Qemtex Industrial & Research Platform
A flagship industrial platform built by 1Thirty Holding to reshape how advanced powder coatings are developed, produced, and delivered across global markets, serving as a key platform for scaling the group’s international operations.
Overview
1Thirty's Industrial Strategy in Action
Qemtex is a powder coatings manufacturing and R&D complex launched in 2024 in Umm Al Quwain, UAE. Developed as part of 1Thirty Holding’s industrial strategy, the project brings together advanced production, applied research, and technical services within a single industrial ecosystem.
Qemtex develops advanced technologies that support the dynamic and sustainable growth of global industry and infrastructure
Milestones
From blueprint to production in record time
A timeline of Qemtex’s rapid development as 1Thirty Holding’s flagship international platform
Construction Start
Start of construction of the powder coatings facility in the UAE
Production Launch
Commissioning and launch of the production facility
Market Entry and Certification
Expansion across GCC markets and achievement of key international certifications
Expansion Phase
Second-stage development of production, R&D and logistics infrastructure
Manufacturing
Manufacturing engine in the Middle East
The construction was completed in approximately six months, allowing the plant to reach full production capacity within a year.
Serving as the industrial core of the platform, the facility localizes the production of high-value coatings and strengthens regional manufacturing capabilities. This allows manufacturers across the region to access certified products faster, reduce supply uncertainty, and maintain stable production schedules.
Operating in a highly competitive market and under demanding climate conditions, the facility has demonstrated consistent performance and reliability across a wide range of applications.
Designed to serve both regional and international markets
Qemtex runs an operating model that connects global supply chains with real-time regional responsiveness.
The plant in the UAE operates as the foundation of 1Thirty's international projects with an export-oriented manufacturing model. The distribution network is set up across multiple countries, reinforcing the group's presence in the Middle East and beyond.
Qemtex creates projects that shape cities, infrastructure, and entire industries.
R&D
Science at the Core
Qemtex integrates manufacturing with an in-house R&D center and laboratory.
The facility supports formulation development, testing, and validation in close alignment with actual production conditions, enabling direct transition from design to manufacturing.
Together, the laboratory and production platform form a continuous development cycle, where research informs manufacturing and operational data drives further optimization.
Success Story
A Miracle in the Desert
The project has assembled a multinational team representing more than 15 countries, combining diverse technical expertise and industry experience.
The center collaborates with international institutions, including the IFO Institute in Germany, contributing to the advancement of coating technologies and industry standards.
Many industry partners describe the facility this way, reflecting how quickly the project has established itself as a credible player in the global coatings industry.