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COMPANY BACKGROUND

Founded in the year 1968, SULTACO has many years of experience with an exhaustive list of illustrious projects and achievements to its credit Having reputed and leading names of the industry has made quality and service a way of life at SULTACO From a simple beginning, the Company has grown to become a strong and versatile organisation achieving the ISO 9001:2000 (Quality Management System) certification with an infrastructure to support the local market demand for sanitary ware, domestic kitchens, industrial kitchens and laundry equipment, laminate and wood flooring, resilient flooring, ceramic tiles, plumbing, waterproofing and allied materials for building interiors and exteriors

With four showrooms and three large warehouses throughout the Emirates, retail and wholesale material is only a call away SULTACO’s varied and extensive range of products caters to various levels from commercial buildings to opulent suites and luxurious villas As Mr Nizam A Baki, General Manager, says, “We are not manufacturers; we have set up strong partnerships with high quality brands in Europe and the USA When we set up a new partnership, we visit the company and its factory; we check the quality of the product and the quality of the service to ensure that, in turn, we can offer the best products and service to our customers It is our belief that we are acting as ambassadors for these brands in the UAE and therefore it is our responsibility to ensure that the result of the synergy between the manufacturer and us is satisfying to our market s needs

“We have a skilled design team for our Domestic and Industrial Kitchens Divisions extending our services to provide and achieve the required ambiance to our clients Over the last 40 years, we have been growing and strengthening our position in the market where we expanded our product line of supply and have today over 250 employees who are dedicated to provide the best possible service

“We are now a well established and versatile company with an infrastructure to support the local market demand for building interiors and exteriors I believe that, as a result of the quality of products and service that we offer to our customers, we have been able to build a very successful business that today, is well respected within our territory of operations

We pride ourselves on first class service and our team is totally committed to this in order to satisfy our clients and maintain our pioneering position in this field”

COMPANY PRODUCT RANGES

BATHROOM FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES

Turning now to each of the product ranges; in Bathroom Fixtures and Accessories, SULTACO partners with American Standard, Bradley, Sloan and Zurn from the USA and Ideal Standard, Jado, Geesa, Oli, Schell, Kudos, Teorema, Flexton, Clearwater and Aqualisa from Europe

American Standard was restructured in February 2008 from the merger of three companies: American Standard Americas, Crane Plumbing, and Eljer The company was formed in 1875 but, by 1929, had become the world s largest producer of bathroom fixtures Products are marketed under the brand names American Standard ® and Jado® American Standard aims to deliver stylish bath and kitchen products with innovative solutions to make life eas ier and better for customers, consumers, installers and influencers Today, it offers bathroom suites, brassware and bathtubs that are ergonomically designed to be comfortable and efficient, while incorporating the latest engineering including anti-scald technology and ceramic discvalves for drip free faucets that are engineered to last a lifetime The manufacturers believe that their products will enab le the customer to transform their bathroom into a room of their dreams! One of their latest innovations is the Premium Air Bath, which is designed to pamper the bather with thousands of warm air bubbles, providing a refreshing and quiet massage There has also been a heavy emphasis on water saving with many new models introduced

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Whether soil and waste, hot & cold pipework or aluminium flat roof outlets, products from Marley Plumbing & Drainage are to be found on projects throughout the Gulf Region

Partners with Sultaco in the UAE for 30 years.

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Kent ME17 2DE England

Tel: +44 (0)1622 858888

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The American Standard brand products are managed, marketed and distributed to the Middle East and Gulf by Ideal Standard International

Turning now to European suppliers, Ideal Standard is renowned for its bathroom furniture and fittings As Europe’s leading bathroom brand, Ideal Standard’s goal is to create a life space that reflects personalized well-being The brand follows three main philosophies: design, functionality and innovation

Ideal Standard is the flagship brand of Ideal Standard International Its products are also sold under its strong international brands Jado and American Standard (Latin America), as well as leading local brands including Incesa Standard (Latin America), Armitage Shanks (UK), Ceramica Dolomite (Italy), Porcher (France and Latin America) and Vidima (Eastern Europe)

With bathroom solutions as its core business, the company provides bathroom furnishings, fixtures and shower enclosures for residential, commercial and institutional buildings The company ’ s products reflect the best in sanitary ware for over a century Ideal Standard International is driving forward wellness-through-innovation by developing design and technology-based intelligent bathroom solutions Ideal Standard International balances performance and style Its brands embody design, wellbeing, intelligent use of space and a drive for next-generation products This combined with quality offers long-term value for end users

