H.B. Fuller selected Ras Al Khaimah as its strategic regional business center, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion goals. The move was cemented with the acquisition of a 15,000 m2 facility of an adhesives manufacturer based in Al Hamra Industrial Zone – XCHEM International LLC.
Investment Aligns with Global Expansion
Ramy Jallad, Group CEO of RAKEZ and Boz Malik, senior vice president, global construction adhesives, H.B Fuller marked the facility launch during a recent lease signing ceremony. The company’s Ras Al Khaimah set-up adds broadens its product range of highly specified applications for flooring, roofing, and infrastructure-oriented markets. This would help further expand H.B. Fuller’s business network, product development, technical service, and supply chain in the region.
H.B. Fuller senior vice president, construction adhesives, Boz Malik said, “
This strategic investment in the UAE aligns with our vision of global expansion and growth and supports our long-term plan of diversifying H.B. Fuller’s construction adhesives business outside the US. The continuous governmental support, easy business practices, and high market potential for adhesives make the UAE a preferred location to capitalize on our investments and increase regional capabilities”.
He also emphasized the company’s commitment towards attracting and retaining the best talent in the region, “
We are pleased to embark on this journey with the support of RAKEZ.”
RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “
We are thrilled to welcome H.B. Fuller to the RAKEZ business community. Their decision to choose the UAE as a business hub for the MENA region reinforces the international recognition of our country’s dynamic and robust economic environment. Our vibrant construction market which readily embraces innovative and progressive solutions, coupled with our commitment to business-friendly practices, provides the perfect platform for H.B. Fuller to realize their long-term growth plans.”
Source: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Government of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKEZ)