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COMPANY PROFILE
for registering as Ready Mix Concrete,
Composite Pipes and GRC contractor

2018

Synaxis Ready Mix & Emirates MIX

35, Mussafah, Industrial Area,

Abu Dhabi, Umm Al Quwain,
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
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Economic

Numbers speaks louder than words

Corporate governance

Disclosure is the best policy

Product performance

Quality products always wins race

Environmental performance

Performance is better than cure

Safety performance

Better zero than one

People performance

A company is known by the employees

it keeps.

Understanding and responding to the sustainable construction

materials landscape to drive infrastructure developments.
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CONTENTS
Introduction to the company
A general introduction to our company Page 1

Business description
An overview of our products Page 3

About our facility Page 6

Details on our production, logistics and distribution

Our expertise and staff Page 13

Experience of our key staffs

Our project experiences Page 16

List of projects that we have carried out

Sustainability
Sustainability values and policies Page 19

Health and safety

More details on our health and safety management Page 36

Environment & Climate Change

Additional details on the environmental management Page 69

Appendix
All our appendixes
Page 119
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INTRODUCTION
Synaxis Group has a thorough knowledge and expertise of
broad areas of ready-mix concretes, ready mix concretes
(GRC) and composite pipe casing, acquired over several
years of research, discoveries and involvement in countless
construction projects for buildings, civil engineering
structures, and other infrastructural facilities.

Founded in 2006, Synaxis Ready-Mix and Emirates Ready-Mix represents a family of

concrete producers operating in United Arab Emirates. We have been playing a
significant role in the regional infrastructure development for the past 12 years by
providing unmatched quality concrete products. Our specialties are Ready-Mix concrete,
Precast Composite Pipes Casing and Glass Reinforced Concretes (GRC). We are backed
with state of art of manufacturing, distribution, delivery and installation (execution)
facilities.

for long-term development, backed by its management, have made the company the
wth
and expansion programs enabled it to achieve a sustainable growth with strong cash flow
and operational performances.

The company has almost doubled its production capacity between 2006 and 2009 with
a strong focus on the infrastructure development projects. We have also aggressively
pursued the policy of vertical integration into glass reinforced concretes (GRC) and
composite pipe casing in the year 2010.
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At initial stages, the company was focusing on Abu Dhabi in manufacturing and supply
of concrete products (ready mix products). Starting with only 2 batching stations, 20
transit mixtures and 4 concrete pumps, the company harnessed great growth pattern.
Synaxis now has 3 production sites, 6 batching stations, 100+ transit mixtures, 18
concrete pumps. Synaxis also have fully equipped laboratories for quality testing and
compliance verifications. We are supported immensely with our 320 staffs (employees)
working in production, operation, distribution, management, quality control, accounts and
finance and administration functions.

As a multi-centered business scope, along with the standard concrete materials, we are
also equipped to manufacture additional specialized concrete materials such as
architectural concretes, green concretes, high temperature concretes, quick settling
concretes etc. In the GRC department, the company manufactures a large variety of
products according to the project requirements. Our GRC products are carefully
designed, crafted and produced according to your taste and aesthetic requirements. Not
only that it is visibly pleasing, it also provides superior quality when it comes to durability,
resistance, translucence, lightness etc. Our GRC gives the architects a unique and
unrivalled opportunity to express individual interpretation and creativity in a way not
offered by any other material,

Composite pipe products are newest kid in our list products. We understand the regional
demand for the quality products in the kind. Therefore, our ambition is to replicate the
same standard of quality and client services of our other products to composite piping
solutions.

Compliance, commitments and continuous improvement has been the cornerstones of

our success. All our products conform with international standards and regulations, giving
confidence to our customers and ensuring best in class developments in all their aspects.
This is verified and certified through various certifying testing by internationally accredited
laboratories and auditing bodies. We are also certified with ISO 9001 (Quality
Management System), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 18001
(Occupational Health and Safety Management) for all our production, distribution and
execution operations. Synaxis has ensured to its best of efforts to maintain compliance to
all regional regulations and standards.
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Recently, the company pledged and established policies to contribute to environmental

and sustainability performances. Measuring and managing emissions, waste, resource
management, water is one of the indicators of the environmental and sustainability
performance. Additionally, we have extensive research and developmental activities in
product quality, recycling and energy efficiency. We are in the final process of establishing
the regions first, complete water recycling facility. From the environmental and
sustainability point of view to the cost management, our concretes provide the highest
quality, strength, durability and viability. in terms of shape, form, texture, weight, mold
ability and long term technical properties. While our composite pipes products give our
clients, the confidence needed in a durable solid product that would achieve the ultimate
satisfaction.

Strengths and strategies

Synaxis ready-mix focuses on its core business, ready-mix, in which it has an
acknowledged historical expertise, and expands into the glass reinforced concretes and
composite pipe casing, in order to secure its access to the concrete-consuming markets.
It also benefits from synergies with complementary activities, turned to account in certain
markets, to consolidate its range of products and services and to strengthen its regional
positioning (for example, architectural concretes and green concretes to manage
sustainable infrastructure development markets).

The company favors controlled development in its various businesses, balancing a

dynamic internal growth, sustained by industrial investment to meet market demand, with
a selective external growth policy to approach new markets having an attractive growth
potential or to accelerate its vertical integration.

• industrial and commercial expertise in the core businesses;

• long-term strategy, assured by owners and management, since the company is

managed by experienced management team with more than 20 years of relevant
sectoral experience.
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• diversified geographic presence (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah)

with strong regional positions;

• stable industrial policy prioritizing long-term control and management of resource

reserves as well as maintaining a modern, high-performance industrial base;

• solid financial structure with levels of profitability enabling Synaxis, as has been
the practice in the past, to finance its growth objectives from its own resources,
thereby favoring the creation of value for stakeholders.

These strengths allow Synaxis to respond vigorously to competitive pressure in certain of

its markets and to position itself effectively on sustainably growing markets by rapidly
increasing its industrial production capacities, or by acquisitions. The Company combines
high operating margins and active management of the environmental aspects of its
operations.

In the markets where it operates, Synaxis deliberately sustains its industrial investment,
with the following aims:

• first, modernizing its production facilities to improve the efficiency and economic
performance of its factories and thus to have the industrial capacity to respond to
intense competition;

• second, increasing its production capacity to keep in step with its markets and to
consolidate or increase its positions as a regional leader.