Jado of Germany is a leading provider of exclusive and luxurious designer bath and kitchen products Its latest range of bathroom fittings and accessories includes a new collection designed by world-renowned architect and designer Jean Nouvel, which uses an innovative digital sensor system for water and temperature control Outstanding to spectacular, Jado fittings are among the pathfinders of modern design in bathrooms Famous designers present their trendoriented ideas for an unusual interplay of shapes and colours in the bathroom Innovation and quality in the tiniest detail continue to set the technical standards that show the way The Jado brand belongs to Ideal Standard International

Also from Europe in this section comes Geesa from Holland The Company was founded as a coppersmith in 1885 and has been producing bathroom accessories since the nineteen thirties, when the first soap dish was made Now, three quarters of a century later, it is one of the few specialists in this field The total Geesa range consists of all possible bathroom and toilet accessories, manufactured in a completely automated factory in Amersfoort Today, it offers an exciting range of high quality chrome or goldplated brass bathroom accessories, combining style with functionality; every item is carefully finished down to the last detail, affording excellent opportunities for enhancing any bathroom

SULTACO’s b athroom fixtures and accessories division brands are also complemented with a range of Bradley stainless steel accessories, Sloan and Zurn flush valves, Oli concealed cisterns, Schell angle valves, electronic and self-closing faucets and WC and urinal flushing systems, Kudos shower enclosures, Teorema mixers, Flexton shower sets, anal spray and angle valves, Clearwater free standing bathtubs and Aqualisa digital shower mixers

DOMESTIC KITCHENS

In the case of domestic kitchens, SULTACO offers a choice of two high quality European ranges It also offers a complete design, supply and install service to provide the complete dream kitchen The first range is from Rational of Germany, whose perfection of finish and the use of high-quality materials give the kitchen a lasting value Distinctive design elements make every Rational kitchen a unique specimen For every kitchen model there are specific elements that lend the kitchen its own unmistakable and easily identifiable character, including glass flap unit, a specially designed wall shelf, profiled side panel in front décor, glass display cabinet, ''bridging" decorative front element, shelving as bottle storage rack and shelving with wicker baskets

The second range is from Manhattan of the United Kingdom, which offers a broad range of quality kitchen furniture, designed to integrate with any home and stand the test of time By constantly monitoring trends worldwide, Manhattan aims to be at the forefront of kitchen design manufacturers worldwide

INDUSTRIAL KITCHENS AND LAUNDRIES

The next area of expertise is in Industrial Kitchens and Laundry Equipment Over the years Sultaco has achieved a solid reputation by working with professional manufacturers with high international standards such as DIN203-1/A1, DIN EN203-2DVGW-CE-GASTEC TROPHEE QUALITE’ (French Standard) TUV-RQ-UNI EN ISO 9001-DNV NSF & HACCP In this case, the equipment on offer comes almost exclusively from Italy although SULTACO also deals with other American and European Manufacturers specialized in this field and again, a full design, supply, installation and after sale services are available

ATA are manufacturers of cooking equipment, glass-washers and under-counter, hood-type & tunnel-type dishwashers with accessories complying with UNI EN ISO 9002 regulations and TUV standard ILSA (Italy) are manufacturers of tables, shelving system, sinks, refrigerators & modular equipment for patisserie and pizzeria up to CE–norms Finally, IMESA (Italy) is one of the Italian leaders in laundry equipment manufacturing dedicated to constant improvements in product quality Their mission is "building tomorrow's laundry: innovative, economical, tailored and environmental oriented " The Company manufactures heavy-duty washer and dry cleaning machines, aseptic washing machines, dryers, hydro-extractors, roller ironers and other finishing equipment Their laundry equipment department covers all the processes involved in the cleaning of fabrics for the hotel and for the textile industry

CERAMIC TILES

Turning now to the ceramic tiles, SULTACO partners with manufacturers from Italy, Germany and Spain Ceramiche Cisa is a trademark of the Italian Gruppo Ceramiche Ricchetti S p A , an industrial holding active in the production and marketing of floor and wall tiles, both for exteriors and interiors The Group produces glazed ceramic, unglazed and glazed porcelain products and is one of the major producers of ceramics both in Italy and the world

