< Previouswww.fm-middleeast.com40 April 2020 PLATINUMSILVER FACILITIES & CONTRACTING THE CATEGORIES The FM Awards have come to be seen as the benchmark of success for FM companies in the region. The awards celebrate their 13th year and will be held on June 10 in Dubai. By the time you are reading this, you may have already sent in your nomina- tions or preparing to send some. Either way, here are some of the categories to consider. This year too there will be 15 categories: Young Facilities Manager of the Year: The award for Young Facilities Manager of the Year will go to the person that has made an important contribution to the FM industry. Open to facilities managers aged 35 and under who have added value and actively contributed to a successful facilities man- agement operation in any sector over the past 12 months. Unsung Hero of the Year: This award seeks to honor the unsung heroes of the FM industry—be it the security personnel who patrol a facility all through the day to keep it safe and secure, or the clean- ers who ensure that the floors remain spotless all the time, we want to highlight the workers of the FM sector who are responsible for maintaining the level of service in this industry at extremely high standards. Facilities Manager of the Year: From positively impacting a company’s bottom line, to ensuring a building is effectively run with sustainable practices in place. The winner will be on the company’s pay- roll (not outsourced), and be able to prove they have shown initiative, innovation, implemented best practice and reduced costs within an organisation to reflect a successful operation. FM Executive of the Year: The award for FM Executive of the Year will go to the senior executive of a leading FM com- pany who can demonstrate the greatest impact on his/ her FM-related business in the last 12 months. The winning executive could be a CEO, managing director, general manager, re- lated deputy, or someone from a ‘C’ suite role. Their company may be operating in any part of the FM sector, be it as a waste management specialist or as an integrat- ed FM provider. Cleaning Company of the Year: It will be a company that has excelled in provid- ing or arranging cleaning services for a significant project and/or contract. The overall solution/service provided will be in response to a specific need/require- ment, showcasing innovation and a strong sense of bottom-line deliverables. FM Consultancy of the Year: The consultancy will have a good standing in the industry, and be known for its com- mitment to value addition and innovation, thereby playing a vital role in the overall development and bench marking of the industry against the highest international professional standards. Sanitation & Waste Management Com- pany of the Year: The award for Sanita- tion & Waste Management Company of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate the best record of progress and delivery for its clients, while main- taining an exemplary HSE record and showing signs of commercial strength and growth. Security Company of the Year: The award for Security Company of the Year will go to a company that has excelled in providing or arranging security services for a significant project and/or contract. The overall solution/service provided will be in response to a specific need/re- quirement, showcasing innovation and a strong sense of bottom-line deliverable. Sustainability Initiative of the Year: The award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year will go to the company, operat- ing in the FM sector, which has delivered the best sustainability initiative in the GCC. The winning initiative will make a positive contribution to the advance of environmental considerations in FM, while also demonstrating clear practical applications. The sustainability initia- tive must have been active in the GCC between March 2019 and April 2020. Education & Development Initiative of the Year: The award for Education & Development Initiative of the Year will go to the project that makes an important contribution to its surrounds, demon- strates FM best practice and can show how FM techniques and technology have contributed to the project’s success. The majority of the project work should have been brought to completion between March 2019 and April 2020. Technology Implementation of the HERE IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE AWARD CATEGORIES AT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2020www.fm-middleeast.com CATEGORY April 2020 41 Year: The winning entry will be drawn from companies that have utilized tech- nology to streamline and enhance their current service offerings, mitigate costs through sustainability, as well as intro- ducing innovative and ground-breaking solutions to their respective clientèle. The implementation should have been brought to completion between March 2019 and April 2020. Health And Safety Initiative of the Year: The award for Health and Safety Initiative of the Year will go to the company, operating in the FM sector, which has delivered the best health and safety initiative in the GCC. The winning