Dubai-based Strong Plant for Dewatering and Drainage Services (SPDDS) is the most sought-after dewatering solution provider, thanks to its innovative and intelligent products and services.
With GCC in general and UAE, in particular, witnessing an un-precedented construction boom, dewatering is one of the most important, integral and modern construction and technological tools that facilitates sustainable development. Among the many dewatering solution providers in the Gulf, Dubai-based Strong Plant for Dewatering 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 dewa-tering requirements.
"The visionary leaders of UAE have embarked upon a trendsetting 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, Chairman, Strong Plant Group, a reputed, veteran geo-technical engineer, having witnessed and actively contributed to the growth of UAE since 1972.
One-stop shop
Strong Plant has been carefully sourcing and developing the complete range of dewatering equip-ment, pumps and tools to provide unmatched quality and prices. Today, the company imports and maintains large stocks of complete range of dewatering equipment and accessories like electric submersible pumps for deep well systems, G.I. an PVC header pipes, risers and Well Points, 2" and 6" Spigots, 'T', 'Y' and bend couplings, 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 its sizeable fleet as well as cater to their clients' requirements. These are marketed under their trademark 'eQuipz' brand.
Meanwhile, the star equipment in its basket of offerings is the 'Turbo-Z' Series of 6" Vacuum-Assisted Centrifugal Dewatering Pumps, which is creating waves in the market.
The 'Turbo-Z' series, systematically developed after careful market and technical research with initial purpose of backward integration, has been carefully designed to suit the climatic and construction conditions of the region 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 'trademark eQuipz and Turbo_Z brands'.
In addition, the dewatering company also trades in pneumatic concrete breakers and piling tools and equipment, besides renting out its well point drilling machines and pumps.
Specialised services
Strong Plant has differentiated from others and carved a niche in terms of the expertise, design capability and ready-made solutions for execution 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, Jumeirah Lake Towers, 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 and now," adds Ashish K Desai, Managing Director, Strong Plant for Dewatering, who claims to have developed, with 'Turbo-Z', the most cost-effective pump, without compromising on quality or efficiency.
The company, further strengthened with its new showroom in Abu Dhabi, M/s Strong Plant International Trading (LLC) is already making news and exporting dewatering equipment to Qatar, Saudi Arabia Bahrain and Africa. 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 Strong Plant Group to greater heights.
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