, the new warehouse in Jafza will act as a key back up facility to house and store all our products.

Mr Anis Sajan said that the region’s increased demand for business has allowed Danube’s operations to grow rapidly; equally spreading out across our 26 key locations and with the vision of setting up 15 more in the pipeline. This buzz in activity has generated a need for a large warehousing facility that can not only store and stock up on key building materials, but also ease up the pressure on our other warehouses in the country. The new warehouse in Jebel Ali maintains a strategic location that is central to the entire region. Aside from its proximity to major cities in the region, the easy procedures and wide cooperation that we have received from the Jebel Ali Customs and Government offices have resulted in the smooth entry and exit of Danube products.”

(Sourced from khaleejtimes.com)