Dubai, UAE 12 May 2013: Breezair, the world's top evaporative air cooling brand from Australia has won a slew of major projects in a range of new applications areas in the industrial, commercial and leisure and recreational sectors across the UAE, giving the company a firm foothold in the local market and boosting its ambitious programme of regional expansion.

Among the key deals that Breezair has clinched is the installation of Breezair evaporative air conditioning systems at VOLGA-Dneper Commercial Hangar in Sharjah Airport , Stables in Sir Baniyas island , RTA vehicle testing centres of TAMAM-Al Ghandi , CARS-ETA , Wasel vehicle testing centers owned by Saif Belhasa Group, the RAK Ceramic's production  area, and large commercial kitchens for the Hospitality Company in Ruwais. Breezair has also installed its air cooling technology in a number of new areas including animal enclosures, outdoor cooling for villas, automobile service centres and factories all over UAE ,  and recreational areas in Sharjah .

The Breezair systems are exclusively distributed by ClimaGulf, the UAE's leading natural air cooling solutions provider, who have been appointed the master distributor in the GCC region by Australia's Seeley International, the manufacturers of Breezair and the technology leader worldwide in evaporative cooling systems. As part of their regional growth strategy, ClimaGulf has forged a strategic alliance with Muscat Electronics to promote the Breezair brand across the Sultanate of Oman and actively engaged in discussions with established players in other GCC countries.

Since entering into a tie-up with Seeley International in 2010 to promote the evaporative cooling concept in the region, ClimaGulf has further enhanced the image of the brand in the GCC region through various projects in diverse application areas. In each of these projects, ClimaGulf has assumed responsibility in finding solutions that will help the workforce overcome the oppressive and uncomfortable conditions created by the sweltering summer heat, as well as providing the customer huge savings in operational costs across a dozen application areas where cooling solutions were never imagined as a possibility.

Mr. Sabu Abraham , Managing Director of ClimGulf said: "We forecast exponential growth over the next 5 years due to the growing awareness of the various advantages, benefits and cost effectiveness of installing such air cooling systems during peak summer conditions in GCC. In five years time ClimaGulf aims to be the market leader with 20% market share of the branded evaporative cooling systems in the entire GCC region. We are also identifying potential quality dealers in the UAE, as part of our drive to expand our dealer network in the country who would eventually be the drivers of this business making the products accessible all over alongwith providing custom made solutions for each project ".

Commenting on the projects that are being undertaken by his company in new application areas, Mr. Binod Pillai, General Manager of ClimaGulf, said: "Breezair's entry into new sectors in the UAE represent a milestone for ClimaGulf, and reflects a recognition of air cooling systems being complementary to airconditioning and a viable option in the market. It also demonstrates the capabilities of companies in the UAE to provide a high level of expertise and skills that are on par with international standards. In fact, in each of the projects, our customers have expressed their utmost satisfaction at the improved work conditions brought about by Breezair evaporative air conditioning.  We have established the efficacy of these systems in more than a dozen application areas that require some form of comfort conditions , and are excited at the prospect of promoting this energy-efficient concept in many other application areas in the UAE and region this year"

Commenting on the Breezair evaporative cooling systems installed in Wasel vehicle testing centers, Mr. Saif Belhasa of Saif Belhasa Group, said: "Earlier, our staff had to work in uncomfortable conditions due to the non-availability of suitable cooling systems that could bring down the temperature in our vehicle testing centers that are partly open. As a company that is committed to the well-being of its workers, we have now found a world-class evaporative air conditioning technology in Breezair that has improved the working conditions at our testing centers.  Our staff, who previously had to face the hot winds due to the open nature of the testing centers are now able to work in comfort due to a lower temperature that gives a shower effect created by the Breezair system".

Hospitality and Catering based in Ruwais, is a company that runs large commercial kitchens apart from managing staff accommodations in Abu Dhabi. Previously,  in spite of conventional air conditioning and ventilation systems that were installed in the cooking  areas, the conditions inside these kitchens remained excessively unbearable and uncomfortable working conditions.

