Danube Building Materials, a leading Jafza-based construction, building materials and shop fitting company, reported a Dh1 billion ($272 million) sales turnover in 2009.

Danube has grown into one of the largest building materials company in the region, since it started operations in 1993 and established a base in Jafza in 2001.

With eight branches in the UAE, two in Oman, one in Bahrain, two in China and one in India, the company operates from its head offices - a 285,000 square foot facility in Jafza north and a 365,000 square feet base in Jafza south, which houses its logistics centre, kiln drying facility, factory and warehouses.

“2009 as we all know has been a challenging year for companies in the real estate and construction industry in general. Despite that, Danube has managed to maintain its growth momentum by being involved in several construction jobs in a number of high-profile projects around Dubai,” said Rizwan Sajan, chairman of Danube Building Materials.

“2010 is projected to be a better year. Dubai real estate prices and development are already rebounding and we expect to expand our presence in the region with the establishment of more retail outlets and a more extensive regional network.”

Danube operates a retail chain of ‘Building Materials Mart’ a new one-stop-shop concept that features over 15,000 products under one roof classified under 20 sections, including kitchens, bathrooms, tiles, shower rooms, Jacuzzis, flooring for ceramic and wood, ceilings, doors, wallpapers, designed glasses, marble, granite, wall panelling, different finishes of laminates, veneers, mouldings, paints and luxury paints.

The complex also features a 'Design Centre', where customers can get expert advice on the best products and other design-related inquires.-TradeArabia News Service