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
( + )OPAL recognizes RAI as a "Valued Partner" in Emerging Markets (Middle East)
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)
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
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
Mr. Eduardo Contreiras
Mr. Henry F Roth
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/
Borouge Multi-Market Distribution Agreement
RAI New Headquarters
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.
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Polydist Pakistan, Exhibits at Pak Plast
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.
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Polydist India, Exhibits at PlastIndia
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.
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Polydist UK Signs New Contract with SABIC
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!
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Construction Begins On RAI Offices & Warehouses
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.
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ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL) Distribution Agreement(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.
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POLYDIST EUROPE, To Represent RADICI Group
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.
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EQUATE Appreciation Award(November 2017)
EQUATE appreciation award to Rakha AI Khaleej in recognition of the longstanding partnership and commitment for 20 Years
POLYDIST Europe Workshop (June 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
POLYDIST UK and EQUATE sign Distribution Agreement
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.
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RAI 7th Annual Global Conference
RAI 7th Annual Global Conference Held On 16 November 2015 at The Address Hotel.
RAI Family 25th Anniversary
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
Polydist Turkey – Latest Developments
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.
25 years old – The big Silver Anniversary
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.
Resin Trade Limited is now ISO 9001:2008 Certified
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.
Distributor RAI eyes ‘two-way traffic’ with China
This article was published in CHINA DAILY
Polydist Arabia at its first fair @ PPPP in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Expo2020
Congratulations UAE for winning the honour of hosting World Expo 2020 in Dubai
Visit us @ K-Show – Resintrade Stand Hall 05
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