Middle East Online , 25 Oct 2007
in Arabic, en Arabe
http://www.middle-east-online.com/uae/?id=53910
20 Fevrier 2007
Abou Dhabi, E. A .U
Les Emirats Arabes Unis ont mis sur le marché le premier pistolet "Made in UAE", produit par Caracal International LLC, premier fabricant local d'armes légères dans ce pays du Golfe, lors du salon international d'armement IDEX à Abou Dhabi.
"Notre compagnie est opérationnelle depuis le début de l'année, avec une capacité de production annuelle de 30.000 pistolets", a déclaré à l'AFP le directeur général de Caracal, Hamad Khalifa Al-Nayadi. "Premier produit de fabrication émiratie, breveté et enregistré en tant que tel en Autriche et dans plusieurs autres pays européens et en Amérique, il a suscité l'intérêt de nombreux visiteurs de l'IDEX", le salon d'armement, a-t-il ajouté.
Caracal, une compagnie publique en partenariat avec le secteur privé, et dont le siège est à Abou Dhabi, a conclu un contrat de quelque 30 millions de dirhams (8,1 millions USD) pour fournir des pistolets aux forces armées et au ministère de l'Intérieur des Emirats, a-t-il indiqué. "Des délégations arabes, notamment du Golfe, mais aussi d'Europe, y compris des représentants de firmes privées, ont exprimé le désir d'acquérir notre produit", fabriqué en deux types Caracal-F et Caracal-C", a-t-il encore dit.Les pistolets Caracal sont conçus par une équipe technique de Caracal, dirigée par un expert autrichien Wilhelm Bubits, selon un communiqué de la compagnie. Les Emirats, un riche pays pétrolier du Golfe, cherchent à diversifier leurs sources de revenus, qui dépendent largement de leurs recettes pétrolières.
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Nieuwkomer in de vuurwapenmarkt
Caracal kwam als nieuwkomer in de vuurwapenmarkt met een pistool waarbij het frame van kunststof is en niet van metaal. Caracal de veiligheidspal van het pistool in het trekkermechanisme integreerde. Een Caracal is niet voorzien van een door de schutter te bedienen externe veiligheidspal. Door het overhalen van de trekker wordt de interne veiligheidspal vrijgegeven waarna het pistool af te vuren is. Na het schot keert het pistool automatisch weer terug in de veilige stand. Ook het laten vallen van het pistool kan het niet laten afgaan. Caracal kreeg het contract om o.a. het Verenigde Arabische Emiraten leger van dit nieuwe type pistool, de Caracal F, te voorzien
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L'INDIPENDENTE
Mercoledì 23 maggio 2007
di ANTONIO CALITRI
I Paesi arabi hanno deciso di diventare autarchici sugli armamenti. E se da una parte l'Iran sta cercando di portare avanti contro qualsia-
si pressione internazionale l'arricchimento dell'uranio, molto più silenziosamente gli Emirati Arabi Uniti sono riusciti a portare a termine la prima pistola semiautomatica interamente progettata e costruita in casa.
E questo si potrebbe rivelare un brutto colpo per tutti gli armieri europei, statunitensi e ultimamente, cinesi, che in quell'area hanno sempre fatto ottimi affari. Il progetto, lanciato nel 2002 sotto la spinta e la diretta supervisione dell'ex presidente degli Eau, lo sceicco Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, scomparso nel novembre del 2004, è arrivato al traguardo.
E così, dopo cinque anni di duro lavoro e la consulenza di Wilhelm Bubits, uno dei più noti progettisti di armi del mondo (famoso per il progetto della Steyr M9, la pistola che ha fatto conoscere a tutto il mondo l'armiere austriaco), dai laboratori di Abu Dhabi è spuntata la Caracal F.
La prima pistola al 100 per cento araba che, dopo aver superato i difficili test delle più importanti certificazioni occidentali, la Nato D14 standard, il Ta Police Standard e il Federal Armed Forces Technical Purchasing è stata presentata al pubblico del salone delle armi di Abu Dhabi, l'Idex 2007, lasciando tutti di stucco.
