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QATAR, A SMALL country with bigambitions, has high hopes for the future asa series of enormous infrastructure projectsto cater for worldwide events get underway.Much like many of its Gulf neighbours,however, the country appears to know nobounds when it comes to investing big. Welook at the legacy of Qatar’s ongoingdevelopments and what the future mayhold for the peninsula’s economy after thebustle of hosting a FIFA World Cup in sevenyears’ time has died down (p16). Project Qatar is also upon us once again andwe’ve got all the news ahead of theindustrial construction showcase (p68), aswell as a round up of developments atMarch’s Middle East Electricity (p50).Elsewhere, we look at the region’s roadbuilding plans (p30), developments in thefacilities management sector (p26) anddiscover the latest advances in SaudiArabia’s telecommunications market (p46).
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BusinEss & ManagEMEntMarket news 6Qatar set for heavy investment in sustainabledevelopment; Masdar to deliver Moroccan ruralelectrification project; new parts distribution centre forDoosan in Dubai
Executives’ Calendar 12Events listings; SSS Arabia; GCC Environment Forum
ExECutivE stratEgyWeichai Powers on 14Chinese manufacturer eyes up business opportunitiesthroughout the Middle East
analysisQatari ambitions 16A look into Qatar’s ambitious development plans for itsbooming economy and expanding infrastructure
industrial diversification 22The second part of Moin Siddiqi’s investigation into the GCC’s economic diversification plans
ConstruCtionFacilities Management 26Smarter building designs are leading to better servicesand solutions from the region's FM suppliers
road Building 30Clever designs and sustainable construction areinfluencing the way our roads are being built
logistiCsMoroccan Ports 42As Morocco’s economy strengthens, investment in itsport facilities is turning the country into a strategic hub
CoMMuniCationstelecoms in saudi 46Nicholas Newman investigates developments in SaudiArabia's fast-paced telecoms sector
MiddlE East ElECtriCityMEE 2015 50All of the news following the power sectorextravaganza in Dubai
Exhibitor news 52Weichai, HIMOINSA, Pramac, Aksa Power Generation,Grupel and many more
Jordan shortlists 15bidders for solar plantFiFteen Pre-QUaliFieD biDDershave been shortlisted for theconstruction of a Us$150mn solarpower plant in Jordan.the bidders include First solarelectric, spain’s elecnor, sunedisonitalia Construction, China GezhoubaGroup international engineering,Dongfang electric internationalCorporation, isolux ingenieria andGuangdong Power engineeringCorporation of China energyengineering Group and Zhuhaisingyes Green building technology.the project will be backed by aUs$5bn fund from the GCC grant,stated local reports.the 75Mw plant will be installed inQweira, in Jordan’s aqabagovernorate. the country isplanning to install 1,800Mw worthof renewable energy projects andconnect them to the national gridby 2018.Jordan currently imports 97 percent of its annual energy needs andis aiming to increase thecontribution of renewable energyto its overall energy mix to 10 percent by 2020.
Aluminium Bahrainconsiders development ofsixth production linealUMiniUM bahrain b.s.C(alba) has said it will considerdeveloping a sixth production line,with an expected capacity of400,000 metric tonnes.according to officials at alba,members of the board andcompany shareholders will discussthe feasibility and technicalitiessurrounding the potentialexpansion. Once the new unit hasbeen completed, alba’s totalproduction capacity would increaseto 1.3mn tonnes per annum.alba chairman shaikh Daij binsalman bin Daij al Khalifa said, “weare optimistic about the futuregrowth prospects from alba’s sixthproduction line. "this new landmark would makealba one of the largest single sitesmelters in the world and will be amajor boost to bahrain’s economy."alba officials has said that oncethey receive the relevant approvals,it would expedite the execution ofthe production line. the bahrainicompany is one of the largestaluminium smelters in the world.
Morocco’s office NatioNal de l'electricitéet de l'eau Potable (oNee) has signed apartnership with abu Dhabi’s renewable energycompany Masdar for the latter to design, supplyand install 17,670 solar Home systems in 940villages in Morocco.
Upon completion of the project, 99 per centof rural Morocco will have access to energy,according to Masdar.
H.e Dr. sultan ahmad al Jaber, Uae ministerof state and chairman of Masdar, who signedthe agreement in casablanca, Morocco, withoNee director general ali fassi-fihri, remarked,“the Uae has longstanding bilateral ties withMorocco, and this project reflects ourcommitment to work together to enhanceeconomic and social opportunity.”
ali fassi-fihri noted, “the development ofrenewable energy is one of the most importanteconomic policies of the government ofMorocco. the government is committed tosecuring 42 per cent of the nation’s energy fromrenewable sources by 2020.
“this project fits perfectly with the strategyof the Moroccan Government for thedevelopment of rural areas through theachievement of basic infrastructure,” he added.“rural electrification through solar Home
systems is part of an ambitious programmelaunched by the Moroccan government in1996, which allowed access by connecting tothe national grid more than 12mn people andequipped 51,559 homes with solar systems.
“this effort has greatly contributed toimproving the living conditions of ruralpopulations, especially those concerned by theNational initiative for Human Development.”
the project will be funded through a grant fromthe abu Dhabi government and the solar Homesystems will be delivered by Masdar specialProjects, a division of Masdar clean energy withexpertise in deploying renewable energysolutions to remote and rural communities.
Masdar and ONEE partner for rural electrification projectin Morocco
Qatar will invest approximately Qr1.27trillion (Us$350bn) in sustainable developmentover the next 15 years, according to the organisersof international construction and buildingmaterials exhibition Project Qatar.
“Qatar in the run-up to the 2022 Fifa world Cupand in line with the Qatar national vision (Qnv)2030 document will be investing nearlyUs$350bn,” said George ayache, general mangerof iFP Qatar.
“the figure includes the value of all the projectssince the launch of Qnv 2030 programme,including the industrial projects and the Us$70bn
investment dedicated to the country’s hospitalityand tourism sector development.”
Qatar’s economy has been predicted to record a7.7 per cent growth in real GDP in 2015, with thenon-hydrocarbon sector accounting for 50 per centof GDP. a statement from iFP pointed out that theconstruction sector would remain vital in thecountry’s development, playing a major role inachieving the ambitious targets of Qnv 2030.
the 12th edition of the internationalconstruction and building materials exhibition willtake place at the Qatar national Convention Centrein Doha on 4-7 May 2015.
UAE minister of state and chairman of Masdar, H.E Dr. SultanAhmad Al Jaber and ONEE director general Ali Fassi-Fihri,signing the agreement in Casablanca, Morocco
IFP Qatar, organisers of the upcomingProject Qatar, have said Qatar will
invest US$350bn in sustainabledevelopment over the next 15 years
(Photo: Andrzej Kubik)
Qatar set for huge investment in sustainabledevelopment, says trade show organiser
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ENEC submits operatinglicense application fornuclear power plant unitseMirates nUClear enerGyCorporation (eneC) has filed theOperating license application(Ola) for barakah Units 1 and 2with the Uae Federal authority fornuclear regulation (Fanr),following a five-year-longdocumentation process. eneC and the Korea electric PowerCorporation (KePCO), the primecontractor of eneC’s programme,had documented the safety of theplanned operations andmaintenance of the barakah plantfor the past half a decade ahead ofthe application.Mohamed al hammadi CeO ofeneC, remarked, “this is a veryimportant stage in thedevelopment of the Uae’s peacefulnuclear energy programme. “the successful and on-timesubmission of this Ola is a crucialmilestone in our journey tobecoming fully operational in2017,” he added.
TATI awarded RTITBaccreditation in OmanteChniCal anDaDMinistrative traininginstitute (tati) has become the firstorganisation in Oman to becomeaccredited to provide rtitbworkplace transport training.the private training organisationhas been approved to deliver rtitbtraining to more than half of themajor oil companies working in thecountry, including shell, bP, andOman Oil. “the rtitb courses are verydetailed and have rigorousrequirements,” said Mani sankar,general manager at tati. “they definitely have value and are not like other courses,particularly in the practicalelements and demonstrations.”tati has been providing trainingqualifications, including technicalnational vocation qualifications,business-related health and safety,driver training and lift truckoperator training, since 1993.employees with rtitb accreditedtraining are automatically listed onthe rtitb database and can thenuse the international certificate toprove their skills when seekingwork for other companies or inother countries.
MetitO, the tOtal intelligent water management solutions provider, has announced itsparticipation in four municipal water projects in egypt.
the company, which has its headquarters in Dubai, will take advantage of the recent economicrecovery in egypt to participate, to varying degrees, in the four projects for around Us$29mn.
the national Organisation for Potable water and sanitary Drainage (nOPwasD) assignedMetito the arymon waste water treatment Plant (wwtP) and the shahidy sewage treatmentPlant (stP), which are expected to be completed in 2016.
el Gharbia Company for water and waste water, adivision of hCww, also contracted Metito to perform areconstruction and extension of the Muhalla watertreatment Plant in el Mahalla el Kobra City, while the finalproject, toshka Compact surface water treatment Plant forthe new Urban Communities authority (nUCa), is set to becompleted in Q4 2015.
“Concluding several years of political and economicvolatility, egypt’s economic recovery is now becomingsteady with a clear resurgence of smaller scale municipalprojects that are important to the continued industrialdevelopment of the country, as well as large municipalprojects critical to bigger needs of the egyptian communityin residential and commercial sectors alike,” said Metitoafrica’s managing director Karim Madwar.
“the projects we have been recently awarded are justfour examples of this upturn that we see continuing.”
Metito wins water project contracts in Egypt
DoosaN coNstrUctioN eqUiPMeNt, incollaboration with logistics provider agility, hasopened a new parts distribution centre (PDc) inDubai for Bobcat and Doosan Portable Powerproducts. Hosted and managed by agility, thenew PDc is located at the Jebel ali free Zone.
the storage space for Bobcat and DoosanPortable Power parts covers an area of 1,540 sqm in the warehouse, stored in 3,500 separateparts locations.
the centre will provide parts support fordealers and customers of Bobcat and DoosanPortable Power products in the Middle east andafrica (Mea) region. With Doosan’s existingPDc at Puurs in Belgium, the company will nowbe able to deliver parts to more than 90 percent of the region within 24 hours of ordering.
at the inauguration of the new facility, Gabyrhayem, regional director in Middle east andNorth africa (MeNa), said, “With the openingof the new Dubai PDc, we will be able toprovide a much better parts service for ourdealers and customers throughout the Mearegion. as well as enhancing our aftermarketservice, the new PDc demonstrates our strongcommitment to the Mea market.”
erik Van Der Goot, head of parts for Doosanconstruction equipment in europe, Middle eastand africa (eMea), added that the new Dubai
PDc would strengthen brand loyalty for Bobcat,while creating more customer solutions.
“our dealers do a wonderful job of sellingthe first machine to our customers, but withthe increased parts support from the DubaiPDc, we can have a very important role inhelping to secure the sale of further machinesto the same customers.”
according to Martin Knoetgen, president of Doosan construction equipment in eMea,the new facility will likely have a positiveimpact on the regional business for Doosan and its partners.
Karim Madwar, managing director of Metito Africa
(From left) Gaby Rhayem, Martin Knoetgen and Erik Van DerGoot at the launch of Bobcat’s new PDC in Dubai
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DaMMaM’s King FahDinternational airport (KFia)in saudi arabia has unveiledthe King Fahd Cargo Village,which will position theairport as a multi-modalshipment and clearancedestination. The new facility,which spans 50,000 sqm,grants direct access to thekingdom, bypassing the needfor cargo to trans-shipthrough neighbouring countries, said project officials. The cargovillage will maximise convenience for airlines and freightcompanies operating from KFia. www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/logistics
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qaTar generaL eLeCTriCiTyand Water Corporation (Kahramaa)has awarded a contract worthus$608mn to Mena contractorhabtoor Leighton group (hLg) tobuild the world’s largest concretereservoirs in qatar.
The contract is for theconstruction of the Megareservoir Primary reservoir andPumping stations (PrPs) 3 comprising five reservoirs. each will havea capacity of 100mn gallons.
The project will commence in april 2015 and is scheduled forcompletion in q2 2018.www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/power-a-water
The reservoirs will have a capacity of100mn gallons each, making them thelargest in the world (Photo: werner22brigitte/Pixabay)
Qatar to build world’s largestconcrete reservoirs
JaPan-BaseD PrinTing anDimaging solutions vendor Canonhas launched a new channelprogramme to boost sales of itsprinters and further consolidateits position in Bahrain
according to the company, thechannel programme focuses onsales targets set for main bodyprinter business in Bahrain. Theresults and details of the topperforming dealers will be announced in 2016.www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/it
According to Canon, 35 dealers havealready signed up for the channelprogramme in Bahrain (Photo: MosheReuveni/Flickr)
The King Fahd Cargo Village will make thetransport of cargo more convenient fromSaudi Arabia, reducing the country’sdependence on others for the same service(Photo: tpsdave/Pixabay)
Canon’s new programme to boostprinter sales in Bahrain
sauDi araBia’s MaraFiq Power and Water utility Company has contracted south africa’s Doble engineering Company toprovide consulting and training services for best qualitytransmission and distribution.
as part of the contract, Doble engineering will be expected toprovide a comprehensive review of Marafiq’s operations andmaintenance practices. it will also work on extensive transmissionand distribution equipment technical training and provide reliability-centred maintenance (rCM) coaching and facilitator-assessments. www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/power-a-water
Doble Engineering to take on SaudiArabian consultancy deal
Louis Berger has signed the deal with al Madinah al-Munawarah Development authority to manage Madinah’s PublicTransportation Program (MPTP).
Company representatives signed the us$100mn programmemanagement office consultant (PMoC) contract with al Madinahal-Munawarah Development authority (MMDa) chairman hrhPrince Faisal bin salman bin abdulaziz al saud in april 2015.
The contract will last five years, during which time Louis Bergerwill assist with MPTP’s strategic planning, as well as controlling,guiding and overseeing the service delivery of the various projectand construction management consultants and advisors.
The MPTP project will include a comprehensive metro and busnetwork, as well as upgrades and fresh construction on the networkof roads and various other facilities, including stations, park-and-ride lots, depots and advanced intelligent transportation systems.www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/construction
The UAe is aiming to achieve a 10 per cent increase in itsrenewable energy mix by 2030, according to a report byinternational Renewable energy Agency (iReNA).Currently, the UAe’s target is only 0.9 per cent, but iReNAofficials are hopeful that the country can achieve the 10 per centtarget by 2030, which would also lead to energy savingsamounting to Us$1.9bn annually.www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com/power-a-water
Louis Berger signs transport deal forMadinah services
Dammam airport launches itsown cargo village
‘UAE could achieve 10 per centincrease in clean energy mix by 2030’
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The sUCCess OF theGCC environmentForum (GeF) has seenthe event grow inpopularity over thepast few years, withthe show nowasserting itself as saudiArabia’s flagshipenvironmental event.Last held in 2013, GeF 2015 will combine an international exhibitionwith a strategic conference and a prestigious awards ceremony.Launched in 2010, the event aims to serve all sectors of theenvironmental industry, with the next edition scheduled to takeplace in Riyadh’s Al Faisaliah hotel on 24-26 May 2015. Building on the success of previous editions, GeF 2015 will focuson topics such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, wastemanagement, water and wastewater and environmentaltechnologies.highlights from the 2013 edition of the event included publicsector representatives and senior decision makers from theprivate sectors discussing the latest industry insights. More than 1,000 environmental experts and industry ViPsinteracted to talk about legislation, project opportunities andtechnological breakthroughs, which will all be up for discussionagain at this year’s event.
GEF 2015 will focus on a rangeof topics, including renewable
energy and waste management(Photo: WDG Photo)
Environmental focus for SaudiArabian forumThe annuaL sauDi
safety & security Forumand exhibition (sssarabia) will return toDammam in May 2015.
set to take place atDhahran internationalexhibitions Centre from10-12 May 2015, theevent will combine aninternational exhibitionand strategic conference.
The event, which first took place in 2011, will look to attract safetyprofessionals and security experts, who will discuss key issues at atime of heightened security concerns throughout the Middle east.
officially endorsed by asis Chapter 72, the global association forsecurity professionals, more than 3,000 industry experts will be onhand to share their experiences and discuss the latest initiatives,products and technologies to hit the market place.
Last year, the event attracted more than 60 exhibitingorganisations, while industry leaders discussed internationalstandards and best practices on safety- and security-related topics atthe supporting conference.
held in parallel to the international exhibition, in recent years theconference has brought together companies from across the globe,who have been able to showcase their expertise in safety, securityand fire prevention, with products, services and technologies ondisplay that will shape the future of the industry.
Security issues to be discussed in Dammam
EXECUTIVES’ CALENDAR 2015MAY 2015
4-7 Project Qatar Doha www.projectqatar.com
6-7 Trans Middle east Doha www.transportevents.com
10-12 saudi safety & security DaMMaM www.sss-arabia.com
10-12 Airport show DuBai www.theairportshow.com
11-12 Global Airport Leaders’ Forum DuBai www.globalairportleadersforum.com
11-13 saudi Power riyaDh www.saudi-power.com
14-17 erbil Building erBiL www.erbilbuilding.com
18-20 FM expo DuBai www.fm-expo.com
18-21 iNDeX DuBai www.indexexhibition.com
19-21 Oman energy & Water MusCaT www.energyandwateroman.com
24-26 GCC environment Forum riyaDh www.gccenvironmentforum.com
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2-4 hardware+Tools Middle east DuBai www.hardwaretoolsme.com
8-11 Project iran Tehran www.project-iran.com
Readers should verify dates and location with sponsoring organisations, as this information is sometimes subject to change.
Fire safety will be a prominent focus of theupcoming Saudi Safety & Security Forum andExhibition (Photo: Nonnakrit)
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HAVING EXHIBITED AT Middle EastElectricity (MEE) for the past twoyears, Weichai’s management team
noticed that the footfall and quality of visitorsat the annual exhibition would provide theperfect backdrop to the international launchof its latest range of engines for generator sets.
Speaking to Technical Review shortly afterthe global product launch of the WeichaiBaudouin M33 Series Engines at the Dubaiexhibition, Amit Deshpande, sales andmarketing director for Weichai Middle East,said, “Africa and the Middle East are amongour emerging markets, where we haveachieved our highest growing rate last year,and this event was about introducing thelatest developments of our engines, whichhave greatly expanded the quality and rangeof Weichai in the high-speed engine sector.”
The new product range (see page 55), whichDeshpande said had been created in responseto a gap in Weichai’s portfolio, has enabled thecompany to offer complete genset packagesranging in size from 12 kVA up to 1,250 kVA.
“Having carried out a lot of testing, we feltnow was the time to conduct a global launchof the products outside of China, and wechose MEE for its popularity throughout theindustry,” he added.
The company has experienced averageyear-on-year growth of 38 per cent since 1998,with a number of international acquisitionsadding to the turnover of the company.
“I also think that the Weichai operatingmodel and Weichai’s core principles are verystrictly focused on the quality of the products,while keeping them very competitive in termsof price,” Deshpande noted. “We havebalanced that very well by manufacturingreliable products at a very competitive rate.”
The globalisation of Weichai is another areaDeshpande pointed towards in regards to thegroup’s growth, as it continues its expansioninto more international markets, growing interms of international reach and localising its
workforce in targeted regions. “Weichai is notgoing into these market as a Chinesecompany,” he stated. “We are trying to be alocal company in local markets.”
Investing in R&DThe new engines were jointly designed by 100-year-old French engine manufacturingcompany Baudouin, a company Weichaiacquired in 2009, which through its extensiveexperience in marine engine development hasbuilt up a reputation for manufacturingengines for challenging environments.
“We started the development of this newengine project jointly with Baudouin’s researchand development (R&D) centre in France andour R&D centre in China, so we had a set ofengineers dedicated to the development ofthese engines,” Deshpande noted.
Weichai invests US$200mn annually intoR&D leading Deshpande to note that, incomparison with fellow Chinese companies,the group is leading the way in terms of R&Dexpenditure, which forms a core part of itsannual spending strategy.
“Weichai benchmarks itself againstinternational competitors,” Deshpande noted.“We are an international US$22bn company,so that’s one reason it’s important to be in thisregion and in attendance at events such asMEE in Dubai.
“A lot of our targeted customers, such as thegenerator set OEMs, and all of our competitorsare present at the MEE, so it is nice to be at theevent to find out what’s new in the industryand what the new products in the market are.”
Last year the company built 750,000 enginesand – with a capacity to manufacture onemillion engines from its facilities in China – thecompany’s ambitious expansion plans are notwithout foundation.
Building an international brandWhile manufacturing facilities in the MiddleEast may be some way off, Weichai’s local
presence is continuing to grow, with the groupheavily investing in new facilities in the MiddleEast and Africa (MEA) region.
“We established an office in Jebel Ali FreeZone in 2013, which is primarily a partsdistribution centre for the MEA region. We donot manufacture or repair equipment at thatfacility at the moment, but we are looking atoptions if we find the right partners.”
