Libya
Today, DIS Group of Companies have an integrated network of sales and deliveries throughout Malta and overseas, and the next step in the Group‘s overseas expansion program will be the setting-up of a fully automated and state-of-the-art factory in Libya.
One of the most important recent developments in Libya has been a steady but widespread trend towards liberalization of the whole market and development of wider trade advantage. As a result, DIS Group views this as a significant step forward in its vision of future growth in the Libyan market. DIS Group seeks to invest in the growth of trade in Libya, with the objective of taking the lead position in our industry.
Vast oil and gas investment opportunities are emerging in Libya, a country keen to attract foreign investors and to remove any existing obstacles in their path. Libya’s current investment ambitions in healthcare, education, tourism, infrastructure, transport, as well as in upgrading the oil and gas sector compliments other extensive privatisation plans that are designed to renew and strengthen the economy in partnership with the private sector.
Libya has been opening up for business and is offering numerous opportunities across a variety of sectors. In the UK, firms were urged to become involved early to take advantage given some strong competition from other countries now looking at what remains a relatively new market.
Following several years of relative economic isolation, Libya now requires significant levels of investment to upgrade its infrastructure and to fully develop its economic potential. Oil and gas remains the pre-eminent sector, but other sectors such as tourism, for example, offers major opportunities. Libya is now open for business and while it presents various challenges, it offers good results for companies prepared to persevere. This positive message is echoed from some companies that have current experience of trading with Libya, who mention as particularly important aspects of the market such as the growing private sector and the decentralisation of the functions of government.
Libya is home to the largest engineering project in the world, the Great Man-Made River project, which still has some 25 years before it will be completed and thus offers investment opportunities.
DIS Group as potential investors, identifies the market prospects to tap into are oil and gas refineries, major airport construction project, large supermarket-chain, hotels, private apartments and residential building complexes, roads, railways and transport infrastructure, tourist shopping malls, car-parks, industrial factory estates, hospitals, showrooms, office buildings and other massive building development projects.
DIS Group’s long-term vision for the future includes an on-going expansion and investment program aimed at taking full advantage of the above-mentioned opportunities by providing the Libyan market with the Group’s diverse products and services, through direct enquiries, customer demand and call for tenders. Above and beyond, DIS Group intends to cater also for the neighbouring North African countries, using Libya as a base and hub of its wide-ranging activities.
DIS in Libya
DIS Group recognises the need to invest in the building of the following production plants in Libya:
- Industrial Protective Coating plant (Blasting, Galvanizing and Spray-painting) capable of catering for any project demand and size
- Aluminium and PVC manufacturing plant
- Heavy Steel Structure manufacturing plant
- Light Metal Works manufacturing plant
- Equipment Rental and Maintenance plant
DIS Group understands the cultural function and value system of the Libyan market, having had knowledge of the influence of cultural factors in past projects. Therefore, our Group is capable to respond appropriately to the cultural demands and needs of the specific market in Libya, understanding both the nuances of Arabic language, as well as the silent language, hence providing our customers with a win-win situation.
The oil and gas industry is 80-90% based on steel and industrial coatings. Any infrastructure, building and other construction projects are reliant on maintenance programs to function and serve their purpose adequately. DIS Group considers the huge market potential and human resource opportunities available as it is in the forefront to meet these demands and furnish for such preservation and conservation needs in the above-mentioned sectors and programs.
Our aim to grow further into Libya, is supplemented through DIS Group’s base of operations in Malta, which offer a unique strategic and geographically advantageous position to all Maghreb neighbouring countries. This development represents the transition to provide our customers with the opportunity to choose the various metal, steel and aluminium brand products, combining them with a mix of services into a product package available from one single source.
Etched into our company directives are the philosophies to achieve excellence in customer service and to build customer relationships on trust, commitment, dedication and value. In an effort to meet these goals, DIS Group utilizes the most up-to-date management systems available in the industry and has surrounded itself with a solid team of highly skilled and experienced construction professionals who understand and deliver projects with a goal in mind of exceeding our client’s expectations.
