Hotpack Packaging Industries, a leading producer and wholesaler of quality disposable food packaging materials in the UAE, will soon open an integrated manufacturing and logistics complex, one of the largest-of-its-kind in the region, in Dubai Investments Park, Jebel Ali, Dubai.
The Dubai-headquartered Hotpack Packaging Industries, which is part of Majid Plastics Group, is one of the leading manufacturers and wholesale distributors of disposable food packaging, serving and related products in the region and beyond.
The Group has an annual turnover of Dhs500m and is eyeing further opportunities across the Middle East and Africa region and the next market.
Spanning over 350,000 square feet, the new integrated manufacturing and logistics facility, built with an investment of over Dhs100m, is equipped with the cutting-edge technology for competent production, storage and logistics operations - all under one roof.
Mr. Yusuff Ali.M.A, Managing Director of Lulu Group International and Director Board Member - Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, will officially inaugurate Hotpack Packaging Industries integrated manufacturing facility and logistics center at DIP-1 on Monday, September 9, 2013 in the presence of Mr. Omar Al Mesmar, General Manager - DIP; Mr. Abdul Jabbar P.B, Managing Director - Hotpack Packaging Industries; Mr. Zainudheen PB, Group General Manager - Hotpack; Mr. Shyam Prakash, Group BDM-Hotpack; and other senior executives.
Commenting on the launch of the facility, Mr. Abdul Jabbar P.B, Managing Director - Hotpack Packaging Industries; said, “We are happy to announce the official launch of our new integrated Factory and Logistics Complex, a one of its kind industrial infrastructure in the region, which has been developed at DIP. We hope the facility will help us continue and enhance the delivery of the best quality standards on time in our core business of food packaging solutions to our customers in a larger scale.”
“The new integrated facility, certified by ISO and ESMA, will be manufacturing several varieties of plastic, paper and aluminum products to cater to the food service industry, while complying with the highest global standards of quality and hygiene as well as abiding by the recommendations for sustainable practice. Our mission is to become No.1 in the field of disposable food packaging and related products in the continent,” he added.
“The Group operates four factories in the UAE and one in India, in addition to 15 own distribution centers across the GCC. Hotpack deals with more than 1,700 products. The company will soon open new branches in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Another integrated factory and logistic center will also be opened soon in Abu Dhabi - ICAD City and one more in Qatar to serve the respective areas,” Mr. Abdul Jebbar further said.
Mr. Ammar Al Duwaikh, Sales & Leasing Manager - Dubai Investments Park, said: “We welcome Hotpack Packaging Industries to join the elite list of prestigious companies at DIP, the largest integrated business and residential community in the Middle East, wholly owned by Dubai Investments PJSC. Hotpack has emerged as a leading manufacturing and wholesale player in the food sector supporting industry segment, and we are committed to provide them with excellent infrastructure and utilities network to help them. We are thankful to them for choosing DIP as their preferred investment destination.”
On the occasion of opening the new facility, Mr. Zainudeen P.B, Group General Manager - Hotpack Packaging Industries, said, “We see more business and higher turnover in the coming years. The decision to initiate the production and logistics infrastructure comes as part of our efforts to meet the ever-increasing demand for our range of products in the food service support segment. With this strategic center, we will be able to enhance our base with the highest quality packaging solutions.”
“This integrated facility has been set up to supplement and expand our current production lines in the UAE and further boost our already strong supply network across the Gulf and African region and beyond. We will be able to maintain the highest standards in line with the increasing demand for hygienic food packaging products,” he added.
“We have undoubtedly chosen the DIP to set up the facility, considering the facilitation and the strategic positioning of the zone in the global industrial map. We hope the DIP’s close proximity to the Jebel Ali port and Al Maktoum International Airport, coupled with the easy access to major highways of the UAE will enable us capitalize on the opportunities emerging from multiple industry segments and further develop our supply chain,” Mr. Zainudeen further said.
“We have implemented the highly innovative and integrated WMS (Warehouse Management Software) system for the new logistic division. It will enable us prompt and accurate control over the stock and our supply chain. We have also set up highly competent VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) Selective Pallet Racking System to handle the products and manage the high storage requirements. This system will enhance our floor management capability. Moreover, we can handle up to18 trucks simultaneously, with the automated docking stations,” he concluded.