Corporate News
21/06/2011
Dubai's bearing imports double over ten years reaching over Dhs1bn (approx. € 200 m)
The manufacturers of bearing products, NSK, and its master distribution partner, the Rolman Group announce significant growth in the industry reporting that over the past 10 years the bearing industry has more than doubled. Reaching over Dhs1bn, the values provided by the Statistics Department of Dubai Customs reveal this significant growth.
An essential part of mechanics for several different industries, NSK and the Rolman Group exhibited its bearing products to visiting clientele during Automechanika Middle East.
Speaking at a press conference held on the opening day of Automechanika Middle East, General Manager for the Rolman Group, Mr. Akram Muazzen stated, "This industry has not only shown exponential growth in the region, figures for the bearing imports into Dubai also reveal that this industry experiences stability. The past five years show import figures over the 1 billion dhs mark with only a slight dip in 2009. As a Middle Eastern company we are proud that our success in the region has this positive effect on regional industry."
NSK, European Aftermarket Director, Mr. Tim Green stated, "As a leading world-wide manufacturer, Dubai has been a hub for distributing our products. NSK and the Rolman Group have been in business together for over 30 years, the last ten of which the Rolman Group has been our master distributor. Exhibiting together at Automechanika Middle East is one of several positive steps that we take together as partners to build our businesses for our clients, as well as to continue making our positive impact on the industry. Recent years have not impeded our business, and we look forward to seeing what the future has in store for our companies as well as our clients."
Originally a Syrian company, the Rolman Group has its state-of-the-art logistics operations center in Jebel Ali, UAE. As one of the largest and most established distributors of bearings in the Middle East and Africa, the Rolman Group is able to deliver the widest range of NSK bearing products to a myriad of different markets, and a full spectrum of industries.
With nearly 100 years of experience, NSK, a truly global brand, employs 24,000 people world-wide, and has 12 research and development centers. Manufacturing rolling bearings, linear technology components, and steering systems, NSK is constantly innovating enabling the company to remain on the cutting edge in its industry offering the top-of-the-line products to its clientele.
As a staple product to mechanical applications across a wide range of industries, Automechanika Middle East has proven to be a successful outlet to display bearing products. Automechanika Middle East has been lauded as one of the fastest growing trade show exhibitions for the region and is known as the largest international after-trade market exhibition.
About The Rolman Group:
Founded in 1969, the Rolman Group has become one of the largest and most established distributors of bearings and related technical services in the Middle Eastern and African regions. Syrian in origin, The Rolman Group, was appointed as the master distributor for NSK in 2001. Carrying one of the broadest ranges of products, The Rolman Group distributes NSK products to suit mechanical needs in several different industries including: automotive, agriculture, transport, oil & gas, food processing, steel, cement, and other industrial areas.
The Rolman Group's core competencies encompass: storage of its extensive inventory, efficient and quick order fulfillment, technical expertise, and customer-friendly service. A Middle Eastern company, The Rolman Group's headquarters are in Damascus, Syria. The company has its state-of-the-art logistics operations center in Jebel Ali, UAE.
The Rolman Group has a market leading position in the Middle East and Africa with top name companies world-wide in over 40 countries. Owing to its unmatched customer service, relationships built on trust, its integrity, and professionalism, the Rolman Group is still in business with its original customer base.