ARABIAN Fiberglass Insulation Company (Afico) has been voted Global Insulation Plant of the Year in recognition of its excellent track record and continuing outstanding performance despite challenging economic conditions.

The award, by the fifth Global Insulation Conference and Exhibition held in London, UK, in October, was one of four prestigious worldwide titles that were presented at the annual gathering of prominent industry professionals, says Afico.

Afico general manager Antoine Abu Mansour received the award in the presence of more than 100 delegates representing some of the largest insulation manufacturers and equipment suppliers from around the world.

Meanwhile, in line with its enhanced status in the global insulation sector, Afico has pledged to contribute towards a cleaner and healthier environment and has indicated that it will increase the proportion of recycled raw materials used in its manufacturing process to up to 80 per cent (see Insulation feature).

Afico manufactures glasswool thermal and acoustical insulation products for roofs, walls, floors, air-conditioning ducts and pipes, as well as acoustic ceiling panels at its factory in Dammam.

The company is ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) and OHSAS 18001 (health and safety) certified and also has the European CE-EN and Central Laboratory of Dubai Municipality (DCL-Mark) seal of approval.