Today the Group can rely on the latest technologies to be us ed in the full respect of the finest Italian ceramics traditions

Ceramica Cisa was established in Sassuolo in 1954, and at first the company produced only 15x15 cm double-fired red-body tiles In the 1980's it started producing single-fired white-body and double-fired red-body tiles in all traditional sizes Today the top product is the glazed porcelain stoneware in the Cisa floor line, for the medium-h igh segment of the residential market As examples of the company ’ s products, Oracle and Elegance are two in porcelain that confirm the innovation of the brand Cisa Oracle reinvents the onyx and Rapolano stone and together they create prestigious environments with five colours and two finishes

Elegance gives Basaltina stone a contemporary makeover by introducing a full-thickness spotted silk-screen printing in five shades and two finishes

Deutsche Steinzeug Cremer & Breuer AG of Germany is at the forefront among the world's leading ceramics producers It concentrates all its strengths on its core business, the production of ceramic covering materials SULTACO offers two of its ranges – Jasba and Agrob Buchtal Residential Series

Jasba offers a traditional brand that stands for quality, variety and the dedication to ceramic as a material In 1926, the founding father, Jakob Schwaderlapp, laid the foundations of earthenware production at Jasba Mosaik GmbH as it is today in Baumbach Inspired in design by international cultures, the tiles are manufactured exclusively from natural raw materials mined in Germany Jasba Mosaik creates free space that focuses on people and their well-being At the same time, Jasba offers a high degree of pleasure, individuality and flexibility The extensive range of sizes and colours available enables an extraordinary number of design variations To this aim, it offers a comprehensive interior concept from filigree 1 x 1 cm -mosaics to co-ordinated wall and floor tiles in 60 x 60 cm format The shining glazes and fine structures create a very special atmosphere with the resul t that there’s no limit to the design possibilities for people who have their own particular style and a desire to attribute a special atmosphere to their homes

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Agrob Buchtal offers a complete range of residential ceramics in a variety of sizes and finishes They have developed a revolutionary surface coating, Hydrotect, which guarantees brilliant cleanliness and perfect hygiene with a minimum of cleaning effort

Flaviker from Italy is always looking ahead in the front line as regards technological innovation and the quest for global quality, with that determination and passion that are part of Flaviker new identity, towards a future that is already here

Finally, Ceramicalcora s factory was founded in 1987 in Alcora (Spain) - the very heart of ceramic industry, where ceramic tiles have been produced since the 17th century The factory specializes in floor and wall tiles, exclusively of red clay and exclusively by double firing method, producing 5 million square meters of tiles per year In 1998, CERAMICALCORA created a new brand, Veneto Ceramicos The factory offers excellent quality with strict uniformity of hue and size, and exceptional service, with 100% in-stock availability of ALL items in the product range

To complete the service in this area, SULTACO offers a complete range of finishing profiles from Genesis, UK in PVC, stainless steel, aluminium and bra ss for floor and wall installations This range has been developed to meet the needs of professional installers, builders and designers of kitchens and bathrooms

FLOORING

Another key area in finishing is flooring and here SULTACO works closely with the leading manufacturer from Europe – Tarkett Tarkett is a worldwide leader in flooring and sports surfaces with sales in 2008 of €2 1 billion from approximately 1 million m2 of floor surfaces per day It produces a wide range of sustainable floors in different materials – vinyl, linoleum, rubber, laminate, wood, artificial turf and other sports surfaces No matter whether the project is a public, commercial, residential or sports facility installation, new construction or renovation, it’s the combination of a worldwide expertise, a broad

product portfolio across vinyl, linoleum, rubber, laminate, parquet and sports surfaces and an intimate understanding of customers’requirements that enables Tarkett to create a better flooring experience

Tarkett was an official Olympic partner for the Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF) supporting athletes at Beijing (2008), Vancouver (2010), and London (2012) and assisting the CNOSF in its search for the best technical solutions for safe and high performance of all sports activities For the Beijing Olympics, Tarkett supplied Four artificial fields used by the Chinese national football teams and as training fields for football teams who participated in the Games, 20,000 m2 of linoleum and vinyl for the public access areas of the vélodrome, the fencing and shooting stadium and 30,000 m2 of acoustic flooring for the Qindao Shili hospital dedicated for Olympic athletes during the games

