EMSTEEL Group has introduced ES600, a new high-strength reinforcing steel product designed for demanding construction applications, marking the highest-grade rebar currently manufactured in the UAE.
The launch was unveiled at the company’s “Building the UAE’s Future Together” event held in Dubai on 21 May, where industry stakeholders from engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors gathered to explore how advanced materials are shaping the next phase of urban development across the country.
Developed for use in high-rise structures and large-scale infrastructure works, ES600 has been engineered to deliver enhanced structural performance while reducing overall material usage. The product is aligned with national industrial goals, including the UAE’s broader push towards advanced manufacturing and economic diversification under Operation 300bn.
Certified to meet both local and international standards, the rebar is designed to improve construction efficiency by reducing steel consumption by an estimated 18% to 24%, depending on project design and requirements. This reduction also helps ease logistical pressures by lowering transport volumes and minimising congestion on construction sites.
According to EMSTEEL, the efficiency gains also translate into environmental benefits. The company estimates that for every 10,000 tonnes of ES600 used, around 12,107 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions can be avoided through reduced material production and transportation requirements. In multi-storey buildings, this can equate to approximately one tonne of CO2 savings per floor.
The material is already being deployed across a range of residential towers, mixed-use developments and major infrastructure projects throughout the UAE. Current and secured orders have exceeded 200,000 tonnes, reflecting strong demand from developers involved in large-scale urban expansion projects.
Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group Chief Executive Officer of EMSTEEL, said the introduction of ES600 reflects the UAE’s shift towards higher-value industrial production and more advanced engineering capability within the construction sector.
He noted that the company’s continued investment in innovation is aimed at strengthening local manufacturing capacity while supporting more efficient and resilient building practices. He also highlighted EMSTEEL’s role as a long-term industrial partner contributing to national economic diversification and infrastructure development goals.
Following the completion of its AED 625 million Asset Enhancement Programme, EMSTEEL is set to expand production capacity for ES600 and introduce upgraded processing systems to support higher-strength reinforcement products. The expansion is expected to further enhance operational efficiency and meet growing demand for sustainable construction materials across the region.
EMSTEEL launches ES600 high-strength rebar for UAE projects