Business model
For 12 years, Synaxis has consistently delivered industry leading returns on invested
capital through the cycle. At the heart of this enduring performance is the
long-standing and relentless commitment to its value creation model, which is delivered
by an international team of dedicated people. The five elements of the model are: a
balanced portfolio, a unique acquisition model, a focus on building better businesses,
dynamic portfolio management and financial strength.
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Our business model focuses on the extraction of inherent value in newly acquired
businesses and delivering organic performance improvement in existing businesses.
Operating businesses in a sustainable, responsible
and ethical manner while
continuously implementing improvements, provides a platform for delivery of superior
returns over the long term.

By leveraging the scale of Synaxis, benefits accrue in the areas of procurement,

merchandising, selling prices and distribution. Through the sharing of knowledge,
ongoing people development, operational leverage and utilization of the
financial strength, Synaxis can deliver greater value. The company provides guidance,
support and functional expertise in the areas of performance measurement, financial
reporting, strategic planning, business development, talent management, governance
and compliance, risk management, sustainability, health
and safety and environment.

Throughout its diversified businesses and various geographies, sustainability is a

fundamental objective for Synaxis. In addition to specific sustainability opportunities in
each product area, excellence in safety, environmental management, governance and
social performance are priorities at all levels of the organization; further details are given
throughout this document.

More about the company

As indicated earlier, Synaxis Ready Mix and its subsidiaries has been a leading market
manufacturer and supplier of high quality ready mix concretes, advanced reinforced
concrete materials and composite pipe casing in United Arab Emirates. What makes
Synaxis Group special is our capacity of human resources. Our staffs are extensively
experienced with the industry for more than 20 years of experience. Additionally, we have
a well-established infrastructure of human resources, operations, quality chains and other
production/supply/distribution infrastructure.

Our participation in large-scale capital projects and mega projects is a demonstration of

our overall performance in production, distribution, supply chain, operations and project
management. We have been successfully dealing with reputed projects and clients across
the region and they have the best of our side to speak about.
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COMPANY
HISTORY
History of our company
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Our history

2006 2008
Establishment of company From initial 2 batching stations,
serving concrete manufacturing the company expanded to 4
and supply. stations.

2009 2010
Growth was made to 5 batching Started serving to rest of UAE-
stations, and more than 50 Dubai, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman,
transit mixers RAK.

2012
Staff strength had gone up to
180 including management and
technical operations.
2013
Starting the production of GRC
and non-structural concrete
materials for architectural
designs.

2014
Established onsite laboratory for
quality testing and compliance.
As well as lounging of pipe
composite production.
2017
6 Batching Stations, 100+
Transit Mixers, 18 Concrete
Pumps, and more than 350
Employees
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MISSION, VISION
AND VALUES
An overview of company
mission, vision and values
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Our mission

Our primary mission is to meet and ng the

highest quality of concrete products in UAE with unquestionable client service. In
addition, our efforts for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

As a strategic mission, Synaxis aims to be the market leader of ready-mix

and other concrete products in the Middle East. Through the most
innovative platforms in production, quality management, customer
satisfaction and product diversification, the company aims to lead the
market change.

Our future mission and vision is to diversify our product ranges with advanced
construction materials. In addition to this, we aim to continuously improve our operations
and supply chain for higher sustainability performance.

Our vision
We carry our vision for 2020 of being the most competitive and highly reputed company
in the construction material production and supply industry. As a strategic vision, we plan
to integrate technology and innovation for the growing and changing needs of
superstructure and infrastructure developments across the globe. We would like to put
our hands into the advanced polymer developments and 3D material printing resources
and innovations.

From the organizational point of view, our aim is to further integrate our work force into
new ways of doing business, improving our environmental and resource performances
and capacity strengthening. Additionally, one of our key priorities are to become more
sustainable and resilience to business risk through right investments, product and service
diversification, branding and innovations
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Our core values

Synaxis through the years of doing the business have defined the true value of the
organization. Our value chain passes through 7 key concepts

• Customer service
• Quality
• Client value creation
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Performance
• Ethics and Respect

develop and improve on these value chain aspects. These values have helped our
company gain customer trust and loyalty. It is therefore the objective of Synaxis and
Emirates Mix to uphold these value aspects at every stage of doing the business, no
matter how difficult it gets.
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PRODUCTS
OUR PRODUCTS AND
BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION
An overview of our products
and services we provide to
our clients across the region.
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As mentioned in the earlier context, Synaxis is a leading manufacturer and supplier of

ready-mix concretes, glass reinforced concretes (GRC) and composite pipes.

Ready-mix concretes Glass Reinforced

Products (GRC)
Standard ready-mix concretes
Quick setting concretes
High temperature concretes Glass reinforced concretes
Glass reinforced polyester
Glass reinforced stones
Glass reinforced gypsum

Composite pipes Specialty concrete

products (Special)
Water reduces
Retarders
Accelerators Green concretes
Plasticizers Architectural concretes
High performance concretes
Colored concretes
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READY mix
concretes
Learn more about the ready mix
concretes and associated information
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Ready-mix concrete products

Synaxis offers a broad range of concretes, ranging from standard concrete to special
concrete, developed for specific applications by its research and development laboratory,
. Synaxis has a wide range of products
and services, including technical support for its different types of ready-mix concrete.
Below are a few examples of ready-mix concrete technologies with special properties
and performance.

Types of ready mix concrete materials from synaxis

Following are the types of concrete materials designed and manufacturing by Synaxis
ready-mix.

• Standard ready-mix concretes

• Architectural and decorative concretes
• Rapid-settling concretes
• Fiber reinforced concretes
• Fluid fill concretes
• Self-compacting concretes
• Pervious concretes

Standard ready-mix concretes

Our standard concretes are characterized by specific properties and prescribed

composition characteristics. It guarantees works are carried out in accordance with
good practices and environmental requirements. Our durable standard concretes are
used in vast number of project types; from villas to commercial and industrial
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developments, Whatever the size and scope of the development Synaxis have the
experience, quality and capacity to support your needs.

Durable concretes

With our 12 years of experience of designing concretes for the harsh climatic conditions
experienced in the UAE, our concretes are designed to last a lifetime without
compromising quality and durability. Our Concretes can resist the harshest
environmental conditions, extending the lifespan of structures.

Following are the characteristics of our durable concretes

• Produced under rigorous quality control and management protocols

• Resistant to chloride penetration
• Resistant to sulfate attack
• Low permeability
• Dense microstructure
• Extensive durability, lasts building life cycle and enabling reusability
• Reduced maintenance requirements
• Reduced life time cost

Design and architectural concretes

This type of concrete can provide a structural function, as well as an aesthetic or

decorative finish. It can offer smooth or rough surfaces or textures, as well as a
variety or range of colors.
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Rapid settling concretes:

Designed to enhance early strength development, our rapid settling concretes allow
fast formwork removal, accelerated construction sequencing, and rapid repair for
such jobs as roads and airport runways. Typically used in low temperature (5-10°C)
concreting during winter, this concrete can also be used in buildings, railways, and
precast applications. In addition to saving time, this concrete technology offers
improved durability and acid resistance.

