DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, September 11th 2013
TECOM Media Cluster, which comprises of Dubai Studio City, Dubai Media City and International Media Production Zone welcomes Sidel, the international supplier of liquid packaging solutions for the drinks industry, to the new office tower at Dubai Studio City.
The global bottling company becomes the first tenant to move to the new DSC tower and will occupy two floors to manage it operations.
Licensed by International Media Production Zone, Sidel is a world leader in glass and can packaging solutions and a major provider of PET solutions for liquid packaging, with a client base that includes blue chip companies and world leading brands in the food and drink industry. With production sites in 13 countries and 30,000 machines installed in more than 190 nations worldwide, Sidel has selected Dubai Studio City to be its new headquarters for its Greater Middle East and Africa operations.
Commenting on the new office space, Clive Smith, Vice President, GMEA, Sidel, said:
“Having a regional headquarters in Dubai enables us to significantly increase our customer proximity, and offers us an attractive location to recruit top talent as we seek to increase our headcount fourfold. We chose Dubai Studio City over all of the other free zones in the Emirate on account of its great location, proximity to a growing number of facilities and amenities as well as the support from TECOM management in helping with our transition. We have over 90 talented employees joining our new Dubai headquarters, who will deliver the highest quality customer service management, project management, planning, sales and installation management. I believe there are excellent prospects for Sidel in the Greater Middle East and Africa, and we will be able to focus on our customers’ local market demands while still delivering a global level of operational excellence.’’”
The new offices for Sidel in Dubai Studio City will enable the company to operate in an ultra-modern working environment that brings client service, training, order processing, regional coordination and administrative functions all under one roof.
Mohammad Abdullah, Managing Director of TECOM Media Cluster said:
“We welcome Sidel to Dubai Studio City as it embarks upon the next phase of its growth in the Middle East. We are pleased to provide them with a location that is well connected with the rest of Dubai as well as making a sound decision to move its headquarters here where it will serve its wider client base. Our ability to identify and provide a solution to our valued business partners continues to set us apart as a destination of choice, and we look forward to Sidel growing further with us in the UAE.”
About Sidel
Sidel is the leading global provider of PET solutions for liquid packaging. We are also a driving force for glass and can solutions. We are committed to being the most innovative, responsive and reliable partner, providing sustainable solutions for the beverage industry.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we have production sites in 13 countries and 30,000 machines installed in more than 190 nations worldwide. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, we provide optimal PET, glass and can packaging solutions for water, soft drinks, milk, sensitive products, edible oils and alcoholic beverages including beer.
We aim to create value for our customers by giving them A Better Match. This is the tailored solution that caters for their needs exactly. We do this by offering flexible and reliable production systems that are easily adaptable to market developments and future technology, supported by value-added services.
We are Sidel. We are A Better Match. Find out more at www.sidel.com.
About Dubai Studio City
Dubai Studio City (DSC) offers a world class technical and community infrastructure catering to the film, TV, radio, production and broadcast industries. Home to global and regional production companies, DSC aims to establish Dubai as the region’s epicentre for the production, broadcast and content creation industries. Operating since 2005, DSC has a wealth of experience and talent pool, and plays host to major industry players at a local, regional and global level as well as industry experts who are well positioned to act as thought leaders for the industry.
DSC offers world class infrastructure, facilities and services to its business partners, including warehouses, workshops and a variety of commercial space offerings. DSC offers a total area of 22 million sq. ft. including 3 million sq. ft. of backlot. DSC is also home to three world class soundstages, which are the first of their kind in the Middle East, and are designed specifically to meet the increasingly sophisticated need of the entertainment industry. Located in the heart of Dubai, DSC is home to the support services and infrastructure that will enable Dubai to become the location of choice for the global film, TV, entertainment and broadcasting industries. Find out more at http://www.dubaistudiocity.com/
Contacts
Alexa Hooft Graafland
00971555597304
AHooftGraafland@bell-pottinger.co.uk
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