Abstract:

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the types of interlayers used in laminated glass
• Identify the added benefits of each interlayer
• Identify architectural uses for laminated glass
• Testing and standards
• Compatibility issues

Short Profile:

Kamal is working for DuPont at the Glass Laminating Solutions (GLS) business unit in Dubai (UAE) as a Market Development Manager for EMEA. His primary focus together with his business development team is to help the sales teams from Europe and Middle East Africa to grow DuPont™ SentryGlas® business and its footprint in Mega projects in that region.

Working with all our partners in the value chain, i.e. the Architects, consultants, façade manufacturers, glass companies, balustrades manufacturers, General contractors, and laminators; where he helps them develop solutions, save costs, and add value to their offering.

Prior to this position, Kamal spent 5 years in DuPont Cairo office, as the Sales Manager for the Ethylene copolymer division of DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) business unit, developing the Middle East & North Africa market in the field of packaging (Industrial & Food). And other industrial applications like developing adhesive films for the Aluminum composite panels, polymer modification of asphalt for road construction as well as Wire and Cable compounding applications. In addition, 7 years ago, he was stationed in Saudi Arabia where he has been involved in the distribution of several products in the construction industry, like adsorbents for glass, anti-shatter films/solar films for architectural glass.

Innovation is a passion that he fulfills every day, working for a Market Driven Science Company.