Lightweight concretes

Lightweight concrete by Synaxis incorporates advanced admixture technology with

a special aggregate to produce mixes with much lower densities than normal
concrete. Structural concretes of up to 50N/mm2 compressive strength can be
produced with a dry density of 1900kg/m3 and nonstructural mixes can be produced
with densities as low as 1000kg/m3

Following are the characteristics

• Up to 60% lighter (non-structural)

• Up to 25% lighter (structural)
• It can be pumped
• It has higher fire resistance and are stable at higher temperature
• It is environmental friendly with addition of recycled materials
• It helps reduce steel and foundation size in structure
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Self-compacting concretes

Self-compacting concretes from Synaxis has very high flow; therefore, it is self-
leveling, eliminating the need for vibration. Due to the superplasticizers used
chemical admixtures that impart very high flow SCC exhibits very high compaction as
a result of its low air content. Consequently, SCC can have very high strengths,
exceeding 50 MPa.

Stamped concretes

Stamped concrete from Synaxis is a visually attractive alternative to other paving

systems such as asphalt and block paving. Stamped concrete can be produced in a
vast range or designs and colors, matching any environment. Stamped concrete
needs little maintenance for a long lasting tough pavement for years to come.

Following are the characteristics

• Can be produced in many designs and colors

• Can be applied in any shapes
• Will not become loose and settle
• Never needs resting and relaying
• Outlasts conventional paving materials
• Better resistance to trafficking
• Requires only normal cleaning
• Up to 5 years between resealing
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Sustainability at our production

As part of our sustainable goals, Synaxis is increasingly

involved in the supply of recycled and secondary materials
to compliment its product range.

Sustainability at Synaxis is embedded in our business strategy and in our day-to-day

operations. We provide innovative building materials and solutions that satisfy the needs
of a resource-constrained society. We strive to minimize our environmental footprint, and
in the end, we work to create the greatest value for our stakeholders.

We are constantly improving the sustainability of our products. We are continually

working not only to reduce the environmental impact of our production process, but also
to enhance the attributes of our building materials to advanced the sustainability of the
structures built with them.

We promote and develop sustainable construction through several initiatives and

technical support. For example, we have an expert internal pool of advocacies working
on the sustainability initiatives relating to concrete. They work on ways to maximize the
sustainability attributes and benefits of concrete and related products. Synaxis as a
sustainability mission, continuously work to improve the properties of concrete that make
it a key component of sustainable construction: durability, resistance to aggressive
environments, light reflection, and capacity to store energy, among others.

We also constantly work to develop innovative solutions that advance the sustainability of
structures made with concrete. In this way, our customers can design sustainable
buildings that can take advantage of the benefits of concrete in a wide range of
applications.
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Quality management at production

Synaxis highly demand quality from both our suppliers and ourselves in order to ensure
that we provide the best products and service in the marketplace. To achieve this, we
have established and operate a Quality Management System that meets the requirements
of BS EN ISO 9001, BS OHSAS 18001 and BS EN ISO 14001 product conformity
regulations and standards. In addition, locally we meet the requirements of Central
Laboratory for product conformity in concrete production and delivery facilities.
Each of our locations, is under the supervision of experienced quality control managers
who lead a complete team for testing and verifying concrete quality.

Our structure allows for 24-hour supervision, in case immediate actions are necessary.
Efficient quality control is further promoted through well-established communication
channels between the quality control department and raw materials suppliers.

Procedures are in place to control:

• Management of Weighing equipment

• Managing residual materials in plant mixers & truck mixers
• Batching tolerances and weigh hopper tares
• Moisture content
• Batching
• Mixing times
• Workability control
• Admixture addition
• Production control of water cement ratio

All Synaxis batching plants are fully automated and controlled by the automated system.
The system automatically controls the exact batching requirements of each mix design to
ensure consistency and accuracy of constituent parts.
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GLASS REINFORCED
concretes
Learn more about the glass reinforced
concretes and associated information
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Glass reinforced concrete products

The glass reinforced concrete division of Synaxis and Emirates Mix can boast to be one
of the leading manufacturers of exquisite architectural and design products offered in a
comprehensive line of materials, the most popular being GRC (Glass Reinforced
Concrete). We have had the pleasure of working on some of the finest and most
beautiful building projects. We are renowned for our ability to take any concept or idea
and see it through to truly stunning results.

Along with the glass reinforced concrete materials, we have also glass reinforced gypsum
(GRG) and glass reinforced plastics (GRP) in our product line. Our glass reinforced
products are characterized by the following properties that gives superior values to your
projects and building assets.

Following are the characteristics of the GRC products from Synaxis and Emirates Ready-
mix.

Performance Individual look

Fire protection

Genuine Industrial Lightweight

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Flexibility Ductility Strength

Durable Resistance Long lasting

Detailed characteristics of our glass reinforced concretes products

High strength

Our GRC products have high strength to weight ratio giving it a high
strength property. Our products are also characterized by lower weight.
This means better building ergonomics is managed with our glass
reinforced concrete products.

Durability

Our products offer unmatched durability. They can withstand extremely

harsh environment and could last to the building lifecycle. This means, you
have better value for money associated with our product lines. Our
products also offer a great deal of flexibility. This helps designers and
architectures to have a freedom for designs.
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Light weight

Our GRC products have low weights of 2 to 4 lbs. per square foot. This
means, faster installation, less structural framing and lower shipping costs.
This also contributes to reduced environmental footprints.

Resistance

Synaxis GRC products show a great resistance to salt water, chemicals,

pollutants and other external environmental conditions. Our products can
also withstand extreme and harsh weather and wind conditions. They are
also resistant to rotting and sanding. This provides a greater building
lifecycle value.

Seamless construction

One of the specialties of our glass reinforced concrete materials are its duct
ability and flexibility. This enables the seamless construction capacity
associated with our products. Domes and cupolas are resigned together to
form a one-piece watertight structure.

Able to mold complex shapes

Our flexible GRC can be virtually any shape or form. This is in combination
with the earlier mentioned qualities such as ductility, higher strength and
flexibility, makes immense design choice scopes. For instance, our products
perform very high in detailing for sculptures, brackets, cupolas, domes etc.
enabling architects to capture all the details.
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in-house design and drafting teams work closely with you, the client, to capture
your idea on paper. Once all the drawings have been approved, our sculptors carve a
model to your specifications. A mold is then made of fiberglass, steel, wood or rubber
depending on the detail. Into this mold a carefully designed mix of polyester or epoxy
resin is sprayed, along with alkali resistant glass fibers. Virtually any shape or form can be
molded.