La fiera che tradizionalmente ospitava soltanto i venditori stranieri di armi e i ricchi compratori dei paesi arabi ha lasciato l'amaro in bocca a molti espositori. La pistola araba infatti, si presenta valida, ma con caratteristiche e design diverse da quelle che fino ad ora sono stati costretti ad acquistare dagli stranieri. Originale anche cromaticamente, con un richiamo ocra del deserto nell'acciaio brunito delle pistole comuni, con una linea ergonomica e tondeggiante, la Caracal presenta soprattutto un caricatore maxi in grado di contenere ben 18 proiettili contro i 12, 15 delle pistole comuni. Ma soprattutto, ha fatto scattare subito l'orgoglio di appartenenza e in molti hanno già firmato commissioni di acquisto. Oltre alla polizia e all'esercito degli Eau che hanno annunciato due commesse di 10mila pezzi l'una, ha già firmato un maxi ordine da 15 mila pezzi la Guardia nazionale del Bahrein.
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VISIER 5/2007
Inhaltsverzeichnis
EXKLUSIV aus Abu Dhabi: die Caracal-Pistole von Wilhelm Bubits.
http://www.visier.de/artikelaufruf.html?3207
Caracal kauft Merkel und Heckler & Koch Jagd- und Sportwaffen
Die Gerüchte brodelten schon auf der IWA. Nun ist es amtlich, und Oliver Schmider, Leiter Vertrieb/Marketing der HK Jagd- und Sportwaffen GmbH, ließ auf Nachfrage von VISIER die Katze aus dem Sack:
Die in Abu Dhabi ansässige Caracal International LLC (siehe Titelstory in VISIER 5/07) ist seit Ende Juni/Anfang Juli neuer Eigentümer der Merkel sowie der Heckler & Koch Jagd- und Sportwaffen GmbH in Suhl plus ihrer Vertriebstöchter in den USA. Die beiden amtierenden Geschäftsführer Olaf Sauer und Adrian Ayad werden die Unternehmen auf der Grundlage des Erfolges der letzen drei Jahre weiterführen. Insbesondere Merkel konnte den Umsatz um mehr als 70 Prozent steigern (im Vergleich zu 2003) und dabei auch noch die Arbeitsplätze um 25 Prozent steigern. Der Erfolgsschlüssel hierfür hieß Investitionen in neue Anlagen und Produkte sowie eine optimale Marketingstrategie. Die Unternehmenszentrale bleibt auch nach dem Eigentümerwechsel in Suhl. Olaf Sauer: "Der Standort Suhl bietet mit seinem weit über die Region hinaus bekannten Qualitäts-Image die richtigen Voraussetzungen und Bedingungen für unsere Wachstumsziele im deutschen und internationalen Markt für Jagd- und Sportwaffen."
www.caracal.ae
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Caracal Int. acquires Merkel for hunting
15/07/2007
Caracal International, a light weapons manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, announced that it has acquired full ownership of the German company Merkel for hunting guns and light weapon industry the deal is seen as a significant boost to the nascent Emirati National Company and an outlet to the international markets.
Under the deal, Caracal International will acquire the German company's production lines in Germany, USA and its distribution networks in Europe and America. These networks are currently distributing several products of other international companies particularly in the American markets.
Hamad Khalifa Al Neyadi, Managing director of Caracal International said, "We are very pleased to having closed such a successful deal, which will soon give our company significant presence in the global markets". He pointed out that this deal is part of Caracal's strategic plan and leaves no doubt about its ambition and capability in reaching and competing in the world markets. He added that acquiring the ownership of Merkel means that we now have a strong distribution networks for our products of light weapons.
He reaffirmed that Caracal is progressing by leaps and bounds in spite of the fact that it began operation only last year as the first national company for the production of light weapons in the UAE. He expects that the company will make its mark in the world markets, and particularly the American market, which is considered the biggest in the world for light weapon sales.
Established 150 years ago in Germany, Merkel owns a series of weapon production and distribution companies for different types of hunting guns. The company has a staff of about 200 employees, and produces classic and modern state-of-the-art light weapons based on the most advanced weapon industrial technologies.
