Provision of total quality services and its quest for staying one step ahead technologically has helped the Dubai-based Universal Concrete Products Limited Company (Unimix) consolidate its position as the leading producer of ready-mixed concrete in Dubai.

In the booming Dubai market where the scale of massive residential commercial developments has reached levels of technical and logistical challenges previously unheard of, Unimix continues to be involved in the most prestigious projects.
Dubai has become synonymous with some of the world’s most iconic buildings. Huge building initiatives have met the increase in population and the exponential rise in business and tourism. The Government of Dubai is committed to becoming the destination of choice in the region and the success of their efforts is evident throughout the city. Road networks have expanded rapidly to cope with the dramatic rise in population and to meet the needs of burgeoning commercial and residential districts. The communications and infrastructure developments continue to keep pace with such historic change.
The Unimix contribution to such historic times is one element in a mosaic of unfolding excellence. As each year passes, the skyline of Dubai reaches new heights, aesthetic achievement and technical quality. Unimix is part of this unfolding cityscape and proud to be a partner in building history.
Premium quality is a prerequisite of all the new world-class projects being built in Dubai and time frames are compressed to meet the ambitious goals of a place undergoing an incredible metamorphosis.
Many of the iconic buildings with which Unimix has been associated, will form the very character of Dubai’s future. From the majestic Burj Al Arab, the world’s tallest and most magnificent hotel, to the futuristic Emirates Towers, voted the best hotel in the Middle East – Unimix has contributed goods and services on a massive scale.
Allied to this are the close partnerships that Unimix has built up with its clients and contractors.
“We deeply care about our position in the market and providing quality concrete at competitive market prices backed with unrivalled technical services. We never take risks with quality and have always invested in technical resources and pride ourselves on the technical knowledge of the company as we always want to ensure the best quality for our clients,” says Khalid Mohammed S Al Bakhit, managing director of Unimix.
“Our business associates are not just our clients or suppliers of raw materials and equipment, they are our ‘partners in progress’,” says Bakhit.
“Our balanced strategy has also led to measured growth and an exponential rise in sales. The ability to match people to projects and products to the increasingly challenging environment has given Unimix a significant competitive advantage. It is this balance of product integrity, customer focus and corporate strength which has earned Unimix significant market dominance and led it to becoming the lead supplier on many high profile projects,” Bakhit proudly adds.
The company has doubled its capacity in terms of batch plants, transit mixers, mobile and stationary pumping equipment and expansion is under way which will further increase the company’s capacity by 30 per cent.
Unimix has a fleet of over 120 transit mixers, 20 mobile pumps, over 36 placing booms, 16 stationary pumps and all its equipment is less than four years old and in pristine condition.
“Unimix welcomes the challenges, constantly adapting our operations to meet new technical advancements in the industry to meet changing market requirements and stay ahead. Unimix is committed to growth and has an active investment policy in new plant and equipment to meet the demand in the market,” says E R Menon, technical director of Unimix.
Precise quality control in the manufacturing of concrete is a science to which Unimix is a leading contributor. In-house specialists constantly monitor product integrity through approved methodology and extensive laboratory facilities.
As an organisation, Unimix has adopted new skills, adapted the very best work practices and ensured the latest technologies are constantly updated. In this way, the company has not only maintained its ability to supply the leading developers, it has added value through a range of service and logistical benefits which are second to none and without rival in the region.
“There is a great emphasis on the durability of concrete and long-term life of structures and the quality concrete produced in Dubai is undoubtedly the best in the world,” says Menon.
Unimix is proud of its association with the most prestigious development in the world, ‘The Burj Dubai’, and considers it a reward from the industry in recognition of its dedication and commitment to quality.
The client, architects, project managers, quality consultants, consulting engineers, and international contractors involved are all so technically enlightened and the company has gained valuable knowledge working alongside such an intellectual team, says Menon.
• Production of very high strength mixes greater than 100 MPa;
• Development of high strength, high modulus of elasticity mixes;
• Development of self-sompacting concrete (SCC) mixes with low core-temperature features … were all achieved on this project.
Sound investment in modern plant and machinery, as well as a significant research and development budget, have helped Unimix develop and adopt the latest advances in concrete technology. Qualified and highly skilled personnel, equipped with a state-of-the-art testing laboratory strive for continual improvement and allow Unimix to succeed in challenging situations.
Pozzolanic materials such as silica fume, fly ash, GGBS (slag) and superfine ash have become routine ingredients in the production of high-performance concrete (HPC). Careful selection of high-quality ingredients is of paramount importance as each individual characteristic can alter the properties of the final product.
“We use the latest available technology and the best materials in our production. Raw materials, which are sourced either locally or from abroad, are required to pass through the most stringent quality control procedures prior to their use in production. They are the best available in the market, even though we pay a premium for them sometimes,” says Menon, adding that the company only deals with reputable, quality-conscious suppliers and subcontractors.
Perfection is an ambitious goal and, at Unimix, the aim is to constantly strive for the best possible results. In the future, Unimix will continue to expand, improve and constantly update. It invests in people and products that benefit customers – systems and procedures which improve efficiency and rigid quality processes which endure the most rigorous of challenges.
The future of Dubai is in expansion and growth, in line with the vision of its leaders. Unimix will, under its own strong leadership, rise to such a challenge, says Menon. The future will bring opportunities, which Unimix will meet with new products and the latest in high-technology concrete solutions.
“Unimix has never lost sight of its founding values – based on trust and long-term relationships. Unimix has served several of its largest customers for many years – partners in the development of world-class projects. Trust has been earned through a strategy of consistency and transparency – an open and communicative approach to business which has been amply rewarded,” he adds.
No other concrete company in Dubai can claim the experience and expertise inherent in the Unimix proposition. It is a company which is proud of its heritage and promises to continuously challenge the boundaries of ambition.