What makes our products and services truly unique is our deep commitment to eco-
friendly, sustainable building practices. Our fiberglass reinforced materials can help you
add LEED points to your building. The sustainability fact sheet attached in the annexure
will provide additional information of green/sustainable scores you will achieve through
our GRC products.

Our GRC materials

Glass fiber reinforced concretes (GRC)

Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GRP)

Glass fiber reinforced stones (GRS)

Glass fiber reinforced gypsum (GRG)

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GLASS REINFORCED
concretes
Learn more about the glass reinforced
concretes and associated information
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A. Glass fiber reinforced concretes (GRC)

GRC is concrete that uses glass fibers for reinforcement instead of steel. It is typically
cast in a thin section of around 1/2" to 3/4". Since the fibers cannot rust like steel, there
is no need for a protective concrete cover thickness to prevent rusting. With the thin,
hollow construction of GRC products, they can weigh a fraction of the weight of traditional
precast concrete.

GRC is a composite of cement, glass fibers, aggregates and polymers. Synaxis and
Emirates Mix GRC pioneered the design and production of glass fiber reinforced concrete
and our unique methods of detailing, manufacturing and installing GRC that have helped
make our clients, and their projects, successful. With our 12 most
prestigious projects and numerous satisfied clients Synaxis and Emirates Mix is the region
leader in GRC. We have a reputation for solving design and construction problems for
our client's.

Our GRC can be used wherever a light, strong, weather resistant, attractive and fire-
retardant material is required. GRC can be used in manufacturing architectural products
such as wall panels, window surrounds, column covers, soffits, cornices, brackets, quoins,
railings, pilasters, copings, domes, site furnishings, planters, bollards, urns and tables. We
have pioneered its use in other areas including sandwich panels, bus shelters, security
barriers, noise barriers, marine structures, cable ducts, floating pontoons, sunscreens and
storage tanks.

Synaxis GRC, thin yet strong, weighs 80%

to 95% less than solid concrete. This
makes it easier and faster to install and
reduces the load on the buildings
Light weight structure. The lighter weight and
stronger material also saves transport
costs, allows more design freedom and,
by using less material, reduces
environmental impact.
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Synaxis GRC is strong. For GRC panels,

this means it has the proven ability to
Superior strength withstand seismic loads and hurricane
winds. For architectural elements,
stronger means less chance for damage,
easier to install and longer lasting.

Synaxis GRC lasts. It is less susceptible to

weather erosion and more freeze thaw
resistant than conventional concrete. The
Durable use of glass fibers for reinforcement
rather than steel means it cannot rust and
can even be used under salt water and in
marine environments.

Our GRC provides the look and feel of

natural stone, architectural precast
concrete, terra cotta, wood or smooth
Beautiful
panels. It allows the designer more
freedom in shape, color and texture than
any material.

Our GRC has a much lower

environmental impact than conventional
concrete, stone or other materials. Made
with minerals: cement, aggregates, glass
Environmentally friendly
fibers and, in some cases mineral
pigments and special polymers, GRC is
designed to be long lasting and earth
friendly.
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Customization with our glass reinforced concretes

(GRC)

The design freedom that our products in glass reinforced concrete provides to the
architects, engineers, designers and clients are endless. This makes our product unique
in the region. We provide various customization choices; color, stains, textures, shapes,
glazes etc. You choose your products and its customization; we deliver it to you.

Color is one of the most basic elements of architectural design. At Synaxis and Emirates
Mix we offer three basic colors; Limestone White, Limestone Buff and Smooth White, but
those are not your only choices. We also custom match virtually any color. Go ahead; pick
a color from a fabric sample, a pantone color or a paint chip. We will build a custom GFRC
color just for you and your project. GFRC color options include:

• Cast in color: cast in solid and mottled colors in smooth or acid washed
• Stains: A range of concrete stains and antiquing stains
• Glazes: Custom hot glazed finishes or ready to paint
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Customizing colors
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Customizing texture

With Synaxis glass reinforced concretes, there are hardly no limits for planners and
architects with our glass reinforced concretes. The selection of 12 different colors in each
of three surface forms the basis. In line with current trends and developments, our GRC
offers a range of additional procedures for the creation of individual building shells.

Our GRC offers a wide range of possibilities for printing the surface of the panel,
irradiating designs, cutting out ornaments or lettering or incorporating a relief-like surface
(e.g. a wood structure).

Smooth Sandblasted Honed Aggregate

Travertine Coral Stone Coral Stone Wood Grains

Brick Terra Cotta Carved Detailed

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Customizing shape

We offer GFRC in flats, squares and rectangles, but we also produce sweeping curves,
dramatic angles, spheres, domes, waves, intricate detail and complex geometries. From
avant-garde forms to intricate historical details, bring us your design, any shape and we
will help make it a reality.
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GLASS REINFORCED
POLYMER
Learn more about the glass reinforced
polymer and associated information
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B. Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GRP)

Synaxis and Emirates Mix in-house design and drafting teams work closely with you, the
client, to capture your idea on paper. Once all the drawings have been approved, our
sculptors carve a model to your specifications.

A mold is then made of fiberglass, steel, wood or rubber depending on the detail. Into
this mold a carefully designed mix of polyester or epoxy resin is sprayed, along with alkali
resistant glass fibers. Virtually any shape or form can be molded.

Performance Individual look

Fire protection

Genuine Industrial Lightweight

Flexibility Ductility Strength

Durable Resistance Long lasting

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Applications of GRP

• Domes
• Fountains
• Columns
• Balustrades
• Planters
• Panels
• Sculptors
• Entryways

Color customization

Coral finish Patina finish Stone finish

Wood finish
Weathered finish
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GLASS REINFORCED
STONES
Learn more about the glass reinforced
polymer and associated information
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C. Glass fiber reinforced stone (GRS)

reinforced materials, Synaxis imagined and designed Glass Fiber Reinforced Stone, a
product which combines the light weight properties of GFRP with the look and texture of
quarried stone. Its strength and durability have been proven through the years both in
the lab and in the field. With the invention of GFRS, Synaxis Architectural combines the
latest technology with traditional elegance to bring you the best of both worlds.

D. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum (GRG)

GFRG is primarily composed of two raw materials: high density alpha-based gypsum and
glass fiber reinforcement. The gypsum plaster should be neutral or of low alkalinity to
ensure its compatibility with "E" glass fibers. Additives commonly used within the plaster
industry are acceptable provided they are used in accordance with the gypsum
manufacturer's recommendations.