Al Neyadi said that over the last four years Merkel has developed and provided highly advanced equipment and is currently producing about 50 types of highly sophisticated light arms and hunting guns, with a yearly production capacity of more than 10,000 units.
Merkel's products address and satisfy a wide range of hunting and sport shooter clientele around the world. This has also opened the door for technology transfer and exchange of expertise and knowledge between both sides.
He went on to say that, Caracal International would overtake the sales of its new Merkel Company in the Gulf and Middle East and South East Asia markets. It will also continue its development process to transfer technology to UAE and the Gulf region for the benefit of its people in cooperation with Merkel Group.
Al Neyadi added, "From Abu Dhabi we are now actively addressing and opening new markets for Merkel products in the Gulf, Middle East, Asian and African markets".
Caracal was officially launched at the International defence exhibition (IDEX 2007) under the directives of the UAE leadership to fulfil their strategic vision to develop the defensive capabilities of the armed forces as the first national defence company and displayed its first product. The Caracal pistol was highly appreciated by all visiting military delegations for its superior quality.
Caracal represents the core of light weapon industry in the country which will make UAE one of the world defence weapon manufacturers. Caracal is a UAE national arms manufacturing company, based in Abu Dhabi that develops and markets products and accessories, while pioneering new standards and advancing technology to deliver innovative solutions.
By the end of 2006, Caracal was formed and registered in Abu Dhabi. With that, the foundation was laid in the GCC, for the first time, for a highly advanced pistol manufacturing industry comprising of machining, surface treatment, quality control and assembly line. It aims to establish and foster a globally recognized high-precision industry in the UAE and serve as a role model for emerging UAE industries.
The company will take the lead or initiatives in the development of advanced products, set new standards in design, safety and reliability, and open up a new line of research and technology in the small arms industry. It will also produce advanced and high-quality products and accessories that are both user-friendly and responsible that exceeds customer's expectations. It will always deliver the best value for money to its customers without compromising on quality. (Emirates News Agency, WAM)
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Merkel passa di mano
(Armi & Tiro)
Merkel, la nota azienda tedesca specializzata in fucili e carabine da caccia, non fa più parte del gruppo Heckler & Koch. È stata, infatti, rilevata dalla Caracal international Llc, con sede ad Abu Dhabi (Emirati arabi uniti). Restano in carica i managing director Olaf Sauer e Adrian Ayad, che hanno saputo far uscire l'azienda da un periodo difficile portando a una crescita del fatturato del 70 per cento rispetto al 2003. Anche la sede resterà sempre a Suhl, in Turingia: "La città tradizionale delle armi, Suhl", ha commentato Sauer, "offre le migliori condizioni per supportare gli obiettivi di breve e medio termine dell'azienda, sia per quanto riguarda il mercato tedesco, sia per i mercati internazionali".
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Merkel zmienila wlasciciela
Brac Lowiecka nr 9/2007(114) wrzesien 2007
25.09.2007
Znany niemiecki producent broni mysliwskiej, przedsiebiorstwo Merkel Jagd- und Sportwaffen GmbH z siedziba w Suhl, ma od konca czerwca br. nowego wlasciciela. Jest nim Firma Caracal International LLC z Abu Zabi (Zjednoczone Emi- raty Arabskie). Szefami Merkla maja pozostac Olaf Sauer i Adrian Ayad. Siedziba przedsiebiorstwa bedzie nadal Suhl (miasto w landzie Turyngia). W ciagu ostatnich czterech lat zyski Merkla wzrosly o 70 proc., a liczba pracowników firmy zwiekszyla sie o 25 procent.
http://www.braclowiecka.net.pl/
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CARACAL AND MERKEL GUNS GO ON SALE AT ADIHEX
Oct 23, 2007 - 05:35 -
Abu Dhabi, Oct 23rd, 2007 (WAM) : Caracal International, the first national arms manufacturer will make its products available for sale at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) which will be held from 24 to 27 October, 2007. Along with Caracal's commercial debut of its superior line of signature pistols, Merkel one of Germany's most respected manufacturers of rifle and shotguns for hunting and sports, will join Caracal to present an impressive range of hunting weapons.
