Convinced that the Saudi Build is an event which provides great opportunities, Saudi Arabian Adhesive Factory (SAAF) has been a regular participant at the exhibition.

Saaf is keen to explore new markets and this event helps the company accomplish the goal, says factory manager Rashied Mahmoud Rashied.

"This event helps us to meet the leaders from the globe to exchange new product information, understand new customer demands and updates on the technology in related fields. The event is very helpful from export point of view," he says.

"Saaf has been regularly participating in this popular show. We have excellent feedback every year from this event," Rashied adds.

SAAF, located in Riyadh, manufactures a wide variety of water-based and solvent-based adhesive, acrylic and silicone sealants, decorative paints (Saaf-Robbialac Brand) and roof coating.

The company will showcase the complete range of its adhesives, Robbialac paints, GE and Saaf silicones, Araldite epoxy adhesive products and roof coatings at Saudi Build.

The company has a production capacity of 16,000 tonnes per year. 20 per cent of the production is exported to GCC and other neighbouring countries.

Saaf, established in 1975, is experiencing a very steady growth and is posting better results every year compared to the previous, he says.

"Business in the local market is experiencing high competition from foreign products. However, the company is trying to be better than the competitors by working hard, giving high priority to productivity and improvement in technology and quality," continues Rashied.

Saaf has recently added new products to its range including different varieties of concrete admixtures and super concrete bonding agents. It has also added neutral silicones from GE Silicones.

Saaf products have been supplied to many prestigious construction projects recently completed and under progress, says Rashied.

Saaf's factory and storage area in Riyadh covers an area of 30,000 sq m and the company has a staff strength of 125 employees. It has a branch in Jeddah and dealers in all Middle East and neighbouring Arab countries. The company is planning to open a factory in Egypt. Saaf Egypt will be located in Cairo.

Saaf will be at Stand No 556 at Saudi Build 2000.