Parallel to the growth of the QUANTRON partner network with the Hydrogen Alliance, the QUANTRON team is also expanding, with the addition of five new management-level professionals who will leverage their knowledge to assist the firm in achieving its worldwide hydrogen ambitions. As Director of Global Communications & Business Development, Jörg Zwilling will oversee QUANTRON’s global communications and public relations efforts. The qualified lawyer has over 20 years of expertise in sales-oriented roles with worldwide responsibility. He was in charge of marketing and communication with companies, including Harley-Davidson, Mercedes-Benz, and Daimler Commercial Vehicles. He obtained significant personal expertise in business…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Oshkosh Corporation, a leading pioneer of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, announced today that it had reached an agreement to obtain Hinowa® S.p.A., a privately held international company and leading manufacturer of track-based aerial work platforms, mini dumpers, lift trucks, and undercarriages. Hinowa will join the Oshkosh Access Equipment sector once completed. “We look forward to welcoming the Hinowa team into the Oshkosh family,” said John Pfeifer, Oshkosh Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “This acquisition will accelerate our electrification capabilities and provide growth opportunities across core and adjacent markets.” As an early adopter and pioneer in lithium-ion…
AJ Steel, one of the leading UAE steel pipe producers and exporters, has struck a deal with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group to build and operate a large-scale steel pipe production plant in Abu Dhabi to fulfil rising customer demand. Under the terms of the deal, AJ Steel will extend its present activities in KEZAD by developing a plot encompassing over 96,000 square metres, increasing its total leased acreage under industrial use to 200,000 square metres. Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer – Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, says, “We…
CharterSync, one of the award-winning air cargo charter companies, has expanded its platform by integrating RocketRoute. It will give aircraft profiling and flight planning data to ensure CharterSync provides precise transit times instantaneously. With RocketRoute providing auto-routing and complete monitoring of current and forecasted weather conditions, the integration will allow CharterSync to provide precise flight times, allowing operators to become more effective in fuel burn planning while also providing more accurate costs for ad hoc cargo charters. Simon Watson, co-founder and director, CharterSync, says, “Creating quotes manually can be a time-consuming process that sometimes leads to human error. Clients also…
Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most ecologically sustainable airlines, has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OMV, a Vienna-based worldwide integrated oil, gas, and chemicals corporation, for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) between 2023 and 2030. The MoU allows Wizz Air to acquire up to 185,000 metric tons of SAF from OMV. This collaboration ensures that Wizz Air can move forward with its objective to reduce CO2 intensity per passenger kilometre. Today’s news strengthens Wizz Air’s position as the most environmentally friendly option for air travel. It is an essential component of the airline’s…
RAMZIQ, one of the new ultra-secure and user-friendly blockchain systems, has laid out its ambitious goals at its recently ended annual initiative at Smart Chain Forum in Dubai, which will be hosted on 13 November 2022 at Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Its goal is to transform the UAE’s growing Blockchain technology ecosystem and introduce Blockchain into the lives of customers who do not presently have access to it. Currently, just 3% of all prospective consumers are aware of and have access to blockchain technology; RAMZIQ claims to be aiming for the remaining 97 per cent. The…
At the Bahrain International Airshow 2022, DHL Express, one of the world’s top express and logistics companies, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and management body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA). The MoU will see both parties strengthen their collaboration on forthcoming projects to support DHL’s planned investment in growing its local operations to serve its clients both locally efficiently, and beyond the region. Commenting on the MoU signing, Nour Suliman, CEO of DHL Express MENA, says, “The Kingdom of Bahrain continues to be a significant Hub for DHL’s regional network. Its strategic…
Air Partner, a global aviation services company, is extending its office in Dubai to treble its staff in the Middle East and increase its market share. The office, located in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers, provides Air Partner’s entire suite of Charter options, including Group Charter, Private Jets, and Cargo, as well as consultation and training in Aviation Safety Management and Fatigue Risk Management. Customers also have access to Air Partner’s comprehensive 24-hour flight operations centre, guaranteeing rapid, year-round access to the group’s services and expertise, no matter where they are in the globe or what time it is. Commenting on…
This winter season, Dubai Harbour, one of the most impressive coastal areas designed for a marine lifestyle, will feature a variety of world-class sports and entertainment activities. After hosting the Dubai Helishow, the region’s most lively and complete marine lifestyle will host many thrilling runs as part of the Dubai 30×30 Fitness Challenge, The Middle East Adventure Show, and The Official Bud X FIFA World Cup Fan Festival ™ in the following months. Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer, Shamal Holding, the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour, says, “Dubai Harbour is not only an extraordinary seafront district but its…
The country’s desire for automation solutions is driven by growth in the e-commerce industry and rising demand for industrial and retail warehouses. Acme, one of the regional pioneers in warehousing automation systems, has launched an office in Riyadh to meet the Kingdom’s growing demand. According to Navin Narayan, CEO of Acme Intralog, “Saudi Arabia is on course to augment the non-oil industrial capabilities of the Kingdom by 2030. Adopting industry 4.0 automation solutions for both factories and distribution centres are imperative to achieving Vision 2030; we are here to support Saudi companies to achieve further growth through automation and robotics.…