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Streit Group inaugurates its new armored glass factory and training center in United Arab Emirates.

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Streit Group inaugurates its new armored glass factory and training center in United Arab Emirates.
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, STREIT Group, one of the world leader for the manufacturing of armoured vehicles, has inaugurated its new armoured glass factory and a training center at the Technology Park of RAK Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) in Al Hamra area, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
     
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, STREIT Group, one of the world leader for the manufacturing of armoured vehicles, has inaugurated its new armoured glass factory and a training center at the Technology Park of RAK Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) in Al Hamra area, United Arab Emirates (UAE). H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi (L), Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah with Guerman Goutorov (R), Chairman and CEO of Streit Group during the officila opening of the new glass factory.
     
The facility of Streit Group in UAE includes now the Armoured Protection Glass (APG) factory for safety and bulletproof glass production, a state-of-the-art research and development centre, international parts distribution warehouse and Canadian Safety Solutions Training Centre.

The inauguration marks the completion of the second phase of expansion planned by STREIT Group, and will be added to the armoured vehicle manufacturing facility which is already operational.

In a statement, Sheikh Saud said that the opening of the new factory marks a milestone achievement for the industrial sector in the UAE in general, and in Ras al-Khaimah in particular, and will be a mainstay of the UAE economy. He reiterated his keenness to pursue the mission of supporting the UAE economy by attracting international investment to the country. This would make a significant contribution to the development of the UAE economy and create important jobs for the nation.

Sheikh Saud added, "The Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah is characterised by its strategic location, advanced infrastructure and outstanding facilities for logistics operations, which contribute to facilitating import and export operations, offering access to raw materials and export products to locations all over the world." Guerman Goutorov, Chairman and CEO of Streit Group, said that the opening of Phase Two of the armoured vehicle facility is a new step in the group's strategy to expand its investments in Ras al-Khaimah. This will be followed by other initiatives in the near future.
     
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, STREIT Group, one of the world leader for the manufacturing of armoured vehicles, has inaugurated its new armoured glass factory and a training center at the Technology Park of RAK Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) in Al Hamra area, United Arab Emirates (UAE).Live demonstration of Varan 6x6 APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) at the new training center of Streit Group in UAE.
     
He said that the new facility will contribute to increasing the manufacturing capacity of the factory to up to 400 armoured vehicles per month given normal workload. However, this capacity can be raised to 500 units when required. The production will be carried out in accordance with the highest standards.
 
 
Goutorov added, "This initiative will help with providing a wide range of armoured vehicle production options for different uses in the region. It will also help meet large orders, since STREIT Group looks forward to further expansion." He pointed out that following the opening of the new facility, the number of employees in STREIT Group will rise, following the completion of all expansions in the future, this number is expected to increase to up to nearly 2,000 employees.
     

Live demonstration of Hurricane 8x8 APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) at the new training center of Streit Group in UAE.
 

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