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Company Profile

Shammout Group of CompaniesSGC

P.O. Box 25474Damascus, SYRIA

Tel: + 963 11 9260Fax: + 963 11 2251707

info@shammoutgroup.com

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Shammout Group of Companies was established in 1950. Over the time, this Group became one of the very well known privately owned establishments in Syria.

The founder, Mr. Nour Eddin Shammout, when established his first family business, together with his two brothers, he was one of the pioneers in the Syrian Market..

IntroductionGroup History

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The main activity at that time was export to Arab countries and cargo services . Gradually, Shammout Group built an excellent reputation through all transactions with local and international companies.

And till this day, the power of reputation is the main factor that encourages more business.

IntroductionGroup History

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In 1987, Syrian economy began its first step towards open economy. Private sector was allowed to start several activities that were monopolized by public sectors.

Shammout Group was pioneer in this field, by starting to concentrate on importing steel and wood products from all around the world.

In 1991 Shammout Group started its first automotive activity. Ever since, SGC became famous all over Syria for being committed to this business, having good relations with local agents and international companies.

IntroductionPast & Future

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Main ActivitiesTo maintain our involvement and safeguard our long history of success and reputation, SGC expanded to include the following:

Auto

Steel Pipe Mill

Freight

Introduction Main Activities

Car Rental

Mach. Services Tires

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Financial Figures

• Capital: $21,000,000

• Turn Over in 2003: $59,000,000

• Number of Employees: 105

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To be preferred partners of our customers and principals and to be recognized for our high standards of value added services through a consistent and monitored level of quality performance in all aspects

of our business

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Is proudly and efficiently working with a number of International and Multinational organizations either as sales agent / or distributor in this area.

Shammout Group of Companies

Goodyear International Corp. (Tires, USA)

Eonmetall Technology SDN BHD.. (Steel & Machinery, Malaysia).

Arbed Group (Steel -Luxemburg).

Thyssen Krupp (Steel- Germany).

Global Freight Group. (USA).

Medeast Line/ EuroShipping (Italy).

Happy Industrial Corporation (Japan).

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Organizational Chart

Mr. Nour Eddin ShammoutChairman

Mr. M Anwar ShammoutVice Chairman

Mouneer ShammoutVice Chairman

Mr. M. Issam ShammoutManaging Director

Damask Metals Company

Dr. Ziad AlkhouliManaging Director

Automotive Business

Mr. Mohammad ShammoutManaging Director

Business Development

Mr. Alaa ShammoutManaging Director

Machinery and Textile

Mr. Nabil BabbiliPlant Manager

Ms. Ghofran Bitar Accountant

Ms. Rana OklaExecutive secretary

Mr. Anas OthmanSales Manager

Mr. Maamoun HouraniManaging Director

Freight Forwarding and Shipping

Mr. Imad ShehadehLand and Ocean Freight

Manager

Mr. Tarek AjamiPublic Relations

Ms. Nisreen Satea’Financial Manager

Ms. Hadia ShaalanAccountant

Mr. Yassin Abo ShamehTires Manager

Mr. Ahmad Khatib Embroidery Manager

Mr. Osama KadriCar Rental Dept. Manager Ms. Nada Mansour

Business Coordinator

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Damascus

Baghdad

Amman

LattakiaAleppo

Tartous

Adra Tal Kurdi

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Location

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SGC Locations• While SGC offices spread in three countries: Syria,

Jordan & Iraq, the main one is located in Syria and consists of:Damascus head office.Steel Warehouses. Adra Free Zone Office and Warehouse.Tires Department Offices and Warehouse.Piping Mill Plant & Office.Auto Showrooms and Service Center.Alburaq Car Rental Office.Machinery Office.Freight Forwarding and Logistics Office.

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Steel business is one of the core business of SGC, and recently has been in the market under the name of Damask Metals Company Trade and Industry. We have a large distribution network, covering the Syrian territories. In addition to international reliable suppliers, enabling us to provide our customers with good service.

Damask Metals Co. has the following activities. signed a contract with Eonmetall- Malaysia to establish a piping mill in Syria, which started production in the first semester 2002.

Damask Metals Co. is distributor for some international names in the world of steel such as Eonmetall, Arbed Group, Thyssen Krupp, Leman Commodities …..and many others.

