COMPANY PREQUALIFICATION FOR SIGMA PAINTS QATAR W.L.L. INDEX Section 1 ………………………….. GENERAL INFORMATION Section 2 ………………………….. COMPANY ORGANISATION Section 3…………………………... ISO CERTIFICATE Section 4 ………………………….. PROJECT REFERENCES PROTECTIVE COATINGS Section 5 ………………………….. PROJECT REFERENCES DECORATIVE COATINGS Section 6 ………………………….. COMPANY BROCHURES FOR: - DECORATIVE COATINGS - PROTECTIVE COATINGS - MARINE COATINGS GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Company Name : SIGMA PAINTS QATAR W.L.L. Office Address : P.O. Box 1296 Doha Qatar Telephone Number : (+974) 44607770 Fax Number : (+974) 44606575 Nature of Business : The Marketing of Protective, Marine, Industrial and Decorative Paints and Coatings. Location of Use : Location of use is Petrochemical Plants, Refineries, Gas Terminals, Sewage Treatment Plant, Pipelines, Storage Tanks, Offshore Facilities as well as Civil Building Projects, Industry and Marine. Commercial Registration : # 23365 dated 19/02/2001 (Georgian) Ownership : A joint venture between Sigma Paints Saudi Arabia. (Part of SigmaKalon Worldwide, a BU of PPG Industries U.S.A) & Sheikh Hamad Bin Faisal Bin Thani Al Thani. Founded As Sigma Coatings BV, an International organization was founded in 1722. Bank Details : HSBC Bank, Doha, Qatar PRODUCTION INFORMATION Production Facility : SIGMA PAINTS factory on the First Industrial Estate in Dammam, KSA was designed and built to the very highest European standards and is capable of Producing a full range of Industrial, Decorative, Marine, Offshore and Protective paint products. Production Capacity : Current Annual capacity is 40,000,000 kilos. Production Range : SIGMA PAINTS standard range offers over 240 different products i.e.Primers, Undercoats, Intermediate and Finishes coats comprising; Products PC Marine Industry Building Acrylic X X X Alkyd X X X Bituminous X X X Emulsion X Epoxy X X X Epoxy Ester X X Heat Resistant X X Abrasion resist X X Chemical resist X X Zinc Silicate X X Polyurethane X X X Textured Paint X Powder coating X Stoving enamel X Road Marking X Wood Stains X Varnishes X X Thinners X X X X Degreasing X X X X Anti Fouling X Tidal & Splash X X Company Profile In January 2008 the world's second largest coatings manufacturer was formed as a result of PPG's acquisition of SigmaKalon (Sigma Paints), the company now having an annual turnover of $14 billion. Prior to this acquisition, Sigma was a global leader in the coatings industry in its own right, the second largest in Europe and employing over 12,000 people across 50 countries, having an annual turnover of $2.8 billion. The US‐based PPG Industries, a global supplier of coatings, chemicals, glass and fiberglass has more than 150 manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates and operates in more than 60 countries worldwide. Consolidated sales of paints in 2007 were US$10.6 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG). Innovative Leader Sigma, founded in 1722, is universally acknowledged for its superlative quality and this has been the case for almost 3 centuries! Sigma Paints Saudi Arabia, established in 1981 in Dammam, is a consortium of eminent Saudi businessmen and PPG. While the Saudi industrialists are the major shareholders with a stake of 80 per cent, the company is managed by Sigma / PPG. Over the past quarter century Sigma Paints has grown to become one of the Middle East’s paints and coatings leaders in the Decorative, Marine and Protective Coatings market segments. These 3‐centuries of European heritage have contributed significantly to Sigma’s present day leadership in innovation. Our Mission Sigma responds to society’s need to decorate and protect its surroundings. By combining customer insight with superior production, logistics, and distribution platforms, Sigma is continuously achieving sustainable competitive advantage. Through our dedication and professionalism, we aim to provide superior products and services from present to future. We even go further to differentiate ourselves ‐ adding value through ambition, expertise, innovation and commitment. Our business is a people business in which we strive to develop and maintain the very best relationships with all of our stakeholders. Sigma Paints is committed to the highest standards of quality and protection of the environment while building an efficient organization that offers rewarding opportunities and a pleasant working environment for motivated staff. Innovation For Sigma, leadership means to be ahead of the market, offering new ideas, anticipating and providing sustainable solutions to the paint problems of our customers. In order to retain this elevated position, Sigma focuses on innovation, dedication and durable protection, the brand values of the company. By monitoring the