Newsletter 1 December 2012 Dubai View this email in your browser DECEMBER 2012 Welcome to all our Friends and Customers to our first Newsletter. Every month we will be showcasing new veneers and writing informative articles.   Firstly we would like to thank all our customers for their support for what we are working hard to do and that is to be the Premier Veneer and wood based materials supplier in Dubai.   Our parent company Reliance Veneer (London) have an international reputation for supplying the finest veneers for the most prestigious projects and have worked closely in the Dubai market for over 25 years. To consolidate their position in the Gulf and to be able to offer increased efficiency in distribution it was decided to open Reliance Veneer Timber Trading LLC.   We have over the last few months been building our offices and showrooms from the floor up and stocking our warehouse with many species. So far we have 76 different species, including Figured Veneers and Burls and we are adding new species all the time, including many unusual and highly decorative veneers for special projects. We will also be stocking the largest and most comprehensive stock holding of Engineered Veneer in Dubai. Currently we are handling over 60 different Engineered species all made to European Standards of which many are FSC.   FEATURED VENEER OF THE MONTH Japanese Tamo Ash Veneer These amazing trees grow mainly on Japan's Northern Islands of Hokkaido. Temperatures in winter often reach minus 30 degrees celcius. A little bit colder than Dubai in January!!   It is thought that the cold wind blowing over the trunks of the trees causes the grain to develop into a "blister/ peanut"grain pattern. It is very rare and very sought after.  For decades Tamo Ash has been used for the most prestigious work, including fine furniture, Jewelry and watch boxes, special doors and Architectural panelling for Palaces. As a light colour veneer, it is unique and is like no other. When the figuring is strong, the veneer looks 3D in appearance.   Reliance Veneer Timber Trading hold selected stocks in furniture, door and panel lengths. BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC INTERIOR TRIM DASHBOARD First Launched in 2003 it will soon be celebrating 10 years of production. The Continental GT has undergone several face lifts over the years, and now with the amazing Tamo Ash Veneer trim, it still looks as fresh and desirable as the day it was launched. TRUE or FALSE? To bring you the best quality logs, our log buyers are often required to trek through forests in search of the best timber. Whilst some animals are cute and cuddly, it is usually the case that the jungle harbours some very dangerous animals that are only too happy to have us as their next meal. recently in Brazil we encountered this ferocious beast 15m away from a Santos Rosewood log. After about 15 minutes of teeth rattling and hissing, we were told that the alligator slipped back into the river. We have yet to establish who moved first, but we think it was probably our log buyer. Needless to say there is a superb Santos Rosewood log still growing in the jungle and we may return to this area upon our next trip to Brazil, unless our Health and Safety officer carries out a risk assessment first!!! Some of us here at Reliance have fondly named this animal Tony!!! True or False?  Find out next Month! Web Site www.relianceveneer.com Contact by E-Mail CONTACT INFORMATION: Tel:  +971 4 340 5881 Fax: +971 4 340 5886 E-Mail: [email protected] MAILING ADDRESS: RELIANCE VENEER TIMBER TRADING PO BOX No 30854 AL QUOZ INDUSTRIAL AREA DUBAI. UAE Copyright © 2012 Reliance Veneer All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list   update subscription preferences