HeadquartersUAE
Ajman, UAE
Primary Campus
Flagship manufacturing campus , head office and primary production facility
OperationalPioneer in
Elastic Rubber NBR
Insulation.
For over 30 years, Gulf-O-Flex® has been engineering insulation solutions that protect critical infrastructure, save energy, and enable the region’s most ambitious projects. Founded in 1993, we have grown from a UAE manufacturer to a globally recognized brand.
Specified by Tier-1 GCC consultants & EPCsISO · FM · UL · DCD · EPDShipping to 90+ countries
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Engineered with intent. Built to last.
Three statements guide every roll, sheet, and tube that leaves our plants.
Purpose
Why we exist
To shield the world's critical infrastructure from energy loss, noise, fire, and time using premium NBR rubber engineered in the Gulf.
Mission
What we do daily
Manufacture certified, high-performance closed-cell elastomeric insulation that engineers can specify with absolute confidence.
Vision
Where we're going
Be the most trusted insulation partner across the Gulf, Asia, and Africa recognized for craft, compliance, and climate-positive impact.
Our Story
Engineering excellence since 1993.
From raw NBR compounds to finished insulation covering the world’s most critical infrastructure.
Rubber World
Industry LLC.
Rubber World Industry (RWI), trading as Gulf-O-Flex®, was founded in 1993 by the Shaikhani Group in Ajman, UAE. From a single facility, we have grown into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of closed-cell elastomeric rubber insulation.
Today, with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the UAE, Sri Lanka, and Saudi Arabia, we supply 56% of the GCC’s rubber insulation demand and export to over 90 countries worldwide.
Our insulation technology is based on Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) a premium closed-cell elastomeric material engineered for thermal and acoustic performance, moisture resistance, fire safety compliance, and long-term durability in the harshest environments.
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“We don’t make insulation to ship containers , we make it to be specified, installed, and trusted for the lifetime of the asset.”
SG
Shaikhani Group
Founders · Rubber World Industry
Three decades of firsts.
1993
Founded
Rubber World Industry established in Ajman, UAE by the Shaikhani Group.
2002
ISO 9001 Certified
First Gulf insulation manufacturer to achieve ISO 9001 quality certification.
2007
Class O Approval
Achieved BS 476 Part 6 & 7 Class O opening the door to GCC mega-projects.
2011
FM Approved
Earned FM Global approval unlocking critical insurance-grade specifications.
2015
Sri Lanka Plant
Commissioned the Colombo offshore facility to serve the Asia-Pacific region.
2018
Global Reach
Crossed 70 export countries with Gulf-O-Flex® branded products.
2021
UL Listed
Earned UL listing completing the Tier-1 fire approval matrix.
2024
KSA Manufacturing
Localized production in the Kingdom supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and IKTVA.
2025
Gulf-O-Flex Assist
Launched Gulf-O-Flex Assist an AI-powered specification and technical support platform for consultants and contractors.
Four pillars behind every specification.
When consultants write “Gulf-O-Flex® or approved equal” in their drawings, this is what they’re trusting.
Engineered to Spec
Every roll, sheet and tube is engineered against BS, ASTM, EN, DIN, IMO, NFPA and ASHRAE standards.
Fire-Safe by Design
Class O / B-s1,d0 / 25/50 ratings Gulf-O-Flex® meets the world's strictest fire performance codes.
Lifetime Performance
Closed-cell NBR maintains thermal conductivity and vapour resistance for the asset's full design life.
Energy Saved
Every meter we ship cuts HVAC and process energy losses measured in megawatt-hours, not slogans.
What drives us forward.
Uncompromising Quality
ISO 9001 certified quality management ensures every product exceeds specifications. No compromise, ever.
Continuous Innovation
Investing in R&D to develop next-generation insulation solutions that define the future of the industry.
Customer Partnership
We build long-term partnerships with engineers, contractors, and consultants , not just transactions.
Sustainability First
Committed to sustainable manufacturing, zero ODP products, and supporting the global net-zero agenda.
Global Standards
Meeting and exceeding international standards across BS, ASTM, EN, DIN, IMO, NFPA, and ASHRAE.
Manufacturing Excellence
State-of-the-art facilities with advanced QA processes, trained workforce, and modern production lines.
Global Manufacturing Footprint
4 world-class facilities.
Strategically located across three countries , engineered for capacity, redundancy, and proximity to our customers.
UAE Ajman, UAE
Secondary Hub
Operational
Asia Sri Lanka
Asia Pacific
Operational
KSA Saudi Arabia
KSA Operations
OperationalAwards & industry acknowledgements.
One UAE Award
UAE Excellence Programme
Meera Award
Industry Recognition
2022
MEP Award
MEP Middle East
2023
MEP Award
MEP Middle East
CBNME Award
Construction Business News ME
UAE Business Award
UAE Business Excellence
2017
Climate Control Award
Climate Control Middle East
Globally certified. Universally trusted.
ISO 9001
Quality Management
Bureau Veritas certified quality system.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
Verified environmental performance & compliance.
ISO 45001
Occupational H&S
Workforce safety at every manufacturing stage.
FM Approved
FM Global Standards
Insurance-grade fire performance approval.
UL Listed
ASTM E84 / UL 723
North American fire classification listed product.
DCL
Dubai Central Lab
Approved for Dubai Municipality specification.
DCD
Dubai Civil Defence
UAE fire & life-safety code compliance.
EPD
Environmental Product Decl.
Independently verified life-cycle data.
ASTM E84BS 476IMO MEDEU REACHASHRAEECAS
Insulation is climate action.
Every meter of Gulf-O-Flex® specified prevents waste energy from escaping a pipe, duct, or chiller. Zero-ODP, REACH-compliant, engineered for decades of service , the longest carbon payback in the building envelope.
Read our Sustainability Report0ODP
Ozone Depletion Potential
Zero harmful blowing agents
−72%
HVAC Energy Loss Reduction
vs. uninsulated systems
100%
Recyclable Cores & Reels
Steel cores, full circularity
REACH
Compliant Supply Chain
EU REACH & RoHS certified
ISO 14001 Certified
Zero ODP , CFC & HCFC Free
EPD Verified Products
EU REACH Compliant
LEED Contribution
Sales Network
People behind every specification.
A regional team of specification engineers and account managers - embedded across the GCC to support consultants, contractors, and developers from spec to site.
Regional Coverage
24
Sales reps
6
GCC markets
24h
RFQ response
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