Applications of GRP

GFRG is for use where it is not subject to dampness. (Do not use where it is openly
exposed to rain or for fountains, pools or wet locations. For these applications see GFRP).
GFRG can be used wherever a light, strong and fire-retardant material is required
(casinos, hotels, theaters, residential, etc.)

• Molding
• Ceilings
• Columns
• Light coves
• Bas relief
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GRC products
Our GRC products are used widely in large building developments (hotels, residential
complex, shopping malls, hospitals etc.) to small residential villa projects, decorative
projects etc. Following is the short list of our GRC products used in various decorative
structures and projects.

Balustrade Balustrade Bollard

Brackets Ceilings Chimney caps

Cladding Columns Cornice

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Cupolas Domes Entryways

Fountain pools Gazebos Jack arches

Keystones Sculpture Medallions

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Niches Pergolas Piers

Planters Plinths Railing

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Sustainability performance of our GRC

At Synaxis ready-mix we are committed to helping you build green, sustainable projects.
Products alone do not provide LEED® points, but the following information will help you
determine how our products can contribute toward the performance of the building. The
main ingredients of Synaxis GRG are based on the plentiful and naturally occurring
minerals used in the manufacture of gypsum cement, aggregates, water and glass fibers.
These natural materials are not normally regarded as pollutants. Synaxis GRC itself is
considered a stable mineral based material, nontoxic and inert.

Following characteristics makes our GRC products contribute to the green

developments.

• Longer lasting materials require fewer resources for replacement.

• Reduced maintenance and repair costs.
• Lightweight panels use 90% less material than precast
• Lightweight panel reduces fuel and costs of transportation
• Unique manufacturing process applies color in our factory and delivers a quality
finish, virtually eliminating VOCs during exterior painting.
• Synaxis architectural fiberglass is fire and weather resistant.
• The low thermal conductivity of fiberglass reduces energy consumption for
heating and cooling.
• "Waste not" project is aimed at reducing amount of raw materials waste sent to
the landfills by half.

The internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of
green buildings is the LEED Green Building rating system. If you're designing towards
obtaining the maximum number of LEED credits on your building project, it's important
to understand the sections, credits and products that are impacted by materials choices.
The following details how Synaxis glass reinforced concrete products can help contribute
to qualifying for credits in those sections.
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Energy performance

Synaxis and Emirates Mix GRC products naturally reduces energy needs of your
building project. It is a low conductor of heat. The relatively thin fiberglass skin allows
designers to maximize the amount of insulation used.

Waste management

Synaxis and Emirates Mix GFRS composite is 100% recyclable into new products. For
most applications, GFRS components and elements are custom molded to size and
shape. This minimizes job site cutting and waste.

Regional sourcing

The regional materials credit may be available to your project depending upon where
the raw materials are extracted, harvested and manufactured.
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Innovation in design

Our GFRS offers unique opportunities for creative applications. We welcome the
opportunity to work with you on submitting for innovative design uses.
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COMPOSITE PIPE
CASING
Learn more about the composite pipe
casing and associated information
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Composite pipe casing

Synaxis ready-mix has plethora of experience and expertise in the business of
experienced composite/fiberglass pipe. Our fiberglass Pipe, Casing and Tubing has
numerous advantages in its non-corrosive properties its lightweight and exceptional
pressure capabilities. With a full range of sizes from 50mm to 1000mm in Line pipe,
Downhole Casing and Tubing we can cover most applications presented to us, combined
with full factory engineering backup you know you will get a robust fit for service product
that will give many years of faultless service.

Our piping products have a variety of uses in industrial, oil and gas, water and the energy
industries in both surface laid pipe and downhole application. We follow worldwide
standards such as ISO 14962 standards in design and manufacturing of composite pipes.
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ABOUT OUR FACILITY

More detail on our production facility and other
facilities such as distribution network capacity
throughout the region (UAE)
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Production facilities

Abu Dhabi
Our production operations in Abu Dhabi has various concretes,
concrete admixtures and GRC materials

Products

• General concretes/ standard concretes

• Specialty concretes
• Composite Pipes
• Colored concretes
• Green concretes

UMM AL QUWAIN
Our production operations in Umm Al Quwain has various
concretes, concrete admixtures and GRC materials

Products
• General concretes/ standard concretes
• Glass reinforced concretes (GRC, GRP, GRG)
• Composite Pipes
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Production stations

Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi

Mafraq, Abu Dhabi

Industrial Zone, Umm Al Quwain

Abu Dhabi Airport

Management offices

M35, Plot 64 - 65
Abu Dhabi Musaffa Industrial Area
Abu Dhabi

Industrial Area
Umm Al Quwain Umm Al Quwain
United Arab Emirates
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Production capacity

The capacity section will detail the production, distribution, supply, installation and
execution capability of the Synaxis Ready Mix and Emirates Mix. In all our
production facilities, we meet ISO 9001: 2008 (Quality Management Systems), ISO
14001: 2004 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 18001: 2007
(Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). Through these integrated
international standardization, the company aims to progress and continuously
develop its operations and quality. Additionally, the quality standards of Synaxis is
set to meet all regulatory and standard compliance in the regions where we operate.

Batching stations

Batching plant type 1

Manufacturer O.Cuoghi, Italy

Model PENTA 5/150 CB 4500/3000

Year 2006

Batch capacity 3 m3

Capacity 120 m3 / hour

Control systems Fully computerized (Automatic)

Moisture sensors Attached to the bins

Quantity 2
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Batching plant type 2

Manufacturer Leibherr, Germany

Model Horizontal 120

Year 2008-2009

Batch capacity 3 m3

Capacity 120 m3 / hour

Control systems Fully computerized (Automatic)

Moisture sensors Attached to the bins

Quantity 4

Transit mixers

Group A B C
Mercedes Benz
Truck manufacturer MAN Volvo
Actros
Truck model 41410 MB 4140 400

Drum manufacturer Liebherr Liebherr ETAS

Drum capacity 10 m3 10 m3 9 m3

Year / Status 2005 - 2010 2006 - 2017 2008

Quantity 30 68 8
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Concrete pumps

Group A B C D
Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Mercedes Mercedes Benz
Truck manufacturer
Actros Actros Benz Actros Actros
Truck model MB 2621 MB 4140 MB 4140 MB 4140