initiative will make a positive contribu- tion to the advance of health and safety consciousness in FM, while also demon- strating clear practical applications and results. The health and safety initiative must have been active in the GCC be- tween March 2019 and April 2020. Overall FM Company of the Year: The award for overall FM Company of the Year will go to the company that can demonstrate how it has had the great- est impact on the FM-related business. The winning company is well-respected, with a solid reputation among customers and the industry as a whole. Its all-round performance in the FM industry over the past year, as exhibited by in its ongoing involvement in flagship contracts and/or projects, will have built on a track record characterized by service excellence, delivery and innovation. Property Management Company of the Year: The award for Property Man- agement Company of the Year will go to a PM firm or asset management firm that’s making rapid strides either through its own FM division, or via its outsourced FM operator. Best demonstrating the val- ue for its clients and stakeholders while keeping service charges competitive. Engineering Service of the Year: The award for Engineering Service of the Year will go to the company that demonstrates the best record of progress and service delivery by its respective Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) division. The winner of the award will be a company that has excelled in within its active MEP operations, developed and/or implemented the latest cutting- edge technologies and practices, as well continuing to advance the technical proficiency of their employees. For more details, visit www.fm-middleeast. com/awards FMME Awards 2020 Venue: Dubai (TBA) Nomination info: https://www.fm-middleeast.com/awards Date: 10 June 2020 Time: 7 pm onwards Nominations close: 1 April 2020 Categories: 15www.fm-middleeast.com42 April 2020 PLATINUMSILVER FACILITIES & CONTRACTING AG FACILITIES SOLUTIONS As a sponsor, what does the FM Awards mean to you and your business? Since its inception, the FM awards has been recognising both companies and individual excellence in the regional facility management space. It has successfully showcased the industry leaders, set standards and raised the bar for all the incumbents and new entrants. As a performance driven company, we constantly strive to excel in our operations by providing improved solutions, cost and resource optimisations and superior management. Rewards and Recognition constitute an integral component of Performance evaluation, both internally and externally at AG Facilities. We realise the importance of both monetary and non-monetary motivation in delivering exceptional service in the FM industry. The FM Awards are one of the multiple indicators of our Performance and Operational Excellence standards. What are some of the company’s major plans and announcements in 2020? The year 2020 has started on a very positive note for AG Facilities. We continue our focused approach towards healthcare, hospitality and government sector and have been awarded with prestigious contracts from Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Public Prosecution, VPS Healthcare, amongst various others. We have also completed our ISO Certification 29990 for our Employee Development Center and in the final stage of completing ISO 18295 certification for Customer Care Center We continue to invest in our Technology Platform and have introduced robotic external glass cleaners, app-based customer happiness surveys, CAFM inspection modules, etc. We plan to introduce automated AI enable sensors, meter reading analysis and Energy Management platform. On the human capital front, we have recently concluded employee appraisals and recognitions. We are in the midst of our annual sports events spread over a 3-month period, which gives a welcome break to all our employees to participate across various group and individual sports. How is the FM market in terms of challenges and opportunities? The FM market will continue to face seen and unforeseen challenges and opportunities going forward at an increasing rate. The recent COVID-19 is an example of both a challenge (limited availability of qualified manpower, supplies, PPE and chemicals) and an opportunity (sanitisation works, manpower training, increased focus on PPM in cleaning contracts, etc.) Challenges in sourcing qualified manpower, employee retention, increased competition, cost pressures and price wars will continue to impact the existing suppliers and customers. However, this also presents opportunities for established players and mature customers to focus on improving service quality, global benchmarking, involving FM at design stage, increased focus on automation and AI, ethical and responsible sourcing, energy management and conservation. Additionally, the continued regional focus on tourism, retail and infrastructure development in line with the country- specific vision plans provides a visible pipeline of new real assets to be serviced by the FM industry. SILVER SPONSOR FOR THE FM AWARDS, MOHAMED ADIL HANEEF, COO, AG