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Dubai - Beckhoff Automation, PC-based control technology provider, has recently signed an agreement with the UAE-based technical solutions provider Bahri & Mazroei Technical Systems (BMTS). This partnership will provide smart combination of local value addition in technical services and 'life cycle support' along with core automation platform for factories and infrastructure projects.
The UAE market is the most vibrant in the Middle East in sectors like manufacturing, tourism, finance and logistics and trade. Hence, this partnership between BMTS and Beckhoff is strategic in terms of technological solutions in areas like motion control, factory automation, Internet of Technology (IoT) and industry 4.0 solutions.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Esam R. Al Mazroei, Managing Director of Bahri & Mazroei Group, said, "We are proud to announce the partnership with Beckhoff. This will not only strengthen our strong foothold in the current automation portfolios, but would help us continue enhancing our position for long-term sustainable growth in industrial control, operation, maintenance and information technologies. With the government's growth strategy for the coming years, this partnership is expected to provide great benefits to end-users, contractors and machine builders in these sectors through the unique combination of the value addition of both companies."
"The UAE government has been addressing and creating necessary steps to ensure security threats are addressed seriously and BMTS is at the forefront of providing custom made solutions for security across various needs. As an end-to-end systems integrator and managed services company, we have been associated with major projects in the UAE in various capacities. This is in line with UAE's Vision 2021 National Agenda that will position UAE as the leading manufacturing hub to achieve sustainable growth in manufacturing, which is around 11 per cent of the GDP and expected to increase to 25 per cent in 2025," he added.
Mr. Sivakumar Subramanian, General Manager of BMTS, said, "We are extremely delighted to be recognized as the strategic partner in the UAE for the global automation solutions major Beckhoff. Being a leader participant in this industry for many years, BMTS has added numerous energy-efficient products and solutions to its portfolio. We are proud to be associated as a partner of some of the biggest names in the industry by providing end-to-end system integration solutions and 'life cycle services' in safety, security, power and automation."
"We are providing a smart combination of local value addition in technical services and 'life cycle support' along with core automation platform from Beckhoff. With this, manufacturers, end-users and machine builders will be able realize huge up-front capital cost savings. This will also help the market continue lifecycle advantages with one piece of hardware and one software for I/O measurements, condition monitoring, robotics, vision, motion control, predictive maintenance, data collection, HMIs, and next-level capabilities not thought of yet," he elaborated.
Mr. Chandran Velayudhan, Regional Manager of Beckhoff Automation, said, "We are happy to associate with BMTS, a domestic leader in technology integration, which is known for its commitment to customers in the UAE and the GCC region. Beckhoff Automation is a global manufacturer of innovative and cutting-edge automation products and systems, and this partnership will guarantee long-term, seamless support and services to our respective end-users in the region. This gives us more impetus and confidence to extend the benefits of the latest solutions that will eventually help advancement in technology utilization in the existing and upcoming projects."
Beckhoff offers PC-based control using industrial PCs with multi-core energy efficient processors connected with EtherCAT industrial Ethernet protocol. Beckhoff PC-based 'scientific automation' offers a game-changing 'all-in-one' approach, integrating automation, robotics, measurement technology, PLC, safety, motion control, I/O modules and human-machine interface (HMI) into one low-cost, centralized system.
BMTS has been the frontrunner and leading systems' integrator with solutions in the areas of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Central Battery Emergency Lighting Systems, Public Address, Voice Alarm Systems, Building Management, Security and Access Control, Intelligent Lighting Controls, Power Solutions, Home Automation Solutions, Audio-Visual Solutions and Facilities Management Systems for different building and infrastructure categories in the region. The range of services provided by BMTS include CCTV, access control, intrusion alarm systems, pedestrian and vehicle barriers and integration of these solutions with IT including physical and electronic security applications.
Some of the key projects undertaken by BMTS in the UAE include Dubai Police Forensic Laboratories, IMG Theme Park, Etihad Museum, Dubai Trade Centre District, Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Viceroy Hotels and Resorts.
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About Beckhoff
Beckhoff Automation GmbH is a well-known Automation manufacturing company located Verl Westphalia, Germany. With More than 36 years of innovative product development history, The Beckhoff "New Automation Technology" philosophy represents universal and open control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a wide variety of different applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intelligent building automation.
Beckhoff Automation GmbH has a fully owned regional subsidiary office in Dubai, UAE as part of its tightly knitted sales network with branch offices and distributors all over the world. The regional office in Dubai is operating from the Dubai Silicon Oasis as Beckhoff Automation FZE and has in built facilities for application design and development, product support, training, sales and marketing activities.
As part of their commitment, they provide strategic support to their customers locally and facilitate faster implementation of their New Automation Technology in the growing Middle East markets for building controls, infrastructure, home automation, remote control, water and waste water automation systems and solutions. Beckhoff provides advanced, open automation products based upon proven technologies enabling customers to implement high performance control systems faster and at a lower overall cost than traditional PLC and motion control systems. Beckhoff's product range includes industrial PCs, Embedded controls, automation software, motion controllers, I/O and servos. For more information, please visit www.beckhoff.ae.
About Bahri & Mazroei Group
Bahri & Mazroei Group is one of the largest providers of value-added solutions and systems for buildings, industries and infrastructure sectors in the Gulf region. The Group started its operations in 1968 by establishing its trading arm Bahri & Mazroei Trading Company (BMTC) for product supply and distribution of electrical and lighting solutions. Named after its two founders, the late Mr. Salem Humaid Al Bahri and Mr. Rashid Humaid Ali Al Mazroei, the Group has expanded its portfolio to different areas of value-added services over the last four decades. BMTC provides a wide range of high-quality electrical, lighting and water solutions for construction and infra-development sectors including key landmark projects of different segments. Telematics delivers quality data and voice network infrastructure solutions to customers in the ME and the Indian sub-continent.
Bahri & Mazroei Technical Systems (BMTS) is the UAE's leading systems' integrator. The company offers a wide spectrum of solutions -- Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Central Battery Emergency Lighting Systems, Public Address, Voice Alarm Systems, Building Management, Security and Access Control, Intelligent Lighting Controls, Power Solutions, Home Automation Solutions, Industrial automation solutions, Audio- Visual Solutions and Facilities Management Systems for different building infrastructure and industrial sectors. BMTS focuses on installation, integration, testing, commissioning, maintenance and managed services in Life Safety, Building Management, Security, Audio Visual, Automation and other Low Voltage solutions. To know more, please visit www.bmts.ae.
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