Dubai-based Strong Plant for Dewatering & Drainage Services is the most sought-after dewatering solution provider, thanks to its innovative and intelligent products and services.
A haphazard construction boom leaves an ugly scar on a region's topography. Moreover, it has a serious fallout vis--vis ecology. Sustainable develop-ment is the key to progress in the modern world, enabling to strike the right balance between economy and ecology.
Dewatering is one of the important modern technological tools that facilitates sustainable development. Among the many dewatering solution providers in the Gulf, Dubai-based Strong Plant for Dewatering & Drainage Services has carved a niche for itself as a harbinger of modern and efficient dewatering company.
Keeping pace with development in the UAE, Strong Plant has geared up to provide complete dewatering solutions by setting new standards for its products and services. With unmatched services in construction, marine, irrigation, sewage and oil and gas applications, Strong Plant is one of the fastest emerging and preferred professional dewatering sub-contractors. Besides, the company is a key supplier to most infrastructure contracting companies in the UAE for their dewatering requirements.
"The visionary leaders of UAE have embarked upon a trend-setting pace of development in the region. The numerous development projects here have given us the privilege to be part of them and provided us an opportunity to contribute to the national growth," notes Kirat M Desai, Executive Managing Director, Strong Plant for Dewatering & Drainage Services, a reputed, veteran geo-technical engineer, having witnessed and actively contributed to the growth of UAE since 1972.
One-stop shop
Strong Plant has taken several measures to provide the best products to its clients in the Middle East. It has been sourcing several dewatering equipment parts from India to provide quality products at very affordable price. The company has been importing and maintaining large stocks of complete range of dewatering accessories like header pipes, risers and Well Points, 2" and 6" Spigots, 'T', 'Y' and bend couplings. Besides, it also imports high quality 2" flexible steel reinforced hose, black rubber suction hose and PVC lay-flat discharge hose, clamps, clips and other pump spare parts from reputed overseas manufacturers to maintain it's sizeable fleet as well as cater to their clients' requirements.
The Dubai-based company has emerged as a complete dewatering solution provider by adding a host of modern equipment to its bouquet. It has included electric submersible pumps for deep well systems to keep abreast with technological advance-ment. Meanwhile, the star equipment in its basket of offerings is the 'Turbo-Z' Series of 6" Vacuum-Assisted Centrifugal Dewatering Pumps.
The 'Turbo-Z' series, with its complete set of well point system accessories, has been carefully designed to suit the climatic and construction conditions of the region. Strong Plant has specifically designed these pumps with high-grade stainless steel components to prevent corrosion of pumps from the extremely brackish and sometimes toxic ground water to improve their efficiency. These pumps are driven by high capacity diesel engines to suit the harsh temperatures of the region. These pumps are customised to suit client requirement and budget in terms of engine type and pump components.
By developing this pump, the Directors of the company explain their need to backward integrate to counter the existing bad quality pumps and service offered at an exaggerated price. The 'Turbo-Z' series has been systematically developed after careful market and technical research.
In addition, the dewatering company also trades in pneumatic concrete breakers and piling equipment, besides renting out its well point drilling machines and pumps.
Specialised services
The modern-day construction designs include exclusive car parking space and other specialised features. They have resulted in multi-storey structures, which need deeper basements. It calls in for a careful design of the dewatering system taking into account the type of shoring system and soil investigation data. The company has been providing these specialised services to cater to increasing demands of clients, thus differentiating them from the vast majority of others who believe dewatering is just removal of water and end up with fundamental design flaws causing huge losses and delays.
Apart from conventional well point dewatering system, there is a great demand for deep well dewatering system, which is theoretically the correct method for deep excavations. Strong Plant has ready-made solutions both in case of well point and deep well dewatering systems. A well-equipped workshop takes care of all fabrication, repair and maintenance works in house.
Strong Plant's clients include the cream of the region's industries. The company has executed some of the prestigious projects in Dubai, namely The Palm Island, Dubai Marina, Dubai Airport and various projects of Nakheel and Emaar. "Contrary to popular belief, Dewatering is a highly technical and critical round the clock service. Our young, energetic, innovative and ever-growing team is confidently working towards our goal of 'Redefining Service' in this competitive price-driven market. We can confidently say that our system and/or services have been employed by all leading infrastructure contractors all over the UAE," adds Ashish K Desai, General Manager, Strong Plant for Dewatering & Drainage Services, who claims to have developed, with 'Turbo-Z', the most cost-effective pump, without compromising on quality or efficiency.
The company is already exporting dewatering equipment and parts to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. It also plans to open branches in each country to personally provide high standards of service to the end-users. There are huge orders for Strong Plant's dewatering equipment from other GCC, African, Far Eastern and European markets and the company is seriously considering further expansion plans.
Strong Plant has made it a creed to cater to the needs and requirements of its clients. Consistent innovation and an integrated package of dewatering solutions have made it the company of choice for dewatering and allied activities. Meanwhile, many more ambitious plans are afoot to take the company to greater heights.
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