Multiforms signs AED 62 million façade contract
with Multiplex (UK) Construction
Multiforms, the Dubai based architectural aluminium façade specialist and subsidiary of Emaar Industries & Investments (EII), signed its first international deal for the Design, Supply and Installation of a building envelope with UK based Multiplex (UK) Construction with a value of AED 62 million.
As per the deal, Multiforms will design, supply and install the external envelope to Castle House, situated in Elephant and Castle, London. Castle House is 43-storey residential building that forms part of the regeneration plan for the Elephant and Castle area and will form the centre piece of this prestigious development.
“Today is a landmark day for Multiforms as the signing of this agreement is the first step for our company in our international growth. We are already established as a major player in the GCC market, and the agreement will help us position internationally as a recognised supplier of building envelope systems,” said Mr Firas Rifai, Managing Director, Multiforms L.L.C.
Mr Ross Ballingall, Director, Multiplex (UK) Construction, said: “Having worked on Emaar’s Dubai Marina and currently working with Lord Foster and Partners, and Union Properties at Index Tower, and Motor City Automall, Multiforms has shown its commitment and ability to work as part of a professional construction team. This agreement proves Multiplex’s commitment and trust in Multiforms to produce a product that will meet the required international standards.”
“Multiplex employs the best capabilities from around the world for the development of Castle House. Together with Multiforms, we are confident that the successful completion of this project will lead to more prestigious projects being awarded to Multiplex,” added Ballingall.
Considered to be the fastest-growing company in its field, Multiforms is a subsidiary of EII, a global investor that capitalises on growth prospects in the manufacturing sector by investing in existing businesses and establishing joint ventures with leading establishments.
Since its association with EII, Multiforms’ production capacity has increased by 400 per cent. EII’s involvement has allowed it to ratchet up its engineering capabilities, introduce new senior management and move the business into a new 8,000 sq m facility in Dubai Investment Park (DIP). In the process, turnover has climbed more than 300 per cent since EII’s involvement began a year ago.