Deshpande joined the company in 2014 andwas among the firm’s first intake of non-Chinese employees. Weichai has set a target ofemploying 500 non-Chinese workers for itsinternational team by 2020. With the figurecurrently standing at 75, the company looks setto easily achieve its goal as it looks to build itspresence in markets outside of China.
“I think one of the biggest steps Weichai hastaken over the past year is that it hascompletely rebranded its logo, giving it a moreinternational look, and we have been spendinga lot of money on enhancing our brand image,”said Deshpande. “Weichai is one of thesponsors of the Ferrari F1 team and weorganise a lot of events around that associationbetween Weichai and Ferrari. Ferrari is a verywell-known brand and that association hashelped the firm to quickly enhance its brand onthe international stage.”
With a growing brand presence throughoutthe region, and a willingness to become one ofthe leading players in the international marketfor generator sets and engine development,the Weichai brand looks set to continuestrengthening its presence in a market longdominated by the historic brands of Europeand North America. �
Weichai, the Chinese automobile and equipment manufacturing group, used its platform at2015’s Middle East Electricity to launch a powerful new range of generator sets, highlighting thecompany’s ambitious expansion plans throughout the region and beyond.
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Amit Deshpande, sales and marketing director forWeichai Middle East, during the unveiling of Weichai’slatest engine range at Middle East Electricity 2015
Qatar’s mega constructionprojects are helping drive itsdiversification agenda as
investment spending accelerated growth in2014 to an estimated 6.5 per cent. Drivingthis was an 11.9 per cent expansion of thenon-hydrocarbon sector, while hydrocarbonoutput fell 1.3 per cent; the non-hydrocarbon sector now accounts for morethan half of nominal GDP, according toQatar National Bank. Investment spendingis estimated to have reached 31.2 per centof GDP in 2014 compared with 29.6 percent in 2013.
As the GCC’s fastest-growing economy,Qatar has the means to push ahead with oneof the world’s most comprehensive andambitious economic development andinfrastructure programmes. The governmentaims to create a sustainable economy bydiversifying revenue sources away fromhydrocarbons. The National Vision 2030requires key infrastructure to stimulateeconomic growth, enhance local potentialand development, and help boost tourismthrough promoting Qatar as an internationalbusiness, arts and health centre.
Major infrastructure projects include the
new deepwater port, railways, roads,stadiums and facilities for the World Cup2022, as well as the development of wholenew urban areas. For instance, Lusail Citycovers 38 km with entertainment andhousing venues, while Education City isbeing planned as a Gulf-wide centre foreducational excellence.
“The scale of construction work takingplace in Qatar is unprecedented in terms ofdensity of development, the scale andcomplexity of projects and the timescale fordelivery,” says Roger Cruickshank, directorof strategic transport planning at Atkins, theengineering firm involved in some of Qatar’sbiggest projects.
Transportation-related projects include anew national railway system, featuring the230 km Doha metro, light rail, freight andhigh-speed lines. An integrated pan-GCC railnetwork, along with the development ofmajor highways, will soon connect Qatarwith neighbouring countries. TheExpressway Programme will also providevital transportation links across Qatar,delivering more than 900 km of new roadsand an array of underpasses, flyovers andmulti-level interchanges.
Depth in shipping services A vital component of Qatar’s infrastructureis the US$7.4bn world-class deep-sea portbeing built to ease traffic congestion inDoha. The new port will comprise threecontainer terminals with an eventualcombined annual capacity of more than sixmillion containers a year. Reportedly, it willbe one of the world’s largest and mosttechnologically advanced ports.Importantly, too, it is aimed at maximisingsynergies with the neighbouring economiczone and Mesaieed Industrial City, providingopportunities for future investment andlocal employment.
Being awarded the 2022 FIFA World Cupset a date by which a lot of transport andsocial infrastructure is needed, providingimpetus for accelerating work. As a result,the number of contracts awarded in 2014increased significantly. However, Qatar stillfaces huge challenges in being ready in timefor the World Cup.
Cost overruns and delays have beenproblematic. There have been reports ofships waiting outside Qatar’s existingMesaieed Port to get cargo clearance forlonger than a week.
With the world’s most ambitious economic development and infrastructure programme underway, Valerie Hart examinesQatar’s blueprint for long-term growth outside of the oil and gas sector.
Qatar: Building asustainable future
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The new US$11.5bn Hamad International Airport wasbuilt on a 29 sq km site, of which 60 per cent was on
reclaimed land (Photo: Hamad International Airport)
The construction boom has led to sharpincreases in the cost of supplies andmaterials and exposed bottlenecks in bothregional and local supply chains.
With the fall in energy prices andconstruction costs escalating, thegovernment has started prioritising projectsand deferring some non-essentialinfrastructure schemes. For instance, theSharq Crossing, a 12 km series of channelsand bridges connecting with HamadInternational Airport, was postponedrecently. In March, legislation wasintroduced to grant the finance ministrymore powers to rein in overspendingdepartments.
Cruickshank says, “Challenges faced byconsultants operating in the Middle East areunique compared to other markets. Forexample, the complexity of immigrationprocesses in attracting highly sought afterskilled staff can sometimes be a challenge,as can issues around staff mobilisation,including adequacy of accommodation andaccess to services.”
To ease pressure, the government is tryingto streamline recruitment policies andprocedures and reform parts of the localLabour Law, especially around the issue ofwhich nationalities are eligible for visas.
ensuring sustainable developmentSustainability is another issue for theinfrastructure being created in Qatar.
“Although the 2022 World Cup is a majordriver for activity in Qatar, construction andlight industries could peak around thattime, raising the question of sustainability,”says Srinath Manda, programme manager,transportation and logistics practice,Middle East, North Africa and South Asia atFrost & Sullivan.
“Everybody wants to be in Qatar for theWorld Cup; for example, all the major hotelbrands are looking to set up there. But whathappens to all this capacity created for thepurpose of the World Cup afterwards is notclear. It is to be seen whether the World Cupboosts the number of expatriates andcreates a new industrial base in Qatar.”
Key to Qatar’s diversification plans is todevelop sources of income away fromhydrocarbons, such as light manufacturing.Government initiatives includedevelopment of economic zones alongsidethe port and airport that benefit fromintegrated systems of transport and storagefacilities. Qatar’s strategic location and newtransport links will enable companies todistribute easily around the region. The firstphase of a one million square metre, self-contained logistics hub became operationalin 2011. Since then, the Logistics VillageQatar, which provides customisable storageand distribution space, has gone throughseveral expansionary phases.
DHL Express Qatar country manager NaelAttiyat says, “Having different economiczones definitely helps the flow of foreigndirect investment and encouragesmultinational companies to set up apresence in the country. At the same time,these zones offer many benefits for small-and medium-sized companies to establishbusinesses, as well as drive and diversify theoverall economy.”
Qatar is, however, up againstconsiderable competition from other GCCcountries as they also attempt to diversifyaway from oil and gas.
“The trend is to set up a port with a freetrade zone as a transhipment hub,replicating Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone.There will be a significant amount ofcannibalising between them because onlyso much cargo passes through the region,
while the scope for population growth andexport potential for local manufacturing isrelatively low,” opines Manda. Meanwhile, anew megaport planned at Saudi Arabia’sKing Abdullah Economic City will add furtherto available capacity in the Gulf.
“Every GCC nation is trying to attractmanufacturing industries, but there are somany manufacturing hubs within a smalldistance of between 200 and 300 km,” saysManda. “Maybe companies new to theregion might consider setting up in one ofthese new economic zones, but existingones are unlikely to want to open anotherbranch so close by.”
The economic zones also have tocompete with larger economies, such asIndia, in terms of cost base.
Another challenge is neighbouring portsstill have a long way to go in terms ofefficiency and capacity to catch up withJebel Ali. Some smaller ports have, however,been gaining prominence in the past fewyears as they develop their owncharacteristic hubs. Salalah port in Oman,for example, has proved popular for certaintypes of cargo that do not need to bedistributed around the Gulf.
creating an aviation hubOne of the biggest projects in Qatar has beenthe new US$11.5bn Hamad InternationalAirport, which opened to passengers lastyear, five years behind schedule. The airportis extremely impressive, having been built ona 29 sq km site, of which 60 per cent is landreclaimed from the Gulf, and comprisingaround 100 buildings.
Hamad International is a hub and spokeairport, with more than 70 per cent ofpassengers using the terminal to connect toother flights within 90 minutes of landing.The final phase of the airport’s construction
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“The scale of construction work taking place in Qatar is unprecedented
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would effectively increase its capacity tomore than 50mn against its current capacityof 30mn travellers annually.
Air passenger traffic in Qatar has climbedrapidly in recent years, growing by morethan 10 per cent each year to reach23.27mn in 2013. This is even before theadditional flows expected for the WorldCup. It has been reported that a secondterminal is being considered, particularly asit is hoped the huge number of projects inthe tourism sector either underway orplanned will establish Qatar as a majortourist and venue centre. These includehotels and resorts, shopping venues, sportsfacilities, convention centres, museums,theme parks and even a zoo.
Manda believes there is scope for asecond terminal at Doha Airport because ofthe success of Qatar Airlines over the pastfew years.
“Qatar increasingly would become moreof a trans-shipment hub for passengers likeDubai is now. If the World Cup establishesQatar as a shopping and tourist destinationlike Dubai, then this capacity would be wellused, even after the World Cup.”
meeting energy-efficient standardsThe new infrastructure is being built tomeet the highest standards ofcontemporary urban design in terms ofsustainability and energy efficiency. Smartcity developments within Doha, such asMsheireb and Lusail, are leveraging state-of-the-art technology to integrateinfrastructure and make services as
seamless as possible for residents andbusinesses.
Ghassan Barghouth, country president forQatar, Kuwait and Bahrain at SchneiderElectric, a global leader in energymanagement, says, “We are responding tothe demand for smart solutions and theimminent energy threat by applying theconcept of smart grids to utilities which willimprove customer service, increase networkreliability and facilitate the integration andmanagement of renewable energies, alongwith the future of electric vehicles.”
In 2014, the Qatari government
announced plans to install energy- andwater-saving devices in mosques andgovernment schools across the country tohelp rationalise and reduce theconsumption of these resources.
“Qatar’s investment towards cutting edgesystems and solutions will not only make itmore sustainable and smart, but alsodiversify its economy and provide skill-based employment opportunities toprofessionals. It will become an economyfocusing on knowledge, awareness andeducation rather than resources,”Barghouth added. �
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the sheer size and scope of theconstruction projects underway in Qatar,not to mention the tight timeframesneeded for many of them to be ready forthe World cup, mean the most cutting-edge technology and efficient processeshave to be applied. increasingly, Buildinginformation modelling (Bim) is being usedin the design, planning and constructionstages of these hugely complex andambitious architecture projects.
according to han shi, head of emergingtechnologies – it at Keo internationalconsultants, “since 2014, most of thelarge-scale government projects havebeen using Bim methodology. Bim is notjust a technology, it is a methodology,which incorporates people, processes andtechnology. Qatar has become the leaderwithin the gcc region in deploying Bim,
and, in that sense, Qatar is at the cuttingedge of technology.”
allen holland, Bim manager at Keo’sDesign Division, remarks, “From Doha’smetro system to the sporting stadiums,Bim should enable project teams ofarchitects, engineers, building andinfrastructure owners and constructionfirms to use 3D digital models tocollaborate and support building projects throughout their lifecycle toensure that projects are delivered to therequired specifications on schedule andwithin budget.”
shi says, “Bim is at its most effectivewhen utilised across the life-cycle of aproject, involving all the majorstakeholders from project management,planning, design and construction throughto operations and maintenance. Keo
currently uses Bim in all the disciplinesexcept operations and maintenance sincenone of the Bim projects in Qatar has yetreached that phase.”
Qatar’s drive to keep costs down andimprove efficiency has gained extraimportance as government revenues areimpacted by falling hydrocarbon prices.“the whole point of adopting Bimmethodology is to reduce costs over thelife cycle of the project,” notes shi.
another focus for the Qatarigovernment is energy efficiency and aclean environment. according to holleychant, executive director at Keo’ssustainability and commissioning division,“most sustainability/green building ratingsystems require thermal modelling.thermal models are used to quantifyenergy efficiency in the design.”
Hydrocarbon prices are a keysource of macroeconomicvolatility. Export earnings in 2015
are projected by the International MonetaryFund (IMF) to fall by around US$300bn,leading to significant declines in the fiscaland external balances in the GCC region.Except for Kuwait and Qatar, all othercountries are expected to incur budgetdeficits, with current account surplusesshrinking substantially. Economic growthwill also falter.
“Looking ahead, government spendingwill likely be constrained for a number ofyears. This means that the current growthmodel, which is anchored in rising oil pricesand government spending, will no longerwork. Instead, countries will need to furtherdiversify their economies and enable theprivate sector to become a self-sufficientengine of growth and jobs,” the IMF advises.
The GCC growth model rewards firmsthat produce in the nontradables sectorsuch as construction, retail trade,transportation services and hospitality, asopposed to the tradables (export) sector,which is more challenging and riskier,because firms must continually invest innew technologies to remain competitive.This provides incentives for economicactivity to focus mainly on low-skilledsectors, contributing to declining labourand total factor productivity (i.e. quantity ofgoods/services produced using availablemachinery and capital).
There is a need to fundamentally alter theincentive structure to fill a “missing link” incurrent GCC policies, the IMF hasrecommended. Genuine diversificationrequires realigning incentives for firms andindigenous labour to invest and work in thehigher value-added areas of the tradables
sector. Improving the business environment,investing in infrastructure and reducingregulations are prerequisites to spurtradables production, but will not besufficient unless the incentive structurewithin the economy also changes in tunewith global trends.
Measures could include reorienting publicspending, strengthening competition in sub-economic sectors, developingbackward/forward linkages across sectorswith a comparative advantage, andimplementing labour market reforms toincentivise private sector employment ofnationals as well as encouraging non-energyexports and reducing incentives for lowproductivity production.
not yet fully diversifiedSwelling government spending oninfrastructure and wages in the past decade
In the final part of his series on economic diversification in the GCC region, economist Moin Siddiqi looks to otherhydrocarbon producing nations and examines how they increased productivity, sustained growth and ensured theirprivate sectors became more vibrant and competitive away from oil and gas.
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Industrial productivity and sustained economic growthwould benefit throughout the GCC from economic
diversification away from the hydrocarbons sector(Photo: Sophie James)
– made possible by recycled oil revenues –has led to the rapid expansion of low value-added sectors. In these sectors, producinggoods and services to meet theconsumption and investment needs of thelocal marketplace offers a reliable incomesource, while an ample pool of low-wageforeign labour has helped extract largerrents for firms. The government asemployer of first and last resort discouragesnationals from pursuing entrepreneurshipand private sector employment.
Non-oil output has expanded markedly inthe GCC since 2000, but progress towardsgenuine diversification has remainedmodest. Growth in non-oil output averaged6.8 per cent during 2000–13, while theshare of the non-oil economy in total realGDP rose by 12 percentage points to 70 percent, driven largely by Saudi Arabia and theUAE. However, higher non-oil GDP growthwas strongly correlated with rising oil prices,which enabled governments to financerapid increases in spending. That in turn,fuelled a consumption boom and thecontinuous growth of the low productivitydomestic nontradables sector.
In terms of export diversification, whilenon-oil exports have risen over time, exportquality has remained low. Diversification hasprogressed; from 2000 to 2013, total non-oilexports (goods and services) rose from 13 to30 per cent of non-oil GDP. Within non-oilexports of goods, manufactured items (inper cent of non-oil GDP) have increased themost in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, followedby Oman. Excluding Bahrain and the UAE,manufacturing exports are mostlyconcentrated in petrochemicals. This isunhealthy because the chemicals sector is
heavily hydrocarbons related and may nothelp reduce economic volatility.
The Theil index (a measure ofconcentration in a country’s exportstructure) reveals modest progress towardexport diversification since 1990; accordingto this index, export product diversificationhas increased in the UAE and Oman, butSaudi Arabia and Kuwait have witnessedgreater export concentration, and Bahrainand Qatar have experienced little changeover the period.
This is unsurprising since oil/gasdominates the export basket (constitutingover four-fifths of total merchandiseexports) and Gulf countries tend to exportfew new non-oil products, making the GCC-countries’ exports considerably lessdiversified than many other countries (seeTable 1). The increase in manufacturingexports in some countries has not resultedin quality upgrading – indicators of exportquality have shown only slightimprovements in the GCC since the early2000s, and compares unfavourably withother regions.
effective national strategiesHistorical experience offers few examples ofsuccessful diversification from naturalresources, particularly when the productionhorizon remains long. Algeria, Nigeria andVenezuela, among others have had littlesuccess in diversification. Whereas,Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico and to someextent, Chile have benefited from a diverseoutput base – achieved over many years byexport diversification and quality upgradingto induce firms to develop export markets,whilst supporting workers to acquire therelevant skills and education to get jobs innew areas.
While each country followed its own path,a number of common themes were evidentduring the initial development phases:• investing in high-productivity industrial
clusters, even when there was no priorcomparative advantage. Despite startingfrom a low-technology base, thesecountries increased their exportsophistication by focusing on specificmanufacturing clusters, which facilitatedan upgrading of technology. Chile used
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Providing vocational training schemes should increase the availability of high-skilled labour, asserts the IMF(Photo: Praphan Jampala)
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The bearish outlookfor oil prices
highlights the needto properly diversify
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Table 1: export composition of Gcc, 2010 (per cent)Minerals, crude chemicals Manufactured Food/Livestocks, Machinery and Misc. (Manufactured othersmaterials Goods beverages, Tobacco Transport equipment articles)
export subsidies and public-private partnerships (PPPs) toestablish new firms, and upgraded technical skills of workers inspecific sectors.
• developing horizontal and vertical linkages from industrialclusters. Creating networks of local ‘supply-chains’ aroundexisting export industries boosts the job potential of a givensector, providing, however, domestic source chains are efficientand lead to improved competitiveness. Malaysia integrated itsupstream and downstream activities centred on rubber andpalm oil to build linkages with the broader economy andupgraded research capabilities and technology.
• Using foreign capital to promote technological transfer. In the1980s, Indonesia attracted foreign direct investment (FDI)through the creation of free-trade zones, provision of taxincentives, and the easing of tariff restrictions. Similar policieswere implemented in Malaysia and Mexico. The latter’saccession to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)was instrumental in attracting FDI that promoted thedevelopment of the automobile sector.
• providing vocational training schemes to ensure theavailability of high-skilled labour. Creating industry clustersdemands infrastructure and industrial facilities, as well asenhancing human capital and skills relevant to the sector.Malaysia and Mexico focused on technical and vocational skillsdevelopment (TVSD). Greater investments in knowledge andskills contributed toward an employable and globallycompetitive work force.
• To some extent, export subsidies, fiscal incentives, and betteraccess to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises(sMes) can help reduce the risk for entrepreneurs in infantindustries. Chile provided financial assistance to SMEs andmonitored their performance through a specialiseddevelopment agency. Malaysia also focused on SMEs. Enteringnew sectors or export-oriented activities is risky for privatefirms, hence support provided by development banks, venturecapital funds, and export promotion agencies can reduce risk.
The current growth model is unsustainable over longer-term.Economic diversification would help increase productivity andsustained growth, whilst making the Gulf’s private sector morevibrant and competitive to compete in international markets on alevel with peers in other regions. In short, the bearish outlook foroil prices highlights the need to properly diversify Gulf economies.
But it takes considerable time and efforts to foster an efficientnon-oil export oriented economy. Malaysia reached a level ofsophistication comparable to some advanced (OECD) countriesafter 20 years of industrial diversification. �
This article is based on findings of an IMF report, ‘EconomicDiversification in the GCC: Past, Present and Future,’ December 2014.
Figure 1: breakdown of Merchandise Trade, Manufactures*(share in Total exports, 2012)Gulf states versus peer countries
GCC: (%) Others (%)Saudi Arabia 16.0 Egypt 44.0U.A.E 20.0 Morocco 63.0Kuwait 4.0 South Africa 41.0Bahrain 9.0 Brazil 35.0Oman 10.0 Chile 12.0Qatar 5.0 Mexico 72.0Source: Country Trade Profiles database*Manufactures refer to iron and steel, chemicals, other semi-manufactures, machinery &transport equipment, textiles and other consumer goods
THE MIDDLE EAST’S facilities management (FM) sector hasblossomed in recent times, following years of rapiddevelopment within the region’s construction industry. The
FM sector has benefited from the growing requirement fordevelopers, property management firms, investment firms and, insome cases, tenants, to safeguard their varying interests within theproperty market.
The FM market has seen a number of new players join establishedFM companies such as UAE-based Imdaad and full service propertymanagement company Farnek, all keen to offer the highest level ofservice and encouraging competition between rival firms.
Industry exhibitions such as Dubai’s FM Expo and organisationssuch as the Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA)
have also acted to provide vocal platforms on which the sector hasbeen able to promote itself.
