USG to Market SAS International Metal Ceiling Systems in the Middle East

USG, the world's largest manufacturer of gypsum panels, ceilings systems, drywall joint compound and related construction products, and SAS International, a UK based company in high specification metal ceilings have together signed an alliance to market a SAS range of metal ceiling systems in the Middle East. This co-operation between these two market leading companies will have long-term benefits for both companies and their customers alike.

SAS International will provide USG with an extensive range of metal ceiling systems to meet the growing demand amongst architects and designers. The products will be marketed under the USG label through USG's Middle Eastern sales network and produced using state-of-the art manufacturing technology by SAS. In addition, SAS will provide their full technical and design expertise support to USG and their customers.

USG and SAS are well-respected names in the ceilings market. USG is the world's largest manufacturer of ceiling suspension systems and a leading supplier of acoustical tiles. Its DONN brand DX grid is found in more ceilings worldwide than any other supplier. SAS International is a world leader in the design and manufacture of precision engineered metal systems for suspended ceilings and other architectural applications with unique and innovative products. SAS International has four manufacturing plants in the U.K. Its metal ceilings can be found in various prestige projects around the world.

According to Mr George Farsoun, General Manager, USG Middle East Ltd: "This new partnership with SAS will allow USG to offer a more complete range of ceiling systems to architects, ensuring that we offer total ceilings solutions for all building applications, budgets and performance requirements. We are very proud to be entering into this cooperation with SAS. They have the most innovative product range and the best production capabilities in this field. Through this alliance, we can give our customers an opportunity to source the best quality metal ceiling systems and the best acoustical mineral tiles from one company."

Eddie Mc Elhinney, Chief Executive of SAS International stresses the customer benefits to be gained: "By offering total design solutions as well as technical and logistical benefits, we are serving market needs better whilst consolidating our own positions in the metal ceilings market. SAS have grown in the past 10 years as a single producer to be one of the top 3 producers of metal ceiling products in the world. Through our venture in the Middle East with USG we will further enhance this growth. USG and SAS make natural partners. We look forward to a highly successful future together."

"Corporate clients today with world-wide activities in banking, insurance, retail, property, engineering and construction services are demanding world-wide services from their preferred suppliers. This venture will further enhance the international services provided by USG and SAS".

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