July 11, 2011
KIMMCO FOCUSES ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT WITH AWARDS FOR 'BEST OUT OF WASTE' COMPETITION, FORKLIFT DRIVER CERTIFICATION AND '5S'

On Monday, 11 July 2011, KIMMCO held an employee recognition event to acknowledge the contribution of our employees in supporting our continuous improvement initiatives in training, safety and the environment.

First, awards were presented to the winners in the ‘Best out of Waste’ competition. This competition, a part of KIMMCO’s Environment Week event, asked employees to utilize recycled waste products and create ‘Works of Art’. The competition was a huge success, and generated innovative creations from KIMMCO employees. The 1st prize was awarded to a table lamp made from tin cans, wooden blocks and plastic trays. The 2nd prize was awarded to a unique sailing boat made from plastic cartons, wooden rods and rice sacks. The 3rd prize was awarded to a beautiful palm tree vase made from medical tubes.

Second, 82 successful participants in the Forklift Driver Training Program were awarded certificates and provided with their KIMMCO forklift licenses.

Third, the monthly 5S award for June was presented to the Furnace and Binder department. KIMMCO initiated a company-wide 5S program in 2009 as an initiative to efficiently organize and standardize internal processes and working environment.

Finally, the best “Near Miss Award” for June 2011, was presented to the Maintenance Department for reporting about unused exposed bolts on the factory floor.

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KIMMCO management congratulated the rigid pipe line team, and its support functions, for this outstanding achievement, during an all-hands meeting held on the shop floor on Monday 11 July 2011.

Hannes Visagie, General Manager – KIMMCO, commented, “KIMMCO continues to set new standards in excellence by focusing on continuous improvement, high employee motivation and teamwork."

About KIMMCO Rigid Pipes

APPLICATIONS:  Thermal insulation of steel, copper or plastic pipes operating in temperature up to 230˚C (450˚F).

DESCRIPTION:  Preformed sections of glass fibers bonded with a heat resistant resin, free from shot and coarse fiber, light, damage resistant, easy to handle, cut and fit. The sections are split along their lengths to provide a hinge for ease of fitting.
 
FACINGS:  KIMMCO Rigid Pipe Coverings can be supplied plain or with Glass Reinforced Aluminum Foil/Kraft Paper laminate (FSK), white ASJ, Canvas.

STANDARD LENGTH:  1.2 m

DURABILITY:  KIMMCO Rigid Pipe Coverings are rot proof, they resist the effects of moisture and will not decompose through continual exposure of the elements. They will not shrink due to the age or temperature variations. They will maintain their thermal properties through the life time of the construction.

About KIMMCO
Kuwait Insulating Material Manufacturing Co., (KIMMCO) was established in 1977 and is a market leading insulation solution provider in the Middle East, Africa, the Far East and other Asian countries. As a licensee of Saint Gobain, Isover, the world leader in fiberglass insulation, we manufacture and supply customized reflective, acoustic and fire resistant insulation solutions.

With a strong commitment to the environment, health and safety of our people and surrounding communities, we actively collaborate with international organizations such as ISO and OHSAS and are compliant with best-in-class international environmental standards.

KIMMCO insulation provides the 4-in-1 benefits of improved comfort, energy savings, acoustic buffering and sustainability.

KIMMCO is committed to manufacturing sustainable and eco-friendly insulation products that help protect and preserve the environment, to ensure a green future. 

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March 21, 2011
REVEALED: THE TOP 25 INNOVATORS IN GULF CONSTRUCTION

The Gulf's construction market is a competitive place. To stand out, companies have to be exceptional and those listed in Construction Week's 'Top 25 Innovators' are just that.

From steel to online auction houses, the firms have played a key role in driving technology development in their respective sectors, and in helping the Gulf attain status as a major innovation-driven economy.

These companies range from small firms distributing innovative technology regionally, to major multinationals with dedicated capacity locally. Suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers are all considered. We also take a brief look at some examples of the latest innovations and developments for the construction industry in particular.

Originally issued in Construction Week.

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February 8, 2011
KIMMCO PARTICIPATES IN THE BIG 5 SAUDI ARABIA

Kuwait Insulating Material Manufacturing Company (KIMMCO) is hoping that a combination of the largest construction exhibition brand with the region’s most buoyant market will prove a successful formula that will enable the company to increase its market penetration in Saudi Arabia.

With this objective, the Kuwait-based insulation specialist will be presenting its range of insulation rolls and boards of glasswool and rockwool products at The Big 5 Saudi Arabia this month.  “Also at the show, the company is set to launch a new product – acoustic decoration ceiling tiles,” says general manager, Hannes Visagie.  He says it was the success of The Big 5 Dubai that encouraged the company to exhibit in Jeddah, which is a gateway to Saudi Arabia, the largest market in the region.

A leading insulation solution provider in the Middle East, Africa, the Far East and other Asian countries and a world leader in fibreglass insulation, KIMMCO manufactures and supplies customised reflective, acoustic and fire-resistant insulation solutions.

