23 November 2007
A seminar on a "Unique way of pump controlling solution" was jointly organized by KSB pumps and Schneider Electric in Riyadh last week. About 450 participants, mainly engineers from ministries, consultants and contractors were present at the event, which was aimed to provide updated and latest technology and solution information in the booster pump control system that is useful especially for high rise building applications. KSB Arabia Chairman Mohammed Abunayyan highlighted the strategic partnership between KSB and Schneider Electric and the advantages it provides. KSB Arabia GM Robert Aramouni spoke about the company activities. Georges Barbarin, VP, Schneider Electric made a company presentation. Stephan Schmitt of KSB AG in his pump presentation explained the various types of booster sets KSB Arabia manufactures and their advantages in various applications in general and building services in particular. Wisam Jerjawi, activity manager, Schneider Electric, introduced the new generation of variable speed drive Altivar 61 along with a booster pump card as a best solution to give full control and protection for the booster pump system.

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