ABU DHABI-based Emirates Steel carved a niche for itself in the global marketplace with the first ever export of ‘Made in UAE’ structural steel to the Americas.

More than 13,000 tonnes of structural steel were shipped from Mina (Port) Zayed in Abu Dhabi to the American and Mexican ports of Huston and Altamira. The materials were produced to US and Mexican requirements: high-tensile W sections with ASTM standards.

The Senaat portfolio company has been exporting products to the regional markets in addition to the Indian sub-continent, Asia and Africa.

“We are moving into the international markets, and are competing globally with the international steelmakers in high value niche markets,” commented Saeed G Al Romaithi, CEO of Emirates Steel.

“Supported by Senaat, we are well positioned, technologically and geographically to become the region’s leading exporter to Europe, the US and beyond,” he said.

Approved by UK Cares for CE marking, Emirates Steel’s bespoke structural steel products meet the exacting specifications of its target markets.

Gabe Siegel, owner of Houston-based Service Steel Warehouse Company, said: “As a historical steel importer and consumer, I think it is exciting to see steel made in the Arabian Peninsula.

He said that ‘Made in UAE’ steel will be used mainly in US commercial buildings, oil rigs, power and petrochemical projects, retail and residential buildings.