Intertek, a leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced that it has signed a MoU with FEDS Drone-powered Solutions (Falcon Eye Drones) a leading supplier of cutting-edge drone technology in the Middle East.         

 

For companies in heavy industries, drones are quickly becoming a key component used to ensure assets operate safely and efficiently, said Intertek in its statement.

 

This specialized equipment is utilized for a wide variety of technical services on assets such as cooling towers, flare stacks, solar panels, storage tanks, wind turbines and much more. Drones are especially useful in high elevations and confined spaces where there are increased risks to personnel safety, it added. 

 

Intertek said it was continually advancing its assurance, testing, inspection, and certification solutions available to customers around the world.

 

Partnering with FEDS will allow the group to provide the innovative and cost-effective drone and data technology that companies are looking for in support of their operational project requirements, said its top official. 

 

"Intertek’s technical expertise and FEDS’ drone technology will prove to be a powerful combination for our based customers in the region," remarked Hanna Jabbour, Intertek Regional Managing Director, for Mena and West Asia.

 

"We look forward to the opportunities this collaborative relationship will present to help our customers ensure the safety and reliability of their assets and infrastructure," he added.

 

FEDS specializes in utilizing drone technology for surveying and mapping, construction monitoring and inspection in industries such as oil & gas, building, infrastructure, power, and utilities. 

 

FEDS Drone-powered Solutions' fleet of cutting-edge drones, operated by qualified experts, captures the detailed data and information needed to help companies make the best, informed operational decisions regarding their equipment and assets, said its CEO Rabih Bou Rached.

 

"We are elated to join forces with Intertek, a brand with a legacy of over 130 years. Commercial drone technology is rapidly replacing traditional methods of business operations in various industries, already having proven its many benefits in the region, remarked Bou Rached. 

 

"Collaborating with Intertek will allow FEDS' expertise to reach an extensive range of organizations who are keen on advancing the sustainability of their business and protecting the health and safety of their workforce," he added.-TradeArabia News Service