“The current boom in the GCC’s construction sector has createdlucrative opportunities for regional and international FM companies,”says Jamal Abdullah Lootah, CEO of Imdaad. “The UAE market isdriven towards integrated FM solutions where companies offerinformative, transparent and ultra-modern services to its clients.”
These ‘integrated solutions’ have encouraged FM companies toenter the Middle East where they have utilised their experiences ofestablished FM markets outside of the region and combined themwith region-specific solutions. As FM Expo senior project managerJaafar Shubber points out, “The growth in the UAE’s constructionsector has created fresh opportunities in the regional FM industry.The customer has become more aware and is demanding integrated,sophisticated FM contracts that not only ensure enhanced services,but also result in improved cost efficiencies.”
Smarter solutionsSpeaking at the recent MEFMA Confex, held in Dubai in March 2015,Imdaad’s Lootah, who is also the current president of MEFMA,remarked, “With the GCC states driving towards a ‘smart city’ modelled by Dubai, the focus on the implementation of cutting edgeproducts and systems has increased considerably. The region’s FM
As the region’s cities embrace smarter building designs and solutions, the services and solutions provided by FMsuppliers continue to increase in number, benefitting both residents and businesses alike.
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Facilities management firms provide a host of building services, ranging fromstandard cleaning procedures to occupancy monitoring (Photo: Sasilssolutions)
“The region’s FM sector is set to utilise innovative andgroundbreaking technology to support the ‘smart’ shift”
sector is set to utilise innovative and groundbreaking technology tosupport the ‘smart’ shift.”
Recently, ETA Facilities Management announced it would beimplementing smart solutions in its key business areas in the UAE,with a particular focus on its workforce management (WFM) andlogistics operations.
The move, which targets the UAE’s ongoing smart transformationefforts, will no doubt reinforce the country’s status as a key marketfor integrated FM services.
The company plans to introduce a number of smart FM solutionsand services utilising technologies that monitor the total distancetravelled by lifts, excessive vibration of cooling fans, and heat, waterand air flows. It also plans to provide what it terms “soft FMservices” such as cleaning and gardening.
Keeping costs downDescribed by the firm as a “cost-efficient tool in managing design andplanning”, smart logistics help building operators control supply chainprocesses. Modern sensors, for example, can monitor occupancy ratesof a building, providing further information on overall maintenancecosts and asset lifespan, and enabling the collection of data in order toimplement trend analysing and modelling.
ETA Facilities Management CEO Dr Hayan Sayed notes, “Smartbuilding management now requires the adoption of smarter logisticsfor enhanced and efficient FM services. It is a key factor inaddressing challenges related to logistics planning, productivity,costs, and compliance with international laws and regulations.
“It is important to leverage smart WFM solutions to enable FMmanagers to ensure optimal use of human resources at reduced costs,”Sayed adds. “These solutions are poised to make a positive impact onthe overall performance and quality of services of any FM company.”
The work carried out by FM companies in introducing suchadvanced systems to manage building services will often gounnoticed by residents and businesses located on a premises, asoften it is only when things go wrong that complaints will occur.While successful FM companies may be denied the publicity ofensuring successful and smooth operation, platforms such as the FMExpo have helped to amplify the industry’s voice, providing an arenain which new and innovative solutions can be promoted.
From fleet management for building service employees and datamonitoring services, to pest control and lift maintenance, FMcompanies have, in recent years, adopted a range of cost-effectivesolutions and sustainable FM functions.
Well established firms such as Imdaad have also been branchingout into areas previously considered outside of the FM remit, withsustainability acting as a inspiration to the services on offer.
Mahmood Rasheed, COO of Imdaad, remarked, “Imdaad is theonly FM company in the UAE that uses biofuel in its waste collectionvehicles. We also made heavy investments in environment-friendlytechnologies to promote recycling and reusing of raw materials.”
Throughout the industry, the focus on the latest service optionsare on the increase. From data analysis to automatic controls, theFM market is being inundated with innovative ideas, helping toincrease living standards across the Middle East. Perhaps, finally, theindustry may be beginning to receive the acclaim it deserves forintroducing building service solutions that help businesses to runsmoother and residents to lead less stressful lives. �
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“It is important to leveragesmart WFM solutions toenable FM managers to
ensure optimal use of humanresources at reduced costs”
THE LEED1 SYSTEM of ratings for sustainable design andconstruction techniques has been widely adapted andadopted for buildings throughout the Gulf. So far, however,
little attention has been paid to its potential application toroadwork construction developments, changes that actually affectmany more residents.
A modern highway is, after all, essentially a low-rise buildingconstructed in the horizontal, rather than vertical plane. So is anairport runway. Both offer considerable savings in inputs ofmaterials and energy in the long term if built to the latestinternational standards of sustainability.
The outstanding local exception is Abu Dhabi, where a regionally-adjusted Greenroads Manual has already been prepared and a shortstretch of the very busy highway to Dubai converted to sustainablestandards, on a pilot basis, recently. This is now being evaluated.
Internationally of note is the 100-plus ‘Greenroads’ points ratingsystem first put forward by specialists at the University ofWashington in association with engineering design consultantsCH2M Hill, back in 2007. The Foundation of this name produces (andregularly updates) its own onlineManual (we recommend theabridged version for an initial assessment), which lists the criteriacovered and how these are measured at all stages ofimplementation of a road project.
Greenroads is primarily a US-based NGO2, but its pioneer work hasmany implications for road designers and contractors. A
complementary body in the USA, representing mostly individualstate interests, is known as the Green Highways Partnership3.
Finding definitionFor any kind of rating system to work for highways the individualgrading categories have to be unambiguously defined andperceived, and of demonstrable benefit to both the community andthe state. The original Greenroads concept was based on thefollowing clear criteria:• Sustainable alignments that minimise damage to the natural
environment, and serve the primary purpose of the structure• Low environmental impact on materials extraction and
transportation to/from site• Adequate and appropriate standards of stormwater management• Overall design standards that promote energy and environmental
control, such as minimising light and air pollution, maintaininghealth and safety, ensuring quality of life for enforced neighbours(including wildlife), and interaction with other forms of transport
• Minimising impact during the construction process, includingsustainable handling of waste
• Special credits to be awarded for innovations in design unique tothe specific area through which the road passes.
But, just as the LEED system’s standards have been progressivelyraised over the years, so too have the criteria for a road to be
Sustainability in design and construction is becoming a new mantra for the road building industry.
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LEED principles promote the use of local materialsduring road building construction projects
considered environmentally-friendly today. Hence the high level ofinternational interest in Abu Dhabi’s breakthrough scheme.
Essentially, as pointed out by the Institution of Civil Engineers in aspecial Briefing Sheet issued overseas recently, sustainable roaddesign (the critical phase) is seen in terms of two key parameters.
First of all, there is the impact that the design and eventualconstruction of the highway makes in the first place, when it is built(and ultimately maintained) from scratch. There is anenvironmentally-friendly way of doing this, and many that are not.By the original standards proposed by those who were trying toextend the LEED principles into road building in the first place, it wasand remains essential to use as many local materials as possible –including recycled ones if available, of course. This is in order tominimise the number of “truck-kilometre movements” that theproject will require. And with that, of course, comes noise,disturbance, runoff management issues and so on. It hassubsequently come to be recognised that locally-sourced materials(especially surfaces) nearly always contribute positively to thequality of the resulting built environment, too. Many sites in Riyadh,Jeddah and other Gulf cities bear witness to this today.
Secondly, the latest thinking takes into account also the totalenergy consumption (nearly all fossil, of course) that the new roadwill be responsible for, at all stages of its development, use,maintenance and ultimate replacement. This includes:• Minimising the number of major earthmoving operations needed
to prepare the route’s foundations• Incorporating suitable recycled materials into the design of the
basement and top mixes; in the second this can be used to boostfuel economy (via reduced rolling resistance, for example), andalso safe braking/skid reduction
• Flattening out gradients by cut-and-fill operations so that bothfuel consumption and unnecessary braking are reduced
• Building in perceptible curves and eye-catching features to reducedriver fatigue and inattention.
With all this in mind a seven-country group within the EuropeanUnion has sponsored the preparation of special energy-evaluationsoftware such as ‘JOULESAVE’ to be used by designers. One of theearliest findings of this was that energy-costly changes to thealignment of a road can actually provide long-term savings over itsentire operational life. Another is that energy saving in maintenanceoperations can result eventually in more expenditure in terms ofactual use. And a third is that there is an enormous difference in thefuel consumed by different classes of vehicle – as well as theirage/standard of maintenance, of course – and a much smaller oneaccording to the type of road they actually use.
Truly sustainable highways have to be designed to take account ofthis. Dual-lane designs specially prepared for heavy trucks travellingat economic speeds are often found to be the most environmentally-friendly solution. �
1 Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design; www.usgbc.org/leed2 www.greenroads.org 3 www.greenhighwayspartnership.org
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the NeW Bauer N2it™ made its moulding debut at leadinginternational plastics trade show NPe 2015.
rick goralski, business development manager forBauer Plastics technology group, announced that theproduct, which combines a nitrogen generator, ahigh-pressure nitrogen compressor and nitrogenprocess control unit in one portable package, wasdemonstrated with working units on the show floor.
according to Bauer, for gas injection technology(git) processors, the product “changes everything”.the Bauer N2it™ will produce, compress and storeenough nitrogen for most git process applications,achieving the “most precise” git process controlavailable to the industry. Bauer has developed truetrack ramping® which allows the processor toincrease/decrease the gas pressure at any rate andeliminates unnecessary pressure stages.
“We have been working on this project for manyyears,” said goralski. “this type of solution willsimplify the entire process and level the playing fieldfor small moulders.”
NPe 2015, the international Plastics Showcase, took place inorlando, Florida, in March 2015.
the new Bauer N2it™ made its moulding debut at leadinginternational plastics trade show NPe 2015.
rick goralski, business development manager for BauerPlastics technology group, announced that the product,
which combines a nitrogen generator, a high-pressurenitrogen compressor and nitrogen process control
unit in one portable package, was demonstratedwith working units on the show floor.
according to Bauer, for gas injectiontechnology (git) processors, the product“changes everything”. the Bauer N2it™ willproduce, compress and store enough nitrogenfor most git process applications, achieving the“most precise” git process control available tothe industry. Bauer has developed true trackramping® which allows the processor toincrease/decrease the gas pressure at any rate
and eliminates unnecessary pressure stages.“We have been working on this project for many
years,” said goralski. “this type of solution will simplifythe entire process and level the playing field for small moulders.”
NPe 2015, the international Plastics Showcase, took place inorlando, Florida, in March 2015.
Bauer Plastics Technology Group introduces the Bauer N2IT™
Scholz, a high-tech company in theplastics industry, has been revolutionising itscompressed air supply and is experiencingreduced energy costs as a result.
Based in Kronach, germany, horst Scholzgmbh & co. Kg is a manufacturer ofprecision plastic parts for products used inmedical technology and precisionengineering parts primarily used in theautomotive industry, medical technologyindustry and for lifestyle products.
Scholz recently modernised its existingcompressed air station, with the company’smanagement opting for a compressed aircontracting arrangement to ensure that thecompressed air supply will always meet thelatest technical standards. in this arrangement,the compressed air station remains theproperty of the air system provider, while thecustomer simply uses the compressed air asneeded, paying only for the volume ofcompressed air used at a fixed rate.
With space at a premium at Scholz’sproduction premises, a compact solutionwas required, and the new station wasinstalled in a container on the roof of thecompany’s building, requiring precision workduring installation.
Following a detailed compressed air auditto identify the company’s exact compressedair needs, Scholz’s compressed air station wasdesigned to incorporate the latest technology.the ease of maintenance, together with
networking and integrated control featuresconsistent with the industry 4.0 environmentalso played a key role in laying the foundationfor predictive maintenance.
the data gathered during compressed airsystem analysis were input into the controllerof the new system, a Sigma air Manager(SaM 2), providing the foundation for theefficient operation of the entire station.
Since the compressors and compressed airtreatment components are equipped withintegrated industrial Pc technology, theywere able to forward their data to the mastercontroller, which can monitor allcomponents, as well as the environmentaland production conditions. it was also ableto precisely adapt compressed airproduction to match the company’s actualcompressed air requirement.
the SaM 2 also optimises pressure values,automatically adjusts compressor system airdelivery to accommodate fluctuating airdemand and optimises system efficiencythrough constant analysis of the relationshipbetween control losses, switching losses andpressure flexibility.
this advanced controller also enables thecompressed air station to benefit from futureservices, such as predictive maintenance andallows remote diagnostics capability.
to ensure rapid, secure transmission ofdata both internally and externally, thecompressed air station at Scholz is
additionally equipped with Sigma Network.this powerful and secure closed network isethernet-based and guarantees optimalmonitoring and efficient control of thecompressed air station as well as maximumdata security.
When service is needed, the mastercontroller sends notification and thematerial-flow infrastructure is managed inparallel through the manufacturer’sworldwide data centre.
Karl-herbert ebert, head of technologyand development at Scholz, said, “the entirecompressed air supply ran smoothly rightfrom the outset. the container was deliveredand once connected, we had our air supply.”
the new compressed air station alsoprovided Scholz the opportunity to takeadvantage of the benefits of heat recoveryfor the first time, with the company nowusing the recyclable heat from thecompressors to heat the company’s facilities.
ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEMS with continuous torque andspeed control are widespread today. They allow anoptimal adjustment of the drive with respect to the
application. Standard drive systems consist of three-phase —alternating-current, asynchronous motors and related controlsvia frequency converters.
A frequency converter consists of two Insulate Gate BipolarTransistor (IGBT)-controlled units: 1) a rectifier that is connectedto a three-phase, alternating current with a given frequency (f1)(for instance, 50 or 60 Hz), which generates a pulsating directcurrent; 2) an inverter that reconverts the direct current in a newalternating voltage with variable level and frequency (f2) (0 to 400Hz). Using the motor supply cable, the speed of the servo motorcan be precisely controlled by changing the frequency f2.
Negative effectsThe benefits of frequency converters come along with certainnegative effects that should be taken into consideration:• Strong electromagnetic interference through the motor power
supply cable• High overvoltage in the supply cable• High leakage and interference currents
The strong electromagnetic interference results from theextremely short turn-on and turn-off-times of the IGBTs(nanoseconds) and from the high pulse frequencies of thefrequency converter (up to 20 kHz). This leads to a very highproportion of harmonic waves of the sinusoidal output voltage ofthe converter. The strong electromagnetic emissions, emanatedespecially from motor supply cables, result in major interferencewith the distribution network, the devices and data transfer.
As a consequence, the European standard EN 61 800-3specifies the maximum interference level of drive systems inorder to ensure that signal transmissions are adequatelyprotected against interference. This regulation, whichdifferentiates between category C1 ‘residential areas’ andcategory C3 ‘industrial areas,’ establishes the maximumpermissible interference levels of the radio interference voltagefrom 0.15 MHz up to 30 MHz, and of the radiatedelectromagnetic interference from 30 MHz up to 1,000 MHz (1GHz). However, interference can be avoided if well-shieldedcables and, in special cases, cables with additional line filters areused.
Problems with electrical surgeThe voltage generated by the frequency converter has afundamental wave with an approximate sinusoidal course and animpressed frequency between 0 and 400 Hz, depending on theset motor speed. That process also creates harmonics in a highfrequency range of approximately 100 MHz. The fundamentalwave and the harmonics are transmitted to the motor via themotor supply cables.
When the characteristic impedance of the motor supply cableis changed, impulse waves are generated at the beginning and
Germany cable manufacturer brings solutions for servo and variable frequency drives (VFD) to the fore.
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end of the cable, which in turn generate electrical surge throughreflection of the harmonics (called reflected wave phenomenon).This only occurs if the length of the motor supply cable is greaterthan the wavelength of the harmonic. With short cable lengths,(i.e. if the cable length is shorter than the wavelength), transientresponses appear at the frequency converter output. As a result,voltages are generated that are two to three times greater thanthe motor voltage. Those voltage peaks place a recurring load onthe insulation of the motor supply cable. For this reason theinsulation must be dimensioned in such a way that those voltagepeaks do not have any harmful effects.
The high frequencies at the converter output mean that highcapacitance leakage currents are generated, which flow over theshield and the motor housing to the earth, and thus determinethe cross-section of the braided shields and the shieldconnections. The shield must be designed in such a way that it isnot excessively heated by the current flowing through it.Especially with long cable lengths, high ground capacitance canresult in reactive currents, which burden the frequencyconverter. Due to the inverter’s over-current limit, it might nolonger be possible to transmit the necessary active power to themotor. Adequate care must also be taken to properly groundthese currents and not change the voltage potential which willaffect the clock timing. Using a HELUTOP® EMC cable gland andattaching the cable ground wire to the panel bus ground terminalare good practices to help prevent this problem.
The reactive current does not contribute to torque generationat the motor and flows to the ground as current leakage via theshield and metallic motor parts. It can also flow through the ballbearing of the motor shaft, which can result in damage, such asdepressions in the ball bearing rings.
In order to compensate for the above-mentioned effects offrequency converter technology, Helukabel offers motor supplycables with optimized characteristics. Both the material used andthe design are specially adapted for this application.
Helukabel TOPFLEX®-EMV UL/CSAThe electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements accordingto EN 61800-3 are fulfilled by a double shielding of specialaluminium foil and an optimized braided shield of tinned copperwire with a high degree of coverage (approximate 80 per cent).The special suitability in the frequency range from 30 to 1,000MHz is easily demonstrated using comparative measurements ofthe radiated electromagnetic noise from unshielded powersupply cables and shielded EMC power supply cables fromHelukabel. For the low frequency range of 1 MHz up to 30 MHzthe high interference protection is shown by the extremely lowcoupling resistance of the shielded cables.
EMC tests on motor supply cablesThe results of the interference level measurements show clearlythat the Helukabel motor supply cable with an optimal shield did
not exceed the limit values for interference field strengthaccording to EN 61 800-3. Moreover, the interference fieldstrengths of the unshielded cable are significantly above the limitvalues for industrial and residential areas, especially at lowfrequencies.
Results of measurements of the coupling resistance Rk(Ohm/km)Cable type: TOPFLEX®-EMV 2YSLCY J 0.6/1kVManufacturer: HELUKABEL® GmbH
In the low frequency range between 1 MHz and 30 MHz a lowcoupling resistance was measured, resulting in low interferencefield strength in the surrounding area.
No. conductors x cross-sec. (mm2) 1 MHz Ohm/km 30 MHz Ohm/km4 x 2.5 (AWG 14) 18 2104 x 4 (AWG 12) 11 2104 x 6 (AWG 10) 6 1504 x 10 (AWG 8) 7 1804 x 16 (AWG 6) 9 1904 x 25 (AWG 4) 4 954 x 35 (AWG 2) 3 854 x 50 (AWG 1) 2 404 x 70 (AWG 2/0) 2 454 x 95 (AWG 3/0) 1 50
The conductor insulation of TOPFLEX®-EMV and TOPFLEX®MOTOR-EMV cables consists of electrically high-quality materialsbased on polyethylene (PE). The special insulation is designed forthe permanent voltage peaks of the converter’s nominal voltage.
The frequency converter output can also be equipped with anelectrical filter which filters out the high-frequency harmonicsand smoothes out the voltage peaks.
Impedance matched cablesDue to the low dielectric constant of the special conductorinsulation the TOPFLEX®-EMV and the TOPFLEX® MOTOR-EMVhave a lower operating and shield capacitance than traditionalPVC-insulated motor supply cables. As a result, the capacitancedisturbance currents are considerably reduced, enabling low-losspower transmission from the converter to the motor. Moreover,the high quality of the cable insulation provides a long servicelife. These characteristics are further improved by a symmetricalcable structure with three balanced power conductors and aground conductor which is divided into thirds (3 + 3 -conductordesign) in the cable types TOPFLEX®-EMV 3 PLUS and TOPFLEX®MOTOR-EMV 3/3 cables. This results in an additionaloptimisation of the power transmission from the frequencyconverter to the motor.
TC-ER and continuous flex applicationsIn addition to high-end motor cables, Helukabel offers a widerange of tray rated cables according to UL 1277, NFPA 79 2007and CSA FT4 for fixed or continuous flex applications. TheTRAYCONTROL® 600 and TOPSERV® 600 VFD cable possess asuperior oil performance of Oil Res I and II and are designed foruse in dry, high humidity and damp environments and in theopen unprotected installation in the cable tray or track. �
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Empower awardsUS$50mn contract forcooling facility in DubaiUAE DISTRICT COOlING companyEmpower has awarded a US$50mncontract to Gulf District Cooling todevelop a 45,000 refrigerationtonne (RT) plant at Dubai’sBusiness Bay. This will beEmpower’s third district coolingfacility in Business Bay and willcome on stream by Q2 2016,Empower officials stated.
Empower CEO Ahmad BinShafar said, “Because of itscomplexity, reach and size,Business Bay represents one of themost important facets ofEmpower’s growing projectportfolio. Our newest facilityreaffirms our commitment to thisdynamic and vibrant community.We hope this serves as an exampleto developers that real estateplans can integrate sustainableprinciples that are in- line with theUAE’s Vision 2021.”
