Azzouz Group Company Profile

About us

Chairman’s Letter

Vision & Mission

Business Sectors

Investments

Azzouz Group Corporate Social Responsibility Program

INDEX

About us

Azzouz group started in 1979, through Syriamica, a manufacturer of High-Pressure Laminates (HPL)—currently one of the world-leading companies in the industry.Azzouz Group is an investment group, whose business interests are divided into two main parts:• Industrial activity through a series of integrated production facilities, starting from paper production (as a raw material) and ending with production of compact and HPL boards.• Investments, service sector, and sports Azzouz Group owns shares in many diverse fields of industry, trade and services (such as Sham Holding, United Insurance Company, Jalaa Sports Club, etc.)

• SYRIAMICAEstablished 1979 in Aleppo, Syria. The all-time leading regional manufacturer / exporter of the full range of «high pressure Laminate-Products».

• SYRIAPRINTEstablished 2002 in vicinity. A unique national dual-line décor-paper printing facility, supplying SYRIAMICA as well as other regional clients.

• SYROKITCHENSEstablished 2002 10 in vicinity. A reputable national furniture provider of; A & B class Kitchens, bedrooms, offices and other decorative fixtures.

• S-FORMStarted in 2004 as a basic satellite «Laminate surfaces Post-forming» installation, for MDF cabinet doors and table-tops.

• LAMINTECEstablished 2006 in vicinity. A Laminate Surface Presser on MDF & chipboard panels, that grew to three factories, in Syria, Egypt and Saudi-Arabia

• SYROFORMEstablished in 2007 in vicinity. A promising producer of quality Formaldehyde and Resin, that is steadily snatching regional prominence

• SYROPAPERSet for soft-launch 2011 in vicinity, as Kraft-paper manufacturer

• DELTAEstablished in 1985, it is an Italian company specialized in the production of modern and contemporary furniture for office spaces, kitchens, hospitality and kid’s rooms.

• DIVERSE• Various partnership engagements in local businesses and organizations• Cham Holding; shareholding partnership• United Insurance Company• ATMIT: IT solutions

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

We, at Azzouz Group, have constantly throughout the years striven to build an image as unique leaders and innovators; by dedicating the utmost attention to the quality of our products within the most stringent international standards, as a hallmark of our manufacturing strategy; with our vision being, from the onset, global presence.

With the opening up of the economy and foreign trade in Syria during the past few years, Azzouz Group has become one of the most important investment companies, later surpassing this stage into acquiring the leading position among the top companies of world with numerous international awards and certificates which are a testament to the quality of our products.

In order to meet the requirements of the competitive global markets, and all branches of investment that we work with: economic, industrial, commercial and transportation we had compelled to apply the concept of integration of administrative and regulatory framework in all facilities in order to maintain this outstanding leading position, which was the main gate of an excellent reputation and the road to all World markets in Europe, Asia and Africa as well as the Middle East.

Our industry achievements have given us a better ability and vision to further engage the local community, and to offer elevated levels of support in various fields whether environmental, sports, social, cultural, or artistic. In order to make our community actions more structured and clear, we also launched Azzouz Group Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

The Group has also ventured into the investment sector in many areas—including real estate and insurance sector investments, as well as numerous investments in development projects; to help the Group›s efforts in playing a major role in the economic development and advancement of Syria.

We aim to issue this newsletter to create more communication and interaction within the group Azzouz the one hand and between them and the customers on the other hand so that we are a professional society takes a professional group, and contributes to the review of various social activities and professional staff we have.

Our aim from issuing this Newsletter is to create further interaction and to communicate at a Group level, on the one hand, thus creating a professional network around the Group; and to help showcase the many various social and professional activities of our people, on the other.Finally, we at Azzouz Group, strive to achieve sustainable development and success in all aspects of activities professionally, economically, and organizationally.

Mr. Hani AzzouzChairman

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VISION AND MISSION

Vision

Our Group aims to attain a Regional Holding stature and achieve open diversification along with optimal dynamic stability; by steadily harmonizing subsidiaries› interrelations while preserving member companies› integrity and relative independence. That is, to emerge as a role-model institution for upcoming social-market economies.

Mission

In pursuit of our stakeholders› benefits, we aim to diligently achieve institutional efficacy, instill coherent ethical competitiveness, and encourage creativity, adaptability, and adeptness. We shall spare no effort to uphold said strategic objectives and priorities as well as verify due performance in a framework of total quality.

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BUSINESS SECTORS

Laminated surfaces industry

• Syriamica• Lamintec

Furniture industry

• Syrokitchens• Delta• S-Form

Chemical Industry

• Syroform

Printing Industry

• Syriaprint

Paper industry

• Syropaper

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Syriamica was founded in Aleppo-Syria-1979, and started producing high-pressure laminates with one Press of multi openings covering the local market›s need.

