Kanoo Machinery introduces new Bobcat Backhoe loader in the UAE market

UAE: Kanoo Machinery introduced its new Bobcat Backhoe Loaders to the UAE customers through its Meet & Greet Contractors Day held respectively on 23^rd and 30^th May 2016 at its JAFZA and Mussafah premises as the equipment giant’s authorised distributor.

The Meet & Greet Contractors Day was attended by Kanoo Machinery senior management, which was a networking and business opportunity mostly targeted for key decision makers, GMs and plant managers from major construction companies in the UAE where a demand for a versatile machine that can be put to diverse uses at different job sites in the region is tremendous. 

Overall, the event saw Kanoo Machinery’s 6-8 major contracting business customers in each branches get acquainted with the newly launched Bobcat range and models. The new B700+ range is Bobcat’s first attempt in the backhoe loader category and the first to be revealed in the Middle East.

Bobcat’s backhoe loader range comprises of four models, the B700, B730, B750 and B780 with variety of options that can be configured as per customer’s requirements. Although all models share the same 4.4-litre, maximum torque of 408 Nm at 1350 rpm, and direct fuel injection engine producing 74.5 kW (100hp) at 2200 rpm, their transmissions vary from model to model, with a choice of four-speed synchroshuttle, powershift or auto powershift. 

Added distinguishing features include the hydraulic controls and the bucket cylinders, with the B700 featuring a single loader cylinder while the others sport double loaders. Among other options include cab-over or fully enclosed cabins.

The customers mostly passed positive reviews and feedbacks to the new products especially in terms of comfort to the operators – a spacious operator’s cabin; easy service accessibility – a large engine hood; and an advanced control valve assembly.

Similarly, Kanoo Machinery recently introduced the newly launched Bobcat sand cleaner. A demonstration of the equipment was carried for ‘Lavajet’, one of the major beach cleaning customers in Abu Dhabi. The machines were brought to Corniche beach where Kanoo did the demonstration for Lavajet for its clients SERCO & Abu Dhabi Municipality. Serco officials were present at the demo site and were quite satisfied with the machines’ performance.

About Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery, a member of The Kanoo Group is the authorised sole distributor for Bobcat® in the UAE and Bahrain. These world-class products are backed by Kanoo Machinery’s strong and efficient sales and after-market service network of workshops, replacement parts and mobile service facilities..

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 
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The Kanoo Group donates Dh1m to 'Reading Nation' drive

The Kanoo Group, one of the largest family-owned conglomerates in the UAE, donated Dh 1 million to support the 'Reading Nation' campaign for Ramadan.

The campaign was launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in line with the UAE President HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan's dedication of 2016 as the 'Year of Reading.'

'Reading Nation' aims to distribute five million books to children in refugee camps and schools around the world, establish over 2,000 libraries in different Arab and Islamic countries, and to support various educational programmes organised by humanitarian organisations..

Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group, said, "Our participation in this humanitarian initiative reaffirms our continued efforts in providing community support and paying back to society."

He added, "We are honoured to support 'Reading Nation' campaign and be part of a project that we believe will have a huge positive impact on generations and communities across the region and the world."

For years, The Kanoo Group has been supporting various initiatives that aim to foster social welfare and community-based sustainable developments.

See also: OVER 125 YEARS OF GROWTH 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 

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The Kanoo Group receives Appreciation Award from Abu Dhabi University as Strategic Partner

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Mr. Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo, Deputy Chairman of The Kanoo Group received an Appreciation Award on behalf of the group, as one of Abu Dhabi University’s recognized strategic partners who have supported the University’s academic journey throughout its pursuit of international institutional recognition and academic accreditation from the “Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission –WSCUC”.  

The appreciation was part of a special ceremony held recently at the Ritz Carlton in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and several government officials and community leaders who have supported the University’s academic journey. 

Receiving international academic accreditation from WSCUC is Abu Dhabi University’s biggest milestone to date, especially as this prestigious honor was awarded  to the University for a period of 6 years, for upholding the highest international academic standards of higher education institutions worldwide in teaching, scientific research and community service and for its commitment to three core values: student learning and success outcomes, quality and improvement, and institutional integrity, sustainability and accountability.

Abu Dhabi University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education, as well as several professional diploma and postgraduate programs.

In addition, Abu Dhabi University is licensed by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and all of its degree programs have received accreditation by the Ministry. The University is also accredited across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jordan, Syria, Turkey and Iran, and all its degree programs are recognized by the various Ministries of Education in these countries.