According to the contract, a45,000 refrigeration tonne (RT)facility will be built that willprovide cooling services to 40commercial, retail and hospitalitybuildings in Business Bay. The newfacility, when completed, will formpart of Empower’s 135,000 RTnetwork in this part of Dubai.
One of the company’s existingplants, which became operationalin 2014, is the first in the MiddleEast to obtain a Gold rating inleadership and Energy EfficientDesign (lEED), a global benchmarkin sustainable design.
Established in 2003 as a jointventure between Dubai Electricityand Water Author ity (DEWA) andTECOM Investments, Empower hasexperienced substantial growth,currently having a district coolingcapacity of around one million RT.It serves more than 45,000customers and has a market shareof over 70 per cent in the UAE,providing its services to variouslandmark projects including DubaiInternational Financial Centre,Dubai Healthcare City andJumeirah lake Towers.
The increasing focus onenvironmentally-friendly andenergy-efficient cooling solutionshas resulted in widespreadadoption and implementation ofDistrict Cooling Services (DCS)throughout the region.
A NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART HVAC manufacturingfacility and training centre in King AbdullahEconomic City’s (KAEC) Industrial Valley is set tocreate 1,000 new jobs.
The manufacturing facility, which will be builton more than 200,000 sqm of land, will beconstructed for Al Salem Johnson Controls(ASJC), a joint venture between the Al SalemGroup of Companies and global multi industrialcompany Johnson Controls. It will use JohnsonControls’ globally acclaimed manufacturing andquality control systems, and has been designedto produce integrated solutions that increaseenergy efficiency and operational savings.
Al Salem Johnson Controls, an energyefficient HVAC solutions provider, has beenserving businesses in the kingdom for morethan 25 years. According to Mohanad Alshaikh,CEO of Al Salem Johnson Controls, the company
has long identified itself with initiatives todiversify the kingdom’s economy.
“The establishment of this manufacturing andtraining facility is an important step in thisdirection,” he said.
HVAC facility to provide job opportunities for Saudi Arabians
DC PRO ENGINEERING UAE, a leading authority inthe field of District Energy and a sustainabilityleader in the field of green building MEP designsin the region, has revealed that district coolingfaces the danger of stagnation as the technologyis advancing at a much slower rate than otherheating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)applications.
George Berbari, chief executive officer of DCPro Engineering UAE, made the remarks duringhis presentation, which was entitled ‘The Threatof Technology Stagnation on District Cooling’,during the 3rd Annual DC (District Cooling)Stakeholders Summit held at the Dusit Thanihotel in Dubai in March.
“The district cooling industry continues toapply a 10-year-old technology with the onlyadvancement coming from chiller manufacturersimproving their efficiency,” Berbari said.
“Meanwhile, newer HVAC systems poseadditional threats to district cooling as air cooledchillers and air cooled ducted split systems
continue to enjoy popularity with a 70 per centmarket share.”
Berbari further noted that other HVACtechnologies such as small ultra-efficient watercooled chiller plants with magnetic bearing andvariable speed drives have fewer power savingsthan district cooling plants, and pointed out thelack of field validation data in the UAE for air-cooled Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems.
He emphasised in his presentation that asynchronisation of district cooling tri-generationwith renewable energy sources can result in 75per cent savings in primary energy as comparedto electric powered district cooling. Already,district cooling systems offer a 40 per cent savingon power consumption compared to air-cooledsystems. This has led to more than five milliontons of district cooling system capacity to beinstalled over the past 15 years in the GCC region.
“Tri-generation in district cooling synchronisedwith renewable energy has already captured theattention of intellects and has been honouredwith awards,” Berbari explained.
“Greater electric power savings can beachieved by utilising renewable energy sources,which will help cover modern cities in the comingyears. Therefore, the district cooling industryneeds to focus on renewable energy in tri-generation,” he added.
“Currently the UAE has committed to generateseven per cent of its electricity from renewableenergy by 2020. This is indeed a step in the rightdirection for tri-generation systems.”
An example of this model is the district coolingplant that DC Pro Engineering designed for theResearch Council Innovation Park in Oman.
Tanger Med 2 expansion delaysMorocco’splanstoexpandTangerMedtoaplanned5.5mnTEUcapacityacrosstwoadditionalterminalshave,however,sufferedaseriesofdelaysandsetbacks.Anearlymajorblowwastheproject’sforeigninvestorspullingoutin2009amidtheglobaleconomicdownturnandfallingtradevolumes.Asaconsequence,theTangerMeddevelopmentbody,AgenceSpécialeMéditerranée(TMSA),subsequentlyoptedto“goitalone”.Labourdisputeshavealsoslowedconstructionwork.
Morocco’s strengthening economy, strategic geographical position and political stability are presenting furtheropportunities for major foreign investment in the country’s ports, but challenges remain. Lynda Davies reports.
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With direct rail and road links with Casablanca andother Moroccan cities, Tanger Med is handling a
growing proportion of Moroccan trade (Photo: Eurogate Group)
Plans for new energy portNotableamongMorocco’sotherportinvestmentplans,istheplanneddevelopmentofnewdeepwaterportandindustrialcomplexspecialisingintheimport,transshipmentandstorageofenergyproductsneartheMediterraneancityofNador.ProposedtobelocatedintheBayofBetoyaeastofTangerMed,thenewNadorWestMedportwillalsohavecapacitytohandledrybulkproductsandcontainers.
The MeNA regioN’s telecoms market isexpected to show a compound annualgrowth rate (CAGR) of 2.9 per cent, split
between mobile (3.3 per cent) and fixed (2.8 percent) between 2014 and 2018, by which time themarket is expected to be worth at least US$60bn.Saudi Arabia is the third largest market, after the UAEand Algeria, with 3G and 4G smartphones accountingfor 74 per cent of all mobile phones. Forecasterssuggest that mobile voice revenue will remain thesingle largest revenue stream, but that mobilehandset data will be the main growth driver incoming years. Much of this new growth will beunderpinned by business and government agencieseager to take advantage of corporate services such ascloud computing and smart technologies. SaudiTelecoms providers began introducing 4G LTE forwireless communication of high-speed data formobile phones throughout the kingdom last year.
Market structureState security requirements, alongside technicalconsiderations for interconnections and gaining co-operation from domestic incumbents, saw SaudiArabia follow Oman, in opening up its telecomssector to foreign companies in 2013. In late 2014,three foreign mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) entered thekingdom, relying on access to the three domestic market leaders’wireless network infrastructure. For example, Virgin Mobile MiddleEast & Africa, part-owned by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, joinedwith market leader and part-privatised STC, Jawraa Lebaralinked with the second-biggest operator Mobility, while Dubai-based retailer Axiom Telecom, is workingwith Zain.
A striking statistic ofthe Saudi Arabian marketis the large decline in thetotal number of mobilephone subscribers, from56.1mn in 2011 to 50mn in2014. The fall is attributedto three factors. Chiefamong these is the
kingdom’s regulator, the Communications andInformation Technology Commission’s (CITC)decision to link the sale and activation of pre-paidSIM cards with the national ID system, which ledtelecom companies to deactivate a large numberof unidentified SIM cards, reported Reuters.There is also the impact of the Saudi policy,which, in common with other GCC states, seeksto cut the number of expatriate workers in aneffort to create job opportunities for its owncitizens reported alarabiya.net in April 2013.Lastly, government measures have more thanhalved the number of foreign pilgrims to Meccato 1.4mn in 2014, with the inevitable knock-oneffects on mobile phone company’s finances,reported Zeenews.
Also noteworthy is the fact that Saudi Arabiaenjoys the highest telecom market penetrationrates amongst its peers. Mobile and smartphonepenetration rates of 176 per cent and 63 percent indicate market saturation had beenreached by the end of 2013, reportedeMarketer 2015.
operators’ revenuesIn 2013, total Saudi Telco’s profits peaked at
SAR14.18bn (US$3.78bn), only to fall precipitously to SAR9.96bn(US$2.65bn) the following year due to the CITC’s programme oftariff reductions. Increasing competition from new entrants, thereduction in subscriber numbers and the regulator’s enforced tariff
reductions have hit operator revenues andprofits particularly hard since
2013. Future growth andprofits will rely onpopulation increase andnew and better services.As Karim Yaici, leadanalyst for AnalysysMason, The Middle Eastand Africa RegionalResearch Programme,predicts, “Growth willcome from population
Saudi Arabia is trying to find the niche that would catapult its telecom sector into the big league, finds Nicholas Newman.
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growth and the growing number of SIMs per person (for instance,one SIM for calls, and another one for mobile broadband).”Moreover, industry forecasters suggest that mobile voice revenuewill remain the single largest revenue stream but that mobilehandset data will be the main growth driver reaching a sizeableUS$8.3bn in revenues in 2018.
New servicesDue to market saturation, operators are looking to increaserevenues from the provision of new services and upgrading to 3Gand 4G mobile networks phones. To combat tariff reductions,operators have aggressively followed the twin strategies of bettermeeting existing needs and creating new wants. Taking advantageof new infrastructure capabilities, new services ranging from stockmarket reports to games and new mobile apps were launched. TheMobile Apps Use in Saudi Arabia Survey 2014 conducted by theArab Advisors Group between March and April, revealed thatmobile app users constitute some 55 per cent of total cellularusers. Hiba Al-Rabadi, senior research analyst with ArabAdvisors Group highlights the diversity of servicesnow available ranging from leading online foodordering business Hellofood, whichreceives almost 80 per cent of its ordersvia its mobile app store and OpenSooq,an online classifieds business, which getsapproximately 50 per cent of its trafficvia its mobile site.
Market growthIt is expected that non-handset mobile broadband and fixedbroadband/IPTV (Internet Protocol television) will grow strongly,but more slowly than mobile broadband revenues expected toreach US$9.5bn by 2018.
In the mobile sector two segments, high-end data servicesincluding broadband Internet and enterprise will drive growth.Industry forecasters point to Saudi Arabia’s young, the growingpopularity of smart devices like the Apple iPhone 6 and theSamsung Galaxy S6 Edge and increasing broadband penetration,which will encourage the use of richer media content and dataconsumption. Wireless broadband, in particular, is likely to receivesignificant impetus with the introduction of 4G services. However, aconstraining factor to the growth of mobile broadband todayremains spectrum availability. As Yaici observes, “Operators have
access to limited sub-1GHz spectrum and this will impact thegrowth for 4G LTE. The important “digital dividend”
spectrum (i.e. 800MHz frequency band) is not yetavailable to operators, said Yaici. Another
limiting factor is the human dimension.The shortage of skilled local recruitsmeans that operators are having torely on temporary contractors andembedded consultants at a muchhigher cost.
The nascent enterprise segment,with a SIM penetration of less thanone per cent currently, is expected toemerge as a growth area in responseto new business procedures and thegrowing need for a cost-effective ‘one-stop-shop solution’.
Essentially, the biggest growth areain the Saudi Arabia’s telecoms marketlies in providing high-value services tocorporate and government customers.A strong uptake of the next generationof mobile and wireless data services isto be expected with the release of800MHz frequency band, but perhaps,the biggest opportunity lies in theintroduction of cashless mobile phonepayment systems. �
Telstra and Etisalat tolaunch new PoP in UAE AUSTRALIAN TELECOMCOMPANY Telstra has announcedthat it will partner with the UAE'sEtisalat to launch a new point ofpresence (PoP) in the country. Thenew base will be housed inEtisalat’s UAE Smarthub facility.The new PoP will also allow Telstrato take advantage of the Bay ofBengal Gateway (BBG) cable,which is due to come into servicelater this year. The cable system,currently being constructed by aconsortium oftelecommunications companieswhich includes Etisalat, willprovide a high-speed trunkconnection between Europe, theMiddle East, Central Asia and theFar East.According to Etisalat officials, thedeal will enable the company toreduce latency and increasenetwork availability across theMiddle East, which is a region ofhigh value for Telstra. Telstra head of connectivity andplatforms, Bernadette NoujaimBaldwin, said, “The Middle East isan emerging economic andtechnological powerhouse, withIDC predicting almost double-digityear-on-year growth in ITexpenditure, which is expected tohit more than US$270bn in 2015alone. In light of these economicconditions, it is drawing inbusinesses that require a stablelocal network with aninternational reach.”Baldwin added that organisationsmust have access to integrated,robust and seamless connectivityoptions. Etisalat’s Smarthub couldpotentially aid this development,being the largest capacity content,Internet and data hub in theMiddle East, and includes theMiddle East’s first IPX for mobileoperators as well. Ali Amiri, executive vice-presidentcarrier and wholesale services atEtisalat, said, “We are delighted towelcome Telstra, Etisalat’s long-term technology partner, to theSmartHub and we look forward tocontinued cooperation with them.Thanks to the robust capabilitiesof Etisalat’s SmartHub, globaloperators such as Telstra haverecognised the value ofcollaborating with Etisalat todeliver the network quality andseamless services.”
globAl iCT ANd telecom provider huawei iskeen to deploy ‘future-ready’ gsM-r solutions tomaximise safety in Qatar's railway infrastructure.
The company showcased its latest gsM-rtechnology, which can go a long way indeveloping an international railway network. Thesolution is a reliable and secure communicationssystem, developed to enable operational digitalcommunication between train drivers andrailway control dispatchers. it allows for railway
signalling and operational communications to beinteroperable between various railwaycompanies, even at the highest of train speeds.
Tailored rail technology and communicationssolutions such as gsM-r-lTe compatiblenetworks can help Middle east rail companiesdevelop high safety standards, commentedhuawei officials.
huawei head of business development forMeNA transportation solutions, rabii ouadi,said, “The strategic importance of railwaydevelopments is rising across the gCC and Qatarrail's network plays an important role in theregion's infrastructure plans. The challenge in theregion is that most of the railway networks aregreenfield projects.
“A long-term vision needs gCC railways toinvest from day one in future-orientedtechnologies such as gsM-r ‘4g ready’ radiocommunication networks.”
Qatar is developing the doha Metro, lusail Citylight rail Transit as well as a long-distancerailway that is part of the Us$200bn gCC rail.
Huawei to present ‘future-ready’ GSM-R solutions forQatar’s railway infrastructure
COST SAVINGS AIDED by process efficiencies andproductivity is key to implementing cloudtechnology in businesses, stated an Oracle IDC study.
The study, which is on Software as a Service(SaaS), was conducted after surveying CIOs (chiefinformation officers) and decision makers from 160organisations, with a capacity exceeding 500employees each in MENA and Europe. The studyattempted to understand how Oracle SaaScustomers overcame concerns and inhibitionsregarding adopting cloud for their businesses.
Oracle senior marketing director Dana Murugansaid, “Modern cloud applications from Oracle helpcustomers reimagine business, practices, andexperiences. The best-of-breed SaaS applications inOracle Cloud are integrated with social, mobile andanalytic capabilities to help deliver the experiencescustomers expect, the talent to succeed and theperformance the market demands.”
The study revealed that more than 60 per cent ofall companies across major verticals have adoptedor are in the process of implementing cloudsolutions; 69 per cent of respondents felt that cloudoffered significant tangible benefits, 55 per centbelieved that it offered value, but cost andavailability of bandwidth inhibited local adoption ofthe technology.
However, the bright aspect of the study was thatmany companies in the surveyed regions had a
“SaaS also”, indicating their willingness to considerSaaS as a viable option for functionality, reliabilityor replacement of outdated applications.Specifically, the banking sector demonstrated apositive response to SaaS as offering tangiblebenefits, and 64 per cent of banks expected thenumber of SaaS users within organisations toincrease over the next year.
The research pointed towards the view that SaaSadoption is rising in the MENA region and willgreatly aid businesses achieve their objectives.
Huawei’s GSM-R technology allows for railway signalling andoperational communication even when trains are at high speeds
SaaS applications are integrated with social, mobile andanalytic capabilities to keep up with market demands
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DSE, a UK-based company and a predominant designer andmanufacturer of genset controls, battery chargers and aTSequipment, was in attendance at this year’s MEE, where it wasshowcasing a number of new control modules including its latestrange of high-powered battery chargers.
The DSE9474, DSE9484 and DSE9450 battery chargers were
developed for use in high power applications, offering 12, 24 and 48volt, and 30 and 50 amp options, to suit a wide range of uses. Theintelligent chargers apply 2,3 and 4 stage charging curves tomaximise the life of the battery and to ensure optimum energy-efficient charging.
The battery chargers offer sophisticated remote communicationsto allow remote viewing of system status information for externalmaintenance crews. a built-in temperature sensor allows thechargers to automatically de-rate on high-ambient temperature toprotect the chargers from overheating. Battery protection is alsoavailable for high-battery temperature making the product a crucialpart of system reliability.
according to anthony Plater, marketing manager at DSE, thedevelopment of the new battery chargers marks a continuation inthe development of DSE’s already established range of chargers,providing additional power for more demanding applications.
“all of our new products on show at MEE were well received andthere has been a lot of interest in the new battery chargers,” Platerremarked. “We are already receiving orders as a result and expectthe products to do well throughout the Middle East region. MEE isan important show for us every year and 2015 was exceptionallybusy,” he added.
DSE demonstrates its new high-powered battery chargers at MEE 2015
Another edition of Middle eastelectricity (Mee) concluded in March 2015 asthe worldwide power market descended ondubai for three days of networking, productlaunches, seminars and business deals.
the event, which has been celebrating its40th anniversary this year, saw a number ofhigh-profile product launches, including thelikes of Weichai, who held its global launch ofits Weichai Baudouin full Series G-driveengines, fAMCo, who launched an energy-efficient range of hiMoinSA hybridgenerators, and rolls-royce, who held itsfirst ever joint presentation of the productportfolio available from MtU onsite energyand Bergen engines.
Megger also launched its new transformerand substation test system trAX, whileBahra Cables received the Best design Awardfrom show organisers informa for its 105sqm stand at the show.
the 2015 edition of the show was officiallyopened by his highness Sheikh hamdan binrashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of dubaiand the Minister of finance and industry ofthe UAe, and notable growth at the showwas evident with pavilions from SaudiArabia, italy, Germany, turkey and China allposting year-on-year floor space growth.three new national pavilions also featuredon the show floor this year, with egypt,Morocco and Czech republic added to the2015 roster and bringing the total count of
the national pavilions at Mee to 24.Anita Mathews, director of informa energy
Group, organisers of Mee, said, “MenApower demand is booming, with billions ofdollars’ worth of investments being pumpedinto the region’s power sector.
“the substantial growth across the boardin our country pavilions is an indication ofthe lucrative opportunities the region holdsfor the global energy industry.”
Meanwhile, Solar Middle east showed nosigns of slowing down during its thirdedition. the co-located exhibition witnesseda growth in exhibitor numbers from 59 lastyear to 86 in 2015, representing a 45 percent year-on-year increase.
Middle east electricity and Solar Middleeast, which once again took place at dubaiWorld trade Centre, will return to samelocation on 1-3 March 2016.
Using sophisticated microprocessor technology, the DSE9474 is capable of applyingdifferent charging currents depending on battery type and usage
The halls of Dubai World Trade Centre were once again full of visitors for Middle East Electricity 2015
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HIMOINSa, THE SPaNISH-BaSED globalprovider of energy generation systems, usedits platform at MEE 2015 to launch newhybrid generators for the UaE, Saudi arabianand Qatari markets.
The hybrid generators have been designedto meet requirements for remote use and,according to the company, save up to 40 percent in fuel consumption when compared tostandard generators. The hybrid generatorsinclude variable speed YaNMaR engines thathave been redesigned to operate from 1,200to 3,000 rpm, with HIMOINSa’s powersolution engineering team developing acontrol unit with an integrated managementsystem to monitor and protect the generator,battery, charging system and renewableenergy connections.
HIMOINSa sales and marketing directorGuillermo Elum said, “The hybrid generator isnot a new solution in the sector, but we havebrought to the market a new concept andnew solution, which is to use a variablespeed engine, enabling us to reduceconsumption by up to 40 per cent.
“This is one of the more importantbenefits we have with this product, but alsoit is important to remark that we are making
all of the electronics components of thisproduct, meaning the customer does nothave to chase different companies fordifferent components from the product.”
Elum predicted that the hybrid generator,which will primarily target customers fromthe telecommunications sector, would beamong the company’s best selling productsover the next year.
“The equipment has been designed forspecific applications in telecoms, but thetechnology is flexible and we can takeadvantage of the same technology byapplying it in other industry sectors,” Elumstated. “actually, we already are doing that.The same technology would be perfect fordistributed electrification – ruralelectrification for example – in areas wherewe need to integrate diesel technology withsolar technology.”
The HIMOINSa hybrid generator enginecomes with maintenance intervals of 1,000hours, meaning the generator is able to runeffectively, without maintenance, for up tofour months.
Paul Floyd, senior managing director atFaMCO (al-Futtaim auto & Machinery Co.),HIMOINSa’s distributor in the UaE, KSa and
Qatar, remarked, “HIMOINSa is the world’sfastest growing power generator brand, andwith the new hybrid generator we are proudto offer a power solution which is muchneeded in an energy conscious region.
