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OPAL recognizes RAI as a "Valued Partner" in Emerging Markets (Middle East)

posted in July 21st 2022
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From Left to Right: Mr. Hemanth Nautiyal (Head Marketing - OPAL), Mr. Ratnesh Kumar (MD - OPAL), Mr. Arup Jhapri (President - OPAL), Mr. G. Ananthan (Regional Manager - Polydist India), Mr. Rajendra Parakh (AVM Finance)

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ONGC Petro Additions Limited (OPAL), is a multibillion-dollar joint venture company incorporated in 2006 between India’s largest Oil and Gas Producer Oil (ONGC), GAIL and GSPC.

OPAL’ Mega Project Petrochemical complex at Dahej, Gujarat is a Dual Feed Cracker Unit and one of the largest in South-East Asia. It has a capacity to produce 1100 KTPA Ethylene, 400 KTPA Propylene and the Associated Units consists of Pyrolysis Gasoline Hydrogenation Unit, Butadiene Extraction Unit and Benzene Extraction Unit. The Polymer plants of OPaL has 2X360 KTPA of LLDPE/HDPE Swing unit, 1X340 KTPA of Dedicated HDPE and 1x340 KTPA of PP.

In 2018 OPAL and RAI signed a multi-market distribution agreement for RAI to represent OPAL products in the Middle East, Pakistan, and Latin American Markets.

Four years later, on July 21st 2022, RAI was honored to receive an award of appreciation from OPAL for its work successfully developing the Middle East Markets on the behalf of OPAL, and especially for its successful promotion of OPAL’s roto-molding grades.

 

Sipchem Multi-Market Distribution Agreement

posted in June 25th 2022

Pictured From Left to Right: Eng. Ammar Al Rushaidan (Sipchem R&D), Snr. Vice President Mr. Tarek Al-Naqeeb (RAI), Mr. Raed Al-Sanad (Sipchem Sales Manager – PP), Director Mr. Ali Al-Sanea (Sipchem), CEO Mr. Eduardo Contreiras (RAI), Snr. Vice President Mr. Arul Dhasan (RAI), Eng. Karthik Muralidharan (Area Sales Manager, RAI)

 
 

As one of the leading and most ambitious petrochemical companies in the world, Sipchem strives to deliver excellence through their sustainable petrochemical products. Since Sipchem’s inception in 1999 they have achieved a market presence spanning more than 40 countries with over 15 products and 1,442 employees from 27 nationalities. Sipchem is listed on the Tadawul Index with a market value around $5.3 billion and is recognized as one of the top 100 companies in Saudi Arabia under the $1.3 trillion Shareek investment program. On June 25th 2022, at RAI headquarters in the UAE, RAI and Sipchem officially signed a multi-market, long-term distribution agreement for the sale of Sipchem’s expansive range of products in the GCC region. RAI is proud to have been selected from the many potential candidates to be Sipchem’s exclusive representative in the region.


Henry F Roth retires as CEO, Eduardo Contreiras to take over

posted in September 21st 2021
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Message from Henry F Roth:

Dear Customers, Suppliers, Business and Channel Partners

After a little more than 10 years in the service of Rakha Al-Khaleej and its affiliates, the time has come for me to say goodbye with sincere thanks for making these past few years an enjoyable and fruitful experience, while wishing you all the best for continued success! It has been an honor to interact with all of you as a representative of the vision, professionalism and collegiality that stands for the RAI family.

Ever professional and service minded, the leadership of RAI has prepared well for this moment. My successor, Mr. Eduardo Contreiras, has been named since August. He is a talented, accomplished, and seasoned business executive, who has a deep understanding for our business and its environment globally, with a proven record of success.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-contreiras-543565/

Until the end of this year, he and I will work hard to make the transition a smooth and seamless experience for all of you.

Again, with the very best wishes for continued and joint success, my sincere gratitude to all of you.

Henry F Roth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryroth/


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Borouge Multi-Market Distribution Agreement

posted in August 2019

Borouge is a manufacturer of polyolefins. It is a joint venture of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Borealis of Austria. The company is one of the largest producers of polyolefin plastics (polyethylene and polypropylene) in the GCC. They focus on differentiated high end applications in the Middle East and Asia Pacific with Borstar Enhanced Polyethylene produced in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Borealis range of specialty products. On July 17th 2019, after a six month trial period, RAI and Borouge signed a multi-market, long term distribution agreement for the sale of Borouge’s expansive range of products.

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RAI New Headquarters

posted in April 2019

RAI opens its new Head Office in the Jebel Ali Free-zone. The new head office, now located adjacent to its warehouse facilities and the world class Jebel Ali Port, allows RAI a new found capability when it comes to serving its customers locally and around the world. In addition to the two-story office accommodation, RAI’s existing warehouse has been expanded to more than double it’s pre-existing size allowing for more material stocking capacity.
Please visit us at our new offices soon !

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Polydist Pakistan, Exhibits at Pak Plast

posted in March 15th 2018

Polydist Pakistan was delighted to participate and sponsor this years Pak Plast Exhibition. Polydist Pakistan was established more than 8 years ago to exclusively service the Pakistan Market. During this event we introduced to our customers our product offerings from OPAL.
We also announced that Poldyist Pakistan will be opening a new office in Lahore; its second office in Pakistan.