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

The Kanoo Group receives Recognition Award at 2016 SEWA Partners Meet

Sharjah, UAE: On behalf of The Kanoo Group, Mr. Fahad Kanoo (Executive Director-UAE) received the ‘Partner Recognition’ award from Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA) during a glittering ceremony held on 21^st April 2016 at Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah. The award was conferred on by Dr. Engineer Rashid Obaid Jumaa Al Leem, Chairman of SEWA. 

The event organized by SEWA aims at building & further strengthening relationships with few select key partners identified. Other companies including GE, ABB, Utico and Geco also received the recognition during the event.

Speaking about the occasion, Mr. Raman Marwaha (Divisional Manager, Kanoo P&IP) said, “It was heartening to see the changes being made by SEWA. These developments, along with the recognition initiatives by SEWA’s top management would encourage The Kanoo Group to work more closely with SEWA in adding value towards their larger vision.”

Kanoo P&IP, a member of The Kanoo Group, was formed with a vision to provide solutions through engineering & value-added services to utility sector companies as well as to the multitude of Industry spread across the Arabian Gulf. P&IP is divided into 3 main divisions according to the activities and the products and services they offer to the market: Energy & Integrated Utilities (E&IU), Industrial and Safety Products (KIP) and Aviation Services (KAS).

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 
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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 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group

H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC exhibits in the largest Coating Show in the Region

Dubai, UAE: H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC, along with its main principal Chemical Partners Europe (CPE), took part in the 2016 Middle East Coatings Show (MECS) held recently at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14-16^th March 2016. The show brings together all global suppliers of raw materials used in paints, coatings, construction chemicals and other allied industries. 

H.A.K’s booth displayed products from four of its main suppliers – Potters, Arabian Zinc, Cabot and LKAB Minerals. The adjoining stand was also its principal AkzoNobel, and next to them were Chemical Partners who also exhibited over 12 of H.A.K’s suppliers. 

The three-day show was well attended by customers from the GCC, Middle East, parts of Africa and the sub-continent. Last year, H.A.K also exhibited in the same event. With more than 300 exhibitors, 5,000 attendees from 82 countries in 2016, more industry pioneers, thought leaders and exciting start-ups came together for the networking opportunity.

Krish Venkatesan, General Manager of H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC, said, “More than the quantity, it was the quality of visitors that impressed us which lead to good technical discussions and potential new business. We have acquired two new principals during the Show – Mondo Minerals, producer of high quality talc used in specific applications in paints & coatings; and Dura, manufacturers of metal driers for the same industry.”

“We keep stock of most of the products that we deal with and supply to our customers in the UAE, Oman, KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Pakistan”, he added.

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About H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC

H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC represents over 15 companies in UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar in the field of paints, coatings, construction chemicals and printing inks. It is the authorised agent for Cabot, LKAB, Omega Minerals, Pergan, AkzoNobel, Alberdingk Boley, BASF, Borica, Dow, DSM, Dynoadd, Eastman, Elementis, Ixan-Diofan, Lawter, Michelman, and others.

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 
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H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC receives Lantor Award in Paris

Mr. Krish Venkatesan, General Manager of H.A.K Industrial Chemicals L.L.C accepted the plaque of recognition from Mr. Joost den Baas, Business Unit Manager of Lantor BV.

Stanley Picardo, Assistant Sales Manager
(H.A.K) poses with the Lantor Award

Paris, France: H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC received an award from its principal, Lantor BV, for its outstanding performance with the highest growth worldwide in 2015 amongst distributors related to Soric range of products, during the JEC World Composites Show & Conferences held recently in Paris, France.

H.A.K Industrial Chemicals L.L.C is a member of The Kanoo Group and one of the largest suppliers of specialty chemicals & equipment, and raw materials for specific industries in the region. It represents over 25 companies in UAE and GCC in the fi­eld of composites, paints, coatings, construction chemicals, printing inks and rubber.

Lantor BV is one of H.A.K’s oldest principal in the composites sector and is a supplier of core materials used mainly in marine and construction cladding industries. The Soric range is extensively used by builders of composite yachts and boats in this region and sales are expected to grow in the future. The use of Soric is dependent on embracing the infusion process, which is becoming popular amongst new boat builders and cladding producers. Mr. Stanley Picardo, who is responsible for the composite industry including Lantor, has been instrumental in the growth of this product range.

With more than 100 countries represented, and an annual 6% growth of visits, JEC World has become the largest international show for the composite industry. 


About H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC 

H.A.K Industrial Chemicals LLC represents over 15 companies in UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar in the field of paints, coatings, construction chemicals and printing inks. It is the authorised agent for Cabot, LKAB, Omega Minerals, Pergan, AkzoNobel, Alberdingk Boley, BASF, Borica, Dow, DSM, Dynoadd, Eastman, Elementis, Ixan-Diofan, Lawter, Michelman, and others.

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