Kanoo Energy completes subcontracting works for Ain Dubai

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Energy, a member of The Kanoo Group, one of the suppliers of power & industrial projects in the Middle East, recently completed a subcontracting project for fall arrest systems on ‘Ain Dubai’, a project by Meraas, set to be the world’s largest observation wheel.

Ain Dubai (previously Dubai-I) on Bluewaters Island, off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coastline

Renamed ‘Ain Dubai’ (previously ‘Dubai-I’), the observation wheel will offer 360-degree views of Dubai, located on Bluewaters Island, off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coastline, with dimensions far exceeding any similar existing structure. The project’s main contractor is Hyundai Engineering & Construction.

The assembled hub and spindle is approximately 40 metres long and 20 metres high and weighs 1,805 tonnes, equivalent to four A380 aircraft. The hub will later be connected to the rim through 192 spoke cables, with the structure then resembling a gigantic bicycle wheel.

The scope of work included Supply, Installation & Certification of vertical lifeline system (Lad-Saf Systems) inside the legs. The hub of the Ain Dubai consists of 4 cylindrical legs of 120 metres height, 17 vertical ladders of 30 feet inside each leg, and 14 ladders inside the spindle which is 150 metres above the ground level.

Kanoo Energy – PIP Division, having the only fall protection team certified in the Region to install such systems and trained to work at such heights successfully completed the installation & certification of all the ladders inside the legs & the spindle. The team shall also recertify the system annually.

Kanoo Energy completes subcontracting works for Ain Dubai. https://t.co/Z9qFw4akGF pic.twitter.com/0qWY5ywNjP

— The Kanoo Group (@KanooMarketing) June 21, 2017

Once completed, the Ain Dubai will feature 48 capsules and a holding capacity of up to 1,400 visitors at any given time – with a full rotation of the Ain Dubai taking 48 minutes. Ain Dubai will be the centrepiece of Bluewaters Island, which will feature retail, residential, entertainment and hospitality offerings.

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

BRC ARABIA unveils new website

Dubai, UAE: BRC ARABIA (LLC), a premier leader in reinforcing steel in the UAE, and a member of The Kanoo Group, recently launched the company’s new website, unveiling a visually dynamic interface with a detailed overview of BRC Arabia’s products and services.

The new website was designed with the user experience in mind that is compatible with multiple browsers and devices and easily navigates to the company’s dedicated social media pages on LinkedIn, Twitter, Blog and Facebook, to keep viewers updated with relevant industry insights and knowledge.

#BRC ARABIA, a premier leader in #steel reinforcing/rebar in the #UAE, unveils new website https://t.co/YMLa87bbZl https://t.co/sUj3USXcmm pic.twitter.com/qdTeS7MQ08

— The Kanoo Group (@KanooMarketing) May 23, 2017

Mr. Assaad Mawad, General Manager of BRC ARABIA said, “Our fresh site provides our customers with a more robust view of how well we serve the construction industry. With expanded content, it gives online visitors a better understanding of our company as a whole, being a market leader and one of the largest suppliers of reinforcing steel and welded mesh in the UAE through stringent quality controls and measures.”

He added, “The key to BRC ARABIA'S success is our employee’s ability to build and maintain strong relationships with our customers and suppliers, whilst generating consistency of service through sound processes and systems, and driving efficiency through continued innovation policies.”

Existing and new customers, as well as potential clients, can also easily submit their inquiries and orders online by filling up the required details in the online form, which improves their work efficiency and operating performance.

See also: BRC Arabia Participates in the 2nd PCI International Symposium

About BRC ARABIA (LLC)

BRC ARABIA (LLC), previously known as BRC ARABIA (FZC) was established in December 1996 and used to operate at Sharjah Airport Free Zone. In December 2009, BRC ARABIA (LLC) set-up its new state-of-the-art facilities in Dubai Industrial Park (formerly known as Dubai Industrial City) where it started its full operations in November 2011 and opened its Branch Office in Abu Dhabi.

As a premier leader in reinforcing steel production, BRC ARABIA (LLC) has earned reputable standing to the construction market. BRC Arabia offers a complete package of steel reinforcement for:

• Cut & Bent Steel Rebar
• Welded Wire Mesh
• Cold Rolled/Drawn Steel
• Rebar Threading with Joint Couplers
• Rebar Trading

For more details, visit: www.brcuae.com

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 launches the new range of Bobcat Backhoe Loaders at Open Day

Mussafah, Abu Dhabi: Kanoo Machinery, the authorised dealer for Bobcat in the Middle East, has launched its latest range of Bobcat Backhoe Loaders (BHL) for customers in the Region, at the Kanoo Open Day event held at its facility in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.

Major clients, as well as some potential customers, attended the 3-hour event that kick-started with a greeting lunch, followed by a showroom presentation of the new Bobcat Backhoe Loader B730 and lastly, the outdoor live demonstration which is the main highlight of the event.

Mr. Olivier Bonnet, Product Trainer for Bobcat, Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment; together with Mr. Ernesto Anton, Bobcat District Manager-MENA; and Ms. Gul Nalcaci, Bobcat Backhoe Loaders Product Manager, explained the major benefits, functionality and features of the latest BHL model to the product spectators.

