based global company Kiswire and the UAE-based Amzone International Ltd will jointly open a 220,000 square-feet marketing and sales complex in Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (Saif Zone) by the first quarter of 2017. This $20 million new complex will be a dedicated facility for Kiswire products which is known for its cutting-edge competitiveness. Kiswire, a company worth $4 billion, has production facilities in Korea, Malaysia, the US, Vietnam and China. In addition to these, they are present in 18 countries with 40 factories and 3 R&D centers. Kiswire has sales offices in strategic areas such as Japan, Singapore, the US, the Netherlands and China, all of which work together to form a global network. The group performed its ground breaking ceremony at SAIF Zone on Sunday, which was attended by Saud Salim Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of SAIF Zone and Harmiyah Free Zone Authority; K.C. Hong, Chairman of Kiswire; M.G. Saif, CEO of Amzone International Ltd; Kiswire top officials including Blanco I.K. Paik and Jeff Lee; Abdelrahman Bin Buti Al Mheiri, Director of SAIF Zone engineering division and other officials. "The new facility's management philosophy will be based on responsibility and mutual respect. We choose to associate with brands who share our idea in lifting technology and engineering innovation. We have an exclusive partnership with Kiswire, world's largest high carbon wire & wire rope producer, for the past 26 years," said M.G. Saif. After the ground breaking ceremony, Al Mazrouei held discussions with K.C. Hong and M.G. Saif. Al Mazrouei noted that a number of new companies have been opening in SAIF Zone due to its strategic position and attractive offers and facilities. "Saif Zone has extended extensive support to launch the project and the complex will be operational by the first quarter of 2017. SAIF Zone is at a strategic location and the new complex will provide us easy access to the Asian, African and Middle Eastern market," added M.G. Saif. Hussain Khan, General Manager, Amzone International Ltd, added: Amzone International Ltd, the sales and marketing arm for Kiswire products in 42 countries has been based in the UAE since 1989. It is a regional leader in lifting and rigging solutions in the construction, shipping, ports, marine, and oil and gas industries." — SG