“The hybrid generators add to HIMOINSa’soffering of power solutions, which includegenerators and lighting towers. Weanticipate a strong response for the hybridgenerators, particularly from the telecomsector, which relies very much onuninterrupted, efficient power supply inremote areas.”
Telecoms sector targeted by HIMOINSA’s latest hybrid generator
AL YAMUnA denSonS fZe showcased its strength at Mee 2015, held onMarch 2-4, in dubai as well as introduced new products for its clientele inthe region. however, unlike most companies who look to increasedealership network and broaden their bases, Al Yamuna densons firmlybelieves in exclusive networks.
Al Yamuna densons fZe’s Ceo ravi Sardana said, “We like to work onexclusive basis. it’s a win-win situation for the company, customers anddealers. if we crowd this segment too much, the quality of service whichis expected from us or our channel partners goes down. it is easy to haveone point of contact, one point of complaint and one point of service. thisis the outcome of a conscious thought process.”
the india-based company had introduced heat shrink accessories forpower cables upto 36 kV in 1986, pre-moulded in 1990 and cold shrink in2005. Yamuna densons is the only company in india, which currentlymanufactures all type of cable accessories under one roof.
According to Sardana, although the company is focusing at the MenAregion, the disturbance in certain Gulf countries has temporarily put itsgrowth plans on hold. he added on to say that, however, they areoptimistic with the spending and power distribution network expansionin Saudi Arabia, oman, Qatar as well as the UAe market.
the company is one stop-shop for power cable jointing kits that includeStraight through for XLPe to XLPe or PiLC to PiLC Cable and also transitionCable Joint type for connection of XLPe to PiLC Cable. the voltage grade isfrom 1.1 kV onwards and the system works in underground cable witheven water stagnation in the ground. Also wide range of cable jointing kitsand systems are available that are classified by the way they are appliedsuch as tape type, pre-moulded/push-on/slip-on type, cold applicationtype and heat shrinkable type. Manufacturing cable jointing compounds
in important three-part systems — handener, resin and filler packed inbuckets packs.
Al Yamuna, in 2014, had opened a new production facility in theemirate of ras Al Khaimah in the UAe. now, Sardana revealed, themanufacturing unit is set for expansion next year. “We are looking atStage 2 of our expansion plans in April 2016 and there could be theexpansion of ras al Khaimah facility.”
With a dedicated market in Saudi Arabia as well, Sardana optimisticallyspoke about the growing power sector and the market demand in theKingdom, revealing that Al Yamuna densons has biggest number ofcustomers there who are very demanding, very pushy and at the sametime very conscious about the product’s quality.
the company has been in Saudi market for over 12 years and thecompany wants to continue its steady growth momentum. “We willcontinue giving them what they aspire,” he added.
the Ceo noted, “Saudi Arabia is getting futuristic. they want newerand robust technologies, which is a remarkable shift from standard heatshrink cable accessories that have been marketed for the last 35 years.Saudi Arabia is now preparing for new products and features and we willdefinitely be focusing on that. With pre moulded/cold shrink being someof the new products in the region, Al Yamuna will now be manufacturingthem locally to be sold in the domestic market in the Kingdom.”
Putting an emphasis again on the UAe manufacturing facility in ras alKhaimah and aiming to make technology people savvy and easy-to-apply,Ceo Sardana concluded on the note that Al Yamuna densons is going tostart training the local skill set in the country. “We wish to train people forjoints that will be launched in the coming years for the market,” herevealed to Technical Review.
Guillermo Elum, sales andmarketing director for Himoinsa
Exclusivity is Al Yamuna’s strength in the Middle East
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Transformer andsubstation test systemTRAX launched by MeggereleCtroniC teSt eqUiPMentmanufacturer Megger launched itnew traX test set at 2015’sMiddle east electricity.
the unit, a multi-functionaltest set solution for transformerand substation testing, willaddress what Megger said was“the demand for a single testsystem capable of performingmultiple tests”.
the test system will replacenumerous individual testingdevices, with traX’s described bythe company as a time-saving andcost-effective alternative toconventional measurementsusing separate instruments.
applications for traX includepower transformer, currenttransformer, voltage transformer,general aC insulation testing,resistance testing, circuitbreakers, primary testing andprotection relay.
“traX is a unique test systemfor testing power, distributionand instrument transformers, aswell as a variety of othersubstation components,”revealed Megger. “it is a high-efficiency, high-accuracy andhigh-performance transformertest set.”
among the many features andapplications the traX test setoffers are state-of-the-artwinding resistance and tap-changer testing, high-voltageratio measurement, Ct and Vttesting, a three-phase circuit-breaker analyser and lVcircuit-breaker timing.
Megger, who is well repectedthroughout the industry for itsmeasuring instruments forelectrical power applications,launched the traX test set duringa special gathering of press andregional distributors at the Worldtrade Club on the top floor ofSheikh rashid tower, adjacent toDubai World trade Centre,following the close of the first dayof the exhibition.
the event also gave attendeesthe opportunity to meet anddiscuss developments withMegger group Board membersandrew Boughtwood, andrewDodds and richard aylwin, alongwith the rest of the MeggerMiddle east team.
SpaniSh manufacturer manumag S.Lreturned to exhibit at the 2015 edition ofmiddle east electricity where it was promotingits range of low-voltage transformers.
With a stand located on the Spanish pavilionat the show, manumag S.L. received a largenumber of visitors, including a number ofpartners and potential customers from acrossthe middle east.
according to manumag export manager Josém pardo, the company’s visit to this year’s showproved to be a “great success” providing thecompany with the opportunity to share withvisitors to its stand information on the firm’sproduction-focused approach to manufacturingsingle-phase and three-phase low-voltagetransformers for control, isolation, security andlighting, as well as automatic voltage regulators(aVrs) and other electronic products.
manumag also introduced a number of newinnovations and power solutions in order tohelp satisfy the requirements of distributorslocated in the region, including aVrs with aservo motor system regulator, which thecompany said would replace regulationstabilisers by means of relays, as well as a newrange of transformers that implement the latestSaSO requirements.
“to achieve our enterprise strategic policyabout consolidation in the present marketplaceand opening our business in new areas,manumag will continue to take part in futureeditions of middle east electricity, as well asother exhibitions within the electrical sector,”pardo remarked.
Manumag presents low-voltage transformers at MEE
With itS large stand featuring a broad range ofdivisions from across the company, Caterpillarused Middle east electricity to showcase a range ofpower solutions and energy-efficient innovations.
Cat dealer Mohamed abdulrahman al-Baharwas on hand to demonstrate its integrated single-source power solutions such as UPS, generator setcontrols and atS solutions, with visitors given theopportunity to view the global debut of ready-to-run Cat diesel generator sets with power outputsranging from 6.8 to 220 kVa.
the international manufacturer highlighted itsustainability credentials at the event, with a twoof its executives participating in the third-annualgreen energy Conference, Diego guiterrez, salesmanager for Cat Power Plants, participated as apanellist in a roundtable focusing on theintergratation of traditional and alternative energysources and rob Schueffner, commercial manager,electric Power Division – Microgrid team atCaterpillar, presented a session on the potential ofmicrogrids as well as acting as a panel moderatorin a session focusing on better transmission andefficiencies.
During the show, it was also announced thatCaterpillar inc. had introduced the Cat Compactinternational product line, a new series of Catdiesel generator sets with power outputs rangingfrom 6.8 to 220 kVa for customers in europe, theMiddle east, africa, asia-Pacific, South americaand the CiS.
available in 32 model configurations in single-phase and three-phase, this new line of dieselgenerator sets greatly expands the Caterpillarrange of products, providing reliable energysolutions for an assortment of business includingthe telecommunications, commercial andagriculture industries.
Manumag’s stand during MEE 2015
The Cat Compact International Series was launched at thesame time as MEE 2015
Cat executives promote sustainable ideals
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WeiChai UnVeileD itS Weichai BaudouinM33 Series engines during an internationallaunch event at Middle east electricity 2015.
Key generator oeM partners anddistributors were in attendance during theevent, during which leading figures fromWeichai’s management team spoke aboutthe high-performance engines.
the new M33 engine product line featurestwo models – the 6M33 six-cylinder in-lineengine with a power range of 508 to 633kW;and the 12M33 12-cylinder V12 engine withan output of 1,007kW to 1,265kW. the 39.2-liter M33 is the largest high-speed engine tobe introduced in the diesel and gas platformfrom French engine manufacturer MoteursBaudouin, who Weichai acquired in 2009.
Designed for high-product reliability and aprolonged component life, Weichai said itbelieved the M33 engines offered a more“compact and cost-effective solution” thanmany of its rival competitors.
Weichai adopted a high-intensity alloysteel crankshaft with “twice-higher intensity”than common steel crankshaft used by other
engine manufacturers, while the engine’s airfilter was manufactured with injection-moulding technology to make it lightweight,effectively reducing vibration and noise, aswell as improving component life.
Jason lee, general manager of MoteursBaudouin, said, “We understand that end-users pay a lot of attention to operating costsand uptime. For this purpose, we have ahighly-efficient engine with low-fuelconsumption rate down to 195g/kWhthrough optimising combustion.
“our perfectly sealed radial air filter has anintake cyclonic flow to pre-filter the air,effectively extending filter life and thereplacement interval. the three-stage fuelfilter has a special water-separating function,extending the filter element replacementinterval by up to 400 hours. the centrifugalrotor filter adopts the bypass mode and has aspeed up to 5,000 rpm, which can not onlyimprove the quality of lubricating oil, but alsoreduces operation costs,” he added.
harold lang, vice-president of Weichaigroup and Ceo of Weichai international,remarked, “Weichai-Baudouin generator setdrive engines have a good performance interms of operation costs, low-temperatureignition, reliability and maintenanceconvenience, thereby improving business andsaving costs for customers. in today’s world,reliable, uninterrupted electrical power isn’ta luxury, it’s a necessity.”
With the new series of products, Weichainow supplies a higher and a wider powerrange of engines, providing high-speedgensets ranging between 12kW to 1,100kW.
The Weichai Baudouin M33 Series Engines wereinternationally launched during MEE 2015
Global launch for latest Weichai engine series
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MUtinational (italianheaDqUartereD) gensetmanufacturer Pramac was present atMiddle east electricity (Mee) 2015displaying five product lines for theMiddle east market. according toCristian Cavazzuti, managingdirector, Mee is an importantmeeting point, not only for theMiddle east region, but globally.
Cavazzuti said, “We have fiveproduct lines or ‘solution lines’ ondisplay at Mee. our flagship solutionfor the telecommunicationoperation is at the fore. We haveportable gensets for customers inconstruction companies to protect against gridoutages. next, we have solutions for rentalapplications like telecommunication, offeringranges from 20kVa to 500kVa. the stationaryseries covers ranges from 7kVa to 770kVa and iseasy to maintain, with applications for industrialand agricultural businesses. at the event, we hadone product each for every category that rangefrom 30kVa to 6MW.”
Pramac also offers a light tower with 4,000Wlamp powers and 9.2 metres in height for cost-effective lighting solutions.
the managing director said that all products areavailable in the Middle east market as per clientrequirements. Speaking with Technical Reviewabout Pramac’s most attention-seeking product,Cavazzuti noted that stationary generators are atthe core of operations, as well as the market. thesecond most sought-after gensets are for therental market. “the rest of the ranges are veryniche. light towers are still gaining ground.”
talking about future strategies of the company,the executive added that for Pramac, it isimportant to be in the gCC and Mena market as itsa big opportunity. he spoke about the importanceof dealers in every country and how Pramac has
been investing extensively in findingthe right channel partner. Pramacalso specialises in specific custom-made solutions due to the highdemand for power generatorsdedicated to specific applicationsand the increasing number ofspecial projects exceeding thestandard scope of supply.
it has special generators up to3MWe with low-, medium- andhigh-voltage output, suitable forseveral applications.
“We are aware that in the Middleeast the temperature can reach 55oC,whereas in Sweden it’s cold. hence,
we are investing in tailormade products.” africa isanother region that Pramac is vehementlypromoting itself as its a booming market,according to Cavazzuti. the italian genset firmrealises that the advantage of being in africa is thehuge energy demand as the grids and networks arenot stable. however, the challenge is to find goodpartners and conduct safe business, he added.
“the nature of work in the continent is different.For instance,working in africa is different fromworking in South africa. again, the strategy is notto be directly involved in that market, but to find agood dealer to work with in the continent.”
For Pramac, Mee 2015 acted as a platform forstrengthening relations with its network dealers,keeping in mind the queries that are being soughtat the show as it budgets for the year ahead.
“this is a boost for our brand. We have been inthe generator business for more than 50 years. Upto a year ago, we had produced 20mn MW ofgenerators. Still, many do not associate us as oneof the biggest genset manufacturers and we arehere to change that. We are market leaders in italy,Spain, France, the UK and many other countries ineurope and South america, but the Middle east isyet to see us that way,” Cavazzuti concluded.
Pramac has produced more than20mn MW of generators,according to managing directorChristian Cavazzuti
Pramac: Brand visibility was our objective at MEE 2015
Customised switchgearby ABN ElectricSWitChgear ManUFaCtUreraBn electric considers itself to be aclass apart from its contemporariesas the company produces customisedswitchgear for various markets.
at the recently held Mee 2015 inDubai, aBn electric managingdirector (Middle east) navneetSharma spoke about the range ofcustomised switchgear for variousMiddle east markets. the switchdisconnector series, recentlylaunched by the company, providesuser protection in addition toserving the utility of switchgear.“our main objective is to protectusers. they should feel safe whileusing switchgear,” Sharma noted.
aBn offers a wide range of switchdisconnectors, capacitors,contactors and power contactorswith unique features along withMCBs, MCCBs, fuses as well aschangeover switches, which arestandard, as well as customiseddepending on markets such asDubai, Kuwait, Yemen and iran.
another feature that navneetelaborated on was theinterchangeability of the switchgear.While customisation remains theUSP of the company, aBn electricalso considers the large uniformityacross markets.
navneet, who has 25 years ofexperience in the switchgearbusiness, was keen to utilise hisexpertise to deliver a product thatmade a difference to the users.
aBn electric has manufacturingfacilities in Spain and india. it alsohas plans to start operations inFrance and russia.
With the demand for reliable power quality continuing to growthroughout the middle east, the availability of steady voltage supplyis becoming ever more critical for a number of applications that usevoltage sensitive equipment.
along with increased operating costs, disrupted production, loss ofdata security failure, machinery faults, inaccurate information anddomestic inconvenience are among the many examples of possibleproblems caused by an unsteady supply of power.
to answer the problems caused by unsteady supply, voltageregulators manufacturer Ortea has developed its digital VoltageStabilizers solution – a reliable and low-maintenance technology,which has been utilised in its voltage regulator product ranges Orion,Orion Plus and Sirius digital.
Offering cost-effective solutions to compensate input voltagevariations, the technology used in each of the product ranges hasproven to be particular effective during brownouts, which tend to bemore prevalent than power dropouts and surges.
according to Ortea, its digital Voltage Stabilizers can compensatewide mains voltage variations, both symmetrical up to +30 per cent,and asymmetrical up to +15-45 per cent of nominal mains.
the company stated that the technology is a typical requirementof activities installed in locations far from distribution boards and incountries with developing economies.
“Using energy more efficiently enables end-users to understandthe damage inconsistent voltage can cause, conserve natural
resources and contain installation costs,” stated Ortea. “having access for stable voltage electricity underpins health,
education and the livelihoods of millions of people, and Ortea isproud to contribute to this challenge with thousands of installationsin the middle east alone.”
Some examples of installations of Ortea’s digital Voltage Stabilizersthroughout the region include King abdulaziz international airport inJeddah, Saudi arabia, as well as a number of television installationthroughout the kingdom. the ministry of Youth and Sport (mYS) inQatar, as well as the Gulf data hub data centre in dubai, and a seriesof banks offices and atm locations in Saudi arabia have alsowitnessed installations of the company’s digital Voltage Stabilizers.
Digital Voltage Stabilizers specially designed for use atthe new King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah
The importance of power quality
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POrtUGUeSe GenSetmanUfactUrer Grupel returned toexhibit at mee 2015 in dubai. havingbeen in the market for the last 40years, the company is now looking fordistributors in the middle east.
Worldwide sales manager at Grupel,Pedro Quelhas, said that the companyunderstands that it has to be verycompetitive on prices.
“even so, we will not go for a pricehold. We are growing with our quality,with our expertise and with ourknowledge about the product, and wealso grow with our background. We arenew here and that is true, but thatdoes erase the fact that we have beenin the market for years. We are well-known in the african and Latinamerican markets.”
talking about the diverse productsthe company has to offer, Quelhas saidthat Grupel has gensets ranging from8kVa to 3,500kVa as well as bigprojects like 35mVa PrP in angola and20.4mVa PrP in Paraguay. Quelhas isconfident that there are not manycompanies like it in the market. “Weare very strong due to the range ofsolutions that we can offer to ourdistributors around the globe.”
catering to its full extent to thetelecommunication sector last year,Grupel sold more than 1,000 gensets inthe mena region. Lighting is anotherbig sector in the middle east thatGrupel gives importance to.
With its main manufacturing facilityin Portugal covering an area of 24,000sqm, the company’s portfolio includescanopy manufacturing.
“Our canopy is extremelysoundproof and is ideal for the middleeast market. these are designedbykeeping in mind the arid climate ofthis region.”
With regards to the growing gensetmarket in the middle east, Quelhas is ofthe opinion that the genset market willcontinue to grow for the next few years.
“it is a very competitive market.Generators are very important piece ofwork here.”
Grupel mainly manufactures withPerkins, doosan and Yanmar, and mtU,mitsubishi for the bigger powerranges, as well as Stanford, LeroySomer, mecc-alte and marelli.
Grupel at MEE toincrease portfolio inthe Middle East
turkey’s lArgest generAtormanufacturer Aksa Power generationrecently exhibited at Middle east electricity2015 in Dubai.
Managing director Hasan Atilla Celik toldTechnical Review that Aksa Powergeneration aims to reach us$600bn exportbusiness by 2019.
the company sells more than 60 per centof its products to 160 countries and saidthat is among the top 10 global firms in thesector with 16 international offices locatedin Asia, europe, America and Africa.
“our expectations are quite high from thisyear’s Mee. i take care of the gulf andAfrican business. for my region, we haveincreased our expectations for 2015. no onecan foresee the fluctuations in the exchangerates in the second half of the year, but for
Q1 we are fully booked until 30 April 2015.so, it is a good sign for us this year in theMenA region,” Celik noted.
Concentrating mainly on government andprivate projects in the gulf, Celik said thatpower generation is going to evolve to therental power market in the upcoming years,especially in the African region. He went onto say that company has recently opened adepartment in istanbul, which will take careof the iPP projects and power plant projectsfor the African region. “According to myexperience, we do not expect too muchbusiness from Middle east region. there arestill cash flow issues in the market and thecompetition is very tough. there are alsomany local manufacturers present who arespoiling the market and i do not want tocompete with them. this is the reason we
are concentrating on projects in the Africanmarket where we can do some business,”the MD revealed.
the company has one of the largestfacilities in China and its production capacityis around 40,000 units in a year. it provides avariety of competitive products to theAfrican market. the Aksa generators arecompetitively priced and can provide powerup to 2,500kVA.
Highlighting recent projects by Aksa, Celikmentions the bahrain electricity hasawarded the turkish firm with delivering 10units of 1,500kVa mobile Dg gensets by theend of May 2015. the company hasundertaken many projects in Qatar, oman,kuwait and yemen through its dealers.However, in Dubai, Aksa Power generationconducts its direct sales business.
Saudi arabianmanufacturing companyand mEE’s champion exhibitoryear, alfanar, keeps people atthe core of its values.
managing director abdulSalam al-multaq said, “if thereis anything that will push usforward or break us, it is ourpeople. We value them themost. ‘retention of talent’ is at the core of values at alfanar, aswell as developing talent. retention is a problem now because itmeans beating competition and we have to be at the forefront.”
talking about winning the award at the show, al-multaq saidthat it was nice to be appreciated for the most impressive stand,but the important thing is to capitalise on that. With mEE growingevery year, alfanar has been growing with the exhibition, as well involume of business at the event.
introducing new dry-type transformer at mEE, the companysaid that it represented a shift from the oil-immersed distributiontransformers that it manufactures. dry-type transformers can beutilised for smaller spaces such as in residential, city centre andcongested spaces. Smaller transformers are more and more indemand now, al-multaq added. the company has also producedminiature circuit breakers (mcbs). “there are two types in theworld – iEc and the other nEma, which is an american standard.in Saudi arabia, we use nEma, but it is not as highly specified asthe iEc and with different formats and specs. So now we havecreated a new breaker which has iEc components inserted into thenEma format to fit the american standards, which is like ‘takingbest of both worlds’. this circuit breaker is used for domesticpurposes,” stated the managing director.
