March 2017 :- DANA Group Installs 4th State of Art Coil Processing Centre in UAE
DANA Steel Install’s it’s 4th Coil Service Center in Ajman UAE
The launch of Dana Steel Processing Industry Ajman Coil Service Center #4 has taken place at a new facility in Ajman Al Jurf 2 Industrial Area.This is the Group’s 4th Coil Service Center in the region. The commissioning of the new unit will increase Steel processing capacity by 250,000 metric tonnes annually. Experience of cutting-edge Korean companies was used in designing the new Cut To Length and Slitting machine for Dana Group’s new project in Ajman. The new cut to length line will be able to process steel coils of maximum 40 MT in weight, in a thickness range of 0.1 mm to 15 mm, in coil width of 800 mm to 2,000 mm and of all grades including commercial, shipbuilding and high tensile strength coils. DANA Steel stated that this is one of the most modern cut to length lines in the region capable of handling heavy and wide coils. The unit is fitted with modern equipment, and all processes are computer-controlled to set up different modes and speeds of Steel Slitting and Cutting. Special attention was paid to environmentally-friendly technological solutions to minimizing the unit’s environmental footprint. While reflecting upon the journey travelled all through Dana Group’s Timeline, Dr Dana said “We are thrilled to be commemorating this milestone alongside our valued suppliers, buyers and staff, who have supported us all through this journey”.
Dr Ankur Dana, CEO of Dana Group of Companies, commented: “The construction of the new Cut to length and slitting line was part of Dana Group’s OPEFF (Operational Efficiency) programme to modernise production at Dana Steel Processing Industry LLC. This OPEFF programme is aimed at enabling the Company to adjust its operations in response to changing demand of the Steel Industry specifically for MENA and South East Asian Region. Dana Group spent approximately 40 Million USD on this programme in 2016. Dana Steel’s development strategy also envisages organization of the production of Slit coils, roll formed products, optimize drum making operations and modernisation of Cut To Length and Slitting Line machine in the plate mill, as well as increasing production capacity of the Dana Steel Processing Industry Ajman Coil Service Center.
Dr Dana, Chairman of Dana Group of Companies, added: “As part of Dana Group’s OPEFF Programme, we have also completed the Refurbishing of DanaSteel UAQ Panel Machine. Also, the launch of Dana Group’s Drum Making Factory and Grease Manufacturing Plant will give a new momentum to Dana Group’s development.”
The total investment in the construction for Dana Group’s OPEFF programme amounted to 40 million USD in 2016.
DANA Group is the leading stockiest of flat steel products in the Middle East, and is well on its way to fulfilling its vision of becoming the world’s most reliable and reputable steel manufacturer, service and solution provider. The company has truly diversified operations – steel, lubricants, retail as well as healthcare and hospitality. Dana Group is the largest stockiest for flat steel products in the UAE and is the leading manufacturer of Roof & Wall Sandwich Panels,Steel buildings, Fencing, Profiles, Cable Trays(www.danasteeluae.com) etc in the UAE.