FACILITIES SOLUTIONS, TALKS ABOUT THE YEAR AHEAD THE RECENT COVID-19 IS AN EXAMPLE OF BOTH A CHALLENGE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF QUALIFIED MANPOWER, SUPPLIES, PPE AND CHEMICALS) AND AN OPPORTUNITY (SANITISATION WORKS, MANPOWER TRAINING, INCREASED FOCUS ON PPM IN CLEANING CONTRACTS, ETC.). www.fm-middleeast.com CATEGORY April 2020 43 2019 AWARDS GALLERY THE REPORT 44 April 2020www.fm-middleeast.com As a highly valued sector of the economy, the commercial real estate industry in UAE has always stood apart due to its appetite for investing in unique and unprecedented infrastructure. A mature business community with its finger on the pulse of the latest global trends and developments, CRE owners in the UAE are now proving to be one of the early movers globally, in the shift to an IoT and AI enabled model of operations. By unlocking the value inherent in system wide performance data, which previously lay siloed and unused, this predictive and responsive approach REVOLUTION A DATA DRIVEN REVOLUTION IN FACILITY OPERATIONS IS UNDERWAY IN THE UAE, SAYS FACILIO CEO PRABHU RAMACHANDRAN holds the promise to simultaneously optimise occupant comfort, business profitability and sustainability. The UAE is perfectly positioned to be a global leader in data-driven real estate and infrastructure Around the world, a new generation of customers is forcing CRE owners to adapt to their expectations, and the UAE is no different. Personalised, value added and seamless facilities experiences are emerging as the new normal and the UAE government’s vision for the creation of smart cities and people centric services are further reinforcing this trend. Policies and regulatory reforms are driving a tech driven transformation, to achieve unprecedented outcomes in sustainability, as well as citizen happiness and wellbeing. The approaching Expo2020 event in Dubai has also fired up the national imagination, with its emphasis on the creation of a future ready and tech empowered UAE. One of the major challenges faced by CRE owners and facility managers is that even if they have the right strategy in place, they are often limited by lack of access to real time enterprise scale transparency. The typically siloed systems, which the legacy model of real estate portfolios is encumbered with, leads to an inability to analyse performance data, making THE REPORT DATA-DRIVEN THE REPORT April 2020 45www.fm-middleeast.com labelled the ‘2020 State of CRE Operations 3.0’, for which we surveyed and studied a cross section of commercial real estate owners from the US, Middle East and Indian markets. The report found that many of the challenges and priorities for building owners were consistent across these markets. Our findings reveal that: • 77% CRE owners cite tenant experience as a priority and allocate 39% operational spend for the same. • Energy ROI focus is driving 65% of OPex towards data-driven energy enhancements. • 40% of tech investment being directed into Data – Centralisation, analytics & intelligence. • 20% savings, of a 60% maintenance spend on hard services, is being anticipated, by combining predictive analytics & automation. (Source: Facilio Inc.’s ‘2020 State of CRE Operations 3.0’, http://bit.ly/2Smgwg2) Given the perfect fit that a model relying on system wide data aggregation and a centralised software platform is, for addressing these priorities, it’s no surprise that CREs in the UAE are acting to gain ‘first mover advantage’, and may well emerge as a significant driver of more widespread global adoption. A commercial real estate sector aligned with the future-ready focus of its national economy As a nation, the UAE is approaching an inflexion point in its journey, driven by progressive and people-centric government policies and vision, as well as a dynamic business community. The UAE’s commercial real estate industry, which already has a well-deserved reputation for being an early adopter of breakthrough technologies, now looks set to also lead the world in the next chapter in digital building management. As innovations go, the data-driven CRE business model optimises the entire spectrum of desirable outcomes for the industry so comprehensively, that it will be the default industry standard, moving forward. it harder to make informed decisions on the go. Factors like inflexible legacy CaFM added to the complexity, due to their narrow orientation towards solving operational issues as they emerge, rather than the creation of a truly predictive model of portfolio management. With IoT enabling the aggregation of operational data – across mechanical assets, workforces and environmental conditions – it’s now possible for centralised software platforms to generate virtually instant actionable insights, with which to optimise portfolio wide maintenance, sustainability, asset health and tenant experiences. CREs can now aspire to a truly unified and data led business model and while this cognitive technology led approach is gaining traction globally, the UAE commercial real estate sector is already taking the lead in deploying it. A predictive model of