R&M, a leading Swiss developer and provider of high-end infrastructure solutions for data and communications networks, has joined forces with German cooling system manufacturer Stulz for integrated infrastructure solutions for enterprise, edge and colocation data centers.

 

Announcing its new infrastructure partner programme, R&M said it integrates partners’ complementary systems into holistic infrastructure solutions for data centers. This makes it possible to offer energy-efficient and individually configured equipment for data centers worldwide from a single source.

 

A major industry player in the region, R&M said it co-ordinates data center projects from infrastructure planning to commissioning, contributing its own tried-and-tested portfolio. 

 

It includes connectivity and wiring, racks, enclosures, power distribution and software for data center infrastructure management (DCIM). 

 

In the future, this will enable R&M to tailor enclosures in data centers to the partners’ precision cooling systems early on and with pinpoint accuracy. 

 

Customers will no longer have to worry about individual infrastructure components, dimensions, calculating the electrical power or coordinating the individual trades.

 

"In addition to complementing our portfolio of integrated infrastructure solutions, the partner program is designed to strengthen our one-stop-shop approach. At the same time, we are expanding market access," remarked its CEO Michel Riva. 

 

"R&M and Stulz are independent partners with comparable medium-sized business models. Both share R&M’s customer-oriented approach. We are at home in Europe and guarantee global delivery capability and individual project support," stated Riva.

 

The Hamburg-based family-owned company Stulz is considered a leading provider of cooling solutions for data centres. 

 

The energy efficiency of the products sets standards and makes an important contribution to minimizing the carbon footprint of data centres.-TradeArabia News Service

Liebherr, a leading manufacturer of tower- and mobile construction cranes, has announced that it has received a major order from Bahrain-based Haji Hassan Cranes for supply of a LTM 1160-5.2 mobile crane and two LTM 1090-4.2 cranes.

 

A leading crane and lifting company in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Haji Hassan Cranes, has set itself the goal of meeting most of the country's demand for mobile cranes. The company has 30 employees and a fleet that includes all-terrain cranes with lifting capacities from 50 tonnes to 500 tonnes.

 

This significant investment by Haji Hassan comes as part of its fleet modernisation strategy. With this, the company now boasts 13 mobile cranes.

 

Haji Hassan Cranes plan to use these newly added cranes for their upcoming infrastructure development projects in the kingdom.

 

Manaf Al Sarabi, General Manager at Haji Hassan Cranes, said the group had picked up Liebherr mobile cranes for its quality, reliability and durability.

 

"Our previous purchases from Liebherr, the LTM 1500 8.1 and the LTM 1070-4.2, have proved to be a wise decision. Thanks to these cranes, we were able to safely plan and execute a wide range of lifting operations, giving us a competitive advantage in the market," he stated.

 

As part of its fleet modernisation plans, Al Sarabi said it was once again relying on the tried-and-tested crane manufacturer.

 

"The outstanding quality and reliability of both Liebherr cranes and Liebherr management are second to none," he added.

 

He pointed out the support they had received from Liebherr in terms of technical advice and supplies of spare parts which had boosted their confidence in the brand. 

 

"Liebherr customer service supports us around the clock. We also appreciate their transparency in all transactions," he added.

 

On the selection of LTM 1160-5.2 model, the Bahraini group said this crane type will fill the current gap between a 120-tonne and a 300-tonne crane and expand the company's range of services. 

 

The LTM 1160-5.2 offers an enormous maximum load capacity of 180 tonnes and is also characterised by its versatile range of applications. The two LTM 1090-4.2s will replace two ageing 80-tonne-cranes and bring the fleet up to date, it stated. 

 

Deepak Pillai, Operations Supervisor at Haji Hassan Cranes, said: "The 90-tonners impressed us with their short set-up time, 60-metre main boom and outstanding lifting performance. This enables us to carry out even the most challenging lifting operations safely and quickly."

 

"Both crane types are also characterised by Liebherr's innovative VarioBase and VarioBallast technologies," he explained.

 

"As Haji Hassan Cranes is involved in almost every major construction project in Bahrain, the new cranes will be used in a wide variety of areas," noted Pillai. 

 

"This includes lifting jobs in oil refineries, steelworks and petrochemical plants, general construction work, the assembly of prefabricated concrete parts, loading work, extensions of sewage treatment plants and the handling of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems," he added.-TradeArabia News Service

The Arab Energy Fund, a leading financial institution in the MENA energy sector, has reported its highest-ever net income for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Total assets grew by 10.5% YoY to reach $10.9 billion.  

 

The fund's net income soared by 18% YoY to reach $266 millon, with capital gains of $11 million from the sale of investments. Total assets grew by 10.5% YoY to reach $10.9 billion.

 

Khalid Ali Al-Ruwaigh, CEO of The Arab Energy Fund, commented: “These remarkable financial results mark the conclusion of a transformative year for The Arab Energy Fund. Our renewed focus on delivering impactful solutions while maintaining strong momentum underscores our commitment to the region."

 

He added: “All our business lines contributed significantly to these results. Guided by our five-year strategy, we continue building a solid foundation for the future, aligning our debt and equity portfolios with our vision of becoming a pre-eminent impact investor in the MENA region, and supporting a more resilient energy ecosystem.”

 

The Fund, supported by ten Arab member countries, plans to expand its financing solutions, including loans, equity investments, and financial advisory services, serving public and private sector partners across over 35 countries.

 

 The fund launched its new brand identity during its 50th anniversary event in January 2025, showcasing its commitment to enhancing energy collaboration and convening power. -TradeArabia News Service