Pump manufacturer Putzmeister Putzmeister Schwing Liebherr

Max. vertical boom 36 m 42 m 42 m 43 m

Quantity 2 10 3 3

Ice plants and water chillers

Item KTI KTI KERLISKA KTI

Chilled water capacity 312 m3 / day 186 m3 / day 186 m3 / day 312 m3 / day

Flake ice capacity 86 Tons /day 45 Tons /day 45 Tons /day 72 Tons /day

Flake ice storage 75 Tons 75 Tons 75 Tons 75 Tons

Connected Connected
Connected Connected
directly to the directly to
Method of adding directly to the directly to the
batching the batching
batching plant batching plant
plant plant
Quantity 1 2 1 2
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Storage facility

Number of cement silos 30 (5 to each batching plant)

Silo capacity 10 x 150 tons and 14 x 210 tons

Micro silica silos 6 (1 to each batching plant)

Capacity of micro silica silos 100 tons each

6 (1 to each batching plant branch with 500

Water tank
m3 capacity each
350 m3 water temperature less than 5 degrees
Chilled water tank
centigrade
Admixture tank 40 (5 to each batching plant)

Capacity of admixture tank 1000 liters each

Aggregate bins 30 (10 to each stations)

Sufficient to manufacture 50000 m3 of
Capacity of aggregate bins
concrete

Capacities

Total Production capacity 600 m3 / hour

Delivery capacity 500 m3 / hour

Pumping capacity 500 m3 / hour

Maximum vertical pumping 100 meters

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Other facility capacities

For controlling the waste concrete with a high

Recycling plant capacity to wash inside transit mixers and separate
the aggregate

For controlling the raw material waste concrete.

Scale unit
With a weighting capacity of 600 tons

For maintaining delivery and pumping the

Workshop concrete with a capacity to have maintenance
for three trucks at a time
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Supply chain management

At Synaxis, we believe that buying better means both delivering the best procurement
contracts available and providing supply chain assurance that integrates sustainability
into our procurement decisions.

Our supplier code of conduct and ethical procurement code set clear minimum
standards and expectations for our suppliers. We take care to benchmark our
expectations and approach against the best standards in industry. To be able to truly
embed these standards across our supply chain, we ensure each interaction, negotiation
and tender that engages suppliers has sustainability at its core.

We provide training to our procurement teams in responsible sourcing issues, tools and
techniques, with expectations set as to where and how these should be utilized. We also
set our aim to assess and understand key commodity groups where we can leverage
our purchasing power to influence a broader industry transition to a more sustainable
world.

We actively manage risk as part of our processes, ensuring that we do not become
dependent
 upon individual suppliers and vice versa. Our
 major works are awarded
following a rigorous competitive tendering process and decision criteria include value,
quality, assurance and relevant CSR indicators.

We assess supply chain risk at a commodity level against various sustainability aspects
tailored to our business and supplier code of conduct. By managing risk and opportunity
at a commodity level, we are able to obtain a greater insight into our supply chain and to
integrate improvements into commodity strategy plans and procurement decisions.

Due diligence of the supply chain is carried out during the ISO certification program by
a third party in the form of desktop or onsite audits, or by Synaxis in the form of
comprehensive onsite audits. All suppliers identified as being high risk have been
evaluated and, in certain cases, audited. In addition, we engage with a number of industry
partnership schemes where there is the opportunity to enable positive industry-wide
change and help develop supplier performance.
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HUMAN
RESOURCES
More details on our
expertise, key people and
human resource
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Human resources
We have earned our reputation as a leading supplier of high quality ready-mix concrete
with every yard we have delivered. Our technical and management staffs each average
more than 20 years of experience are well synthesized to the rigorous demands of local
regulatory requirements and environmental constraints. Supported by the state of art on-
site laboratories and our stringent requirements for quality products, Emirates mix
continuously exceeds quality requirements.

Our people We have our experienced talent pool in wide spectrum of

background supporting our services, productions and
management.

22 The Ready-mix operation has an extensive team to ensure

product quality, compliance, manufacturing, distribution
Management etc. In addition to this, the operations are backed up by a
state of art laboratory department to ensure quality control
35 and management.
Technical
The GRC department has a well-organized team of
designers, manufacturers, engineers, logistics and
44 operations and skilled workers to deliver the work in
Production schedule, budget and project needs.

The Concrete Casing of Pipes department is so rich in

240 knowledge and experience lead by an experienced PhD.
Engineer who spent a great deal of her career experience
Administration researching and developing this product line.
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As you will note, our key staff members come from highly recommended and qualified
backgrounds. They help the company to build long term partnership with the clients.
We constantly drive ourselves to improve the manufacturing and delivery of our Ready
Mix, Casing and GRC products to our clients.

We have dedicated quality control staffs responsible for all quality control issues and
utilizing our fully equipped state of the art computerized batching plants and
laboratories. As evident in our list of repeat clients, Synaxis Group has a track record
of meeting customer quality requirements and timely delivery of our products. We
believe it is important to assist our customers from the bid process and mix design

largest contractors. These contractors have relied on Synaxis Group to have high level
of safety and efficiency to service their projects. We believe that innovation and
integrity is the foundation to building and maintaining customer relationships.

We are determined to become good environmental stewards. In this endeavor, we

reduce our carbon footprint and create a positive impact on environment. We are
equipped to use fly ash and GGBS (Slag) as cement replacement (on a percentage
basis). We are equipped to batch a full range of commonly specified admixes to meet
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Our key personnel

Name Designation Education Experience

Ibrahim Kattouah Managing Partner MSc Economics 30

Ammar Sabbagh Operations Manager BSc Chemical Eng. 28

Laith Qazwini Development Manager BSc Chemical Eng. 28

Syed Ashfaq General Manager UAQ BSc Civil Eng. 28

BSc Mechanical
Ausama Al Kadi Procurement Manager 20
Eng.
MS Civil
Walid Hatorum Marketing Director 27
Engineering
BSc Civil
George Barhoumeh Technical Manager 06
Engineering
MSc Electrical
Salman H Saied QHSE Director 26
Eng.
Chartered
Ehab Muhsen Finance Manager 12
Accountant
BSc. Architectural
Omar A. Majid Product Manager GRC
Eng.
Product Manager PhD. Civil Eng.
Wisam Al Qaisy 21
Concrete Casing Concrete
BSc Mechanical
Mudhaffar Ahmed Maintenance Manager 25
Eng.
BSc Business
Rafi Salameh Credit manager 20
Administration.
BSc Business
Mahmood Khalil HR Manager 15
Administration.
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PROJECT DETAILS
More details on our projects carried out in UAE for
infrastructure developments
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Our project details

For the past 12 years, Synaxis Ready Mix and Emirates Mix has been involved in
key Superstructure and Infrastructure development projects in UAE. We have
played instrumental roles in the developmental projects such as Airports, Shopping
Malls, Towers, Hotels, Hospitals and Health Care, Roads and Bridges, Urban
Developments etc. Following details provide an overview of our projects for the past
10 years.

