A Feast of Innovation for the Food Industry

 

Kanoo Machinery recently showcased its cutting-edge solutions for the food manufacturing and storage industry at Gulfood Manufacturing 2023, the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing exhibition held at Dubai World Centre from November 7 to 9, 2023.

Expanding Horizons, Connecting Networks

Participating in this yearly exhibition wasn’t just about cementing Kanoo Machinery's presence; it was a dynamic move to broaden its influence and network across the region. The event served as a stage to not only exhibit its strategies but to align them with the global and regional push towards embracing innovative food manufacturing and storage technology.

Versatile Forklifts Taking Center Stage

Hyster and Aisle Master stole the show with their stellar forklifts, tailor-made for the demands of the food manufacturing and storage industries. These brands redefine warehouse performance, emphasizing versatility, productivity, and peak efficiency as their core strengths.

Revolutionizing Cleaning with Tennant Company

Tennant Company showcased its state-of-the-art cleaning equipment, boasting heavy-duty machines that promise top-notch cleaning performance. From enhancing indoor air quality to prolonged sweeping capabilities with a dust control system, Tennant's offerings simplify operation while minimizing operator training time.

Environmentally Friendly Air-Compressors by Sullair

Sullair took the spotlight with its display of environmentally friendly, reliable, and easy-to-maintain oil-free air compressors. These machines not only meet industry standards but also align with the global shift towards sustainable practices.

Reaching New Heights with Snorkel's Aerial Work Platforms

Snorkel introduced its Self-Propelled Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) or Scissor Lift products, providing a secure framework for working at heights during maintenance tasks. These innovations prioritize safety without compromising efficiency.

Words from the Captain of the Ship

Kannan Chandrasekaran, General Manager for Kanoo Machinery (UAE, Oman and Bahrain) expressed gratitude for the platform Gulfood Manufacturing provided. He highlighted the event not only as an opportunity to showcase their trusted principals' innovations but also to identify potential partners for the future. Chandrasekaran emphasized their long-standing partnerships with their collaborators, vouching for the supreme quality and performance of their products.

Gulfood Manufacturing: Nurturing Industry Growth

Gulfood Manufacturing stands as a global hub, fostering learning, engagement, and the presentation of products and solutions that drive the food manufacturing industry towards a sustainable, resilient, agile, and efficient future. Acting as the industry's converging point, Gulfood Manufacturing addresses critical aspects like optimizing operational efficiency, responsible sourcing, navigating market entry barriers, adopting sustainable practices, and exploring new funding sources across the entire F&B manufacturing value chain.

Kanoo Machinery's presence at Gulfood Manufacturing 2023 wasn't just a showcase—it was a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and a vision for a future where the food industry thrives on efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

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For media inquiries, please contact: Cristina Magallon

Public Relations & Social Media | Communications 

Marketing Department

cristina.magallon@kanoo.com| www.kanoogroup.com

Kanoo Machinery wins Sullair Distributor of the Year for EMEA & CIS Aftermarket

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery, one of the exclusive dealers of Sullair brand for compressors & construction tools in the region, won the Distributor of the Year 2017 for EMEA & CIS Aftermarket at the recent Dealer Meeting held at Sullair Headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana.  

From left to right: Niklas Brönn, Regional General Manager, Kanoo Machinery; Georgio Merhi, Regional Sales Manager, Sullair, LLC; M.K. Manoj Kumar, Divisional Parts Manager – UAE, Kanoo Machinery; Ahmad Swaid, Brand Manager – Bobcat Construction Equipment UAE, Kanoo Machinery; Mays Abuassi, Senior Sales Engineer, Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery received the prestigious award for the second year in a row which is attributed for its excellent aftermarket growth in the Middle East.

Niklas Brönn, Regional General Manager, Kanoo Machinery said, “Congratulations to our Sullair Brand Specialists and Aftermarket Staff for their commitment and dedication, as well as outstanding team efforts behind this success.”

“As one of the leading materials handling, construction and cleaning and industrial equipment distributors in the Gulf, we ensure that we provide the best sales, service and aftermarket support to our customers across the region through our network of workshops, parts and mobile service facilities that are consistent with the world-class brands that we represent”, he added.

See also: Kanoo Machinery scoops major awards at Bobcat’s MEA Dealer Meeting 2018

M.K. Manoj Kumar, Divisional Parts Manager – UAE, Kanoo Machinery further said, “We strive to work side by side to create new value for our customers which Kanoo Machinery has cultivated for decades. We are proud to be a part of The Kanoo Group which has built a strong reputation for over 125 years.”

Sullair, a Hitachi Group Company, has been on the leading edge of compressed air solutions for more than 50 years. It was founded in Michigan City, Indiana in 1965 and has since expanded to serve customers in every corner of the globe.

See also: The Kanoo Group hosts 2018 Iftar dinner to employees

About Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery is a member of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest family-owned conglomerates in the Middle East established in 1890. Since mid-1960s, Kanoo Machinery represents a wide range of leading international equipment brands/manufacturers within such areas as maintenance and construction, earth-moving machinery, cranes and material handling, power generation, marine power, airport equipment, welding supplies, safety and testing services, specialised equipment and services, agricultural equipment, industrial and automotive diesel engines and parts and workshop support services.

Kanoo Machinery has gained a considerable reputation as an expert solutions provider through its personalised service and dependability in delivering first-class machinery and equipment along with its associated support services to both Government and Private sector customers. The world-class products offered by Kanoo Machinery are backed by a strong and efficient after sales network of workshops, replacement parts and mobile service facilities throughout the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula. Part of Kanoo Machinery, KANRENT has also been providing different equipment for short and long-term hire including lease.

