Mohiudeen Wood Works Co. completes 25 years of growth
Mohiudeen Wood Works Co. LLC (MWW), the oldest sawmilling company and the largest importer of round logs and sawn timber in the Middle East is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This is an important landmark in the company’s phenomenal growth from a new sawmill back in 1993, to one of the largest importers of round logs, sawn timber and other forest products in the Arabian Gulf region.
Mr. B.M. Ashraf, Founder and Managing Director of MWW said that the company’s success has largely been possible because of its passion for doing things differently. “Back in 1993 when we set up a saw mill in the middle of the desert, it seemed odd to many people. But in the process we created a new paradigm and celebrated success after success, reaching where we are today,” he said.
His travels in the early 1980s to source timber from remote corners of globe helped Mr. Ashraf establish numerous supply chains worldwide, at the same time helping him gain invaluable knowledge about the characteristics of various timber species and their applications. It is the insight thus gained that differentiates MWW in the industry.
MWW is sponsored by H. E. Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Member of the Ruling Family of Ajman and Chairman of The Ruler’s Court of Ajman. Mr. Ashraf remembers the government’s support with gratitude. “We have been able to position ourselves as the leaders of timber and allied products, evolving as the most popular supplier of dimensioned timber and natural forest products in the Gulf region, today. We take pride in the fact that we are largest sawmill in the Middle East as well one of the biggest importers of round logs from all over the world,” he said.
MWW’s expertise has been built on decades of experience and the ability to cater to rising demands of the market, making the company a name synonymous with wood in the region. Growing from strength to strength, MWW’s portfolio of clients currently includes top government entities, the largest oil and gas field development firms, leading ship building companies, the biggest marine dry docks, renowned multinational heavy construction fabrication yards, and landmark infrastructure development contractors.
Sourcing and supplying timber for highly specialized requirements is one of MWW’s many unique strengths and their ability to supply exotic species of timber to many historic landmark projects and traditional dhow builders in the Gulf is second to none. At the same time, MWW also advocates the usage of alternate timber species, refusing to be driven by commercial factors alone. Further, they emphasise sustainable practices in sourcing timber, maintaining a healthy balance of the natural forest ecosystems.
The reputation and expanse of MWW built over the years have not only positioned them as a global player in timber trade, but has also opened up countless employment opportunities for skilled professionals in the timber industry. Over the years, a key focal point of MWW’s business strategy has been to develop and maintain long term supply partnerships. For twenty five years now, MWW has been the preferred supplier of special dimensioned timber and allied products in the Gulf. Mr. Ashraf says that while the 25th anniversary is an opportunity to revel in past achievements, it is also an occasion to set new sights and pursue new ambitions of growth and success.
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Bangalore North: BJP leader Karandlaje being 'controversial' is plus for me: Cong's Rajeev Gowda
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje is known for indulging in communal division and polarisation which people don’t want here, alleges Congress leader M V Rajeev Gowda as he takes on her in Bangalore North constituency in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
People want to enjoy a good quality of life, grow and prosper, and don’t want this area to become communally charged and divided, says the former Professor of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore where he taught economics and policy.
Bangalore North has been a BJP stronghold for a long time, but the chairman of the AICC Research Department appeared upbeat about his electoral prospects. There is no Modi wave in Karnataka this Lok Sabha elections, the 60-year-old claimed.
It’s the five guarantee schemes of the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government delivered within 10 months of coming to power are what is helping people who are in trouble, he said.
Also, the “sense of injustice to Karnataka (in terms devolution of funds by Centre) and the (dismal) record of the previous BJP government here are what will work in favour of the Congress.” A national spokesperson of the Congress and a former Rajya Sabha member, this is the first time that Gowda is contesting for Lok Sabha elections.
Gowda said he is “very very” confident of winning as people of his constituency are happy to have an educated and qualified candidate who has already done “good work” for Bengaluru and Karnataka.
“We are getting very good response from people. Our party is united, our cadre is working unitedly,” claimed Gowda, who had earlier served as Vice-Chairman of Karnataka Policy and Planning Commission.
He said a plus for him in the polls is that Karandlaje — the Udupi-Chikmagalur MP who was shifted to Bangalore North by BJP — is a “very controversial candidate.” “She faced ‘go back’ slogans in Udupi-Chikmagalur from her own people….here (Bangalore North) also enough people are not cooperating with her… So basically, people feel like this is not a candidate they want to support,” he claimed.
“They want to switch towards my side. Then there’s another side of people who say look, this lady only causes communal confusion, division and polarisation and are not happy with that. Bengaluru people want to enjoy a good quality of life and grow and prosper. They don’t want this area to become communally charged and divided,” he told PTI in an interview.
Gowda said his chances of winning are very good, noting that out of eight Assembly segments coming under the Lok Sabha constituency, three are with the Congress, one BJP MLA (S T Somashekar representing Yeshwanthpur) is not cooperating with her (Karandlaje) and he is campaigning for him. “So it’s now four Assembly segments that are in our favour.” “In Dasarahalli, the previous JD(S) MLA has come and joined the Congress. It has given us a lot of strength. In KR Puram again, a whole bunch of corporators from the BJP have joined us and that also gives us strength. So, overall, we have tremendous momentum in three-fourths of the constituency. We have to figure out how to create similar momentum in the other two smaller seats and we are working on that.. So overall, the campaign is positive and favourable,” he explained.
“Last time, there was a Modi wave but this time there is no such major crisis that causes people to go back to BJP…People are favouring us because we have already delivered. Everyone knows Prime Minister Modi just keeps making announcements and you know, we’re not sure what we’ll actually get from him later on kind of a thing,” he added.
On the BJP-JD(S) electoral alliance, Gowda claimed that the regional party is in its “last days”.
“Unfortunately for them, they’re going to be swallowed up by the BJP. They’ve made too many compromises along the way and a lot of secular supporters of the JD(S) outreach to the Congress this time so it’s not going to help them at all,” he said.
