In Oman, the manufacturing of metal products faces severe challenges due to the combination of high ambient temperatures and extreme salinity along the coastlines of Muscat and Salalah. This necessitates the use of galvanised metal mesh lath to prevent rapid oxidation and structural failure in critical infrastructure.
The local market has seen a surge in demand for specialized expanded metal due to the expansion of the oil and gas sector and the diversification goals of Oman Vision 2040. Standard carbon steels are often insufficient without advanced coatings to resist the abrasive desert sands.
Consequently, there is a significant shift toward aluminium expanded materials, which offer a superior strength-to-weight ratio and inherent corrosion resistance, making them ideal for the region's harsh climatic conditions.








