Muscat – The project was carried out by Global Precast Industries LLC company.
The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of His Excellency Dr. Khalfan Said Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning.
Eng. Ibrahim Salim Al Siyabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the factory, said that the unit, whose construction cost RO 2 million, was built on an area of 24,000 square metres. The project was developed by the Al Siyabi International Group, he added.
Al Siyabi explained that the factory sets a milestone in the march of the construction sector in the Sultanate of Oman, due to the fact that it utilizes advanced technologies in the production of precast concrete elements, in accordance with modern quality control standards.
He pointed out that precast concrete facilitates the setting up of residential units, whose volume, he observed, is set to be accelerated by up to 40 percent, compared to traditional methods, while fully adhering to modern quality and control standards.
For his part, Eng. Mohammed Sobhi, the manager of the factory, said that this unit is the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman and GCC states in terms of size and production capacity.
He added that steps are underway to expand the unit by the end of this year to meet the growing demand for precast technologies in major construction projects.
Sobhi pointed out that the factory will contribute to the localization of modern industries and advanced construction technologies, thereby cutting reliance on imports.
He explained that the factory comprises 6 production lines, each is 150 metress long is designed to produce 500 square metres of precast concrete per day.
The products of the factor include prefabricated columns and ceilings, concrete stairs and other products that could be developed in accordance with the architectural drawings in future. The factory boasts an automated drying system that accelerates operational efficiency and ensures consistent production quality, he added.
In addition, the unit is expected to raise in-country added value (ICV), generate direct employment opportunities, transfer knowledge and consolidate local market competitiveness in a manner that attracts global investments.