October 07, 2008

Ugitech urges MEA builders to use more of SS

Developers in the Middle East have been urged by stainless steel solution provider Ugitech to take into consideration the potentially harmful effects of the aggressive climate when selecting metal for offshore projects.

Mr Gwennaël Godot project assistant at Ugitech told Construction Week that "People usually use carbon steel in this region because it is less expensive but in extreme, aggressive environments carbon steel rusts."

Mr Godot explained that, in comparison, stainless steel offers no risk of corrosion and longer durability. He said that customers are often put off purchasing stainless steel because of the higher cost but stressed that customers need to take more of a long term approach when selecting steel. He said "Stainless steel is expensive, but the mentality has to change with customers thinking more about the long term.”

Ugitech is a subsidiary company of German firm Schmolz and Bickenbach.