Wet processing experts CDE broke fresh ground in the Middle East in 2006 when it won a contract to install the world’s largest sand washing plant in Qatar. Since then they have grown from strength to strength in the region, recently announcing plans to support the remediation effort in Kuwait, one of the largest environmental projects of its kind.
CDE is a leading supplier of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, working across five strategic regions, from North America to Australasia.
In an exclusive interview to PMV Middle East, Ruchin Garg, regional manager, Middle East & Africa at CDE Group said CDE spearheaded the region with its sand and aggregates washing solutions for the construction sector–with plants in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, South Africa, and Tanzania.
He said the group, driven by 30 years of engineering expertise, is focused on delivering more projects focused in the waste recycling sector.
Referencing the recently awarded project in Kuwait, which sees CDE supplying two contaminated soil wash plants to support the clean-up effort of about 114 sq km of polluted land, Garg commented, “The scale and ambition of this remediation programme cannot be understated. It is a true test of our engineering excellence and a demonstration of how robust and effective CDE technology is at processing contaminated soils. In Kuwait alone, we have over 30 CDE plants working on a range of innovative projects.”
In each of the five strategic markets, CDE has dedicated teams on hand to deliver proven solutions and after sales support for their customers.
On scope of business in the GCC region, Garg said that the company installed its first project in the region in 2006. Since then, CDE has installed over 100 projects in the region with different applications. And as the countries in the region are bustling with expected infrastructure growth and greater adoption of the circular economy, “We are very excited to contribute to the overall growth of the region.”
He explained that the company has ambitious growth plans in the Middle East, with ongoing investment and a strong pipeline of projects. As there is a growing awareness and drive to create circular economies, CDE’s waste recycling business is likely to register hefty growth in coming years, with global economies recognising the value that can be unlocked from waste recycling.
“Construction is one of the major sectors in the region, so the commissioning of new projects and re-development of old projects will provide ample growth opportunities for us. CDE products have been developed to wash C&D waste and create a clean product that can be reused in the sector,” Garg said.
In Kuwait, the company has supplied M2500 mobile sand washing plant to Associated Construction Company, to improve on the quality of washed sand produced from an existing sand processing plant at a site in Kuwait. The company recently announced that will design and engineer a contaminated soil wash plant for Estedama in Saudi Arabia.
On challenges, he explained lack of clear regulations regarding the usage of recycled materials is one of the major problems.
‘We’re working very closely with the industry to advise on legislation and highlight the potential of recycled materials to meet the demands of the construction market while also supporting long-term waste reduction targets. CDE’s expertise in the development of sustainable washing solutions can help customers to reduce carbon footprint through significant efficiency gains,” Garg concluded.