He added that along with Saudi arabia, the product is sold iniraq, Kuwait and iran. With the circuit breaker, alfanar now owns85 per cent of the domestic market share in Saudi arabia.
We value human resource most: alfanar MD
Winner of best product launch at Mee 2014 for raptor, euro sMCreturned to the show in Dubai this year with the launch of raptor HVin the Middle east.
euro sMC’s raptor is a smart test set designed as the definitivesolution for primary injection test applications required in thecommissioning and maintenance of substations. it is a multifunctionalsystem, suitable to test all type of transformers, switchgears, breakersand reclosers. Meanwhile, raptor HV – also called the high-voltageslave – is an optional product that extends the raptor’s applications totests that require the use of high AC voltage up to 2kV. this productworks in combination with a raptor Master and is visually similar to it.
scott brower said, “raptor was first started as a primary injectiontester, which is easier to carry and use. the idea was to makesomething small and portable. We updated the old technology, with anew loop-through concept, and with digital amplifiers. so, theemphasis was on making a high-current unit, which has a uniquedesign and features. We came out with this product two years ago andwe also won the ‘best product launched’ at Mee 2014.
“since then, we have come up with another module to complimentthe raptor, which is of high voltage – raptor HV. by adding these twounits together, the actual control raptor controls both the units atthe same time. so, one cable connecting the Master unit with thehigh-voltage unit also provides the power supply.”
brower added that the raptor HV follows the same modular conceptthan the rest of the raptor system, so that the control of all the unitsthrough the main handheld control unit reduces the need for extracablings to interconnect the units. similarly, the raptor HV, with asimilar size and even smaller weight than the rest of the raptor units,provides the outstanding raptor style portability, and it is easily movedaround with little effort. the raptor HV kit goes up to 2,000 volts andthe current kits goes up to 15,000 amps, providing a world-wide uniquesystem which combines both high-current and high-voltage injectionwith the required power. brower said that the unit also complies withinternational safety requirements indicating high-voltage activity, andhas an emergency button to stop its activity, when needed.
According to alfanar, it is the biggestelectrical manufacturer in Dubai
Euro SMC’s Raptor HV compliments itsaward-winning product
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among tHE many products on display on Perkins’ stand at mEE2015 was a new engine that the company said has been designed tomeet the needs of electric power generator set manufacturers andwhich was being shown for the first time to visitors at the exhibition.the Perkins 1500 Series range has replaced the existing 1300 and1600 Series families, and has been designed to deliver improvedload acceptance and fuel consumption benefits of up to seven percent cycle weighted. the new engine also offers up to an eight percent improvement in altitude and ambient capability.featuring an 8.8 litre, six-cylinder air-to-air turbocharged dieselengine, the 1500 Series ElectropaK meets the key power nodesfrom 200-330 kVa in prime and standby ratings, and is switchablefrom 50 Hz to 60 Hz, the company stated. Produced in Seguin, uSa, the new engine has been fitted with atropical radiator to deliver high ambient capability and benefitsfrom Perkins electric power warranty of one year unlimited hoursor two years up to 500 hours per year. Simon gray, electric power marketing manager at Perkins, said,“this is a powerful package which gives generator setmanufacturers the benefit of more power from a smaller engine. anumber of prototype engines have been in use by some of ourcustomers and the feedback has been positive with comments onthe excellent load acceptance and available ratings.“this new engine builds on a proven, reliable core, so end userscan be confident that the 1500 Series is another dependablePerkins engine,” gray added. “this is an important consideration as the engine is ideally suitedto supply back-up power for health facilities and prime power forfactory units, among many other applications.”
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AustriA-bAseD CoMPAny MosDorferwas part of Mee 2015 in Dubai. Working in theoverhead transmission line business withranges of up to 1,200kV, the company hashistorically targeted the Middle east region andenjoys dominance in the market today. its pro-duct portfolio includes string fittings, fittings foroptical fibres, damping systems, insulator endfittings and fittings for high-temperature cables.
Peter greiter, area sales manager for theinternational business unit at Mosdorfer, said,“At the moment we are the market leader in thefield of fittings and damping systems foroverhead transmission lines, and our aim is togrow globally as well.” With the majority of itsclientele in saudi Arabia, Mosdorfer is one ofthe companies approved by the saudi electricCompany (seC) to supply equipment togovernment and private projects. “Almost halfof the projects in the kingdom use our products.We also supply materials to kuwait energyCompany, l&t and Hyundai for projects in saudiArabia.” However, with regards to its percentageshare, greiter revealed that the uAe and omanreceives 80 per cent of the 400kV lines from the
company. “i would say that, due to the strictcompliance to specification, companies in theMiddle east look for high-quality products andthis is why our position is strong here,” he said.
greiter believes that the best product byMosdorfer today is the spacer damper, which isused in overhead transmission lines to reducevibrations and damping. spacers serve toestablish a distance between the partialconductors of a bundle line in order to preventthe conductors from knocking together ortilting and thus avoid damaging them. Due tothe use of damping elements between theframe and the conductor clamps, the vibrationamplitudes of the conductor can be reduced toan uncritical dimension.
“it is because of this technology that we areone of only two approved suppliers in saudiArabia, as well as in the uAe.”
Discussing Mosdorfer’s market strategy forexisting and upcoming markets, greiterreiterated the fact that it wants to be the marketleader everywhere. With manufacturing units infour countries – Austria, slovakia, india andthailand – the company is now looking to
expand to Central African countries. “We aredoubling the production capacity in india for thedomestic market. from there, we intend tospread our market to central African countries.Price-wise the market is cheaper but the qualitywill still be high. this is something we do notcompromise upon. ‘better to lose a project thanto lose quality’ is our motto.”
exhibitors at Mee for more than 15 years,greiter said that Mee is one of the best fairs intransmission and, as a company conducting alot of business in the Middle east, it’s a must forit to attend the show.
Powertech Switchgearreturns to MEE after 10year breakPoWerteCH sWitCHgeArreturneD to Mee 2015 after adecade, to showcase its presence inthe region. the company hascompleted 25 years and marketingmanager Arthi srinivasan said, “Wehave a new range of products at theshow and a larger portfolio ofprojects that we wanted to exhibitat Mee.”the company, which is a channelpartner to Abb for Artu k series ofdistribution panels, has worked onprojects such as burj khalifa in Dubaiand yas Marina in Abu Dhabi.recently, Powertech switchgear alsosupplied the new york university(nyu) in Abu Dhabi. in addition, thecompany also displayed anassembled low voltage panel withthe latest range of ACb (air circuitbreakers) from Abb, belonging to theemax 2 series. this is part of a newrange of ACbs from Abb, designed tobenefit both panel builders and end-users with energy efficiency, directcommunication modules and cost-savings in the form of a reducedfootprint. srinivasan said that thereis a lot of emphasis on technology tomake devices intelligent and morereceptive to end-user needs, andintegrate it with the rest of thetechnology so it is easier to monitorand control remotely. srinivasan discussed Powertechswitchgear’s range of lV products atMee 2015, including fully type-tested power distribution boards,motor control centres, capacitorbanks, and generator synchronisingand control panels. “We representsome good brands from europe inenerlux, trafox, entes, beluk, andstego. these brands represent arange of products for lV and MVapplication that we use in ourprojects and also sell directly to theend user. We also wanted toshowcase our capabilities from thelow-voltage panel building business.” the company sees increasedmomentum in the second half of2015 in the Middle east, that willcontinue throughout 2016,srinivasan opined. “We havesupplied to projects in saudi Arabia,Qatar, bahrain, sudan, nigeria andsome parts of Africa. the 2022World Cup in Qatar and the Dubaiexpo 2020 are anticipated to fuelfurther growth in demand in the gCCregion,” she added.
frEncH gEnSEt manufacturEr Sdmo returned to middle East Electricity this year with aselection of new products, including its X1400c genset. noted for its impressive load impact recovery, the X1400c was on display on the company’s standduring the show, which has been highly recommended by the firm for use in extreme conditions. themodel has been designed to withstand conditions of up 40°c and an altitude of up to 400 metres. Presented to the middle East market for the first time, the genset features an mtu engine – the 2000g06 series, has a capacity of 1,375kVa in standby applications and 1,100kVa in continuous operation. “it features a new integrated engine with a new cooling system and coupled heater,” explained Sdmocommunication department manager Philippe forest. “the model is for the worldwide market and isvery compact – something we have really been focusing on recently. We are trying to get somethingmore powerful with the lowest volume possible out into the market.”according to forest, the company will continue to expand its range of high-level genset productsfeaturing mtu engines, with the middle East market continuing to be one of importance for thegenset manufacturer. “it is adaptable, compact and easy to maintain, and the range will be increasing in number, with the
model on show at mEE being the largest in the range,” he noted. Sdmo’s recently opened office in dubai’s media city hascontinued to experience growth, with forest stating thatthe company would continue to hire new staff in dubai tostrengthen its services support business throughout themiddle East. a new office in Egypt has also been proving a
success for the company. forest added that the firm’s african business was alsoperforming well, with success being enjoyed in therental market throughout the continent.
“We have opened a new location in Kenya to strengthen our presence in East africa, while ouroperations in togo and South africa remain strong,” he said. “We want to make our presence felt in thefrench speaking countries of africa, as well as in newer markets for us, such as Kenya.”
SDMO showcases compact and powerful genset
AtlAs CoPCo PortAble Power showcased noless than eight new generator ranges and lighttowers at this year’s Middle east electricity,including the full Qis range.
targeting a wide variety of industries includingdata centres, healthcare, utilities, manufacturing,retail and recreation, telecommunications, publicworks and governments, and transportation, theapplication-oriented Qis generators are the firstmodels Atlas Copco has introduced under thegesan line.
“the Qis range fits perfectly within ourPredictable Power core value,” said Angel nieto,product manager for Atlas Copco Portable energy.“each model delivers exceptional reliability andperformance in the most demanding conditions.”
the 50Hz Qis is available in 18 models, rangingfrom the smallest model – the Qis 10 – to the Qis65 (60kVA/48kW prime power; 66kVA/53kWstandby), up to the largest model in the range, theQis 830 (752kVA/601kW prime; 830kVA/664kWstandby). the 60Hz unit is also offered in 18different sizes.
the Qes range of powerful generators forconstruction work and general industry, availablefrom models from the Qes 9 (9kVA) to the Qes 40(42kVA), was also on display at the show.
“With its application-oriented design, quality
components and high performance, the Qes givesthem tailored value through predictable power,”nieto remarked.
elsewhere on its stand, Atlas Copco waspromoting its QiP range of air-cooled, portablegenerators for industrial applications. the AtlasCopco gesan line generators are available withboth petrol and diesel engines in 4-14kVA powerratings. According to Atlas Copco, the QiP deliverspredictable standby power for a wide range ofindustrial applications.
Meanwhile, the Qis range – the newlycompleted range of gesan line industrialgenerators suitable for a wide variety of industries– now has 18 50Hz models, from the Qis 10 (9kVA)to the Qis 830 (752kVA), and 18 60Hz versions,from the Qis 60 (70kVA) to the Qis 740 (849kVA).
SDMO’s X1400C genset
The QIS range from Atlas Copco was among eight newgenerator ranges on show on the company’s stand this year
Atlas Copco brings brand new ranges to Dubai
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US-baSed manufacturer KohlerPower Systems, who has had astrong presence in the region for
many decades, has seen an upsurge ininterest in its power products in Saudi Arabiafollowing the appointment of a newdistributor in the kingdom last year.
Jos Raats, managing director for globalmarine and EMEA at Kohler Power Systems,told Technical Review that, among thecompany’s track record of success in theregion, its new distributor relationship andthe overall demand for US-centric products inthe Saudi Arabian market, he anticipatesstrong continued performance in thekingdom for Kohler Power Systems.
“We are very fortunate that we have gonethrough a change in our Saudi Arabiandistributor network with Abunayyan TradingCorporation, one of the larger companies inthe Middle East, and we are both inspired bythe possibility of our synergies,” Raats said.
The companies have been workingtogether for more than a year and thepartnership has seen a renewed confidence inKohler’s business plans for Saudi Arabia.
In respect to the change in distributor,Raats explained, “We always look to partnerwith companies that share our goals,objectives, and business philosophies andAbunayyan Trading Corporation is the idealoption for us in the Saudi Arabian market.We’re very pleased with the relationship.
“Abunayyan has been able to accelerate
itself into a position where the transition hasbeen nearly seamless.”
manufacturer’s assurance On display on the company’s stand at MEEwas a 500kW diesel generator (500REOZVC)featuring a Volvo engine and Kohler’sDecision-Maker® 550 (DEC550) controls.
The 60Hz generator set offers a UL 2200listing and comes with full paralleling. Theunit meets NFPA 110, Level 1, when equippedwith the necessary accessories and installedper NFPA standards, and is, as Raatsexplained, a machine that has been “used,tried and tested” and has already beenpurchased by many customers.
“Our manufacturing process is lengthy,most of the engineering time goes indurability, and that’s our key strength and thereason for our reputation in the region,”stated Raats.
“Kohler’s history has been to maintainloyalty between our distributors andourselves. We don’t want to get into thedistribution business as we prefer to stick towhat we’re good at – manufacturing.”
The company has multiple manufacturinglocations across the globe, in locations such as
North and South America, Singapore, China,India and Europe.
“From a global perspective we are betteroff than anyone else and by not getting intodistribution we are able to focus purely on thequality of our products,” he noted.
Raats said that markets in Kuwait, Qatarand Saudi Arabia have always been strong forthe company from the day it first enteredeach market, and pointed towards thetelecoms sector as a potential area of growthfor Kohler in the region, with a 20kW dieselgenerator on the stand to promote thecompany’s ambitions in this market.
“If you look at telecoms, the sector is optingfor more performance built andmanufactured units,” Raats noted.
“The 20kW diesel generator features aKohler diesel engine that has been designedfrom scratch and built in Italy. This fully-integrated product is very reliable, and wasdesigned to provide an unmatched overallvalue to end users.
“This is a prime unit and its protective paintis resistant from sand, so it can be usedthroughout the Middle East. You mayquestion why a genset manufacturer wouldworry about paint, but the quality of our paintmeans the protective qualities of the casingwill be of the same quality for many years tocome.”
Kohler also manufactures its own transferswitches, which have been very successful inSaudi Arabia and are available in variousconfigurations.
“We are strongly into system integration.We are the only worldwide manufacturerwhere you can order switchgear and gensetsup to 3,200kW and have it tested in thefactory as a whole system,” Raats noted.
As Homer Virgo, regional sales manager –industrial for Europe, the Middle East andAfrica, pointed out, “Kohler’s goal is toprovide reliability of a product – we like tohave consistency in the market and not wastetime, energy or manpower on fault finding atsite start up.” �
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Kohler Power Systems brought a touch of quality to this year’s Middle East Electricity, with a broad range of high-qualitygenerators, transfer switches, switchgear and control products on display on the company’s stand.
Kohler Power Systems setfor more Saudi success
“By not getting intodistribution we areable to focus purelyon the quality ofour products”
Kohler’s stand received visitors from across the regionthroughout MEE 2015
itAly-bAseD MAnufACturer of power systems, layerelectronics, showcased its futura series uPs and electronicstabilisers at Mee. the firm produces and markets different electro-technical and electronic support systems for its large clientele.Managing director Antonino Culcasi said, “this year, we havedeveloped an upgraded version of our futura series uPs. it will bemanaged by DsP control. it is uPs 2.0 and will be ready by April 2015.the highly advanced industrial uPs of the futura series ensures totalsecurity from problems related to mains. the series is available inmonophase version from 5kVA to 50kVA and in three-phase versionfrom 5kVA to 1,600kVA.
“industrial uPs is our main product and we developed thisproduct more than 40 years ago.these products are very reliable andcan be customised. We take care ofthe design, manufacturing to thefinal testing of each of our products.We also design and manufacture allthe parts inside our products. themanufacturing facility is in sicily andwe export all the products from italyto all of our markets.”
the company also manufactures10kVA single-phase uPs and 30kVAthree-phase stabiliser. for industrialuses insulation transformer is a must in an industrial uPs. However,the construction of the parts of the components inside the uPs isdone for the industrial grade and not for the commercial grade by thefirm. layer electronics main customers include Abb, ilVA (italiansteelworks), trenitalia (italian railroads), exxonMobile, the italian navy(with aircraft carriers), the italian Army, italian Aviation, samsung,siemens, terna, enel (italian energy supplier), AsHgHAl (Public WorksAuthority Qatar), Honeywell, site technology (Qatar), Ministry ofPublic Works (iraq) and Parsons (Qatar), among many others.
since 1967, the company has been producing several powerelectronics products like industrial uPs, electronic stabilisers,transformers and inverters. it also supplies renewable energysystems for on-grid and off-grid solutions for both solar and windenergies. talking about its involvement in the Middle east and Africa,Culcasi said that in the Middle east, the company has supplied solarsolutions for lighting and cathodic protection to kuwait oil Company(koC) for installations in southwestern and northern kuwait. inAfrica, Culcasi noted that electrical condition is the main issue formany. therefore, layer electronics products are manufactured withstrong components inside that can resist voltage fluctuations. “theproducts are easy-to-maintain as the technicians are not very skilledin poorer countries. if there is any problem with the product, one canreport to the company and it will be replaced by our partners.”
Discussing layer electronics participation at Mee 2015, Culcasirevealed that italian company represented itself to consolidate withpartners and to find new ones in countries where they have lesspresence. the italian company currently caters to markets in Qatar,iraq, egypt, ethiopia, russia, germany, switzerland, bangladesh,south korea and thailand.
“We expect this event to help us increase our market share in theregion. this is out sixth participation. We are happy to exhibit hereevery year because it is one of the main events we do worldwide.”
Culcasi went on to add that in 2014, layer electronics’ 50 per centturnover was from the Middle east market.
The highly advanced industrialUPS of the Futura Seriesensures total security fromproblems related to mains
SAUDI ARABIA HAS the potential tobecome the largest producer of solarenergy in the world. In fact, the Saudi
Arabian government is planning to investUS$109bn to produce 41 GW of solarenergy by 2032 or 30 per cent of its energyneed at that time. Over the next twodecades, the government plans to establishenergy generation projects usingphotovoltaic cells (PV cells) at a capacity of16 GW in addition to energy generationprojects using energy concentrate at acapacity of 26 GW.
Also, the increasingly growing populationin the kingdom has resulted in a recorddemand on water desalination facilities.Thus, the water desalination industry isexperiencing a significant upsurge with anannual growth rate of six per cent, which isthought to be the highest in the worldtoday. The Ministry of Water and Electricityare now implementing projects and signingcontracts worth billions of dollars yearly todrill wells, build dams, establish water
ducting systems, build water tanks andpumping stations, treat effluent water andestablish new desalination facilities, inaddition to renovating existing ones toprolong their virtual life expectancy from 25to 40 years.
The desalination plants in the Kingdomproduce in total 3.5mn cu/m of water perday. Saudi Arabia is the third largest waterconsumption country in the world with anaverage consumption reaching 280 litres perday per capita.
With regards to the lighting industry inSaudi Arabia, the Ministry of Water andElectricity is currently seeking to reduce theoverwhelming consumption of electricityand its waste by adopting innovative lightingsolutions. Consequently, the ministry hasawarded projects worth US$3.7bn to save40 per cent of consumed energy. Thelighting market is witnessing further growthand an increase in demand for all forms oflighting, including lighting systems forfactories, energy plants and airports,
With ambitious projects lined up, the event will shed light on business and investment opportunities within the market.
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Saudi Arabia has the potential tobecome the largest producer of solar
emergency lighting systems for offices and residences and otherinnovative lighting solutions.
Foreign investments in Saudi Arabia have grown by a factor of fiveover the last 10 years, resulting in over US$279.7bn worth ofinvestments across various industry verticals in the Kingdom,according to recent report.
The report released by Saudi Arabian General InvestmentAuthority (Sagia) has identified the energy sector as the one withthe largest share of investments, with a total of US$79bn worth ofprojects for the private sector alone.
The backlog across all energy-related segments will continue togrow in line with the country's ongoing increase in energyconsumption levels throughout the past years, on one hand, and theimproved work environment and better investment incentives andbenefits provided to foreign investors in the local market, on theother hand, it predicted.
To help address the challenges presented by this fast growingsegment, the 18th edition of the Saudi Power exhibition will takeplace from 11-13 May at the Riyadh International Convention andExhibition Center.
The event will offer an educational platform to exhibitors andvisitors to help increase awareness of the latest changes andtechnologies being used in the energy industry, according toorganiser Riyadh Exhibition Company (REC).
Meanwhile, the demand for indoor cooling is growing rapidly inSaudi Arabia due to high population growth, rising affluence andnumerous mega projects currently under construction.
A surge of mega projects in Saudi Arabia including educationalinstitutions, hotels, office spaces, residential areas and expansionsof development cities, etc., has resulted in a massive increase indemand for air conditioning solutions.
Therefore, running alongside Saudi Power exhibition is SaudiAircon — a dedicated platform for air conditioning, heating,ventilation and refrigeration products and services.
