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About Ittihad Paper Mill (IPM)
IPM manufacturing facility is set up on a 250,000 sqm plot in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), United Arab Emirates, with a production capacity of 325,000 tons per annum.
Products produced by IPM are strictly in compliance with global environment standards and they source their pulp only from certified sustainable forests.
The mill’s strength lies in meeting global standards of Quality and Service offerings with a product range across grammages, shades and sizes.
IPM is also committed to offering consistent supplies and grades for trouble-free printing solutions to its clientele and partners.
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History and why IPM was established?
For many years, the UAE was predominantly considered an import market for paper. The reasons were simple—high cost to set up a mill, water scarcity, harsh climatic conditions, inadequate infrastructure, technical know-how among others. Hence, no one was willing to take on a project that was surrounded by countless uncertainties.
As a result, there was a gap in the market and to bridge that gap, Ittihad International Investment LLC, the parent company, decided to Launch IPM in the desert. Despite all the odds, IPM today is a reality and is supplying paper to more than 50 countries. Not only is IPM contributing to the UAE economy, but it has also established itself as a central point of producing and supplying printing and writing paper in the Gulf region.
“Essentially, the main idea is to produce locally, trade internationally, and diversify the local product of the country”
Today, the UAE has a world-class infrastructure and an integrated transport and utilities network. IPM has simply capitalized by utilizing these amenities provided by the UAE government and is reaching markets worldwide. IPM may have started with a blank sheet of paper, but the company is now firmly standing its ground and is considered a leading paper mill originating from the Gulf.
Factors that Led to the Launch of IPM
The 4 Factor Model
Why UAE
Khalifa Port and Jebel Ali Port are the busiest and the most advanced ports in the region. Besides, they are also strategically located in Abu Dhabi & Dubai respectively.
UAE has a huge reserve of the world’s total production of desalinated water and the world’s largest RO plant is under construction in Abu Dhabi.
UAE has a vast resource of limestone and hard rock in the Northern Emirates.
UAE is an ideal place for establishing business and the Government also is actively encouraging manufacturing sectors to set up base in the UAE.
The Product
The objective is to introduce an extensive product range and bring in flexibility as far as the paper machine specifications are concerned.
Ittihad Paper Mill aims to produce the highest quality of uncoated woodfree paper reels, folio size paper and cut-size finished goods to cater to the latest demand of the printing and converting industry.
Raw Materials
Sustainable products from responsible companies all over the world will play a pivotal role in the future of IPM.
IPM’s endeavour will be to source materials from reliable forest management companies and general suppliers.
IPM will also ensure that all the Safety, Environment & Sustainability standards will be maintained, and they will associate with only renowned brands who are environment friendly.
The goal is to set the benchmark in adapting to sustainable processes and contributing to the importance of conserving the environment for a better future, especially for the communities that surround IPM.
The Market
The demand for paper-related products are ever-increasing and demand for reliable producers are on the rise as well. IPM strongly endorses the fact that its products will be in high demand when the production commences and IPM’s plan is to market its product grades to all major global destinations in the world. The strategy includes:
Diversification of markets regionally/globally.
Focus on customer brands and B2B
Packaging quality and innovation.
Local market: a mix of customer brands, own brand and ramp-up.
Company Highlights
IPM is a subsidiary of Ittihad International Investment LLC, a leading alternative investment group with diversified portfolio businesses across the industrial, infrastructure, healthcare, and environmental services sectors.
IPM has a capacity of 325,000 tons annually (or the equivalent of 65 billion A4 sheets per year) and caters to the growing regional demand for printing and writing paper that is currently reliant on imports, while also serving the international markets.
Coupled with the use of sustainably sourced pulp and local limestone, IPM ensures the best quality of paper is produced with the most efficient use of energy and water.
IPM has invested in the latest production & sustainable technologies: (NOT ITALIC)
- - Best-in-class paper production lines (Valmet, Finland).
- - High efficiency and flexible sheeting lines (BW Papersystems, Germany).
- - Onsite Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) plant (Omya, Switzerland).
- - Effluent Treatment Plant (Veolia, France).
- - Implemented the (MES) Manufacturing Execution System (ABB)
The project is a strategic industrial investment, which is undoubtedly a landmark project in the region and a milestone in Abu Dhabi’s resolute economic vision.
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IPM is the first printing and writing paper mill in GCC and the largest in the MENA and is equipped with the most advanced production facility. IPM started operations in 2020, with a total investment of AED 1.2 billion.
