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PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS88 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International | India Edition %u2013 5 | 2025 www.cpi-worldwide.comGulf Precast is revolutionizing the construction industry in the UAE with cutting-edge automation and advanced technology. Through its partnership with Progress Group, the company has enhanced efficiency, and elevated quality standards of their mesh production with a brand-new M-System BlueMesh%u00ae mesh welding plant. Founded in 1984, Gulf Precast has grown to become one of the UAE%u2019s leading precast concrete manufacturers, playing a pivotal role in shaping the region%u2019s skyline. With landmark projects such as the Dubai Mall and Abu Dhabi Airport under its belt, Gulf Precast has evolved from a single plant to a big market name with multiple facilities. Today, the company operates three precast plants in Abu Dhabi and two facilities in Dubai, including one dedicated to hollow-core slab production.%u201cGulf Precast is one of the first precaster in the region,%u201d explained Valentijn Blonk, General Manager of Gulf Precast. %u201cWe have significantly expanded our capacity to meet growing market demands and have invested heavily in innovation and automation.%u201dThe role of automation in meeting market demandsThe construction sector in the UAE has rebounded strongly after 2020, with a surge in demand for villa construction, schools, and infrastructure. Gulf Precast has risen to the occasion, producing over 1,000 cubic meters of precast concrete daily - enough to build and erect eight villas per day.Automation has been central to this success. By streamlining production and reducing reliance on skilled labor, Gulf Precast ensures it remains competitive in a rapidly evolving market. %u201cWe always look for ways to improve productivity, quality, and reliability,%u201d Blonk noted. %u201cAutomation has become the future of the industry. The newest machinery we bought from Progress Group is enabling us to maintain high standards while addressing labor shortages.%u201dProgress Group%u2019s technologyA key driver of Gulf Precast%u2019s success is its partnership with Progress Group. The introduction of a M-System BlueMesh%u00ae mesh welding plant has revolutionized production processes. This highly automated machine is working from coil and integrates panel openings automatically according to plan. Furthermore, it reduces waste and significantly enhances quality and speed.%u201cThe mesh welding plant from Progress Group has been a game-changer for us,%u201d said Blonk. %u201cIt%u2019s not just about reducing labor hours; it%u2019s also about minimizing material waste, increasing accuracy, and delivering a superior product. Even in Gulf Precast: Redefining efficiency with machine automation in the UAEProgress Maschinen & Automation AG, 39042 Brixen, ItalyValentijn Blonk, General Manager of Gulf Precast: %u201cOur expanded capacity is driven by automation.%u201dWalid Aoun, Senior Factories Manager: %u201cWith the automation in place we can plan and produce much more efficiently .%u201d