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Arlene Foster, Enterprise Minister from Northern Ireland, visits FG Wilson facility in JAFZA

Tours the company's 160,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone
Dubai, UAE, April 23^rd, 2012: In line with the long-standing regional leadership of the FG Wilson brand, senior members of Northern Ireland's department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment visited FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE Facility located at the Jebel Ali Free Zone ( JAFZA ) last week. FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE has provided power generation solutions all over the Middle East, with a focus on unparalleled engineering excellence.

Northern Ireland's Enterprise, Trade & Investment Minister, Arlene Foster, led the delegation and was accompanied by Mr. Alastair Hamilton, CEO, Invest Northern Ireland and Mr. Guy Warrington, HM Consul General, British Embassy Dubai. Also present were Mr. Adil Al Zarooni, Sr. Vice President EZW-Global Sales.

During the visit, the delegation received a presentation by members of the Dubai and Belfast - FG Wilson teams as well as a tour of the 160,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility located in JAFZA . From its strategic location in JAFZA , FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE has been able to grow into an industry leader in the field of power generation throughout the Middle East.

Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: "I am delighted to see the level of commitment from FG Wilson FZE towards the brand and to its customers. The facility is very impressive, as is the substantial growth they have been able to achieve and sustain. The level of commitment in terms of stocking, training and support has fostered the FG Wilson brand throughout the region."

The FG Wilson brand of generators, a global leader in power generation solutions, is manufactured at the Northern Ireland based FG Wilson Engineering Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., USA. Today, FG Wilson is the largest generating set manufacturer in the UK, and one of the largest in the world, with a global distribution network.

Alok Rawat, President of FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE said "It has been our privilege to host the Minister and the delegation. We have played an active role in the growth of the FG Wilson brand in the region, and we are committed to further strengthening the brand image. We thank the Minister and the delegation for visiting our facility."

Commenting on the growth of the FG Wilson brand, Roger Kennedy, Middle East area sales manager of FG Wilson (Engineering) Ltd., said, "FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE has shown unprecedented commitment to growth and to the FG Wilson brand. In addition to their progress in the Middle East, they have established a strong presence in traditionally complex markets such as Iraq and Afghanistan. We will continue to focus on our global wealth of expertise to the Middle Eastern markets and further enhance the brand visibility."

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About FG Wilson:
Established in 1991, FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE is the leading supplier of diesel generator sets in the Middle East. Located in a modern, 160,000 square feet, state of the art facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone , Dubai, FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE has grown from a small office employing three people, to a company employing over 140 engineering and office staff. Certified to Lloyds Register UK ISO 9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS18001 standards, we are committed to providing the highest standard of service to our clients. In addition to supplying the complete FG Wilson standard product range, from 6.8 to 2,500 kVA, we can also fulfill individual product requirements, providing fully customized products to meet every power need. Our extensive facility allows us to stock a comprehensive range of FG Wilson generator sets and genuine spare parts, allowing prompt delivery to customers in a variety of sectors across the Middle East. For more information please log on to www.fgwilson.ae.

Contact details:
Prem A. Ramachandran
Managing Director
White Water Public Relations
GSM: 0097150-4537253
PO. Box 18936, Dubai, UAE
Email: prem@whitewaterpr.com
www.whitewaterpr.com
FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE
Plot No. S10603, Jebel Ali South Zone
P.O.Box 16751, Dubai, U.A.E
Tel: +971 4 8035100

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