Minaean International Corp. (MIB.V) is a leader in innovative light-gauge steel construction technologies. The Vancouver-based company currently operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Minaean Building Structures in North America and Minaean Habitat India (PVT) Ltd. in India.

Minaean provides complete in-house design, engineering, prefabrication, supply and installation services for modular buildings which feature light-gauge steel, load-bearing wall panels and integrated flooring systems. These structures are capable of being assembled, delivered, and installed within 7 to 10 days, and have both commercial and residential uses. These strong, affordable, ecologically sustainable modular structures present a promising solution to the massive housing shortages in developing countries. Minaean’s current focus is to penetrate the massive housing market in India, where Minaean has been active since 2001. The company currently has two active production plants in India, with a third, largest plant scheduled to begin production in the first quarter of 2009.

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