Lal Abdul Salam, Founder, Smithline Reinforced Composites

According to the latest IMF report, the UAE is undergoing robust economic expansion and will experience significant growth in GDP in the coming year. The development can be attributed to several aspects which include expansion in oil and gas, utilities, infrastructure, and urbanization. In this regard, it is noteworthy that in all the above-mentioned areas of expansion, industrial pipes play a vital role in operations. Earlier, steel pipes and fittings were used across industries but with the emergence of UPVC and HDPE products, the dependability on steel pipes has decreased and resulted in further cost-effective products even for large-scale industrial projects.

However, clients face challenges when availing products from a GRE pipe manufacturer. Quality becomes imperative for products used in critical industries like oil & gas and infrastructure. Regarding pipes, the quality of raw materials and manufacturing standards require certifications at different stages before being used. Smithline Reinforced Composites understands all quality parameters and manufactures with its unique helical binding process that has made it a trusted manufacturer in the entire UAE.

The company is set to achieve ever-increasing level of customer satisfaction, trust, and confidence through continual improvement in the Quality and performance of the GRP/GRVE/GRE Pipe & Fitting, Manhole Covers, and PUR/PIR/PH Insulation Foam products. It is committed to conforming to Product Quality, Environment, and Health & Safety Management Systems as per applicable standards and specifications. “We take care of all the external and internal issues relevant to Quality/Environment/Health & Safety, controlled as per Organization Risk and action plan”, mentioned Lal Abdul Salam, Founder, Smithline Reinforced Composites.

Sound Leadership

Lal Abdul Salam and his excellence as a visionary entrepreneur have been recognized in the business ecosystem time and again. Under his vision, the company has been honored by the Abu Dhabi Municipality and chosen to be a part of the team of the 2030 vision of Abu Dhabi. Smithline is also part of the Green Energy Team of Sharjah Electricity and Water. The manufacturing methodology that Lal Abdul Salam has pioneered at Smithline has won many accolades, including a mention in the JEC Composite Magazine, a world-renowned composite industry publication. He was named the ‘Best Businessman 2022’ at the World Wide Achievers Forum conducted by the Global Media Hub in the UAE. In 2022, he won the Master Vision International Excellence Award, and the prestigious Golden Achievement Award held in Dubai in association with the Kerala Chamber of Commerce & Industry, presenting a strong testimony of his leadership.

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Operational Excellence

All the company’s raw materials are sourced from highly reputed companies and are of very high quality. These raw materials go through stringent quality checks in its QC lab and are then approved for use in production. During production, all operations like resin mixing, winding, and curing, are monitored and the recording of raw material data is carried out as per the In-process inspection plan which provides complete traceability for each pipe or fitting produced in Smithline. On finish pipes & fittings, routine QC tests according to applicable standards are carried out. The company has all the required certifications for product distribution across the UAE and neighboring countries. It has marketing teams placed in the countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, and also caters to the growing demand for pipes and fittings in them. “Currently we can see that the market in UAE itself is experiencing heavy growth and we are one of the oldest and trusted manufacturers in the country. We have supplied products to many government projects as well as residential communities. Though we have marketing teams placed in the neighboring countries, currently we are focusing a lot on expanding in UAE itself”, stated Salam.

Future Endeavors

The company was established 17 years ago but the founder has been a part of this industry for 34 years. He brings immense experience and expertise into the company operations and has made it achieve all organizational goals over the years. It has gained significant trust and recognition in the market because of accurate product understanding and impeccable quality. The company is also taking various measures to promote environmental sustainability by adapting to low-wage processes and technologies. “Looking ahead, we want to expand in UAE and establish new manufacturing units at strategic locations. We are planning to partner with manufacturers in Abu Dhabi and cater to the requirements arising in the oil & gas and utilities industry. There are various other plans for sustainable development that we will be focusing on in the coming years”, concluded Salam.