Steel CompanySteel

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A. Trade:

1. Flat Products

A. Hot Rolled Steel Coils and Sheets.

B. Hot Rolled Plates

C. Cold Rolled Coils and Sheets.

D. Hot Dip Galvanised Coils and Sheets

E. Pre-painted Steel Coils

F. Stainless Steel.

G. Black Plates.

H. Non-Prime Materials.

Steel Company Main ActivitiesSteel

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2. Long Products

• Reinforcing Deformed Steel Bars.

• Wire Rod.

• Steel Profile (U-Channel, I-Beams and H-Beams)

• Equal Angles.

• Hot Rolled Flat Bars.

• Steel Billets.

• Seamless Pipes.

Steel Company Main ActivitiesSteel

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B. Manufacture:

• Black Welded Steel Pipes, Tubes and Hollow Section.

• Cold Drawing Flat Bars.

A. Cold Drawing Equal Angles

B. Cold Drawing Wire Rod.

C. Service Centre: 1. Cut to Length Line.2. Slitting Line.3. Corrugation Line.

Steel Company Main ActivitiesSteel

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Automotive Company 1

SGC was, over the years, one of the leading commercial vehicles importers in Syria.

STC imported in the last 14 years more than 18,000 commercial vehicles and passenger cars. This was made through 2 methods: Import Ex-Free Zone through official

Agents. Import from neighboring countries.

Auto

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Automotive Company 2

• SGC was official agents for Moscovitch (Aleko) pickups during 1995-1996.

• Turnover of auto business in 2003 exceeded 19 Million Dollars.

• Sales during the year 2003: more than 650 Units Passenger cars, and about 800 Units Commercial Vehicle.

Auto

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• Specified Area: Showrooms: 500 M2 in Damascus and 250 M2 in

Aleppo. Service Centers: 700 M2 in Damascus and 400 M2 in

Aleppo. Damascus Headquarter: 500 M2.

Tartous Free Zone Warehouse: 1500 M2

Adra Free Zone Warehouse: 1000 M2

7 Sales points covering all Syrian territories: 2 in Damascus, and 1 in each of the following cities: Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Lattakia, and kameshli.

Automotive Company 3Auto

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Alburaq Rent a Car

• SGC started car rental activity in 1993, and became famous in this field for its commitments, good fleet and a well trained staff whose first mission is customers care and satisfaction.

• Alburaq Co. is looking to renew its fleet by using the most recent car models in order to compete well in the market.

Car Rental

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GoodYear Company

• SGC is officially representing Goodyear International Corporation in Syria since 1992. We have increased the share of Goodyear in the Syrian market from $50,000 up to $2,000,000 within few years.

• Tires Co. has more than 10 salesmen, Facing efficiently and aggressively the tough competition in the tire market.

Tires

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Freight Services

Management ProfileSTC Freight Services is one of the leading freight and one of the most recognized and respected name in Syria.From the beginning, the company’s commercial foundations of Shammout Group of Companies helped STC Freight Services to develop its activities and expanded to look after the entire Syrian Market.

Freight

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Freight Services

Range of Services.1. Air & Sea Forwarding.2. Warehousing.3. Local Transaction.4. Packing and removal.5. Fairs and Exhibitions.6. Projects.7. Bulk Cargo.8. Chartering.

Freight

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Aircon Services

• SGC is dealing with many manufacturers of air-conditions in China and Jordan. We are looking to expand our activity range during the year 2004 to get a bigger share in the Syrian Market.

• This department is directed by well trained engineers and qualified technicians because we care about after sales services in a way that protect the brand name we import.

Aircon

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Bank References

$ Commercial Bank of Syria-Branch No. 18$ BLOM Bank –Beirut –Lebanon$ Societe Generale Cyprus Limited-Cyprus.$ Banque Banorabe Paris.$ Societe Bancaire Arabe-Paris.$ Arab Bank-Amman- Jordan$ Audi Bank - Lebanon

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Following previous policies, SGC is looking forward to keep on expanding these vertical policies during next year to represent more international agencies thorough:

•Human resources with high administrative and technical qualifications.

•Sizable assets in real estate to support such expansion.

Objectives Objectives in year 2004