Airports

We have been involved in the developmental projects of Airports in

UAE (Abu Dhabi International Airports).

Towers

Towers is one area of our expertise. We have years of

experience working with tower projects in Abu Dhabi, Dubai,
Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain.

Shopping Malls

We have made our significant contribution to developmental

projects of shopping malls.
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Urban Development

Our contribution in urban development projects has been

significant.

Historic Buildings

We have made our contribution to development and restoration of

historic buildings.

Infrastructure Developments

Infrastructure developments involved, bridges, urban centers,

pedestrian pathways, schools, hospitals, hotels etc.
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2016
ADIA Midfield Terminal Building
Project involved supply and design of GRC and concrete materials
required for the construction work

Consultant: AECOM

Client: TAV CCC ATM (MTP JV)

2015
KIZAD Industrial area zone A north
Project involved supply and design of GRC and GRP of the building
constructions

Consultant: BECHTEL Corporation

Client: Consolidated Contracting Engineering and Procurement

2015
Khalifa University Expansion Phase 1, AUH
Project involved supply and design of GRC and concrete materials
required for the construction work

Consultant: Elite Design Engineering

Client: Fibrex Construction Group
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2015
MTC Landside Primary & Secondary Road Abu Dhabi
Project involved supply of concrete required for the construction
work.

Consultant: AECOM
Client: China State Construction Engineering Corporations LLC.

2014
Airport Interchange and Region Road Network
Project involved supply of concrete materials required for the
construction work

Consultant: Parsons International

Client: Habtoor Leighton Contracting LLC

2014
Al Falah Town Center
Project involved supply and design of GRC and concrete materials
required for the construction work

Consultant: Hyder Consultants

Client: Saif Bin Darwish Civil Engineering Contractors
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2014
New Abu Dhabi - Dubai Road
Project involved supply of concrete materials required for the
construction work

Consultant: AECOM
Client: Salini Spa Contracting Company

2014
Al Falah Community Village 1
Project involved supply of concrete and GRC materials required for
the construction work

Consultant: Hyder Consulants

Client: Hilal Bin Badi and Partners Contracting

2013
Motor World Development Phase 1
Project involved supply of concrete and GRC materials required for
the construction work

Consultant: AECOM / RMJM

Client: Hilal Bin Badi and Partners Contracting
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2013
Al Falah Community Village 2 and 3
Project involved supply of concrete and GRC materials required for
the construction work

Consultant: Hyder
Client: Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting Establishment

2013
Motor World Development
Project involved supply of concrete materials required for the
construction work

Consultant: National Transport Authority

Client: Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting Establishment

2013
Landmark Hotel Abu Dhabi
Project involved supply of concrete and GRC materials required for
the construction work

Consultant: AECOM
Client: Mammut Contracting Company
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2012
202 Villas in Yas Island
Project involved supply of concrete and GRC materials required for
the construction work

Consultant: PAL Group

Client: Genco Contracting Company

2012
48 Residential Villas in Mohammed Bin Zayed City
Project involved supply of concrete and GRC materials required for
the construction work

Consultant: International Engineering Center

Client: Genco Contracting Company

2012
Al Hodariyat Bridge
Project involved supply of concrete materials required for the
construction work

Consultant: Parsons International

Client: Overseas AST Company LLC.
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2012
Al Bateen Marine Developments
Project involved supply of concrete materials required for the
construction work

Consultant: Halcrow International

Client: Overseas AST Company LLC.

2011
Jellyfish Island Bloom
Project involved supply of concrete materials required for the
construction work

Consultant: Helmote Obata Kassa (HOK)

Client: Overseas AST Company LLC.

2010
Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project involved supply of concrete and GRC materials required for
the construction work. Additionally, long distance pumping (more
than 100m). Up to 4 pumps employed at the same time.

Consultant: Deyar Consultant (Design), Al Ain Duran Henry

(Supervision).

Client: Darwish Engineering Emirates

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2009
Mojumaat Labor Camp, Abu Dhabi
Large foundation rafts poured daily each at roughly 500 cubic
meters 24 hours / 7 days weekly.

Consultant: Al Dhabi Consultancy

Client: Industrial Development Company

2009
Bridgeway (4 Star Rocco Hotel)
High durable concrete specific for project. Long distance pumping
tight schedule 3 to 4 pumps operating at one time.

Consultant: Atkins and Partners Overseas

Client: Al Husam General Contracting

2007
Al Ghurair Iron & Steel Factory (AGIS)
Large foundation rafts poured daily each at roughly 500 cubic
meters 24 hours / 7 days weekly.

Consultant: Agriculture Design Group

Client: Al Husam General Contracting
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2008
Al Nahyan Camp
Large basement raft and slabs 3. 500 cubic meters poured at a
time, 24 hours round the clock

Consultant: Herberger Engineering Consultancy

Client: Ali and Sons General Contracting

2010
SH Fatima Nursing Academy, Al Mafraq
24-hour, 7 day / weekly delivery and installation of GRC and
concretes.

Consultant: Al Salam Consulting Architect and Engineers

Client: ASCORP

2008
Al Haras Al Amiri
24-hour, 7 day / weekly delivery and installation of GRC and
concretes.

Consultant: Directorate of Military Work

Client: ASCORP
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2010
Furnished Apartment Buildings
3, 700 cubic meter foundation raft at one time using 5 pumps static
line pumping

Consultant: Arenco-Abdalla Ahmed Almoosa Architectural and

Engineering Consultants

Client: CATIC

2007
Shams Al Salam PRJ
24-hours, 7-day a week delivery of concrete and GRC

Consultant: Hill International & 3D/I+PI LLC

Client: ATHENA

2010
South Shamka
Project involved supply of concrete and GRC materials required for
the construction work.

Consultant: KEO International Consultants

Client: Tristar Engineering Consultants

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SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Our details of sustainable business and value creation
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One of our visions is to be the leading building materials supplier in the regions of our
operations, to create value and deliver superior returns for all our stakeholders. As the
regional leader of concrete business, we aim to develop our business to support
sustainable built environment transformation and reduce the impacts of climate change.

What drives our sustainability vision?

With the global population on track
to exceed 9 billion by 2050, the construction sector
must play its
part in delivering the sustainable
cities, infrastructure and transport

in both productivities
and sustainability is needed across the entire value chain. We

recognize that companies which take a long-term view of the benefits of sustainable
solutions for value creation will achieve the greatest success. For Synaxis, this represents
a clear business opportunity. Our role is to provide the materials and technical support
that will help our customers deliver a more sustainable built environment.

