Zamil Steel announced that its Towers and Galvanizing (T&G) arm has secured a contract worth SR 88 million (Dh 87million) contract for the fabrication and supply of lattice steel towers.

The sources said that T&G Division of Zamil Industrial Investment Company, 'Zamil Industrial' will supply the material for the 400kV overhead line of the North Island Grid Upgrade Project located in New Zealand, one of the largest electricity transmission construction undertakings in the country since 1960.

The scope of work under the contract includes calls for the proto-assembly and load testing of six types of 400kV double-circuit overhead line towers as well as the fabrication and supply of more than 425 towers as part of Transpower's North Island Grid Upgrade Project.

The sources said that the delivery of the towers is to be done by the end of fiscal 2010.

Recently, Zamil Steel has made large investments in its infrastructure, specifically aimed at extending the manufacturing facilities and production capabilities.

While commenting on the occasion, Adnan A Al Mansour, President of Zamil Steel, stated, "Over the years, we have developed vast manufacturing capabilities and unique expertise in handling large and complex projects, and this newest undertaking will further strengthen our position as a leading steel manufacturer and supplier in international markets."