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Doka
Doka has offered tailor-made services to its customers since its launch in 1958. The company identifies each customer's and project's needs to provide an appropriate solution. Major milestones in Doka's history include work on the Burj Dubai, for which the company produced a self-climbing system, Xclimb 60, for the wing-walled structure core of the building. Other projects include the Jaber Al Ahmed International Stadium in Kuwait and the company is currently working on the Capital Tower, dubbed the "leaning tower of Abu Dhabi.
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Dokaflex floor system
Dokaflex is a hand-operated floor formwork system, which consists of few components making it easy and fast to set up. The props' high load-bearing capacity is complemented by numbered holes for easier height adjustment plus special thread geometry, which makes it easier to release them even when under a high load. This reduces the user's handling time.
Framax Xlife
Framax Xlife has been developed to meet the increasing demand for faster and cost-effective forming by including long-life plywood. Due to the plastic coating of the Xlife sheet, the pre-designed Framax Xlife panels offer durability and a maximum number of re-use cycles. Applicable to different wall heights and cross-sections of columns, the panels can be erected quickly and can be re-used for new applications.
Regional Presence
The Doka Group currently has 150 sales locations and logistics centers in more than 65 countries. In the Middle East, Doka's subsidiaries are located in nine countries; the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain); Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam); Bahrain; Qatar; Kuwait; Oman; Jordan; Iran and Lebanon. Doka plans to upgrade its distribution network in 2009.
Last year's growth
During 2008, the Doka Group's revenues exceeded US $1 billion (AED3.6 billion).
Certifications
ISO 9001 quality certificate.
Top tip: Quality is key
The quality of the product must be considered in the decision-making process. For example, steel-framed wall formwork with standard plywood facing, requires more maintenance and repair than a hot-dipped galvanized steel frame does, with specially manufactured plywood designed for longer life.
To determine the most efficient solution for a project, a contractor will evaluate several options. However, among the many considerations, the choice of formwork is of prime importance. High quality, faster and safer formwork ensures the overall success of a concrete construction project.
The quality of the product must be considered in the decision-making process. For example, steel-framed wall formwork with standard plywood facing, requires more maintenance and repair than a hot-dipped galvanized steel frame does, with specially manufactured plywood designed for longer life.
To determine the most efficient solution for a project, a contractor will evaluate several options. However, among the many considerations, the choice of formwork is of prime importance. High quality, faster and safer formwork ensures the overall success of a concrete construction project.
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