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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Bhopal gas tragedy: Effects of leak seen in next generation of survivors, says ex-forensic doctor
Bhopal (PTI): The effects of poisonous gases that leaked from the Union Carbide factory in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal 40 years ago were seen in the next generations of those who survived the tragedy, a former government forensic doctor has said.
At least 3,787 people were killed, and more than five lakh were affected after a toxic gas leaked from the pesticide factory in the city on the intervening night of December 2 and 3, 1984.
Speaking at an event held by organisations of gas tragedy survivors on Saturday, Dr D K Satpathy, former head of the forensics department of Bhopal's Gandhi Medical College, said he performed 875 post-mortems on the first day of the disaster and witnessed 18,000 autopsies the next five years.
Sathpathy claimed Union Carbide had denied questions about the effects of poisonous gases on unborn children of women survivors and said effects would not cross the placental barrier in the womb in any condition.
He said blood samples of pregnant women who died in the tragedy were examined, and it was found that 50 per cent of poisonous substances found in the mother were also found in the child in her womb.
Children born to surviving mothers had the poisonous substances in their system, and this affected the health of the next generation, Sathpathy claimed and questioned why research on this was stopped.
Such effects will continue for generations, he said.
Satpathy said it was said that MIC gas leaked from the Union Carbide plant, and when it came in contact with water, thousands of gases were formed, and some of these caused cancer, blood pressure and liver damage.
Rachna Dhingra of Bhopal Group for Information and Action said Satpathy, who carried out most autopsies, and other first responders in the 1984 disaster, including the senior doctors in the emergency ward and persons involved in mass burials, narrated their experiences during the event.
Rashida Bee, president of the Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Stationery Karmchari Sangh, a poster exhibition covering every aspect of the disaster will be held till December 4 to mark the 40th anniversary of the tragedy.
An anniversary rally will be organised, with focus on global corporate crimes such as industrial pollution and climate change, she said.
