Ducab HV, a JV company between Ducab, DEWA and ADWEA has announced that the construction of its AED 500 million factory is on track for completion in early 2011 which will be the first dedicated high voltage factory in the region. The news came during a celebration marking the completion of the factory's 148 meters high tower, a new landmark in Jebel Ali.

The 44 storey tower housing state of the art extrusion equipment is the most noticeable feature of the new Ducab HV factory. It is designed to ensure that the very high voltage products are manufactured to the highest standards necessary to provide faultless service. The tower will also contain a series of Clean Room facilities in the top levels to ensure no contamination of the critical cable insulation.

Mr Ahmed Al Shaikh chairman of Ducab HV said that "We are glad to announce the completion of the 148m vertical extrusion tower at the Ducab HV factory which demonstrates that the project is on track for completion in early 2011. These types of high voltage cables carry electricity loads great enough to power an entire downtown district and as such we will ensure that the quality standards of our products not only meet but surpass the highest international standards in the industry."

Mr Jon Vail CEO of Ducab HV said that within one year of breaking ground we are celebrating this key construction milestone thanks to the excellent work by Khansaheb, and the great efforts of the whole project team. We are approaching the completion of the civil works and the first machines are already being installed. Commissioning will start in early 2011 followed by rigorous testing and then production of cables for the market later in the year.

Mr Richard Browne operations manager at Khansaheb said that "We have enjoyed working closely and successfully with Ducab HV team to deliver a quality contract in a very challenging time frame. This unique project is another great example of the commitment of Khansaheb to providing quality construction services to its clients during its 75th year of operation in the UAE."

(Sourced from www.smartarabs.com)