Xylem boosts Mideast presence with new Dubai facility
DUBAI, January 5, 2023
Xylem, a leading water technology company, has announced the opening of its new service centre in Dubai on a 10,000 sq m area in Jebel Ali Free Zone.
The move is aimed at strengthening its position in the Middle East to better address the region's water-related challenges.
The facility, which boasts state-of-the-art analytics lab and rental hub in the UAE, has been developed at an investment of $1.2 million.
It will feature a wash bay, lifting and handling cranes and tooling, trimming and balancing machines, original spare parts, testing benches, a painting booth, programming and calibrating equipment and devices.
Xylem Managing Director (Middle East and Turkey) Naji Skaf said: "With this expansion, we seek to solidify our position in the Middle East region and provide a slew of benefits including quicker turnaround, greater convenience and access to our customers."
"The new facility will enable us to respond to any customer needs faster and provide tailor-made solutions such as real-time interventions by experts -24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service hub currently employs more than 16 staff, including engineers and technicians and is set to create 300 employment opportunities," he explained.
"Our new centre of excellence is poised to bring about a gamut of opportunities for us that will support and accelerate our growth," he added.-TradeArabia News Service