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Polydist India, Exhibits at PlastIndia

posted in February 20th 2018

Polydist India was delighted to participate in and sponsor this years Plast India Exhibition. With offices in Mumbai and Chennai, Polydist India was established more than 10 years ago to service the Indian Market.

We took this valuable opportunity to inform our customers about the new product offerings from our supplier: SCG Chemicals.
As well as share information on our environmentally friendly products to combat Plastic Pollution in India: P-Life Additives.

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Polydist UK Signs New Contract with SABIC

posted in February 19th 2018

Our partnership with SABIC is going from strength to strength and we are always keen to visit the Wilton plant to see their latest developments. It was great for our team to take a trip and catch up with SABIC over a sociable dinner!

Richard Bradwell (PD Europe CEO), Simon Cox (UK General Manager), Ian Chisnall and George Warner (Product Managers) had the opportunity to meet with SABIC’s technical, production and logistics teams to strengthen our partnership.
We have also, recently, signed a new and improved contract with SABIC which we are sure is going to lead to an exciting 2018 for us all!

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Construction Begins On RAI Offices & Warehouses

posted in January 5th 2018

The foundation has been laid for RAI’s office and warehouse facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone and construction will be completed no later than November 2018.

 

This is an exciting new development for RAI as it expands its facilities and staff to support it’s growing operations in the Middle East and globally.
JAFZA boasts unparalleled commercial services and the largest cargo port in the Middle East, making it an ideal location for trade and commerce.
Included in the new development is an expansion to RAI’s existing warehousing unit with an additional 41,600 square meters of storage space, effectively doubling RAI’s warehousing capacity.
We look forward to welcoming our customer and suppliers to our new home very soon !

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ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL) Distribution Agreement(2018)

posted in 2018

Mr. Henry Roth, CEO – RAI exchange greetings with Mr. Makarand Dixit, Marketing Head - OPAL at the recently held PlastIndia 2018 exhibition in Ahmedabad, India.

At this event, RAI and OPAL took the opportunity to sign a distribution agreement covering three key markets.

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POLYDIST EUROPE, To Represent RADICI Group

 

posted in March 23rd 2017

Radici Group is one of the most active Italian chemical company’s at an International level and are focused on Performance Plastics , Speciality Chemicals and Synthetic Fibres.

Polydist (UK) are extremely proud to represent Radici Group in the UK and Irish markets and are now able to offer customers three products from the Radici Group’s engineering plastics portfolio;
Heraform,(POM), Heraflex (TPE) and Raditer (PBT).
These product ranges and their relevant brochures can be viewed on the Radici partner page. For more information please email info@polydistuk.com or call us on +(0) 44 1283 517517

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EQUATE Appreciation Award(November 2017)

posted on November, 2017

EQUATE appreciation award to Rakha AI Khaleej in recognition of the longstanding partnership and commitment for 20 Years


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POLYDIST Europe Workshop (June 2016)

posted on June 7, 2016

Country Managers and senior leadership of Polydist Europe gathered for an inaugural coordination and workshop session in Istanbul during the 1st week of June 2016


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POLYDIST UK and EQUATE sign Distribution Agreement

posted on November 19th, 2015

Polydist dedicate much of their time to building relationships with both suppliers and customers so that they can always act as the vital link in your polymer supply chain.

Today, Polydist are thrilled to announce, that after 18 years of working together, ourselves and Equate have signed a new distribution contract at GPCA. Working with Equate has been a pleasure and we are looking forward to developing the business in our European markets in the years to come.
These product ranges and their relevant brochures can be viewed on the EQUATE partner page. For more information please email info@polydistuk.com or call us on +(0) 44 1283 517517.

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RAI 7th Annual Global Conference

 

posted on November 25, 2015

RAI 7th Annual Global Conference Held On 16 November 2015 at The Address Hotel.

 

 


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RAI Family 25th Anniversary

posted on November 22, 2015

RAI Family celebrating 25 Years of Service Excellence on Nov 17th 2015. To view the Chairman’s video message from this event, click on the link https://youtu.be/D1uygTMNzAk


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Polydist Turkey – Latest Developments

posted on May 12, 2015

Last week a ceremony was held in Istanbul to transfer the shares held by the Bilici family to RAI, which now has full ownership of Polydist Turkey.

 


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25 years old – The big Silver Anniversary

posted on December 9, 2014

Over the years, we’ve had a lot of wonderful things to celebrate and 2015 marks our 25th year in business so we are celebrating 25 years of service excellence.

 


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Resin Trade Limited is now ISO 9001:2008 Certified

posted on September 25, 2014

Resin Trade Limited has been assessed and certified ISO 9001:2008 for its Polymer Distribution, Sourcing and Materials handling within the Plastics Industry by The British Assessment Bureau.


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Distributor RAI eyes ‘two-way traffic’ with China

 

posted on May 1, 2014

This article was published in CHINA DAILY

 


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Polydist Arabia at its first fair @ PPPP in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

posted on April 8, 2014

 

 


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Expo2020

posted on November 28, 2013

Congratulations UAE for winning the honour of hosting World Expo 2020 in Dubai

 

 


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Visit us @ K-Show – Resintrade Stand Hall 05

posted on October 3, 2013

The world’s premier trade fair for plastics and rubber: for innovation and sustainability. K is the world’s key flagship fair in terms of its quantitative and qualitative performance characteristics


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