LEADING BY EXCELLENCE
Mr. Lal Abdul Salam is the CEO and Managing Director of Esselar. Motivated to give back to the community, he combined technology and nature to implement sustainable, innovative manufacturing solutions to bridge the gap between economic and environmental resilience
STELLAR CREDENTIALS
Mr. Lal Abdul Salam completed a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam. Thereafter, he started his career as a junior engineer at the Kerala State Pollution Control Board. He spent four years in this position before moving to Abu Dhabi, UAE, as a Sales Engineer at Testron International. Throughout his time in the UAE, he gained experience working with companies such as Future Pipe Industries and Hyder Consulting. In 2000, he joined the Abu Dhabi Pipe Factory, where he worked for 14 years.
After that, he also joined companies like Frontline Industrial Engineering Services, Composite Technology DWC-LLC, and OrgiChemie FZ LLC. All these experiences played an important role in shaping his career. As the CEO and Managing Director of Esselar, he has been instrumental in establishing Esselar as a leading company in green and innovative composite manhole covers. Esselar manhole covers have had a solid reputation in the GCC market for over eight years due to their superior quality and reduced carbon footprint in production. Upholding the qualities of honesty, trust, and hard work, he is on a path to create a lasting change in society.
QUALITY AT ITS BEST
Mr. Salam is very stringent regarding quality standards and ensures that the products meet high expectations. He has incorporated advanced technology and top-notch machinery to maximize production and reduce waste. Additionally, he has hired a dedicated team of around 180 employees with extensive experience and training in the composite fiberglass industry. He also has cutting-edge testing and quality control equipment that adheres to ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 standards. Mr. Salam ensures that the covers are designed to be lightweight for easy and safe manual removal while maintaining their load-bearing capacity. He consistently upholds the highest manufacturing standards by maintaining an effective supply chain network. Mr. Salam’s commitment to quality has helped him gain the trust of his clients.
CARING FOR THE NATURE
The central concept behind Mr. Salam’s efforts has always been to establish a sustainable ecosystem. His vision for all his projects is “meeting the needs of present generations without sacrificing the needs of future generations.” He consistently incorporates the ‘Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle’ principle in developing new technologies and manufacturing solutions. He actively fosters an inclusive society by promoting workforce diversity, collaborating with local communities, and implementing measures to minimize the environmental effects of the industry.
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Mr. Salam was recognised with prestigious accolades for his outstanding leadership abilities. In 2022, he won the “Best Businessman 2022” award at the World-Wide Achiever’s Forum and the Master Vision International Excellence Award. Furthermore, he was awarded the esteemed Golden Achievement Award. These honours underscore his leadership skills, innovative ideas, and visionary outlook for the industry.
ENVISIONING A BRIGHT AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Mr. Salam’s vision is to create a robust business that attains excellent profits without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction. He is also focused on creating a sustainable future and decreasing the company’s carbon emissions, while reducing operational expenses.
