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Cummins hosts triple product launch CUMMINS POWER GENERATION hosted an exclusive event in Dubai on 10 February to announce the launch of three new products. Held at the Fairmont Hotel, the event centred around the unveiling of three new products, namely the C170 D5, C450 D5e and C1000 D2R PowerBox generator sets. Antonio Leitao, vice-president - power products at Cummins Power Generation, said, “I am truly excited to see the fruits of our investment starting to materialise, be it in supply chain or in new products that are cost competitive and feature-rich.” The C1000 D2R is the newest addition to Cummins’ growing range of rental products. The product is powered by the new dual frequency KTA38 G14 for IPP and base-load applications, offering parts The event took place at the Fairmont Hotel, Dubai
rcommonality with C1250 D2R, high ambient in excess of 50°C, and robust construction for challenging environments, Cummins said. Meanwhile, the C170 D5 is built to perform very well at temperatures above 50°C latitude (LAT), the company said. The product has a superior noise footprint with 68 dB(A) at seven metres per second and up to 14 hours of fuel autonomy. With extended service intervals of 500 hours, the product has been specifically designed to lower operating costs and increase efficiency, the company explained. The third product, the C450 D5e, is powered by the new QSZ13 electronic engine, providing increased power density and improved performance, according to Cummins. The product provides dual frequency capability whilst achieving both EU SIIIa and EPA T3 emissions compliance, it added. The theme of the event, ‘Future Now! Products to Compete and Succeed’, focused on the company’s goal of expanding its product range and growing its global marketshare. Philippe Guyony, executive director - vertical segments power products at Cummins Power Generation, said, “There are many important factors which drive business success or business failure but the golden rule to last is to be able to sustain profitability across the channel and the business itself, which means, the right products, at the right price, but also at the right cost.” Alok Joshi, the company’s director of power generation business for Africa, added, “We are committed to supporting our distributors and delivering products that will help them compete and succeed in their respective markets and segments. As a result, we are strengthening our rental portfolio, revamping our mid-range products, and creating new product ranges to fully support their growth objectives.”
Jubaili Bros receives award from Perkins Engines DURING THE RECENT Middle East Electricity Awards, Jubaili Bros was presented with an award from Perkins Engines in recognition of the continued growth of the company and its achievements, including the fact that it sold 10,000 engines in 2013. Jubaili Bros is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the assembly of generating sets powered by Perkins Engines. Trevor Toulson, regional director of industrial power systems Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) at Perkins Engines Co. Limited, presented the award to Jubaili Group’s president and regional director, Ramzi Jubaili and Maher Jubaili. Jubaili Bros took part in the Middle East Electricity Exhibition to demonstrate its continuing commitment of supporting the region’s development and expansion by offering world class power solutions, it said. Amer Naghi, marketing manager of the company, said, “Middle East Electricity Exhibition was a big success for us. It was a great opportunity for us to meet again existing and new customers face to face. In addition it helped us to further strengthen our business relationships with our world renowned suppliers.” Business development manager Jad Jubaili added, “We are very proud to be among the very few Perkins OEMs who have achieved this milestone. Our teams at Jubaili Bros are all committed to the continuous success of our products and services offering while delivering the best customer service in our sales and after sales operations. We look forward to exceed our achievements in coming years and to continue to be ‘Your Partner in Power’.” Technical Review Middle East - Issue Two 2014
Trevor Toulson presented the award to Ramzi Jubaili and Maher Jubaili
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