01 June 2016

Grohe unveils innovative products

Grohe, a leading German manufacturer of sanitary fittings, held a three-day event in Dubai, UAE, recently to showcase its latest technologies and products.

Grohe invited leading designers, consultants and select developers for an exclusive presentation of the products, followed by dinner at Atlantis, The Palm.

The latest technologies launched included Grohe Sensia Arena, Grohe SmartControl, Grohe Eurocube Joy, and the Grohe Brilliant and Grohe Grandera.

Simon Shaya, the general manager and president of Grohe (Middle East and Africa), gave an introduction on the latest products, which was followed by an interactive presentation of the technologies.

 

Wilro launches Glulam at show

Wilro International, a company specialised in engineered wood, launched its Glulam (glued laminated timber) at the Dubai Airport Show in the UAE last month, displaying the sustainable construction material for the first time in the Middle East.

A specialist in engineered wood such as Glulam and CLT (cross laminated timber), Wilro expects UAE builders to increasingly use renewable materials especially in projects that require large-span structures, such as new airport builds, amongst others.

 

GCC experts discuss rail issues

High-profile delegates from across the Gulf discussed key issues related to the GCC railway network at a summit held recently in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The seventh meeting of the GCC Railway Expert Working Group was hosted by Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s $11-billion national rail network.

 The meeting addressed the ongoing technical, operational, institutional and commercial considerations that will ensure the implementation of a state-of-the-art railway network (see Railway Construction).

 

Karcher shows off cleaning solutions

Karcher  showcased its innovative products at the FM Expo 2016 in Dubai, UAE, last month.

The company’s floor cleaning solutions range from sweepers, scrubbers, driers, and vacuum cleaners, and some of its machines can even tackle a combination of these activities. At the expo, Karcher displayed its vacuum sweeper KM 130/300 R D and the scrubber dryer B 90 R Classic.

Another exhibitor at the event was Imdaad, a leading provider of facilities management (FM) solutions in the GCC, which showcased the latest technologies in integrated FM and new approaches to environmental and waste management solutions at a stand set up completely from recycled materials.

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