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DAHCOR to Relocate Its Core Operations to the Middle East

We are entering a new chapter. Over the coming months we will begin relocating our core operations and new headquarters to the Middle East (GCC). This is not a goodbye to Portugal. We will maintain selected production in Portugal و extend manufacturing to Asia—including in the GCC—to support scale, speed, and proximity to our growth markets.

Why the Middle East, Why Now

• Ambition & scale — A region built to lead, not follow.
• Speed & partnership — Decisive public–private collaborations 100% aligned with our plans
• Destination readiness — World-class infrastructure for business, families, and international projects.
• Sustainability at scale — Appetite and capital to industrialize responsible innovation.
• Market proximity — Strategic access to key growth corridors across MENA and Asia.

Industrial Footprint

• Portugal: cork composites, organic cotton, recycled polyester (rPET) and other sustainable technologies—staying true to handmade, brain-made, heart-made in Portugal.
• Asia: selected categories and components to increase capacity, shorten lead times, and support regional market access.
• GCC: manufacturing capabilities integrated with our new HQ for rapid prototyping, customization at scale, and global distribution.

Across all sites we are standardizing sustainable processes: bio-based resins, water-based inks/coatings, low-VOC adhesives, closed-loop textile programs, and digital traceability (NFC/ID).

What This Means for Stakeholders

• Customers & Business Partners — Shorter lead times, closer support, and a manufacturing network aligned to quality and sustainability.
• Distributors — A GCC-based headquarters and Asian/GCC manufacturing backbone to accelerate market entry and service levels all over the world.
• Partners — A disciplined build-out of brands, IP, and operations with milestone-driven rollouts.
• Suppliers & Makers in Portugal — Long-term demand for premium, responsibly made materials—Portugal remains central to our identity.

Transition Timeline

• 2025 — HQ relocation to the GCC; continuity in Portugal; onboarding of Asian and GCC manufacturing partners.
• 2026 onward — Phased announcements of new initiatives and market expansions.

For GCC inquiries: dialog@dahcor.com

Closing Note

This move positions DAHCOR to build the next decade from a geography—and a manufacturing network—that matches our DNA: Portugal for authenticity and craft, Asia for scale and speed, and the GCC for headquarters, integration, and execution.