Mr. Naushad,Director of Hospitality and Catering company, said: "The cooling system was recently replaced with Breezair evaporative air cooling , and this has greatly improved the conditions for staff working in the kitchen. The Breezair system has proven to be a cost effective solution to the excessive heat in the kitchen with the additional advantage that it helps removes odours and ingress of airborne particles. In line with our corporate social responsibilities, we are happy to find an adequate cooling system that will crucially provide comfort to our workers throug out the year".

RAK Ceramics, a leading manufacturer of high-quality ceramic wall and floor tiles, and sanitary ware, faced conditions in some of the production areas that were unbearably hot with temperatures in excess of 50 deg C . The ventilation fans that were installed were inadequate and were not able to reduce the heat that was being generated throughout the process. To overcome this situation, the RAK based  Breezair dealer, Julfar EM  installed Breezair systems for spot cooling that has helped lower the temperature inside by 15 -25 deg C from the previous levels , and also directs cool air to staff working in the area"

Mr. Peruma Reddy, COO of RAK Ceramics, said: "Installing the Breezair systems is a reflection of our commitment to keep up with modern technology that would improve the working conditions for the work force, as part of our overall programme covering  the welfare of workers. In fact, productivity has improved tremendously since the installation of Breezair systems as they have created a pleasant and comfortable working environment".

About Breezair evaporative air conditioning technology
Evaporative cooling technology from Breezair is ideal for hotter climates like the Middle East, as it cools air naturally, effectively and efficiently.  Even on the coastal areas of the Gulf countries Breezair machines can provide cooling solutions to many commercial and industrial applications.  It is a simple process, wherein the cool breeze is created by hot ambient air passing over water soaked cooling pads. Natural evaporation helps soak up the heat and cools the hot air.   The effect created by evaporative air cooling is similar to the cooler conditions found at or near large expanses of water. Breezair evaporative air conditioning is ideal for a range of institutional, commercial and industrial applications, and is immensely beneficial in partially covered / ventilated places, which require constant flow of cool fresh air and helps in controlling heat buildup, smoke, fumes and ensures flow of cool natural air.   Some of the places where Breezair can be used include schools and  universities ,factories, warehouses, commercial kitchens, outdoor Majlis, tents, restaurants (outdoor), airports and hangars, bus stops, Public and private Zoo, sports grounds, outdoor swimming pools and in poultry farming.

Breezair is suitable for places where the normal air conditioning system cannot work or be installed. The unpleasant working conditions caused by summer temperatures in the region that can rise in excess of 45⁰C in factories, warehouses and other large commercial open spaces, could also affect the morale of workers and in turn could affect productivity. Further, the continuous use of traditional air conditioning systems in such an environment would be extremely expensive. In such situations, the advanced technology developed by Breezair is an affordable alternative cooling system.

There are several advantages of using Breezair in this region, but the main benefits are:

  • Very low energy consumption - as little as 20% of what is consumed by conventional air conditioning systems

  • Reliability and durability of product

  • It has the world's first corrosion proof cabinet. There is zero corrosion as virtually no steel parts are used in the manufacture of Breezair machines except motor, which is completely housed in plastic blower assembly. Its Permatuf casing is made from UV stabilized structural polymer, which is the same material used in the manufacture of space shuttles. As such, the cabinets of Breezair machines carry a 20-year guarantee and a 10-year structural guarantee.

  • Breezair has several innovative features including an intelligent Water Management system that monitors water quality automatically to ensure maximum product life, keeps air quality superior with zero water carry over. 

  • It has also a unique, highly sensitive computer controlled device - the Digital Smart Box, which monitors, manages and controls all the air conditioner features to provide ultimate comfort control

  • It does not contain harmful CFC gases

  • It improves productivity

  • Breezair machines are easier and cheaper to install, and easy to maintain

For further information:
Binod Pillai
ClimaGulf Trading
00 971 4 3236002
binod@climagulftrading.com

For further information:
Binod Pillai
ClimaGulf Trading
00 971 4 3236002
binod@climagulftrading.com

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