Backed by #Bobcat’s proven reliability and durability: The new Backhoe Loader B730. #KanooMachinery #authoriseddealer #UAE #MiddleEast pic.twitter.com/DdT4N8IBgF

— The Kanoo Group (@KanooMarketing) May 8, 2017

Backed by Bobcat’s proven reliability and durability, the new Backhoe Loader B730 is powered by the Perkins 1104C-44T 4.4l engine with direct fuel injection and an output of 74.5 kW (100 HP) of power at 2,200rpm and maximum torque of 408 Nm at 1,350rpm, providing enough muscle for demanding applications while ensuring low fuel consumption.

Mr. Ahmad Swaid, Brand Manager – Bobcat Construction Equipment UAE, The Kanoo Group, said, “This new model is a versatile machine which can perform multiple tasks from digging, breaking, trenching, and material handling, among others – has the power, plus combined with a wide range of Bobcat attachments, can be readily configured to carry out various applications.

“For loader applications, the Backhoe Loaders offer superior performance with powerful breakout forces, strong full lift capacities and enhanced load over height and reach, to meet the most demanding material handling jobs in this region,” he added.

See also: Kanoo Machinery supplies Dubai Drydocks’ largest mobile crane  

In addition, Sukesh Nair, Senior Salesman-AUH, Kanoo Machinery, remarked, “The Kanoo Open Day is a great opportunity to discuss with our customers about their future requirements and expectations when it comes to procurement decisions. We have generated some sales lead as a culmination of the recent product show.”  

PHOTOS: Kanoo Machinery's Bobcat Open Day event

The event concluded with a two-day training and benchmarking for the Bobcat Backhoe Loaders which was a great opportunity for Kanoo Machinery in coordination with the Bobcat team, to test and examine the unique features and benefits of the machines as well as maintenance procedures, to cater to its customers across the Middle East, particularly the UAE market.

WATCH: The new Bobcat B730 Backhoe Loader

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

The new Bobcat B730 Backhoe Loader

Kanoo Machinery exhibits farming technologies at AgraME 2017

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Machinery, one of the exclusive dealers of world-class brands in the Middle East showcased its latest high-technology Massey Ferguson tractors and Bobcat Compact Loaders designed to perform a multitude of tasks in almost every farming operations around the world, at AgraME 2017 on April 10-12, 2017 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
 

Kanoo Machinery is a Silver Sponsor of the recent AgraME. AgraME is the largest agribusiness event in the Middle East which features manufacturers and suppliers of machinery, equipment and industry advancements, to cater to the growing market and to improve agriculture practices in the region.

#KanooMachinery exhibits at Hall 3, Stand B30 at @AgraME2017 held on 10th - 12th April 2017 at #DICEC. https://t.co/PzHZMchx6N pic.twitter.com/EZrsap10iw

— The Kanoo Group (@KanooMarketing) April 18, 2017

During the exhibition, Kanoo Machinery featured its Massey Ferguson Global Series – the new MF4708 tractors re-engineered from the ground up to meet the needs of present and future farming. With the MF 4700 Series, each component and every assembly have been designed to ensure rock-solid reliability and integral dependability in all weathers, in all environments – whether from haulage in Africa, through livestock farm tasks in Europe, to rice cultivation in Asia and livestock block chores in North America.

VIDEOS: Kanoo Machinery at AgraME 2017

Furthermore, Kanoo Machinery displayed its new Bobcat T590 Compact Truck Loaders and their attachments, ideal for loading and unloading tasks where space is limited but the need for maximum lift height is necessary, with a rated operating capacity (no more than 35% of tipping load) of 992 kg, and a tipping load of 2,834 kg; plus a maximum travel speed of 11.8 km/h.

Mr. David Atkinson, General Manager, Kanoo Machinery, said, “We are proud to say that we are a member of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest family-owned businesses in the Middle East, established in 1890. Our products are run by our trained staff who know the machines inside out, and are able to provide advice, parts, service and support whenever required to keep the machines running at its optimum.”

He added, “We have an extensive inventory of fast moving machines, parts and consumables to ensure fast response time to machine breakdowns. We maintain stocks in all our branches and a more comprehensive inventory at our Distribution Centres in Al Quoz and Jebel Ali Free Zone.”

PHOTOS at AgraME 2017

Kanoo Machinery’s Mr. Mogallan Bhagat (Field Sales Manager, Dubai & NE - Industrial Products), Mr. Ahmad Swaid (Brand Manager – Construction Equipment), Mr. Abdul Tausif Butt (Regional Manager), Mr. Mohammed Al Hashimi (Regional Manager – Government Business & Export) and Mohammed Habeeb Hussain (Government Business – Sales), actively played a part in the exhibition.

Mr. Kevin Vines (Manager, Business & Commercial – Operations, Pakistan & Middle East) and Mr. Alessandro Rigoni (Regional Service Manager, Europe Middle East) from AGCO – the parent company of Massey Ferguson and a world leader in farm equipment, also contributed to the event participation.

See also: Kanoo Machinery rolls out latest technology tractors at AgraME 2015

Mostly from Kanoo Machinery have gathered a considerable amount of sales leads from customers in the UAE and the Middle East in the recent trade show, and are optimistic with the constant growth and development of agribusiness industry 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