The UAE became an arms manufacturing country with the launch of Caracal International LLC, a defence hardware manufacturer, earlier last year. Through its participations in Idex 2007, it also made its debut as the first national company specialising in advanced small arms industry in the Arabian Gulf countries.
The company is all set to compete with light arms manufacturers around the world by way of adopting a strategy to adopt global standards in arms production and strong participation in international arms exhibitions.
Caracal's participation at ADIHEX signals the regional debut of Merkel, a well known European hunting weapons manufacturer, and a company that has been newly acquired by Abu Dhabi based Caracal. Merkel will be available for the first time, to the ADIHEX visitors and this will pave it's entry into the Middle Eastern, Asian and North African markets.
'We are pleased to be making available Caracal and Merkel guns at ADIHEX as we are aware that sporting enthusiasts have waited for a long time for this opportunity,' said Hamad Khalifa Al Neyadi, Managing Director of Caracal International. 'We believe that this exhibition is the perfect launch pad for Merkel and Caracal as it will draw attention to the quality of our craftsmanship and precision.' Al Neyadi explained that an exhibition such as ADIHEX gives visitors the opportunity to view the many choices of products commercially available to them, and benchmarks Caracal's products based on its superior features and qualities.
Earlier this year, Caracal acquired Merkel from its base in the UAE. Caracal will promote the sale of Merkel throughout the Gulf and Middle East, Asian and African markets. Merkel products are strictly commercial hunting guns and intended for hobbyists.
Al Neyadi explained that companies or individuals interested in buying need to follow the laws, regulations and procedures to be able to obtain a gun license that will allow them to purchase Caracal and Merkel Products.
WAM/AB/SA
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Monday, October 22 - 2007
Caracal and Merkel on sale at ADIHEX
Caracal International, the Middle East's newly established light weapons manufacturer will make its products available for sale at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) which will be held from 24 to 27 October, 2007.
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October 24, 2007
ABU DHABI
The Abu Dhabi Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2007) has a large number of visitors turning up at he show.
A total of 165 firearms where sold in the first two hours after the opening of the exhibition on Wednesday
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October 25, 2007
Caracal tol launch the Gulf's First Shooting Club late 2008
Located at a purposely built extension of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Officers' Club, the shooting club will include a 25m shooting range, a simulation shooting range and shops.
“Caracal is pleased to be launching the UAE's first real shooting club, which is sure to become recognized as a one of kind facility in this region, and appreciated for its international standards of quality and innovation,” said Managing Director of Caracal International, Hamad Khalifa Al Neyadi.”
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November 05, 2007
Tawazun acquires Caracal International, enters new market
The Offset Program Bureau (OPB) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary - Tawazun Holding - has acquired the assets of Caracal International, the first national arms manufacturer in the United Arab Emirates.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Tawazun will own Caracal's assets and subsidiaries, including the German gun-maker Merkel which has production lines in Germany and the United States, as well as a distribution network in all over Europe and America.
Tawazun will retain Caracal's operations and management team.
"We are very pleased about this acquisition, and we welcome Caracal staff and customers to Tawazun. Together, we will offer promising opportunities in small arms manufacturing,' said Mohamed Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of the OPB.
'Through this acquisition, Tawazun will consolidate its position as a leader in the field of industrial and commercial investment. It is part of the company's strategy to enter new markets and to create viable strategic partnerships that will add value to the UAE economy,' he added.
Tawazun seeks to pursue a targeted acquisition strategy to grow its capabilities and to efficiently acquire, integrate, and introduce new products and service offerings into the UAE markets and beyond.
'This acquisition will further strengthen Tawazun's portfolio and facilitate its progression into becoming a premier investment company and a partner of choice to industry leaders, both locally and abroad,' commented Saif Mohammed Al Hajeri, Director of the Offset Ventures Unit at the OPB.
'Caracal is certain to benefit from its new position within the Tawazun holdings. I believe that our company's successful beginning will now be taken to the next level via this excellent collaboration. Caracal's employees and associates are delighted with Tawazun's strategy,' said Hamad Al Neyadi, Managing Director of Caracal.