industry and continuously enhancing not only the systems, but also the supply chain and after sales services, Sigma has a proficient and holistic business approach. Towards this end, we invest continuously in research and development offering the most innovative coating solutions in the region. We provide complete and comprehensive paint solutions, as durability comes not only from the finish applied but also from a well formulated, compatible, tried and tested full coating system. Sigma is the effective paint solutions provider. Durable Protection Sigma directs its focus on the lifecycle of an applied paint system, rather than looking at the initial price of the paint drum, the long‐term implication for customers being much more relevant and important than the initial cost. Our philosophy on durability is based on cost /per sq m/year – as it is important to know how long the individual paint system will continue to function effectively. Thanks to a worldwide network of International Research & Development (R&D) facilities and color experts Sigma is at the cutting edge in the Decorative, Marine and Protective coatings market segments. Sigma is more than a high quality paints manufacturer. Intelligent R & D Sigma’s commitment to quality was recognized in 1994 when it became the very first paints and Coatings Company in Saudi Arabia to be awarded ISO 9001 accreditation. Our coating systems are specially designed to endure the most aggressive of climatic conditions prevalent throughout the Middle East, providing durability, reliability, and protection. Before any new product is introduced to the market, our Research & Development laboratories do extensive product testing, including field testing and accelerated weathering – mimicking real life exposure conditions ‐ to ensure that the performance of the products are equal to the challenge of the real life environment to which they will be exposed. Dedication to People The pivotal objective of Sigma Training Academy is sharing our extensive problem solving and coating solutions knowledge. We are dedicated to provide our partners a wide range of value‐ added services including applicator training and technical seminars. Training sessions are organised for hundreds of paint applicators every year. Technical seminars for architects, consultants, and engineers are regular and frequent, passing on the vital information regarding paint specification and quality assurance. These programs form only a part of Sigma’s ongoing strategy and commitment to technical education. Sigma’s entire team strives to identify the current challenges that the market is facing and is, as ever, looking towards the challenges of the future. We are true to our heritage, not only in terms of technological innovation, product supply, and training, but also in our dedication to provide cost effective solutions those are supported by unrivalled levels of after‐sales service. Which strengthens not only public awareness of our brand but also enhance our reputation as a reliable and progressive paint company. Environment – our Precious Planet Sigma takes great pride in the respect it shows to the environment. In line with our incessant quest to introduce innovations and improve our current product range, equally important is the need to reduce the impact that these activities have on our planet and its people. As the world’s 2nd leading Coatings Company, Sigma / PPG honors its global responsibility in addressing two of the most critical issues facing the world today; climate change and energy security. Commitments include: • Continue to conserve energy and increase our use of renewable energy and raw materials. • Continue to implement GHG emissions reduction programs throughout our global operations, and set more challenging goals in further, to limit these emissions. • Work with other interested parties and authorities to develop fair and effective international policies regarding energy security and climate change. • Advocate benefits derived from energy‐saving products and products derived from renewable resources. • Develop market leading‐edge products that benefit the environment and conserve energy. Core Values We are business driven: We have relevant experience and skills. We are fast and pragmatic. We adapt to new demands and we progress through new ideas and ways of doing things. We are proactive; anticipating opportunities and problems and subsequently taking initiative. We are dedicated to people: We believe in teamwork. We are empathic; we listen to other people’s points of view. We manage conflicts constructively through dialogue. Our cultural diversity is enrichment. We gain esteem of others through respect. We contribute to the community. We take social and environmental responsibility towards