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Awal Gulf launches ‘Pearl’ purification unit

01 July 2020

Awal Gulf Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential air-conditioning and refrigeration units based out of Bahrain, has launched its innovative ‘Pearl’ air purification unit that uses state-of-the-art design technology to deliver fresh air through an efficient filtration system.

The Pearl air purifier is powered by portable multi-layered high-efficiency particulate air (Hepa) filters designed to remove viruses and bacteria from the air, providing an enhanced level of respiratory protection, says the company. The air purifier also uses the latest ultraviolet C (UV-C) technology that thoroughly decontaminates the indoor air by killing up to 99.999 per cent of airborne viruses and infections, it claims.

Freiwat ... clean air is vital.

Ghassan Freiwat, Deputy CEO of Awal Gulf Manufacturing, says: “The world is currently passing through an unprecedented time and indoor air quality (IAQ) has never been so critical to the health and safety of the people. Clean air is especifically vital in hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities to protect patients, staff and visitors from airborne diseases and infections. We at Awal Gulf Manufacturing believe that as leaders and experts in the HVACR (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration) industry for almost 50 years we have got a role to play in creating a safer, cleaner and efficient environment.”

“We are pleased to launch our all new Pearl air purifier with a filtration efficiency of 99.999 per cent down to 0.3 micron particles, H14 as per EN1822. The unit is now available to order through a select dealer’s network across Europe, the Middle East and Africa,” he added.

The unit is a simple plug-and-play system with no integration into the existing mechanical systems. The system draws in contaminated air and removes all bacteria and viruses through a series of integral filters and then delivers clean air back into the space. The unit can be placed in the common areas, hospitals and ancillary healthcare facilities including research labs and pharmaceutical plants. Its application is not limited to the healthcare vertical only, but can also be used in educational institutes and other residential and commercial applications, the company says.

Awal Gulf Manufacturing currently serves customers in more than 40 countries through an extensive dealer network across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Innovation and sustainability is at the core of its manufacturing process ensuring minimal impact to the environment, it says.

Awal Gulf was established in 1993 as an associate of the Awalco Group as part of its expansion plan for its Air Conditioning division, that was set up in 1970 as a licensee of the US brand Friedrich. Production started in 1995 from its first manufacturing plant with a total capacity of 500,000 units per year. In order to meet the growing demands of customers and to diversify its product offerings, the company commissioned a chest freezer plant in 2005 and a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant – its largest – in 2010 exclusively for central air-conditioning products.

Currently, the company employs over 1,000 dedicated HVACR professional working towards bringing innovative products and services to the region.

Awal Gulf’s products include window air-conditioners, decorative-type split systems, central air-conditioners, air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units ( FCUs), variable refrigerant flow systems (VRF), roof tank water coolers, chest freezers, showcase refrigerators and air purifiers.