My job is to cover operations , quality and operational excellence ,” comments Mark Lutton , Chief Operating Officer of Prometal Group . Through ASSA ABLOY ’ s acquisition of Prometal in 2015 , the company has sought to increase its market presence within the Middle East construction industry by becoming a ‘ one stop shop ’ in supplying the total door opening solution .

Undertaking a multitude of projects from specifications to execution and installation , the company is working on projects such as the Workers ’ hospital in Doha and the Doha Metro ( currently at design stage ), in addition to the Jewel of the Creek , a residential development in Dubai , the company ’ s prominence within the region is significant . Having recently finalised Habtoor city , one of the biggest construction developments in Dubai , incorporating three hotels , an array of shops and several facilities , the company is also undertaking one of the most rewarding projects in Jeddah , the King Abdulaziz International Airport ( KAIA ).

There is no project too large or complex for Prometal , which aims to be considered for an array of projects going forward . Mark explains : “ A lot more projects are now taking longer because of the current business climate . Saudi Arabia has been on hold all year but we ’ re starting to see signs that things are starting to move again .” Prometal ’ s acquisition by ASSA ABLOY has enabled it to offer a onesupplier strategy for doors , hardware , and access control , thereby reducing costs , hassle and complexities for the industry at a time when companies need to rein in costs without sacrificing the quality of their services .

By continually seeking to economise direct material costs without impacting

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