Today, the kingdom is the world’s largest market for airconditioning and is expected to surpass US$2.5bn by 2019.
Whilst sales of conventional air conditioning units remain strong,new technologies are being more widely adopted, particularly largepurpose-built projects such as variable refrigerant flow (VRF)systems, centrifugal chillers and district cooling.
With the world's largest oil reserves and largest oil exports, SaudiArabia has succeeded in creating a robust, dynamic economy and
establishing itself as one of the most enterprising nations in theregion. To capitalise on its advantages, Saudi Arabia has set strategictargets for itself like becoming the global capital of energy; to act asa transport and logistical hub targeting a potential consumer base ofmore than 250mn; and to develop its knowledge-based industriesfor sustainable, long-term change.
The country is now undergoing an exciting transformation with anambitious programme of accelerated growth and development thatwill position it firmly as one of the most lucrative markets forstrategic investment. Future deliverables include newcommunication infrastructures, new transport routes, state-of-the-art industrial complexes, dynamic training opportunities, acommitment to greater business efficiencies and more. �
Last year’s edition of Saudi Power witnessed a remarkable turnout of more than 8,000 visitors and 314 exhibitors
Foreign investments in SaudiArabia have grown by a factorof five over the last 10 years,resulting in over US$279.7bnworth of investments acrossvarious industry verticals
THE FOCUS WILL shift to Qatar inMay as the country will host ProjectQatar – the 12th International
Construction Technology and BuildingMaterials Exhibition, at the Qatar NationalConvention Centre (QNCC).
With the rise in construction activities inthe Middle East, Qatar is one of thecountries touted to take a large share of thepie with an estimated US$200bn lined upfor infrastructure investment, and anotherUS$73mn on heavy equipment andmachinery. The GCC nation is preparing toundertake a few major projects such as aUS$7bn deepwater port and a US$1bntransportation corridor in Doha. Thepreparation for the upcoming FIFA WorldCup in 2022 has also put Qatar in thespotlight. The total value of constructionprojects in the country is expected to touch280mn, according to VenturesOnsite data.
Held under the patronage of HE SheikhAbdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, thePrime Minister and Minister of Interior of
Qatar, the show will allow thousands ofprofessional visitors, industry buyers anddecision makers from around the world tonetwork with leading manufacturers andsuppliers in sectors such as construction andbuilding materials, lighting, HVAC, power,heavy machinery, stone, woodwork, wastemanagement and recycling, industrial andcommercial cleaning, metal manufacturingand steel fabrication, aluminiummanufacturing and processing, glass,concrete, facilities management andmechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP).
Project Qatar 2014 was considered asuccess by its organisers, and has helpedpave the way for an even bigger exhibitionthis year. There were 2,100 exhibitors from27 countries, aided and organised by 24national pavilions. A total of 48,953 visitorsflocked the venue that spanned an area of41,500 sqm. This year as well, a host ofengineers, consultants, specifiers,architects, project managers, purchasingand procurement managers, directors and
CEOs, site managers, contractors and sub-contractors, construction managers,distributors and agents, propertydevelopers, manufacturers, investors andgovernment officials will engage with oneanother and capitalise on Qatar’s vastconstruction market.
Owing to expansive sectors in the market,there will be two events held concurrently –Qatar Stone Tech 2015 and Heavy Max2015. The heavy construction machinerysegment is a huge sector that provides keyassistance to Qatar’s construction industry,earning a separate section at the show toengage related business interests. Visitorswill find companies selling and tradingcranes, formwork, scaffolding, heavymachinery, loaders, mining machines,tractors, tools and installation equipment.
A report by the IMF stated thatinvestment in public enterprises will helpkeep the Qatari economy performing well inthe years to come, making the country afavourable business destination. �
To help fuel Qatar’s ambitious construction plans, Project Qatar will provide a strongnetworking platform for building industry professionals from 4-7 May 2015.
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In 2014, the exhibition attracted 48,953 visitors, which included engineers, consultants, architects, building contractors and CEOs of several construction companies
A T THIS YEAR’S Project Qatar, MAN will showcase its latestconstruction truck for concrete transport and officiallyinaugurate its latest showroom, which will be located next
to the Midmac roundabout in Doha. Qatar International Automobiles, the exclusive distributor of
MAN Truck & Bus in Qatar, will be present at Project Qatar with aMAN TGS 8x4 BB on exhibition stand HM30, which will be co-hostedby IMER Group. The truck has a load variant of 42 tons and comeswith a 360HP engine.
For heavy duty transport, it has reinforced front and rear springs,while its wheelbase of 2,505mm allows for small turning radius andexcellent manoeuvrability, and drivers will benefit from itsspacious M-cab. The body mounted on the truck is a 10cbm IMERtransit mixer.
Qatar International Automobiles general manager Iyad Jaradatsaid, “The construction sector in Qatar is the biggest market forMAN with almost 90 per cent of our sold vehicles operating in thissegment. It is one of the major strengths of MAN to supply perfectlyfitted solutions for the construction industry and a wide portfolio ofMAN trucks is supporting the construction industry with amultitude of tailor-made options such as reinforced axles andsprings, heavy duty cooling and filters.”
During Project Qatar, Qatar International Automobiles will alsoofficially inaugurate its new showroom, which is located on Salwaroad next to the Midmac roundabout. The new showroom measures540 sqm and features a permanent vehicle display in the outdoorarea. Customers and visitors will have the opportunity to see the
extended range of vehicles within the portfolio at the showroom,such as 3- and 4-axle tippers and 2-axle tractor heads, while alsofinding out more on MAN’s range of service and parts offerings.
“2015 is a very special year for us because MAN Truck & Buscelebrates 100 years of commercial vehicle manufacturing and weare proud to be part of the celebrations,” Jaradat continued.
“The excellent results last year and the successful start into 2015showed us the confidence of our customers in the brand, which hasproven its expertise in the production of reliable and durablevehicles for 100 years, and with a history of engine manufacturingthat dates back even further to 1758.”
In Qatar, MAN Truck & Bus saw a strong performance, increasingits sales figures by 50 per cent in 2014 compared to the previousyear. The positive sales performance comes on the back of astronger brand perception and steady growth for the transport andconstruction sector. �
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MAN Qatar will exhibit its latest technology for the construction sector at Project Qatar 2015 while also celebrating 100years of commercial vehicle manufacturing and inaugurating a showroom on Salwa road.
MAN to open new showroom during Project Qatar
The new MAN TGS 8x4 BB in action
MAN is celebrating 100 years of commercial vehicle manufacturing this year
The German enGine manufacturermotorenfabrik hatz premiered twovariants of its 4-cylinder 2-litre turboengine 4h50TiC at intermat.
in total, the 4-cylinder 2-litre industrialdiesel engine 4h50TiC, equipped with theBosch common-rail system, comprisesthree variants, which are now availableworldwide, depending on the exhaustafter treatment requirement.
The newly developed version 4h50Ti(Tier 2/Stage ii), variant without exhaustafter treatment was developed specificallyfor export to countries where only dieselfuel with high sulphur content is available.
Through the adaption of existingcomponents such as common rail,injectors and high-pressure pump, and theelimination of sulphur sensitivecomponents such as exhaust gasrecirculation (eGr) and oxidation catalyst(DOC), the engine can be operated withdiesel fuel with a sulphur content of up to5,000 ppm. This is in particular importantfor many markets in africa, South americaand asia. The 4h50Ti is compliant with theemissions legislation of the US ePa Tier 2and eU 97/68 Stage ii in the range up to62kW output, as well as the eU 97/68
Stage iiia in the range below 37kW. Thelatter applies in particular to the operationas a generator with engine speeds of 1,500and 1,800 rpm.
Because of the elimination of theexhaust after treatment and due to therequirements of the emissions legislation,the 4h50Ti can be operated with higherperformance. The maximum output is62kW and the maximum torque 265 nm.Because of the elimination of the eGr, thespecific fuel consumption of 218 g/kWh atthe best point is slightly higher than thevalues of the basic engine.
The 4h50Ti will be available fromautumn 2015.
The 4h50TiC DPF, also demonstrated forthe first time at intermat, is equippedwith a separable diesel particulate filter(DPF) and oxidation catalyst (DOC) and iscompliant with the Clean air act (LrV) ofthe Federal Office for the environment(FOen) in Switzerland and registered inthe corresponding particulate filter list.The latest hatz engine complies with therequirements of the air Pollution ControlOrdinance and can be used in applicationswhich are operated in Switzerland.Through the use of the particulate filter inconjunction with the certificate of theFOen, the 4h50TiC DPF may also be usedin areas where special demands for theexhaust after treatment apply. Forexample, for underground use and tunnelconstruction as well as in emission-sensitive metropolitan areas where a DPFis often mandatory.
The DPF has been large-sized to ensurethe deposition of particles over a longperiod of time, resulting in longer intervalsbetween regeneration cycles, and variousdifferent requirements and load profilesare covered.
Hatz showcases variants of its 4H50TIC 2-litre turbo engine
More than 1,400 companies from 37countries showcased their products andinnovations at Intermat 2015, the largestconstruction-focused exhibition to take placein the world this year. the event took placefrom 20-25 april at the Paris-nord Villepinteexhibition Centre, and is estimated to haveattracted around 200,000 visitors despite asubdued French and european economy,with around 35 per cent coming from outsideFrance. Fifty international delegations from25 countries visited the event, with daysdedicated to the buoyant constructionmarkets of the Middle east and turkey.
the exhibition included a number ofconferences and associated events. World ofConcrete europe, a joint venture betweenIntermat and hanley Wood, was held for thefirst time, while separate conferences wereheld for the demolition and rental sectors.
equipment, materials and technology ondisplay covered a comprehensive range ofconstruction sectors ranging from lifting andhandling, drilling and boring to earthmoving, demolition and recycling. the eventsaw a host of new product launches, with astrong focus on environmentally-friendly
and energy-efficient technology.Doosan launched its latest series of Stage
IV compliant DL-5 generation of wheeledloaders, which claim fuel savings of up to 10per cent over previous models, while terexConstruction introduced its Stage IIIB/tier 4Final-compliant range of 9-tonne and 10-tonne site dumpers, which will feature55kW JCB ecoMaX turbo-charged dieselengines. the company says the new ta9 andta10 models offer users increased fuelefficiency without any exhaust after-treatment requirements.
other new product launches included thefirst european grader from Case, a tier IV
loader from Liugong and new miniexcavators from Kobelco. Magni lauched theworld’s highest telescopic handler, the rth5.35, which stretches up to 35m.
hitachi Construction Machinery (hCM)unveiled its first mass production hybrid-wheeled loader, the new ZW220hYB-5hybrid, while Liebherr introduced its r960Demolition high reach, featuring its newDemolition Control System thatautomatically ensures safe operation.
hyundai premiered its hX220L and h380Ltracked excavators, both tier 4 Final, StageIV engine machines. these include a host ofnew features designed to enhance comfortand performance, including redesignedbody work to accommodate the larger airintakes needed for Stage IV tier 4 Finalengine performance.
Cummins emissions Solutions, the enginemanufacturer’s specialist after-treatmentdivision, introduced its single-unit DPF-SCrmodule concept that is 60 per cent smallerand 40 per cent lighter than its current two-box solution. the ecoFit single module hasbeen designed to work with Cummins’ StageV engines when they arrive in 2019.
The Hatz 4H50TIC DPF engine was showcased atIntermat 2015
A wide range of equipment was on display at the event
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VoLVo Penta eXhIBIteD thelatest additions to its engine lineupat Intermat: its new five- and eight-litre off-road diesel engines.
Developed in coordinationwith the Volvo Group, the D5and D8 engines feature anewly-designed platform.Displacement has beenincreased compared toprevious versions, and the newengines offer improved engineblock stiffness, as well as highertorque at low speed. Despite alarger displacement, fuelconsumption is reduced by asmuch as 2.5 per cent.
the new engines areavailable to meet StageII/tier 2, Stage IIIa/tier 3equivalent and tier 4Final/Stage IV emissions standards —meaning that, no matter where amanufacturer exports its products, VolvoPenta has an engine to match the market’s
emission regulations. all of Volvo Penta’sengines, regardless of emission stage, sharea common footprint, with components likethe turbocharger located in the same place
on all models — making design andinstallation easier.
Ideal for a host of off-roadapplications including construction,
Volvo Penta diesel off-roadengines are optimised to bethe most efficient, most cost-effective units possible foroeMs and end users. VolvoPenta’s chosen tier 4Final/Stage IV solution usesonly selective catalyticreduction (SCr) technology,rather than a dieselparticulate filter (DPF) ordiesel oxidation catalyst(DoC), to reduce emissions.SCr-only technology simplifies
installation for oeMs and makesmaintenance easier for end users. Volvo Penta exhibited along with
sister companies Volvo Constructionequipment (Volvo Ce) and Volvo trucks on ajoint stand at Intermat, where the entirerange of Volvo engines was on display.
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Insurance solutions formining companiesGlobal inSuranCe CoMPanyXl Group has launched an insurancesolution designed to cover specificrisks in the mining industry, such asmobile assets, machinery andequipment above the ground,underground or subsea, naturalminerals and manpower. neil robertson, chief executive ofSpecialty insurance at Xl Group,said, “the advantage is clients canbuy the global programme policy tocover any number of mines, anytype of mining at any phase ofoperation – exploration,development and full production.essentially, this is a one-stop shopfor clients within the miningindustry. We think it’s a real gamechanger because it’s supported byan ‘insurance Wrap Cover’ – apolicy element designed toeliminate gaps in cover, sometimesdifficult to achieve withconventional insuranceplacements, which involve multiplepolicies and underwriters.”With the global mining industryexpected to reach an estimateduS$1.7 trillion by 2017, industryleaders are investing heavily intechnology and seek insurance forthe same. in the Middle east,several equipment companies suchas atlas Copco, outotec andCaterpillar are working onproviding state-of-the-artmachinery for mining operations,most of which could be covered byXl Group’s insurance cover.
Kitchen appliance manufacturermiele is gaining traction in the middle eastthrough sales, as the european brand hasalready supplied more than 21,500appliances, valued at uS$23mn in the uae.
ralf Weisenstein, project sales managerfor miele Dubai, said, “these and numerousother prominent contract wins have helpedto establish miele as the high-end homeappliance brand of choice for luxurydevelopers, and discerning landlords andhome-owners across the emirates. itunderscores our mantra that real value isbuilt on innovation, quality, style andsustainability rather than price alone.”
GFK Retail and Technology’s report saidthat there was a 11 per cent growth in theuae small and medium durable appliances,
valued at uS$408mn. miele is being widelyrecognised as an industry leader, with agrowing portfolio of high-profile contractssuch as the Burj Khalifa and palm Jumeirah.
the company has supplied around 7,000appliances to the Burj Khalifa residences,
including ovens, hobs, cooker hoods,dishwashers, plate warmers, washingmachines and dryers; adding its own uniquestamp of luxury hallmark to the 900apartments. Dubai’s Jumeirah Golf estatesdevelopment chose the european brand toprovide 5,000 appliances such as coffeemachines, steamers and refrigerators.
the company’s next-generation range ofovens and hobs, dishwashers anbdmicrowaves among other essentialhousehold items were chosen for the palmJumeirah villas and also sourced by thedeveloper behind the Saadiyat islandapartments and residences.
in abu Dhabi, the 72-storey landmarkreceived 1,500 kitchen and householdappliances for its apartments.
Miele sells US$23mn worth appliances in the UAE, expands presence in the country
Jotun and united arab Shipping Company(uaSC) have signed an agreement on the provisionof advanced anti-fouling coatings for 11 newbuildcontainer vessels.
this is the first time Jotun and uaSC have joinedforces to provide anti-fouling hull coatings forvessels. according to uaSC, the contract is part ofits uS$2.3bn new-building programme. Shippingand maritime industries rely on anti-fouling hullcoatings to limit the growth of organisms on hullsthat can affect vessel performance and durability.Jotun’s coatings will deliver hydrodynamicperformance gains, fuel cost reductions andgreenhouse gas savings. of the 11 vessels to becoated with Jotun’s premium antifouling range,eight are 14,500 teu and three are 18,800 teucapacity vessels. eight of them will be treated withJotun’s proprietary Hull Performance Solutions(HPS) system, which combines top-of-the-lineSeaQuantum X200 paint with advancedmeasurement technology. this solution will helpuaSC’s vessels achieve up to a 15 per centhydrodynamic performance gain as well as fuelcost savings.
Mohamed Zaitoun, assistant vice-president ofnew building technical projects at uaSC, said,“our aim is to set new industry benchmarks forfuel economy and environmental performance.anti-fouling products have a proven ability to keephull surfaces smooth and clean under the water,which is critical in minimising fuel consumptionand reducing emissions. We are focused onbuilding a fleet of the most efficient containervessels in the market.”
uaSC has been reviewing and developingenvironment-friendly practices in saving energy,reducing carbon emissions and protecting themarine environment, officials stated.
Morten Sten Johansen, sales director HPS atJotun, added, “uaSC has evaluated the compellingnature of our advanced anti-fouling coatings ingeneral, specifically the HPS system and is keen totrial it on eight of the flagship vessels. thecombination of silyl methacrylate coatingtechnology and a comprehensive measurementsystem, capturing high-frequency performancedata, delivers not just clean hulls and addedefficiency, but also documented evidence ofeffectiveness. this helps owners clearly track fuelsavings and hull performance.
“the market is showing a growing appreciationof the added value and benefits delivered by ouranti-fouling coatings, and in particular HPS,” addedJohansen. “Major industry players like uaSC areleading a new wave of environmentallyresponsible ship-owners. they are focused oncontributing to a more efficient and sustainableindustry. improving hull coatings is a fundamentalpart of that push.”
the vessels were under construction at HyundaiHeavy industries in South Korea and are expectedto improve uaSC’s competiveness in themarketplace, in particular on the asia-europetrading route.
Miele is a preferred brand for high-end projects in the UAE
Jotun’s antifoulingcoatings have beenwidely recognised inthe industry
Jotun to provide anti-fouling coatings for UASC vessels
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r. Stahl’S neW compact leD-based tubular light fitting seriesfor use in hazardous locations — ex zones 1/21 and 2/22 —provide users with an alternative to typical linear luminaires. Witha diameter of 55 mm, the new lights take up less than half thespace required by conventional linear luminaires, and are 50 percent lighter.
according to the Germany-based company, the design of thenew 6036 series makes it light-efficient. the 10.3 metres long leD-based tubular light fittings, for instance, ensure an illuminance ofapproximately 500 lx, which would usually require 35 linearluminaires with two 36W fluorescent tubes each, or alternatively48 conventional box-type units retrofitted with leDs. however, r.Stahl’s new lights consume only about half as much power andthe specific power consumption per 100 lx is merely 1.5W persqm. the company said that this ensured savings regardingoperating costs, which can be 20 per cent to more than 50 per centsavings in practice.
the tubular light fittings can be operated in a wide temperaturerange from -40°c to +60°c. the maintenance-free units are suitablefor general lighting purposes or for use as machine lamps. Due totheir slim design, they can be installed in hard-to-access locations.even at an ambient temperature of +60°c, they reach a lifetime of80,000 hours. the vibration-proof units are ip66/ip67-protected bydefault, resulting in suitability for maritime applications.
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PHiliPS, alonG WitH dubaiMunicipality, has been awarded‘lighting Project of the year’ atthe Middle east lightingawards held on 2 March 2015at the dubai World tradeCentre, for their led lightingsolution as required by dubaiMunicipality in light of itsSustainability initiative.
Philips lighting in the Middleeast general manager, rami Hajjar, said, “We are very proud to beworking with dubai Municipality to transform dubai into the mostsustainable city in the world. the municipality realised that reducingenergy consumption through lighting is a quick win with substantialreturns for dubai from both an environmental and financialperspective. We are on the right track and going at the right pace. asthe leaders in global lighting, we are very pleased to work with suchan ambitious city that always strives for the best.”
the award follows the signing of a memorandum ofunderstanding (Mou) between dubai Municipality and Philipslighting to support the transformation of the Municipality’s 262buildings from conventional lighting infrastructure to energyefficient led-based solutions.
Philips and Dubai Municipality takehome MEE lighting award
Philips competed with two other projectsfor the award
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THE TOTAL GLOBAL building automationand controls market is expected to reachUS$55.48bn by 2020 at a CAGR of 9.04 percent from 2014 to 2020, according to anew report by industry intelligenceprovider Reportbuyer.
The report predicted huge growth forthe automation and controls market,which was valued at US$29.78bn in 2013.
The report, Building Automation &Controls Market by Product Segment,Application Vertical, and Geography(North America, Europe, APAC, and ROW) -Trends & Global Forecasts to 2014 - 2020,found that initiatives and regulations beingimplemented by governments across theglobe have been positively impacting themarket due to an increasing cost-savingattitude among building owners.
“The demand for building automationhas been witnessing a sharp growth,” thereport’s authors stated. “Although theconcept of building automation has been inexistence for a long time, it has witnessed aprofound growth in the last five years. The
huge demand for security and accesssystems, convergence of IOT and buildingautomation, growing awareness ofwireless technologies, and thedevelopments in terms of the integrationof wired and wireless technologies willpropel the market in the future.”
