New factory established for manufacturing paints in Sharjah after a fire destroyed the existing factory in the early part of the year
Agreement with ICI for manufacturing Dulux under a licensing agreement
ALCHEM changed to Al Gurg Leighs Paints
W J. Leighs adds licensing of Firetex range (Intumescent range of Leighs coatings) to the product portfolio
Leighs Coatings used to paint the helideck on the iconic Burj Al Arab helipad
W J. Shares transferred to H. E. Easa Saleh Al Gurg and AGLP becomes a 100% ESAG Group owned entity
Al Gurg Leighs Paints name changed to Al Gurg Paints signifying a broader product spectrum, instead of being perceived as an industrial paint organization only
AGP becomes a zero debt entity
Dow Chemicals recognizes AGP for achievements in Green Building efforts
AGP awarded International Business Award a.k.a. Stevie Awards for 'Turnaround performance'
AGP wins Dubai Quality Appreciation Certificate
AGP awarded Environment Protection Certificate (EPC) by the Ministry of Environment & Water
AGP awarded Environment Protection Certificate (EPC) by the Ministry of Environment & Water for the second year in succession
AGP awarded Environment Protection Certificate (EPC) by the Ministry of Environment & Water for three consecutive years
AGP revamps its Brand Oasis, develops a complete range of Decorative Coatings with sub brands Trumastic and Trushield as the flagship ranges for Interior & Exterior ranges
AGP develops Wood Coatings range under TruWood sub brand
AGP restarts its Paint Application division (Al Gurg Painting Works) to provide quality services
AGP becomes ISO 9001:2008 certified in 2002
AGP awarded the Dubai Quality Appreciation Certificate in 2011
AGP awarded the International Business Award (also known as Stevie Awards) in 2011
AGP awarded Environment Performance Certificate by the Ministry of Environment & Water for three consecutive years from 2011 - 2013
AGP awarded ESMA certification in 2017
The excellent manufacturing capabilities at AGP are available for toll manufacturing of other brands subject to large volume requirements. Different type of arrangements are possible e.g. raw materials can be supplied by the buyer and toll manufactured by AGP or the entire product can be supplied as per buyers needs with suitable NDA’s (Non-Disclosure Agreements in place). AGP currently toll manufactures Dulux brand for Akzo Nobel JV in UAE and some select items for Fosroc as well as other products such thermal insulating coatings for various players in the industry.