The productivity challenges

Every year, almost USD 10 trillion is spent on the buildings, infrastructure, and industrial
installations that are the backbone of the global economy, and demand is rising.
Construction-
construction industry productivity has trailed that of other sectors for decades, increasing
only 1% in the last 20 years. The industry urgently needs to evolve and become more
productive if it is to meet the growing need for sustainable cities and infrastructure.

Opportunities for progress

While demand for sustainable products is undoubtedly increasing, the opportunities vary
both between and within markets in regions where we operate, our company
experiences
a spectrum of priorities across our customer base. At one end, public sector
clients and
large construction companies are leading the
way as they aim to deliver
sustainable, certified buildings at reduced costs - both financial and environmental.
However, at the other end, smaller customers in particular may have to base their
decisions on a short-term view, prioritizing upfront costs over the long-term benefits of
sustainable products and solutions in order to win contracts based on lowest tendered
build price. Within this range of priorities, there are opportunities for Synaxis.
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Green buildings

Our customers are facing an increasing trend towards achieving environmental

certification.

Environmental Design (LEED® v4) has introduced a new approach to building materials
and products that expands their role in the certification process, from the point of their
manufacture to the end-of-life of the building. Increasingly our customers - including
local government and commercial partners - are looking for technical support and
product advice throughout both the design and delivery phases of projects.

Transforming production systems

More innovative concrete design and construction techniques could boost the
productivity of the construction industry. For example, by using
more thermally efficient
and higher performance concrete mix recipes, using faster in-situ concrete formwork
systems and through incorporating more precast technology. These models not only
deliver economic benefits but also offer significant environmental benefits over the
lifetime of the building.

Developing the circular economy

With 30-40% of solid waste generation coming from the built environment, the circular,
or closed loop economy, provides a significant opportunity for our industry to reduce
costs, environmental impacts and conserve resources. Some of the biggest opportunities
lie in substituting virgin raw materials with wastes and by-products, and using alternative
fuels in production. We need to continue working to identify viable waste streams and
ensure they are put to the best possible use to maximize their value.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and safety management of our company
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We believe that it is our culture of safety that makes us different. Safety has long been a
top priority for Synaxis and we are united in our common goal that nobody gets hurt
at work. Embedding a strong safety culture is driven by management at every level and
for us, safety is a non- negotiable aspect of doing business with integrity. Effective safety
risk management is vital to maintaining our license to operate. We apply our Health &
Safety Policy rigorously across all areas in our company and have clear lines of
accountability through operational management up to the managing partner.

We recognize the importance of individual behaviors, particularly within the context of
a
strong global framework and we empower individuals to be responsible for their own
safety. We are also well practiced at integrating acquisitions
into our safety culture and
have developed specific processes to address the often-significant challenges in
countries and regions that traditionally have
poorer safety records.

Managing safety

in safety performance across our business. We continuously assess safety performance

across all operating locations and our locations were audited for safety
by either internal
safety managers or external agencies. We monitor leading indicators of safety
performance such as employee engagement, near-miss reporting and risk reduction
initiatives, including completion of risk assessments. In addition, we carry out a
comprehensive annual review of the health and safety performance of the company,
including joint ventures and associates.

Continued development of our safety culture is
a key focus for our company and we
emphasize behavioral safety and employee risk awareness. Any breaches of safety
procedures are subject to disciplinary action. To demonstrate the strategic imperative of
safety, we run several internal safety award schemes at business unit and regional level
which recognize superior safety performance, safety innovations and safety
achievements.

We have invested in all aspects
of health and safety during the past years. Investments
include machinery guarding, mobile plant safety upgrades, improvements in platforms
and fall protection measures, electrical systems upgrades, pedestrian/mobile plant
segregation and noise and dust reduction initiatives. Transport safety continues to be a
high priority for both on- site and off-site transport.
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

CHANGE
More details on the environmental management aspect of
our business
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Environmental policy

As a diversified company, our activities vary across the full range of the building materials
sector - from heavy side businesses to light side manufacturing, and from production to
distribution. The potential environmental impacts and opportunities across these
activities vary with each line of business. To ensure a consistent approach, we apply our
Environmental Policy rigorously across all of our operating companies.

We check on the implementation of our environmental policy and requirements through

our annual environmental review process, which covers all subsidiaries, joint ventures
and associates. The environmental review process also confirms that potential
environmental risks are being managed appropriately.

Comply

As a minimum, comply with all applicable environmental legislations and continuously

improve our environmental stewardships, aiming all the time to meet or exceed industry
best practices.

Optimize

Optimize all our energy and material resources

Ensure

Ensure that our employees, contractors respect, practice and follow their environmental
responsibilities

Promote

Promote all environmentally driven products, process and innovations. Encourage new
sustainable business opportunities.

Address

Address and manage proactively the challenges of climate change and environmental
pollutions
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Environmental performance goals

We have set a broad range of internal environmental performance goals designed
to

drive continuous improvement across our operations. Targets focus on our heavy side
businesses which, through ready mix production, account for a significant portion of our
emissions. To meet and exceed our goals, we continuously monitor and assess
environmental performance, compliance and potential risks at the company level. Our
annual environmental review of Synaxis.

As a building materials business, we are naturally subject to stringent and continuously

evolving laws, regulations, standards and environmental best practices. To address and
comply with these standards, we require all our companies to implement an appropriate
environmental management system (EMS), tailored to the specific line of business and
local permitting regime. In many cases, our internal environmental goals exceed the local
regulatory requirements.

Environmental investments

We continuously invest in equipment and processes to improve our environmental

performance and realize sustainable innovation opportunities. Key areas of investment
include carbon reduction and resource efficiency.

Managing emissions to air

Emissions to air can have significant impacts on human health and the environment if not
properly controlled. Excluding CO2, the main emissions from our activities are
particulates, nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulphur oxide (SOx). They can
arise as fugitive
emissions, from open storage of materials, transfer of materials through uncovered
conveyors, and from loading and unloading operations.

We are committed to implementing all aspects
of our environmental policy and reducing
our impact on the environment, including reducing air emissions from all relevant
activities. We manage stack emissions by investing in modern, efficient abatement
technologies and regular maintenance. Control of fugitive emissions is achieved through
the building of enclosures for material storage and conveyor belts, and by paving plant
areas and internal roads.
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Protecting water resources

While we do not generally operate in water-stressed areas, we believe it is our obligation

to carefully manage the amount of potable and abstracted water we use in our
manufacturing and day-to-day activities. Increasing water efficiency and ensuring the
water we discharge is treated to high standards are key environmental management
priorities.
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APPENDIX
Additional documents and
details