Using KIMMCO products enhances the Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating of a building, says Visagie. “In the current context of green building and sustainability, KIMMCO products are the choice since they are environment-friendly and recyclable. The thermal, acoustic and fire safety features are all required for the comfort and the well-being of human beings and property,” he says.

Visagie continues: “KIMMCO insulation products improve building energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. As a result, they can help conserve non-renewable energy sources and lower greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the recycled content of KIMMCO fibreglass insulation meets the EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) recovered material guideline for fibreglass products – 20 to 25 per cent consisting of pre-consumer and post-consumer glass cullet.”

KIMMCO is a subsidiary of Alghanim Industries and a licensee of Saint Gobain, Isover, the world leader in fibreglass insulation.

Commenting on the company’s performance, Visagie says: “Last year was challenging. We look forward to positive growth this year as with the improving global economy, we expect demand to increase.”  The firm has supplied to prestigious projects in the region such as Burj Khalifa and Dubai Metro in the UAE (Dubai).  “Also, KIMMCO takes pride in saying that it supplied insulation products to the prestigious Princess Nora University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,” Visagie states.

KIMMCO has a capacity of 35,000 tons per year of insulation products that are manufactured to comply with international standards such as ASTM, DIN, BS, ISO, and certified and listed by UL (Underwriters Laboratory, US) and DCL (Dubai Central Laboratories, UAE). It also has production facilities in Hyderabad and Silvassa, in India.

KIMMCO’s products are used in private, commercial and industrial buildings for floors, walls, roofs, air-conditioning and piping as well as in the petrochemical and process industries. Its product line includes building rolls, building slabs, duct insulation (thermal), duct liners (acoustic), clean liners (sound insulation), ALU duct (air distribution systems in HVAC), rigid pipe covering (thermal insulation) and Kalining (thermal and acoustic insulation for walls), and Kafi (acoustic floor insulation), to name a few. Products are offered in rolls and boards with a density of 10 to 120 kg per cubic metre and pre-formed pipe coverings up to 36 inches in diameter - all of which can be ordered with or without reflective vapour barriers or acoustic facings for use with continuous working temperatures up to 230 deg C.

KIMMCO has to its credit ISO 9001 (quality management system), ISO 14001 (environment management system) and OHSAS 18001 (occupational health and safety management system) certifications; complies with EPA regulations and respects the environment during its manufacturing processes.

The company, which was established in 1977, has sales offices in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam), Qatar and the UAE, and employs a staff of about 400.  The company will be present at stand G72 at The Big 5 Saudi Arabia.

Article originally released by Gulf Construction World.com. 

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January 25, 2011
KIMMCO ORGANIZES TECHNICAL SEMINAR IN OMAN

KIMMCO sponsored a technical seminar entitled ‘Benefits of Insulation’ in Muscat, Oman, for HVAC and building contractors.  The event took place at the Hotel Grand Hyatt, where over 40 members from various contracting companies such as BEC, Galfar, Larsen & Toubro, Cape East, etc., attended the interactive session conducted by Dr. Kailash Chandra, Sr. Technical Manager - KIMMCO.  The UAE regional sales managers for Oman, Munwar Shariff and Paulson Cheliah, organized and coordinated this session for the first time in Muscat.
  
The event was a success as the participants learned about the benefits of insulation such as fire safety and energy savings, as well other aspects of various insulations available.  The morning session was followed by lunch where all the participants networked and shared knowledge.

The KIMMCO Marketing team along with the regional sales and technical teams are very upbeat about the event and will continue organizing such successful interactive technical trainings/seminars to further spread awareness about the uses of insulation to create comfortable and environmentally- friendly surroundings. They are proud to note that being only one month into the year, two sessions have already been conducted and three more are planned in region.  
 

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October 21, 2010
KIRBY AND KIMMCO PARTICIPATE IN SAUDI BUILD 2010

Kirby and KIMMCO participated at the 22nd International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition, Saudi Build 2010, held at the Riyadh International Convention Centre from 18-21 October 2010. Saudi Build is one of the major construction industry exhibitions in Saudi Arabia, bringing together participants from leading consultancies, contractors and government ministries.

For Kirby, the event was an opportunity to speak with customers about Kirby’s capabilities to design and deliver steel structures and buildings, as well as new product solutions such as open web joists and curved built up members.
The KIMMCO team spoke with customers about the benefits of insulation solutions in saving energy and reducing carbon-dioxide emissions. In addition, Dr. Kailash Chandra, Technical Manager – KIMMCO, attended the inaugural Saudi Green Buildings Forum from 17-18 October in Riyadh. The event brought together key thought leaders from around the world and was attended by many specialists in urban and environmental affairs from ministries in KSA. Participation in these events highlight the KIMMCO team’s continuing efforts to educate customers about the benefits of insulation material.

Kirby and KIMMCO are actively participating in industry events, conducting training sessions and meeting customers to increase awareness of our innovative solutions and products and to drive business volumes in the key Saudi Arabian market.
 

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