A powerhouse of diversity

Our Correspondent
EMIRATES BUSINESS

Mulk Holdings is a multinational group of 20 companies with diversified business interests in manufacturing of Alubond USA brand of metal composites, interior and exterior design and fit outs, plastic
industries, power generation, aluminium coil coatings, healthcare, real estate, commodities and solar energy. The company with its headquarters based in Hamariya Freezone Sharjah, UAE is spread across Europe, USA, Africa, Turkey, India and Middle East. Mulk Holdings’ flagship brand Alubond USA metal composites has grown into the world’s largest metal composite brand with operations in 11 countries and market reach of 90
countries.
Mulk Holdings has, over the years, established itself as a business powerhouse in construction, building materials, energy, healthcare, plastics and recycling technology, commodities and hospitality.
UAE-based conglomerate Mulk Holdings has added another feather to its cap, by bagging the prestigious title of ‘The World’s Greatest Brands and Leaders 2015-16 IUA – India, UAE and Africa’ under the review of Price Waterhouse Coopers PL.
Also, Shaji Mulk, founder and chairman of Mulk Holdings has been awarded as one of the ‘The World’s Greatest Leaders 2015-16— IUA’.
The 100 World’s Greatest Brands and Leaders 2015-16-India, UAE and Africa is a research-based listing across the services and infrastructure sectors and 10 sub-categories evaluating brands from 10 countries. It is an initiative of United Research Services International and AsiaOne Magazine research project with PwC— Pricewaterhouse Coopers PL as the Process Reviewer.
Adnan Ul Mulk, the vice chairman, feels the group has a long way to go. He opines, “This is a significant recognition for the efforts put in by the organisation. This is an affirmation that as a group, we are heading in the right direction.” He has recently been included as a Top Indian Business leader in the Middle East 2017 by Forbes ME at number 11, making it to the list three times in a row. Mulk Holdings has been in the limelight this year, for its pioneering work on the new cladding regulations for United Arab Emirates, under the UAE fire and Life Safety Code of practice.
The company has rapidly enhanced its global footprint with direct presence in more than 10 countries around the world, including all the three regions of India, UAE and Africa. Its products are used in more than 90 countries around the world. It is the brand holder of Alubond USA, the world’s largest producer of aluminum composite
panels.
In addition, it has made successful forays in renewable energy with the winning of multiple grid connected contracts in Africa, healthcare with the introduction of telemedicine technology in Middle East, plastics recycling with the setting up of the largest recycling facility in UAE. The group has also been an opinion leader, when it comes to building safety. Through its flagship brand Alubond USA, the group has been a pioneer in introducing fire resistant cladding products in the UAE.
It has worked closely with municipality and civil defence authorities, towards up to date regulations in the cladding sector.
The future looks bright across sectors for Mulk Holdings, as it continues to move forward in various business sectors.