After a big success, the company installed through the years many presses, impregnation lines, décor paper print house, to serve the increasing demand of the international markets.

Syriamica is a family owned business and has become a multi-national corporation, which sells to over 56 countries worldwide. The product range of Syriamica’s daughter companies has been developed to meet the needs of the customers and keep pace with the changing conditions of the marketplace with no compromise on service provided at competitive prices.

Syriamica is ISO 9001:2008 certified and has won many international quality awards.The annual growth is 20% Self-independence, in most of this business sectors is high priority with the intention to reach the optimal use of all the production lines in order to save time and money.

Paper is the core of the laminate, people are the human core of the company, and the product is the end result of a teamwork efforts.

Syriamica product range

Laminates

Decorative melamine impregnated paper for Low pressure

High pressure laminates

HPL standard - Normal Grade HGS & VGS

HPL fire retardant - Fire Retardant HGF & VGF

HPL postforming - Post Forming Grade HGP & VGP

HPL compact - CGS - CGF

HPL compact for exterior cladding - EGS - EGF (TEMPO)

HPL compact with black core - CGS - CGF (NEROPAN)

Trays

Kitchen Shutters

Laminated false Ceilings

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Lamintec commenced its activities in 2006, with the establishment of three production facilities (one production line in each), in three Arab countries (Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt) as a subsidiary of Azzouz Group of companies.

The main products for Lamintec factories are melamine-faced medium density fiber (MDF) and melamine-faced chipboard (MFC) with different thicknesses (2.5 - 30 mm).

Lamintec currently owns and operates 10 production lines, spread over three countries. The company has also established a Lamintec production facility in Amman, Jordan in early 2011.From the period of establishing the company to date, numerous studies and plans were set in place with the aim of supplementing the main product varieties with supporting products such as ledges, aluminum sheets, and finished foil sheets. A production line therefore has been installed in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

The Research and Development (R & D) department in the company is also currently conducting studies for the production of new varieties to be introduced in other markets during the coming period—such as Embossing, UV, and High Glossy Mirroring panels. Lamintec production facilities operate within the most stringent international standards, and adopt an integrated plan to meet market needs, as well as expanding the production lines and diversifying the offered product range.

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Syrokitchens has been established since 2002 to produce kitchens, bedrooms and furniture, highly qualified experts and specialist engineers are working to meet the customers› requirements in terms of contemporary designs and practical solutions.

Furthermore, the factory equipped with the most advanced production lines in the local and international market to full guarantee the requested quality. Staff and management are highly qualified and distinguished in this field. Currently, SyroKitchens is spreading horizontally by exporting its products to the Arab countries.

Our future plans include the European market penetration; this will be done by providing modern designs, best quality, and best price.

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DELTA is an Italian company specialized in the production of modern and contemporary furniture for office spaces, kitchens, hospitality and kid’s rooms.

In the past three decades our in-depth knowledge of materials, new technologies, as well as our Italian know-how, have allowed us to offer a wide range of products designed by specialized architects and interior designers. This enabled us to combine the criteria of comfort and elegance, with ergonomic functionality and high quality standards. We are able to provide modular furniture with a broad range of customized solutions. Nowadays, Delta products furnish many prestigious, public and private offices as well as private households. All furniture items are thoroughly tested and must adhere to the highest standards of quality control before being introduced into Delta’s product lines. Our high efficiency standards ensure rapid delivery times and a standard 5-year guarantee. Delta is the final destination for whoever is looking for quality furniture, professional design and reliable corporate and customer service.

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S-Form has been founded since 2004, This factory specialized in compressing HPL post-forming on MDF and Chipboard panels.

S-Form products includewall cabinet doors, Kitchens doors, Kitchens tops, tables tops and wooden offices.Our production capacity estimated at 500.000 M²/Year. And we are producing according to the latest technology in this field and according to the International Standards that will meet the customers› needs.

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S-Form has developed its products and expanded horizontally to produce modern furniture(Kitchens – Tables – Bedrooms – lockers) with wide range of colors.

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Syroform was established in 2007 as a division of Azzouz Group, it has been founded to maintain a capacity of 60.000 tons of formalin per year, and we can divide the formalin usage into the followings:

• Production of phenolic and amino resins.• Used as antiseptic for fungi & bacteria as a disinfectant.• Usage in a special mixture for fiber and MDF.• Usage as glue productions.

Our product consists of formalin and methanol which can be delivered to our clients through three different ways:

• gallons• one ton tankers• twenty five tons tankers.

