Power Systems Gulf upbeat about future

Dubai, UAE – March 07, 2013 - Power Systems Gulf LLC, a part of The Kanoo Group gained remarkable success and strong market presence during its participation with Perkins in the Middle East Electricity Exhibition 2013 held recently.

This year's exhibition marked a prominent recognition to Power Systems Gulf due to its professional approach to business, commitment to customers and excellent customer service response in the entire region.

Power Systems Gulf as the appointed regional distributor of Perkins in the Arabian Gulf since last year looks after regional distribution strategy, commercial operation and management of the Perkins engines distribution sales development and product support capability throughout Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen.

Srini Kadaba (2nd - left) and Krishna Warrier (3rd - left) of Power Systems Gulf in
discussions with customers during the exhibit

One of the exhibition highlights was the added confidence placed on Perkins-powered gensets for both prime and standby applications by customers. This is because of the visibility and recognition given to authorized Perkins Distributor OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) through 'Certificate of Authenticity' that gives assurance to end-users in the genuineness of the Perkins engines they are buying. This also gives the OEM an assurance of product support to their end-users wherever their Perkins engines are operating.

Shiju Thomas, Reuben Dias, Srini Kadaba, Shaik Rahim and Krishna Warrier in the 2013 Middle East Electricity Exhibition

This unique opportunity has encouraged many new genset assemblers to approach Power Systems Gulf to join hands for engine business cooperation. Power Systems Gulf engine sales package offers applications support, training, Extended Service Contracts, OEM Dealer agreements and more importantly, stability in the long term, to do business with a trusted Perkins partner upholding its values of honesty and integrity.

Another noticeable point during the exhibition was the absence of serious complaints on product support issues from territories. This is a testimony to the fact that the new regional business model implemented is improving the support levels for Perkins products in the region.

Middle East Electricity 2013 was the biggest event in its 38-year history with over 18,000 visitors reviewing the latest products and services and 1,100 exhibitors from 60 countries. Close to 150 exhibitors – all generator set and engine manufacturers including Perkins were gathered in one specific section, Sheikh Saeed Halls which covers a total floor area of 5,750 square meters during the exhibition.

With strong foundation in place and with the positive feedback received from Middle East Electricity Exhibition, Power Systems Gulf is very optimistic to grow Perkins business sustainably in the region through its strategic alignment with Kanoo & Perkins vision.

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision

The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 

Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 

Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com /www.kanoogroup.com 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola

PR Executive

The Kanoo Group

PSG joins Perkins in the Middle East Electricity Exhibition 2013

The exhibit features technologically advanced Perkins engines that power a myriad of applications

Dubai, UAE – February 17, 2013: Power Systems Gulf LLC (PSG), a part of The Kanoo Group is joining Perkins in the Middle East Electricity Exhibition 2013 which starts today and runs through 19th February 2013 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler.

Perkins, one of the world’s leading suppliers of off-highway diesel and gas engines in the 4 – 2000 kW (5 – 2800 hp) market appointed PSG last year as the regional distributor for the Arabian Gulf with responsibility for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen. PSG looks after regional distribution strategy, commercial operation and management of the Perkins engines distribution sales development and product support capability.

Perkins exhibits at Hall/Stand S3B25 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre

PSG’s presence with Perkins at the Hall / Stand: S3B25 in the Middle East Electricity Exhibition 2013 highlights its joint engagement with customers and the assurance of engine sales / support, training and technical service support offered for Perkins products in the region.

The management team of Power Systems Gulf LLC which includes Srini Kadaba - General Manager, Krishna K Warrier - Sales & Marketing Manager, Shaik Rahim - Technical & Training Manager, Reuben Dias - Engine Sales & Applications and Karthik Harsha - Parts Support are participating in various support roles in the event.

Among the Perkins products being featured in today’s exhibition are the 1600 Series ElectropaK diesel engines, 400 Series ElectropaK - a proven source of power for generator set applications in regulated territories and 4000 Series gas power solutions.

Designed to meet key market nodes, the 1600 Series ElectropaK engine fills the gap between the company’s current 1300 and 2000 Series ranges. It comprises a range of full authority electronic control, turbocharged, air-to-air charge-cooled engines that have been developed to provide prime and standby power in a clean and cost-effective fashion with special emphasis placed on improved power density, reliability and robustness. The six-cylinder, 9.3 litre range offers outputs up to 300- kVA (240 kWe) prime power and 330 kVA (264 kWe) standby power at 1500 rpm, both key nodes.

The 400 Series ElectropaK, the new line up, is targeted at lesser and non-regulated countries. The 400A range has been developed to provide cost effective power. There are four engines in total, all of which come in ElectropaK specification providing a turnkey package for direct integration into generating plant. The 403A-11G1 offers 9.2 kVA prime power at 1500 rpm, the 403-15G1 is rated at 13.2 kVA prime power, slightly less than its G2 counterpart, while the larger displacement 404A-22G1 completes the line up with 20.3 kVA prime power on tap.

The 4000 Series gas engines can be used by our customers to meet their needs for either electrical power generation or combined heat and power. Developed from a proven engine range that offers superior performance and reliability, the 4006-23TRS is designed to meet the future demands of the power generation industry for clean, efficient gas fuelled engines.

Power Systems Gulf LLC as the chosen partner last year in the entire Gulf always ensures that Perkins global support standards are delivered to all customers in the region and to meet the demands of the ever-changing product support requirements for the new generation of technologically advanced engines now entering the markets.

About Power Systems Gulf LLC (PSG)

Power Systems Gulf LLC (PSG), a part of The Kanoo Group based in Dubai, has been appointed last year as Perkins Distribution partner in the entire Gulf.

The objective of setting up PSG is to provide a consistent and seamless service across the region in line with Perkins vision and brand image. This incorporates engine sales, brand and product marketing, training, parts inventory optimization and technical / warranty support. PSG will also provide a local platform for OEMs, Distributors and end-users to address their technical and product support related queries rapidly.

This new business model for the Gulf covering seven countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Yemen) is implemented as part of Perkins strategy to grow and sustain 'Best in class' Distribution network.

Power Systems Gulf LLC working with Kanoo Distribution operations will offer a complete sales and product support package designed for competitive edge and complete peace of mind to OEMs in the region.

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com /www.kanoogroup.com 

To comment on the article, send an email to: 
Michelle Laylo Verzola
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group