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December 14th, 2007
Caracal International to build shooting club in Abu Dhabi
Armed Forces Officers Club has signed an agreement with Caracal International, the Abu-Dhabi based light weapons manufacturer, contracting the latter to construct, develop and equip the first purpose-built shooting club in the capital city. To be located at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Officers' Club, the shooting club will boast a lavish 25m shooting range along with a broad range of amenities that include a simulation shooting range, an impressive gift shop and a luxury coffee shop, according to an earlier announcement. The agreement was signed between Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Army Officers Club Maj. Gen. Mohammed Hilal Suroor Al Ka'abi and CEO of Caracal International Hamad Khalifa Al Niyadi, at a ceremony held at the club yesterday evening.
Caracal International was established recently in Abu Dhabi as the Middle-East's light weapons manufacturer. Its debutant participation in the IDEX 2007 brought it regional and international acclaim as the regions high standard light weapons manufacturer.
Al Neyadi said that the Shooting Club will 'set the standard for excellence, reviving the art of shooting and marksmanship; sports that have always been traditionally linked to our heritage and history.'
Caracal International lance un club de tir à Abu Dhabi
Le Club des Officiers des forces armées émiraties a signé un agrément par lequel il s'engage à concevoir, construire et équiper le premier club de tir de la capitale pour Caracal International, fabricant d'armes individuelles.
Situé dans l'enceinte du prestigieux club des officiers, le club de tir proposera un luxueux pas de tir à 25 mètres avec de nombreuses prestations dont un simulateur de ciné tir, une boutique et un luxueux espace de restauration.
L'agrément a été signé par le Chef d'Etat Major adjoint et Président du Club des Officiers , le général Mohammed Hilal Suroor Al Ka'abi et le Président Directeur Général de Caracal International Mr Hamad Khalifa Al Niyadi lors d'une cérémonie organisée au Club des Officiers .
Caracal International est une entreprise récente créée à Abu Dhabi fabriquant des armes individuelles. Ses débuts comme exposant à IDEX 2007 ont été salués régionalement et internationalement pour le standard d'excellence démontré par la région.
Mr Al Neyadi a déclaré : " le Club de Tir établira un standard d'excellence en faisant revivre l'art du tir et l'habileté traditionnellement liés à notre héritage et notre histoire "
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UAE's first munitions factory to be set up in Abu Dhabi
Tawazun Holding LLC, an investment company established by the Offset Program Bureau (OPB), announced that it has teamed up with Al Jaber Trading Establishment, part of Al Jaber Group, and with Rheinmetall Munitions Systems, in a joint venture to build the United Arab Emirate's first munitions factory to serve the needs of the Armed Forces in the UAE and the region. The total investment in the joint venture, named Al Burkan Munitions Factory - is Dhs268m (US$73m).
The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi ON November 28, 2007 by Mohamed Saif Al Mazrouei on behalf of Tawazun Holding, Obaid Al Jaber, Chairman of Al Jaber Group, and Detlef Moog, Member of the Rheinmetall Executive Board.
The state-of-the-art Al Burkan Munitions Factory will be built on a dedicated area at the Zayed Military City in Abu Dhabi. The facility will use technology and proven components of world class suppliers in manufacturing, loading, testing, and assembling of various types of ordnance, such as aircraft bombs, artillery, and naval rounds and small arms ammunitions. It will also encompass an integrated demilitarization plant for environment-friendly explosive and ammunitions disposal, using the latest technology of thermal disposal. It is envisioned that the plant will also offer ammunitions refurbishment, R and D, and training services.
The factory will start production of aircraft bombs in mid 2009 and land and navy forces ammunitions in early 2010. Full capacity production is expected in three years.
Tawazun pursues a targeted acquisition strategy to grow its capabilities and to efficiently acquire, integrate and introduce new products and services offerings into the UAE markets and beyond. Tawazun's maiden move was the acquisition of the assets and subsidiaries of Caracal International, the first national arms manufacturer in the United Arab Emirates, including the German gun-maker Merkel which has production lines in Germany and the United States, as well as a distribution network in all over Europe and America. (Emirates News Agency, WAM)
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