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SyriaPrint has been founded in Aleppo in 2002, specialized in printing decorative paper, finish foil, which are printed according to the European Norm.

The main objective of establishing this company is quality excellence, that is why Syriaprint has used the latest global printing lines, and has relied on the best quality of paper to satisfy the customer’s needs.

The printing process goes through several stages under supervision of experts in this field.

SyriaPrint has a wide range of colors now like Woody, Metallic, Marble, Fantasy, Granite and Solid.

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Syropaper was founded in 2010 as one of the largest companies in the field of producing Kraft paper in the Middle East; Offering a wide range of Kraft Papers all in high quality and standards.

Syropaper products are a key element in the production of many items from specialized packaging & heavy duty industrial applications to shelves at supermarkets.

Syropaper always seeks the best innovative solutions in its products to help improving increased converting, filling & storing efficiency.

Syropaper goal is to meet the customers› expectations and offer them the best consistent quality with the most cost-efficient products.

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Various partnership engagements in local businesses and organizations

• Cham Holding; shareholding partnership:

the Holding was established to endorse Syria’s economic and social developments through diverse large scale projects in Real Estate Investment and Development, Financial Investment, Transportation, Energy, and Infrastructure.

• UIC (United Insurance Company) shareholding partnership:

UIC (United Insurance Company) shareholding partnership: the First licensed Private Insurance Company in Syria, established in 2006 by a group of local and regional businessmen with a dedicated capital of one Billion S.P.

• ATMIT:

Founded in 2010, providing business solutions and creative ways to apply the new Technologies to enterprises and organizations, Including: networking, software, hardware and web solutions

INVESTMENTS

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AZZOUZ GROUP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM

“Azzouz Group”is considered to be one of the first companies in Syria that contributed to the development of the Syrian society through sponsoring a large number of projects that aimed to strengthening the group›s role in the development process.

The group stresses on the importance of creating balance between its role on the economic side, and its duties towards the Syrian community by allocating part of its annual budget to supplement many important projects and activities, such as sponsoring «Al Jalaa» sports club during the previous years, which helped in achieving important results both locally and regionally.

Azzouz Corporate Social Responsibility Program focuses on providing the appropriate support on different economical, social, cultural, educational and sports aspects. In addition to participating in the national activities and make the best benefit of the expertise among the Syrian youth to implement all the creative initiatives the pushes the development and establishes the partnership between governmental sectors and the civil society.

Therefore, the group built a strategic partnership with many governmental and non-governmental organizations in order to keep the progressing movements in projects that are compatible with the group›s visions and values.

With the beginning of 2010, the group launched «Azzouz Corporate Social Responsibility Program» which summarizes the group›s previous contributions towards the community and put them in their appropriate framework within the rules and the values of the group to keep its leading rule in line with its aspirations to support the development process in a systematic and effective way.

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Sport SponsorshipIt has been one of the most important aspects in Azzouz CSR Program in the past years, and it was reflected through sponsoring «Al Jalaa» sports club and having an important role in its accomplishments on the local and regional levels.

Environmental ActionsTo contribute in preserving the environment, raise the awareness towards the environmental issues and work on implementing the highest international standards to reach a sophisticated and clean manufacturing and industry in Syria. The group also sponsors many lectures, campaigns and social events that deal with environmental issues.

Azzouz Group Corporate Social Responsibility Program creates a real added value by focusing on the coverage of the projects and activities whether commercial or social held by the group through many local media channels to create a real model to the rest of the companies to push them to establish their own CSR program and cooperate in the development of the local community.

Azzouz,s CSR Program is divided to 4 main themes:

Community ServicesThe group works with many governmental and non-governmental organizations on implementing, sponsoring and participating in many projects at the local and national levels that directly contributes in creating the appropriate atmosphere for the development process and raise the awareness among people in issues that benefit their community. The group contributed in many projects such as (Brazilian Embassy Charity Bazar, Terry Fox run with the Canadian embassy….etc.) and it sponsors activities for orphans, people with special needs and poor families to help in raising these special categories in the Syrian community.

Educational and CulturalThe group contributes through its educational and cultural plan in securing the access to education by supporting many important projects held by many agencies such as the EU, JCI, and SHABAB, In addition to the projects of renewing many schools in the rural areas of Aleppo.The program also includes sponsoring many cultural activities in participation with «Madinatuna» project that was adopted by the “Council City of Aleppo.”The group is currently preparing a project to promote some sites with historical and cultural dimensions in Syria in 2011.

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Syria - Aleppo - P.O.Box: 5752 - Tel: +963 21 6217200Fax: +963 21 6217204 - Email: info@azzouzco.com