The Tarkett Group also supplies laminate and solid wood flooring Laminate is the ideal choice for the modern family that wants flooring with the look of hardwood and the ability to withstand the strain of everyday life Tarkett’s laminate floorings are quality products that benefit from the latest technological innovations The strong structure gives high resistance to shocks and impacts, and a noise-absorbent backing gives improved acoustic performance The design offer includes true-to-life appearance, from classic oak to species with more unusual character The natural wood floor coverings have a timeless appearance, capable of creating different effects, depending on the species of the wood, the pattern and the surface finish

The customer can choose a lacquered wood floor for its fresh appearance and good cleaning characteristics, or an oiled finish with its depth of colour and natural looks All Tarkett wood floors are finished with proteco for either an oiled or a lacquered finish that guarantees a beautiful, hardwearing floor with greater scratch resistance that lasts year after year

Tarkett is the world’s leading manufacturer of floor coverings, earning itself a reputation for being a provider of quality and innovative flooring solutions Among its range of products are non-directional heavy duty vinyl floor coverings to BS EN 649: 1997 that are easy to maintain being finished with a PUR Factory Finish offering maintenance free flooring for life Tough, resilient and durable, the through chip construction ensures visual appeal lasts throughout the product life Also included are static dissipative non-directional flooring to BS EN 649: 1997 Again the through chip effect makes it appropriate for use in both traditional and contemporary environments, protecting electrical equipment from static build up It meets the UK’s DHSS requirements for use in hospital operating theatres and is ideal for access floor systems

WATERPROOFING

PLUMBING AND ALLIED MATERIALS

Sultaco’s other divisions are proud to offer equally familiar brands like Marley Plumbing (UK) UPVC drainage & PE-X water supply systems, Akatherm (Holland) HDPE drainage system and DalpexAriete 25 (Italy) PP-R water supply system for plumbing; in addition to other items like Chaffoteaux (Italy) water heaters that provide Electric, Gas and Solar Panel water heating; Cuprinol (UK) wood-care products and Kabe Mattan (Sweden) heavy-duty entrance mats

It is worth mentioning that SULTACO and their worldwide partners have already taken huge steps in promoting the GREEN concept in their desire to protect the environment

To compliment the portfolio, SULTACO has a range of waterproofing products from Grace from UK/USA and Danosa from Spain Waterproofing of buildings and especially structures is of vital importance to its life and function This is a specialized field that raises unique problems that have to be tackled with appropriate high technology products and technical know -how

Grace can provide design, technical drawings and details to assist in the correct selection and installation of a range of products, for example, Grace Serviwrap cold applied systems provide complete pipeline anti-corrosion protection, equally effective on pipe lengths, bends, joints, fabrications or valves

The flagship product is however Grace Preprufe, the most advanced structural waterproofing membrane that adheres to the underside of the concrete providing zero water tracking between waterproofing and the structure

On the other hand, Danosa offers a vast range of high quality products: waterproofing membranes, acoustic insulation, drainage sheets and geo textiles

Returning to Mr Nizam A Baki, “We have been able to work on some extremely prestigious projects including the Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers and Al Raha Gardens in Abu Dhabi and the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai, vinyl flooring for the Rashid Hospital and Ikea, bathrooms for the City Hospital in Dubai as well as literally thousands of projects for private clinics, hospitals, industrial buildings and domestic properties We work both for contractors and for private clients and I believe that the amount of repeat business that we have gained over the years has been the direct result of the quality of our product and the quality of our service to each and every client Looking to the future, we intend to build upon this success We are not complacent and, in these difficult times, we know that we must continually strive to become even better and to widen, within our range of products and services, what is on offer to our customers ”

There are still substantial developments taking place with expected continuing growth I believe that the country's strong infrastructure is now better placed and more secure All this could not have been possible, had it not been for the planning and vision of their Highnesses, the Rulers of the Emirates ”

SCHELL is one of the leading manufacturers of sanitary ttings. For more than 75 years we have continuously invested in innovative products and services. We are considered as technological leader in the eld of electronically and mechanically operated ushing systems and ttings and renowned for our regulating angle valves. Our international outstanding brand image is based on

which is focused uncompromisingly on high performance.

Design and functionality ful l international requirements. Modern valve technology developed with passion.

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Elegance according to CISA

Inspired by basalt stone, Elegance gives materials a modern, contemporary makeover by introducing a full thickness spotted silk-screen printing

The carefully-studied colour range is perfectly in line with current trends in interior design and includes particularly alluring shades such as ivory white