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 

For media inquiries, contact:
Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

Kanoo Machinery's Open Day generates enquiries & revenues over AED 1 Million

Al Ain: Kanoo Machinery organised an Open Day event on 19^th April 2016 from 9am-5pm, at Kanoo Machinery – Al Ain branch to showcase its product offerings of up to 50% discount on Parts, as well as live product demonstrations for its renowned global Principals which is valid for 1-day offer only.

The Open Day was organised and led by Mr. Siraj Khan (Manager, Al Ain Branch – Kanoo Machinery), together with his team, Syed Wahid, Abdul Mthalib & Mohammed Habeeb; and with the support of Mr. David Atkinson (Country Manager - Kanoo Machinery). The event concluded on a very positive note and received an overwhelming response from customers and boosted sales revenues for many machines; and parts with approximately 80% cash sales, that were sold/booked in advance along with confirmed order of units. 

Kanoo Machinery exhibited its genuine machinery parts and wide range of products from its Principals Grove, Hyster, Perkins, Bobcat, Tennant, Massey Ferguson, Lincoln Electric, Norton, AUSA, Sullair, Beach Tech, Aisle-Master and Utilev. Senior officials of Kanoo Machinery, Mr. Kannan Chandrasekaran, Mr. Manoj Kumar, Mr. James McSorley and Mr. Cibyraj Chandrika also graced the event and met with existing and new customers and local businesses. As one of the highlights of the event, Mr. McSorley also presented live product demonstrations for Telehandlers and other machines for VIP customers. 

Speaking about the recent success, Mr. Khan said, “Our customers were very satisfied and happy with our efforts to offer them special discounts and also agreed that this type of event has boosted their confidence level and trust on our company. We want to reassure our valued customers with our constant commitment to provide excellent services on genuine products and parts, aftermarket support, on top of mobile service facilities and technical trainings.”

He added, “Branch presence is important in this area as it represents our good company image and is also strategically located. Furthermore, it is the home of many Rulers / VVIP Families’ representative offices which influence our business to other Emirates especially Southern & Western region that supports ongoing significant developments.”

Mr. Khan thanked the members of Kanoo Machinery for their joint efforts towards the success of the Open Day and also acknowledged the special contributions of the Marketing Department for all the marketing collaterals used, the IC& P Department (both Dubai & ADH) for the organized display of different machine models throughout the event and to Mr. Bryan Eaton, Divisional Product Support Manager for his special logistic support as well.

About Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery is a member of The Kanoo Group. Since mid-1960s, Kanoo Machinery represents a wide range of leading international equipment brands/manufacturers within such areas as maintenance and construction, earth-moving machinery, cranes and material handling, power generation, marine power, airport equipment, welding supplies, safety and testing services, specialised equipment and services, agricultural equipment, industrial and automotive diesel engines and parts and workshop support services.

Kanoo Machinery has gained a considerable reputation as an expert solutions provider through its personalised service and dependability in delivering first class machinery and equipment along with its associated support services to both Government and Private sector customers. The world-class products offered by Kanoo Machinery are backed by a strong and efficient after sales network of workshops, replacement parts and mobile service facilities throughout the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula. Part of Kanoo Machinery, KANRENT has also been providing different equipment on short and long-term hire including lease.

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

Kanoo Machinery highlights premium product range at Automechanika Dubai 2015

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery took part in the 13th edition of Automechanika Dubai as a strong platform to reach out to its diverse stakeholders and customers in the region, which was held on 2nd-4th June 2015 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The recently concluded event is the largest automotive aftermarket platform for the Middle East and Africa.

Participants at Automechanika Dubai 2015 grew by 11% this year, with 1,696 exhibitors from 59 countries, bringing together world renowned manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in contending to claim a share of the fast-growing regional automotive aftermarket projected to hit $16.5 billion by 2020.

During the exhibition, Kanoo Machinery showcased its full range of genuine parts, accessories, and services for distinguished brands such as Perkins, Hyster, Bobcat, Grove, Tennant, IPS Middle East, SUN-TWS, Hitachi, Massey Ferguson, Lincoln Electric and Sullair as the authorised dealer in the UAE and the region, aimed at targeting the local as well as international audience.

Moreover, Kanoo Machinery also displayed its product offering called Remote Monitoring System (RMS), an intelligent software with real-time GPS tracking device that can be integrated to the machines to proactively monitor and manage asset performance 24/7. 

This feature-rich system provides control for numerous operations such as driver identification, geo fencing, speed limit, service alerts, idle alerts and engine alerts, and also provides notifications on critical machine performance before breakdown occurs, thus increasing efficiency and uptime.

The surge in participation and interest among international aftermarket majors as well as local players for auto parts and equipment is a prime indicator for uptrend business progression — the Automechanika Dubai’s pattern of sustained double-digit growth and the immense demand for this burgeoning market across the region.

Kanoo Machinery's Parts team contributed to the success of the event participation, which was generally organised by Mr. Khumar Anwar, Mr. Sreekumar Sahadevan, Ms. Analee Munoz and Mr. Naveen Kumar, under the leadership of Mr. Deon Klerck. According to them, the trade fair generated a very positive lead for Kanoo Machinery, with over 141 key decision makers who visited the stand. 40% of the total were manufacturers, and some were export traders in the region, from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, India, etc. 

Overall, there are about 20-25% potential customers who are keen to discuss the business in advance.

Comprehensively, Automechanika Dubai attracted over 28,709 visitors from 130 countries which is geared up to supply the intermediate markets on the latest trends and solutions in the automotive aftermarket industry, from all over the world.

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