commercial real estate portfolio management Facilio has recently released a report About the author Prabhu Ramachandran is the founder and CEO of Facilio Inc, an enterprise- wide platform for facilities O & M (Operations & Maintenance) across real-estate portfolios, headquartered in New York (US) and with operations in USA, Middle East and India. Prabhu Ramachandran, founder and CEO of Facilio Inc. THE UAE’S COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY, WHICH ALREADY HAS A WELL-DESERVED REPUTATION FOR BEING AN EARLY ADOPTER OF BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES, NOW LOOKS SET TO ALSO LEAD THE WORLD IN THE NEXT CHAPTER IN DIGITAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT. Facilio’s recently released a report. SUPPLIER NEWS www.fm-middleeast.com46 April 2020 DISTRICT COOLING Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) has implemented Siemens Demand Flow Solution at its Al Jadaf District Cooling Plant in Dubai. This centralised chiller plant is currently supplying cooling to Palazzo Versace, one of Dubai’s leading 5 star’s hotels and the adjacent D1 Tower, an 80-storey luxurious residential tower located at Dubai Creek. The implementation of the system is designed to generate a significant impact on energy conservation, resulting in the potential annual energy savings of approximately 1.629 Megawatt-Hour with 13.4% saving on annual energy bills enabling a return on investment expected in just below 2 years. This project is also expected to reduce CO 2 emissions by approximately 716 tonnes per annum. Emicool Technical and Energy Team, in collaboration with Siemens and with support of ARK Energy as project GAMES Grundfos partnered with MAHY Khoory & Co to arrange a cricket tournament to support the plumbers and installers in the UAE market. The inaugural Grundfos Cricket Tournament for Installers was open to all plumbers and installers from across the UAE and was held over two consecutive weekends. The tournament featured ten teams of eight players, with five teams registering from Dubai, three from Sharjah, one from Ajman and one from Abu Dhabi. Four teams, PM1, CR, CMBE and SEG, reached the semi-finals, with PM1 from Sharjah coming out on top This project is also expected to reduce CO 2 emissions by approximately 716 tonnes per annum. Emicool optimises flow at DC plant using Siemens’ solution The tournament featured ten teams of eight players, with fi ve teams registering from Dubai, three from Sharjah, one from Ajman and one from Abu Dhabi Grundfos organises cricket tournament for plumbers, installers development consultant, executed energy optimisation project for DCP 11 implementing Siemens Demand Flow Solution with guaranteed saving energy performance contract in line with Emicool’s strategic objectives to increase operational and energy efficiency of all DCPs. The tailor-made HVAC energy optimised Siemens Demand Flow Solution provides a holistic approach to optimizing both chilled water and air distribution systems, without compromising on the comfort of the cooling services. The patented solution is designed to deliver immediate results through automated technology and its built-in analytics alleviate constraints on customers’ internal resources & extend equipment life. Commenting on the implementation of the solution, Dr Adib Moubadder, CEO, Emicool, said: “With this implementation, Emicool’s Al Jadaf district cooling plant will be optimised to make it 13.4% more efficient, which is in line with our strategy that aims to secure sustainable energy supply, contributing to environmental protection through energy and resource conservation and directly impacting our bottom line.” Emicool’s partnership with Siemens for this project will ensure smooth facilitation and maintenance of the solution, integrated into the district cooling plant. Grundfos, said: “At Grundfos and MAHY Khoory, we wanted to create a platform that resonates with the personal interests of plumbers and brings them together as a community. Over the past two weekends we have thoroughly enjoyed hosting the tournament while supporting good health and wellbeing.” Aside from the on-field action, participants also enjoyed a range of activities including a fastest- bowler competition, an aiming challenge - where bowlers had to hit the middle stump – and a photobooth, while refreshments and food was provided for all. in a thrilling final win over Dubai team SEG. The winning team shared a prize of AED10,000, with the runners-up sharing AED8,000 and the beaten semi- finalists picking up AED3,000 each. Sikander Ejaz, Marketing Lead at Emicool cooling plant.SUPPLIER NEWS www.fm-middleeast.comApril 2020 47 HVAC LG Electronics (LG) showcased its advanced HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) solutions to an audience of local stakeholders, consultants, developers and clients in Bahrain. During an event held at the Crowne Plaza Manama, attendees at the LG Air Solutions Technical Seminar learned how the company is designing its latest HVAC systems with operational efficiency, ease- of-use and maintenance in mind. With expanding economies and an influx of tourists and large-scale events expected in the coming years, LG predicts increasing demand for ventilation, heating and cooling solutions. The HVAC market in the Middle East and Africa alone is expected to generate $10.1bn in revenue by 2022. With the expansion of a number AWARD Leminar Air Conditioning Company, the distributor and service provider of HVAC and plumbing products in the GCC, won the prestigious ‘Sharjah Gulf Excellence’ Award 2019, felicitated by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, UAE. