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S PA I N RAFAEL SALGADO

Healthiest edible oil

TELEVES MIDDLE EAST FZE

Quality, reliability

Televes Middle East FZE is the subsidiary of Televes-Spain, a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of equipment for the reception and distribution of TV signal TELEVES-SPAIN was set up in 1958, just as TV in Spain began its transmissions. From a small factory unit employing 10 staff, it has grown to become the Televes Corporation with over 800 employees, being present in over 80 countries, including 20 industrial and subsidiary companies and holding over 53 national and international patents. Despite all these changes, the basic principles of the Corporation remain the same, Quality, Productivity and Research as the mainstays of our production activity. Televes is keen on setting high criteria in quality and reliability. Televes guarantees the reliability of all its products through its quality tests, medium life essays and theoretical calculations on strength, all of these done at our own factory in Northern Spain, where Televes products come from. In 1994, an independent quality body, AENOR, conceded us with the certificate of a registered firm by the ISO9001, EN29001 and UNE6601 standards. These certificates are still in force and are renewed by periodical audits. In today´s global market and in such a competitive segment, a Spanish manufacturer could only strengthen its position by heavily investing in automated manufacturing, introducing computerisation as a management tool in our industrial, commercial and administrative operations. Our robotics department has developed flexible manufacturing lines that allow us to rapidly respond to the different demands of the many markets that we serve, maintaining our extremely high levels of quality and with very reduced lead times. Televes was a pioneer when we created an R+D department in the 60´s. This department is still fundamental in the development of all our new products. Today, Televes annually invests more than $10 million in R&D activities. We also own patents, utility models and industrial models. Furthermore, our products are based on in-house designs and patents. The R&D activities give Televes a preferential position in the development of new technology, such as, for example, digital

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telecommunications. The bet for digitalisation, and in particular Digital TV and HDTV, of all transmission methods, will mean a total change in the signal treatment process with the consequent product complexity and design. Televes has been investing and preparing for the arrival of Digital TV and HDTV for a long time developing a range of products suitable to deliver Digital and High Definition quality. All of the above has allowed Televes to be one of the only 60 companies listed in the prestigious publication of “Leading Brands of Spain” that only includes outstanding brands with a sustained international reputation and whose goal is to remain on the foreign markets. The presence of Televes in the Middle East goes back long in time, firstly via distributors and wholesalers supplied directly from Spain and since 1999, when this subsidiary was established, with “local” support. From our offices in the Jebel Ali Free Zone – Dubai – we provide Technical, Sales and Logistical Support to our customers in the Middle East. With a very experienced team of technicians/engineers and large storage facilities Televes Middle East FZE is the ideal partner for all your needs related to Satellite and Terrestrial TV, IP services, Fibre Optics Distribution and so on. Our range of products covers all the possible needs related to the reception and distribution of TV signal, domestic and commercial amplifiers, Satellite Dishes, Coaxial and data cables, A/V wireless senders, Headend Equipment, Multiswitches, etc. Recently our already extensive range of products has seen the addition of a new line for IPTV and Digital Signage. With a fully trained dedicated team of engineers in our offices in Dubai and a good number of successful IPTV projects completed throughout the region Televes is once again in a commanding position in this emerging new market. For more information about the company, please visit www. televes.com and/or please do not hesitate to contact us: televes. [email protected]

A leading brand of olive oil in the Middle East, RS Olive is serving this market for 25-30 years and is being distributed in 94 countries RAFAEL SALGADO has earned a name in the manufacture and export of olive oil. It was started in 1875 as a family business by Rafael Salgado, a well-known businessman who was also into banking business. He provided loan for the current Real Madrid Football Stadium. Salgado was also the President of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce. “RS Olive oil has a very remarkable

market share of the olive oil market in the Middle East and is exceptionally strong in the UAE”, says Pablo Fiter Salgado, International Division Manager. A leading brand of olive oil in the Middle East, RS Olive is serving this market for 25-30 years. Available in a wide range of packaging — tins, glass bottles, glass jars, etc. — the company offers special blending developed for the Middle East consumers. RS brand offers two main categories of olive oil that is : First cold press Extra virgin olive oil and 100 per cent pure olive oil. RS Olive oil is a leader in olive oil sales in the majority of Middle Eastern countries and has gained important shares of the American and European markets, as well as of many Asian countries and Australia. RS Olive oil is being distributed in 94 countries. In the UAE, RS Olive

BIJOU SIGLO XXI

Fashion as passion

BIJOU SIGLO XXI was originally set up in 1999 as a fashion accessories and fashion jewellery wholesaler. In our short history, we have managed to secure an important presence in the market by maximizing our two main assets: an in-depth product knowhow and an infectious enthusiasm! We deal with a combination of traditional/avant-garde materials arranged in six main fashion lines: steel, pearls, silver, metal and precious stones and finally men’s watches and ladies watches. Our creations range from designer necklaces and bracelets to earrings, brooches and watches – all in our trademark quality packaging. We supply to more than 1,000 costume jewellery and fashion accessories stores nationally and our growing international client base spreads throughout Western Europe (Portugal, France and Italy) even reaching the Middle East – not forgetting the UAE of course!

The mother and daughter team of Pilar and Pili We believe that the Middle East and the Gulf region present wonderful opportunities for our eye-catching, quality products. We are seeking to appeal to an end client who appreciates design, innovation and that special Spanish touch to fashion that has made our country’s creations so popular all over the world. We have been present in the region for over a year now with very en-

oil products are marketed by LIFCO distributors. Olive oil’s demand outstrips its supply as it is considered the healthiest edible oil and one of the most important products in the Mediterranean diet. With its profound knowledge of consumption habits in different importing countries, Rafael Salgado is able to supply each country with the type of oil best suited to its needs. The company demonstrates great versatility in its range of oil varieties and packaging sizes, from the smallest 60ml to the 50 litre packs. It is sold in lithographed tins, cans and plastic or glass bottles and jars, as well as in fancy packaging for delicatessens and Gourmet shops. Its advanced facilities fitted with simultaneous loading docks allow for an important distribution capacity and agile service. Ç couraging results so far. We are focusing on our Men Collection, as of late. We want to appeal to a new concept of masculinity, to men who are taking their appearance seriously and increasingly caring about their image. We are a family company, a motherdaughter team as a matter of fact. We love fashion and hope to transmit our enthusiasm to anyone who comes in contact with us. Needless to say we are surrounded by a first-class team of consultants in areas like management, design, marketing, digital communication, etc. On the company’g growth and vision: Says Pilar (mother): We are, above all, creators and innovators. We are not afraid to experiment with different materials in novel ways until we achieve the desired effect. We have a passion for fashion and are constantly on the move to come up with beautiful creations’. Adds Pilar Angulo (daughter): I am really excited to be participating in Fashion Expo Arabia and having the opportunity to show our products to clients in this part of the world. I am very much looking forward to forging new relationships and friendships in a market that has been so receptive to our product offering so far. Ç

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