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IPM strives to meet the local demand for paper products and boost exports and competitiveness across global markets through adopting advanced technology and 4IR solutions.
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We capitalized on opportunities by adopting advanced technology solutions, digitisation, 4IR solutions and sustainable models. We have successfully overcome challenges and are currently exporting our products to 66 markets.”
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IPM employs SAP Business Process Management and Manufacturing Execution System, as part of its automation and innovation.
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Our products comply with international standards, and only uses pulp from sustainable forests sourced through responsible suppliers. Products under the IPM brand – Omnia, Maram Green, and Archer are FSC, Ecolabel, and ISO-certified. IPM is also a proud member of the Book Chain Project.
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The turnaround time for printing jobs is getting shorter, thus the operation should have a larger throughput. For this reason, IPM has increased installed capacity and also invested in the latest technology.
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Strategically located in Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital, in a 250,000 sqm plot in ICAD II, IPM benefits from world-class logistics infrastructure and is the first industrial facility of its kind in the Gulf region, and with an annual production capacity of 325,000 tons of printing and writing paper.
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The start of IPM’s commercial production went remarkably well until the Covid-19 pandemic hit. That is when the whole world came to a halt—borders were closed and the global supply chain was immensely affected, a crisis that triggered the high cost of raw materials. Nevertheless, IPM, with its high capacity, operational efficiency and quick lead time, was able to overcome the challenges faced during that period and turned those challenges into opportunities.
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Our efforts are always aligned with the UAE’s vision towards having a smart industrial sector powered by advanced technology and characterized by a robust regional and global competitiveness.
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The Company’s dedication lies in incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in the way we do business, fostering a positive influence on the environment and the community we operate in.
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IPM is committed to protect and conserve the environment for the next generations. The mill uses the least amount of energy and water in its production process, and the facility was able to achieve a carbon capture process with the integration of the PCC plant. IPM also has an Effluent Treatment Plant.
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IPM has been distributing its products to more than 50 countries and aims to expand its business globally. IPM is planning to ease the supply and service gaps posed to the industry plagued by production quotas and allocation issues by investing in the printing and writing paper segments.
“In Life or in Business, capitalizing on OPPORTUNITIES is of
paramount importance if you want to SUCCEED”
IPM began its operations in 2020, with an investment of AED 1.2 billion. We have become the first industrial facility of its kind in the Gulf region capitalizing on the world-class logistics infrastructure that the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, within ICAD II, has to offer.
Today, IPM is placed on a very high esteem and has the largest production capacity in the MENA region at 325,000 tons of printing and writing paper anually.
These achievements are undoubtably commendable, and all credit goes to the continues support from our parent company Ittihad International Investment, our stakeholders, supplier, clients and most of all, our Employees, whom we consider the Pillars of our Success.
Thank you for being a part of our journey…
Abdullah Al Khateeb
Managing Director - IPM
Notable achievements in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people who work towards a common goal.
Rabih comes with many years of experience in the Investment Management Industry and Project Management. He is skilled in Budgeting, Operations Management, Quality Management, Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Consultancy, Logistics, Construction, and Project Management.
Rabih El Assadi
Operations Director
Operations Director
A sound Financial Plan serves as a roadmap that explains in detail how the decisions, we make today, will affect our Future.
Mashkoor is highly accomplished, results-driven senior finance professional with 22 years of progressive experience in finance and operational management within start-ups and well-established organizations. He has demonstrated the ability to streamline the business operations that drives growth, profit and efficiency.
Mashkoor Ahmad
Finance Director
Finance Director
Department
Heads
Global Sales
Ittihad Paper Mill exports its products to more than 50 countries across 6 continents.
Due to its elite quality and usage of best-in-class raw materials and manufacturing processes, IPM products have already gained huge demand across the globe. Moreover, IPM is well prepared to cater to growing markets and has put in place a comprehensive supply chain management system and logistics network to ensure smooth and timely distribution of products.
Upon request, IPM can produce Copy paper in different grammages available in 70 gsm to 120 gsm and Offset paper ranges from 45 gsm to 140 gsm.
What our Suppliers are saying
“IPM began its operations in 2020, with an investment of AED 1.2 billion. We have become the first industrial facility of its kind in the Gulf region capitalizing on the world-class logistics infrastructure that the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, within ICAD II, has to offer”
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