Al Salem Johnson Controls, a leading provider of integrated heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) solutions, has launched the first Saudi Arabia-made chiller from York, the YLAA air-cooled chiller – a unit with unique options and features.
The new chiller’s introduction follows the swift change in the air conditioning market of Saudi Arabia and its call for a new strategy that entails the use of an innovative technology to cater to that increasing demand, said a statement from the company.
The recent shift that the HVAC industry in the kingdom led to investments worth SR15 billion ($3.99 billion) being recorded towards end of 2015, and that figure is expected to grow under the current massive urbanisation process, it said.
The demand on cooling units has gradually increased due to several factors, namely the kingdom’s harsh weather conditions, rising income levels and the dynamic expansion in infrastructure, it added.
Al Salem Johnson Controls’ YLAA chiller aims to target light industries and companies that are seeking the best cooling equipment and usage. With regards to its aftersales service, the company has trained a highly qualified team with the requisite tools and skills to communicate with each customer and ensure that their questions are answered with the utmost detail and accurate information, said the statement.
Dr Mohanad Al Shaikh, CEO of Al Salem Johnson Controls, said: “We will be walking hand in hand with the kingdom’s 2030 vision and continue investing in our local manufacturing capabilities.”
“York’s air-cooled chiller (YLAA) is now being manufactured at our factory here in Jeddah. This only marks the start of an ongoing expansion in our residential, commercial and industrial offerings in Saudi Arabia,” he said.
“The YLAA chiller offers a state-of-the-art technology and adheres to York’s global specifications and standards for optimal energy efficiency levels. Our company aims to deliver the best quality available following global standards using international AHRI certified components,” he added.
Al Shaikh further said: “The YLAA chiller is currently being manufactured in Saudi Arabia and will contribute to a significant reduction in lead time, thus ensuring the unit’s delivery in 8 to 10 weeks versus initial 14 to 16 week timespan.”
“The process of manufacturing chillers locally in our factory reflects positively on creating more job opportunities, consequently paving the way for companies to increase its localisation efforts and achieve the desired Saudisation objectives. The company is also working on a plan to provide 1,000 job vacancies for young Saudis in the industrial field at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC),” he concluded.
Dr Anwar Hassan, vice president of field sales and operations at Al Salem Johnson Controls, said: “York’s YLAA chillers are being manufactured for the first time in Saudi Arabia, and are tailored to suit the kingdom’s tough weather conditions, which position it as a prime choice for residential and commercial projects.” – TradeArabia News Service
Al Salem Johnson unveils first Saudi-made York chiller
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