The report considered the entire marketof building automation controls, with aparticular focus on the areas of lightingcontrol, security and access control, andHVAC control, mapping the marketgeographically. Each controls sector wasfurther segmented by type and product,with areas such as security and accesscontrols divided into further marketsincluding video surveillance and biometricsystems, and the report was classified intothree categories – residential, commercialand institutional.
The report said that North America held“the lion’s share in the buildingautomation and controls market, due tothe tech savvy population and governmentinitiatives to conserve energy”.
PoweR AnD AutomAtion technologygroup ABB has been awarded a us$12mnorder from the ministry of electricity andwater (mew) of kuwait to refurbish andupgrade three existing substations.
Booked in Q4 2014, the order willentail the modernisation of three 30-year-old transmission substations inhawalli Governorate, which providepower to residential and commercialareas around kuwait Bay.
the scope of the project will includethe refurbishment of 132 kV gas-insulated switchgear (Gis) circuitbreakers, the overhaul of disconnectorsand earthing switches, and thereplacement of control cables. it will alsoentail the upgrading of control panelsand the integration of the newequipment for 33 bays with the existingautomation systems.
oleg Aleinikov, head of ABB’ssubstations business, which is part of thecompany’s Power systems division, said,“ABB’s retrofit solutions will extend thelife of the installations, while helping tostrengthen the grid and improve powerreliability for consumers.
“the substations will deploy our latestGis technology with an extremelycompact footprint and ideally suited forsuch urban applications.”
the project has been scheduled forcompletion in 2018.
ABB awarded substationmodernisation contractin Kuwait Rockwell AutomAtion hAs
launched its latest series of Allen-Bradley Vector-Duty enclosed Acmotors, which have applicationsfor extruders, mining,petrochemicals, metal processing,pulp and paper, crane and hoist,and forest products.
the Ac motors have been built tobe tough, ensuring they are able toendure conditions in most ruggedmotor applications, and were designedfor optimum variable speed performanceand service life.
According to Rockwell Automation, theAllen-Bradley industrial motors were one ofthe results of the practical application ofadvanced electrical and electronictechnology. the company said, “they are ofhigh quality and stand up to exceptionalconditions such as the extreme thermaldemands of low-speed high-torqueapplications.”
the vector control variable speed motorswere built for inverter and vector dutyapplications with constant torque capabilityto zero speed.
Features of the AC motors:• 230/460V Ac• 1200, 1800 rpm• Variable speed ranges of ct4:1, ct 20:1,
ct 1000:1• tenV, teFc, teBc enclosures• insulation system made of class F and h
THE NEw BOBCAT s450 skid-steerloader has been officially launchedin the kuwait market at an open day
event held by Bahrah trading company(Btc), the authorised dealer for the Bobcatequipment range in kuwait and part of theAl-sayer Group of companies.
Attended by more than 150 guests fromvarious institutions in kuwait, the open daywas held at the kuwait international FairGround at mishref, where Bobcat loaders,telehandlers, excavators and attachmentswere demonstrated alongside Doosanheavy and Doosan Portable Power productsfor which Btc is also the authorised dealerin kuwait.
the event was attended by naser Alsayer, chairman of the Al sayer Group;mubarak naser Al sayer, ceo of the Al sayerGroup; Paul Reynolds, coo for the Al sayerGroup; melakandy hamza, general managerof Btc; saadallah salem el mahmoud, seniorsupervisor for heavy equipment and Bobcatsales at Btc and Gaby Rhayem, regionaldirector for Bobcat in middle east and northAfrica.
Gaby Rhayem remarked, “As well asproviding an excellent launchpad for ournew s450 skid-steer loader, the Btc eventcelebrates major milestones for Bobcat withthe sale of our one millionth skid-steerloader and our 20,000th telehandler in thelast 12 months, reflecting the long andsuccessful journey of the Bobcat brand.”
commenting on the Al sayer Group,mubarak naser Al sayer said, “the Al sayerGroup values of trust, honesty and personalintegrity, offering the highest qualityproducts and services backed by the bestaftersales service are always at the heart ofour business.”
Aftersales supportBased in the Al Rai industrial Area in kuwait,
Btc has been a Bobcat dealer since 1995.like all Al sayer Group companies, Btcbelieves that aftersales support is key tosecuring repeat sales in a very competitivemarket. According to the company, everysale is accompanied by a trainer to help thecustomer when the equipment has beendelivered and the company maintains itsinvestment in parts inventory, in order toensure it is the only source of genuineBobcat parts in kuwait with a 98 per centavailability for any Bobcat part. establishedin 1965 as a supplier of equipment to the oilindustry, Btc was later acquired by the Alsayer Group in 1976. today the companysupplies the whole spectrum of industries inkuwait, with a reputation built on superiorproducts, a wide range of high-qualityindustrial and transportation solutions andunparalleled market support.
Backed by iso 9001/2000 accreditation,Btc offers one of the widest ranges of fleetand industrial products, including:• cars, vans, pick-ups, trucks and buses• construction equipment • industrial equipment• Vehicle and building security systems �
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More than 150 guests attended the open day at Kuwait International Fair Ground
Bobat's S450 skid-steer loader has now beenofficially launched in the Kuwait market
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SINCE 1974, SpECIALINSERT hasbeen producing fastening systems fora variety of applications.
originally specialising in mechanicalfasteners, the company has branched outinto the design and manufacture ofinnovative, custom solutions.
specialinsert now provides a range ofinserts for metal sheets, wood, plastics andcomposite materials to customers in morethan 40 countries around the world.
KEEp-NUT (self-anchoring insert for naturalstone and solid surfaces)the keep-nut is a revolutionary,international patent pending, press-in insertwith mechanical anchoring to createthreaded seats on panels made of marble,granite or other stones, as well ascomposites, carbon, hPl, glass and othercompact materials.
manufactured in stainless steel, with athreaded bush and a set of toothed springwashers, held together by a plastic ring, thekeep-nut comes in a range of lengths, to fit avariety of panel widths, and can even becustomized to fit the customer needs.
the keep-nut insert is easy to install, andwas specifically developed for kitchen andbathroom countertops, ventilated facades,wall-coverings, décor and interiors,furniture, funerary art, and many others.
A comparison of different ways ofinstalling undermount sinks has proven thecompetitive advantage of the keep-nut.
MASTER-pLATE (fasteners for bonding)master-plate is a very simple system thattakes advantage of the proper adhesives forfixing onto any kind of material. it doesn’trequire any particular mechanicalpreparation, the assembly is done by simplyapplying adhesive to the base.
the several combinations between thebase plates and fastening elements offer to technicians and designers a wide range of possibilities.
master-plate is made of a base plate thatis available in a variety of different shapesand sizes (round, square, rectangular) and a
threaded bush or stud, manufactured in zincplated steel or stainless steel Aisi 316.
master-plate is manufactured in italy, canbe custom-made, and is delivered in thefastest time due to specialinsert’s “just intime” production process. �
Specialinsert’s customfastening solutions
Master-plate is avery simple
system that takesadvantage of theproper adhesives
for fixing onto anykind of material
The keep-nut is easy to install by drilling and pushing in
Dormer Prametintroduces carbide rotary burrs Usa's dorMer praMet hasadded a range of carbide rotaryburrs to enhance its support toolsprogramme for general machiningprocesses. this is the first time thatburrs will be available under thedormer product brand, with acomprehensive assortment ofdesigns and shapes to choose from,including ball-nosed cylinder,pointed tree, oval, flame, 60° and90° countersinks, cones andinverted cones varieties.the company’s decision to launchburrs is part of a wider productlaunch that took place on 1 april2015. the wide selection of burrsprovides numerous options tomachine a range of materials,including hardened steel, non-ferrous materials and plastics. the combination of carbide headand steel shank in the burr (above6mm) provides an ideal mix ofrigidity and strength. this featurereduces vibrations, resulting in aconsistent and secure performance,as well as an improved tool life. adouble cut design on dormer’s burrsimproves ease of control, increasesmetal removal rate and breaks swarfinto manageable pieces.
in addition, the ball end geometryincorporates skip flute grindingwhich improves cutting actioncloser to the centre, reducing thechance of swarf congestion andincreases strength. alternatively,the aluminium cut option makes itthe first choice for non-ferrousmaterials and plastics. the highhelix and rake angle offers largeflute volume for rapid materialremoval rates. dormer’s burrs are available withtialn coating to increase tool life indifficult conditions and help toresist ‘built-up edge,’ which iscommon for cutting tools with smallflute volumes.
DuPont titanium technologies hasunveiled the ti-Pure® one coat™, which is acollaborative approach that combinestechnology, market insight and formulationexpertise that expand the limits of painthiding power.
DuPont titanium technologies, whichproduces titanium dioxide (tio2) products, ispart of chemours, a wholly-owned subsidiary ofDuPont. “using our ti-Pure® one coat™approach with the new ti-Pure® select ts-6300,our DuPont technical specialists – incollaboration with our partners – developedpaints that expand the limits of coating hidingpower,” said Plamen gospodinov, eastern andcentral europe and arabic gulf states businessmanager for DuPont titanium technologies.
the newly-launched ti-Pure® select ts-6300titanium dioxide, made from the DuPontproprietary chloride-base process thatconsistently produces high-quality and high-performance pigments, is the key behind thetechnology. according to Du Pont technologies,ti-Pure® select ts-6300 is an impressivebreakthrough in titanium dioxide technologythat enables paint manufacturers to createformulations with superior hiding in flat andlow-sheen coatings, in addition to providingoptimal tio2 efficiency.
Based on customer preferences and trialstudies, the ti-Pure® one coat ™ has beenconceptualised. ti-Pure® select ts-6300 is nowavailable in 90 countries.
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Japanese electronics and ceramicsmanufacturer Kyocera has developed new cermetgrades for the cutting tools industry. the newproducts – tn620 and pV720 – are meant forsteel processing and offer 50 per cent betterabrasion resistance and fracture resistance thanconventional grades.
some of the key features include a specialsurface-hardening structure, which improvesabrasion resistance. the two products utilise aspecial graded composition to create a surface-hardening structure, which improves bothhardness and toughness. By using tough cermetwith superior chipping resistance and thermalshock resistance for the internal structure, andhigh hardness cermet for the surface structure,the new materials achieve superior fracture andabrasion resistance, as well as stable processing.
the two products have a high-melting-pointbonded phase, which ensure higher-qualitymachining with improved surface finish. Bycreating a composite of conventional cermet andhigh-melting-point metal-bonded phase, theresulting bonded phase are highly heat-resistant.this improves adhesion resistance, chipping
resistance and fracture resistance to provide astable machined surface of superior quality.
the ultrafine-particle hard phase improvesstrength and fracture resistance.
the new materials offer improved flexuralstrength by incorporating a uniform ultrafine-particle “hard-phase”. in addition, thehigh-melting-point metal binding phasesincrease compressive-stress effects for betterfracture resistance. Finally, the products have aMegacoat nano multilayer coating technology –utilised for the first time on a cermet. the layerprovides outstanding abrasion and oxidationresistance for higher-efficiency machining withsuperior surface finish.
The key aspect of DuPont’s latest offering is the proprietarychloride-based process that produces high-quality pigments
The TN620 and PV720 areideal for steel processing
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The new carbide burrs are part ofthe enhanced tools programme byDormer Pramet
cat has introDuceD a new Pingrabber coupler for hydraulic excavators,which it said had been designed toimprove safety and performance. the Pin grabber coupler features a two-
stage locking system to ensure positivework-tool engagement and providesaudio/visual verification of properattachment for the operator. the newcoupler’s internal mechanism also
combines with the continual hydraulicforce from the machine and actual diggingforces to keep the work tool secure. according to cat, the coupler’s designreduces weight, allows big bucketpayloads, is available in a narrowconfiguration and complies with globalsafety standards.the new coupler has been made availablefor excavator models 311 through 349 (D,e, and F series), and is compatible with catwork tools and most competitive buckets. Within the new cat Pin grabber couplerdesign is a wedge-lock system for primarypin retention, as well as a positivesecondary latch. the system maintainsconstant hydraulic pressure on the wedge;the coupler frame, rather than theactivating cylinder, absorbs most of theforces involved to help ensure long-termdurability, cat said. in compliance withnew safety regulations, the couplermaintains tool position in the event ofhydraulic pressure loss.routine maintenance of the new couplerhas been simplified with a centralgreasing block located on the side of theunit, allowing lubrication of all but twogrease points.
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BaUer, a proVider of services, machineryand products for ground and groundwater,has played a major role in a project that willlink asia and europe via an underwatermotorway in turkey.
the project to build the 5.4 km-long twin-deck eurasia tunnel, of which a large part willcross the Bosphorus under the seabed, willconnect the asian part of istanbul to thecity’s european part.
construction on the new motorway tunnelbegin in early 2013 and a tunnel boringmachine is already in operation on theproject, which is being carried out by leadcontractors Yapı Merkezi İnş. Ve san. a.Ş. andits south Korean partner sK engineering.
in 2014, BaUer spezialtiefbau GmbHinstalled a total of 18,900 sqm of diaphragmwall with a depth of up to 39 metres and athickness of up to 1.5 metres on theeuropean side of the construction site,where the tunnel boring machine will finallyemerge. a BaUer Bc 40 trench cutter wasused for the installation.
according to BaUer, the local soilconditions ranges from highly porous soil tohighly weathered, unstable rock, which it
said had initially made the cutting workdifficult. a 35-metre-thick solid concretesecant pile wall had to be cut through, whichhad been constructed beforehand for theoperation of the tunnel boring machine.despite the complicated circumstances,Bauer spezialtiefbau was able to completeits work by december 2014, as planned, andwithout any delay.
the tunnel has been scheduled forcompletion by the end of 2016 and will beexpected to ease severe traffic congestion inturkey’s most populous city.
Bauer was founded in 1790 and todayemploys more than 10,000 peopleworldwide. in 2013, the group’s totalrevenues stood at approximately eUr1.5bn(Us$1.58bn).
Cat’s new Pin Grabber Coupler has beenmade available for excavator models 311through to 349 (D, E, and F Series)
The 5.4 km-long twin-deck Eurasia tunnel will connect the European and Asian parts of Istanbul
BAUER Spezialtiefbau installs diaphragm wall on the Bosphorus
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Stirling Group earnsrecognition for sellinghighest number ofDräger productsdräGer, an internationalleader in safety and medicaltechnology, has awarded stirlingGroup for holding the recordnumber of product sales in theMiddle east. the group’s Fire andrescue services (Frs) team wereawarded for the highest increase innet sales in 2013-2014 at aceremony in Marrakech.the dubai-based Frs team wassolely responsible for the largestdistribution in iraq of dräger X –Zone 5500’s, a mobile perimetergas detection unit, which canmonitor and measure up to sixhazardous gases in connection with24 other devices, on worksites inthe oil and gas sector.
stirling Group product sales andtechnical support officer, thomasalexander Kenworthy, said, “thiscoveted award is great recognitionfor the outstanding work carriedout by our fire and rescue team.“the top of the range products weoffer are selected due to theirservice life and after sales supportto ensure the devices are operatingcorrectly with comprehensivetesting and calibration, inspectionand testing certificates issued.”stirling Group provides safetyproducts including gas detectionequipment, breathing apparatus,escape breathing devices, fire-fighting ppe, fire extinguishers,fire rescue equipment, firetraining equipment, as well astraining and servicing tocomplement each purchase.the team mainly supplies to oil andgas companies in the Middle east.
manuFacturer oF solution systems fordoors, windows and other safety technology,geZe, said that it was committed to thedevelopment of safety technology systems toimprove the overall safety of building structuresin the gcc.
geZe middle east managing director charlesconstantin said, “as the gcc builds towards itsfuture, local demand is growing for safe andsustainable new buildings. this demand is beingled by the government, which recognises theneed for world-leading building quality. newtechnologies allow to control the buiding viacentralised control panel to open the door andwindows in the event of fire in order to extractsmoke and heat naturally, thereby, providing asmoke-free exit.”
With geZe window technology, only onesystem can provide smoke and heat extractionand green daily ventilation with the samesystem components to match the envelopdesign of modern green building. Whether theyare light or large and heavy, parallel-openingvent windows can be automated with the geZedifferent drives like slimchain and Powerchain,
or spindle drive e250nt. all drives arepositioned on the inside of the frame or areintegrated in the frame.
subsequently the slimchain, Powerchaindrives and the spindle drive e 250 nt can beused on various window types. theydifferentiate between alarm event (rWa) andventilation mode, in other words either fast andmaximum or a slow and limited, and virtuallynoiseless opening. the drive stroke withvariable adjustment and the individuallyadaptable opening speed enable usage onsmoke and heat extraction.
GEZE doors and windows safety solution for GCC region
indUstrial, coMMercial and residentialdoor manufacturer Hörmann Middle east hasbegun work on several new projects in the regionusing their stylish and resilient rolling shutters.
the manufacturer is installing these shutter atvarious different locations in the Uae including theetihad cargo Village, al seer in Kizad, sharjahcooperative society, dubai petroleum and theMushrif ambulatory Health centre.
Hörmann Middle east will also supply highspeed doors along with the rolling shutter forcarrefour at al Ghurair centre.
the rolling shutters are designed to combinesafety and resistance with style and sophistication,according to the company. these shutters comewith Hörmann’s fail-safe locks including thelockable bottom profile with profile cylinder, shootbolts, and electromagnetic locking that secures thebottom profile to the side guides, making itimpossible to open by force. Moreover, theshutters also feature an acoustic insulationtechnology to reduce noise and thermal insulationtechnology to maintain indoor temperature.
about the project, Hörmann Middle eastmanaging director darius Khanloo said, “our rollingshutters were selected for safety, security, usabilityand aesthetic appearance. our in-house team works
hard to provide the market with the best featuresincorporated into different options. the rollingshutters provide easy operation for commercialbuildings and warehouses, and its compactconstruction makes it ideal for fitting situations withlimited spaces, making them a unique product thatcan cater to numerous different demands.”
Hörmann’s rolling shutters also featureautomatic setting for opening and closing that canbe changed to manual as preferred by theoperator. Khanloo added that all Hörmannproducts have been tested for anti-fall safeguard,trap protection and trap guard, combiningefficiency, elegance, and consumer safety.
The integrated, intelligent control unit allows drives to beeasily networked
KThe shutters feature an acoustic insulation technology toreduce noise and thermal insulation technology to maintainindoor temperature
Hörmann secures seven new projects in UAEfor high speed doors and shutters
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Thomas Alexander Kenworthy, productsales and technical support officer atStirling Group with the award
Company ......................................................PageAEM Cores Pty Ltd ............................................15Al Mashariq Trading & Contracting Co ..............21Al Yamuna Densons FZE....................................13Arminox Gulf FZCO............................................33Bauer Kompressoren GCC FZE ..........................31Bin Ham Electrical Equipment Trading LLC ........32BME Global Ltd (GCC 2015 / SSS 2015) ........83, 87Central Power Research Institute ......................57CompAir ..........................................................39Deep Sea Electronics Plc ..................................43Diamond Metal Screens Pvt Ltd ........................55Doosan Infracore ..............................................11Dwyer Instruments Ltd......................................76Elmark Industries SC ........................................79F G Wilson Engineering Ltd................................19Galva Coat for Galvanizing & Lighting Poles ......76Genavco ..........................................................29Hellermann Tyton GmbH ..................................57
Helukabel GmbH ........................................77, 89Hi-Force Ltd ......................................................25Himoinsa, S.L. ..................................................53Hypertherm Europe B.V.....................................77
IFP Group Ltd ..................................................75(Project Qatar 2015 / Heavy Max 2015 )
IGEL Electric GmbH ..........................................56IIR Exhibitions (Saudi Power 2015)....................92Inmesol SL ......................................................58Jotun Paints UAE Ltd (LLC) ..................................7Kaeser Kompressoren FZE ................................37Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.....................................9KoCoS Messtechnik AG ....................................65Kohler Power Systems ......................................51LG Electronics Gulf FZE......................................41Ligetech Automation Sdn Bhd ..........................32Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. ................................35MAN Truck & Bus Middle East and Africa FZE ......3Marini S.p.A. - Fayat Group ..............................33
Megger Limited ................................................15Mosdorfer GmbH ..............................................61National Instruments ........................................17Novoflex Marketing Pvt Ltd ..............................67OKI Europe Limited ..........................................95Peter Berghaus GmbH ......................................28Powersource Projects Ltd. ................................73Rittal Middle East FZE ......................................63Sahara Emirates Trading ..................................23Sahyadri Industries Limited..............................69Saudi Leather Industries Company Limited ......59Sullivan-Palatek, Inc...................................49, 85UL ME FZCO......................................................27Valbruna Gulf FZE ............................................71Volvo Penta, AB (VPEN) ......................................5Wehrhahn GmbH..............................................45Weichai Middle East FZE ....................................2Wuxi Baifa Power Ltd ........................................23