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy The HVAC market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to generate $10.1bn by 2022 LG explores benefi ts of optimised air solutions for businesses in Bahrain The Business Excellence Awards recognise entities across the Gulf countries for their outstanding pursuit of excellence over the year Leminar wins Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award of industries, LG believes advanced technologies which balance performance with responsible energy consumption will be essential to ensuring business success. The Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 also advocates the move towards a more sustainable ecosystem, in which quality of life is improved, while the local environment maintained for future generations. As one of the top providers of HVAC systems in Bahrain, LG’s air solutions are designed to help create more comfortable and healthy environments. At the Technical Seminar, LG displayed its line-up of air solutions, including the Multi V 5 – the company’s flagship Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system. With Dual Sensing Control, the Multi V5 recognises humidity and temperature to provide economical and comfortable operation. With its Ultimate Inverter Compressor, the system continuously works to improve its efficiency and reliability. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about LG’s Single Split Commercial Air Conditioners, which provide quick, powerful cooling and significant energy savings, as a result of LG’s Smart Inverter technology. Bahrain skyline. a system with the support of great leadership, smart strategy, people management, customer-centric operations. It also shows the ability of the organisation to meet the expectations of the clients & customers by being resilient and embracing change through innovation.” While receiving the award, Kartik Raval, GM, said: “The award is a true testament of Leminar Global’s exceptional services to its customers through the investment in improvement with well- defined processes and matured system that can provide consistent results.” “Winning such laurels shows our hard work and dedication in offering extraordinary services to the region,” said Krishna Kumar, GM, QHSE and Business Excellence. Leminar team accepting the award. Ruler of Sharjah, the Business Excellence Awards recognise entities across the Gulf countries for their outstanding pursuit of excellence over the year. The coveted award is a unique achievement considering the assessment methodology adopted by the board of trustees to ensure certain compliance against European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) credentials, and Leminar has surpassed all the expectations. The assessment process, which is led by an expert panel of judges drawn from different industry sectors, concluded that Leminar Global sets a benchmark in the HVAC industry. Pramodh Idicheria, COO, Leminar Global, said: ”This achievement reiterated Leminar’s undying pursuit for excellence through continual improvement in SUPPLIER NEWS www.fm-middleeast.com48 April 2020 WATER Oxford Flow, the flow control equipment specialist for oil, gas, water and industrial process industries, announces that GF Piping Systems, a division of Georg Fischer (GF), has made an initial investment into its water and industrials business to access new technology in support of GF’s innovation strategy. Oxford Flow will use the investment to accelerate the company’s transition to a fully self-sustained business. The FM SOFTWARE FSI Middle East, the region’s facilities management solutions software provider, has been awarded the contract to supply and deliver FM software solutions to Smart Villages Development Company located in Egypt. FSI Middle East is providing Smart Villages with the latest version of Concept Evolution as well as FSI’s GO Workforce Mobility solution. FSI has been responsible for implementing and configuring the new system in line with Smart Village’s business processes, as well as providing the required training. The Smart Villages Company specialises in the management of business parks in Egypt, and is currently Oxford Flow will accelerate the company’s transition to a fully self-sustained business Georg Fischer invests in Oxford Flow to digitalise water distribution networks FSI Middle East is providing Smart Villages with the latest version of Concept Evolution as well as FSI’s GO Workforce Mobility solution FSI Middle East to deliver FM soft ware solutions to Egypt fi rm investment will also act as a catalyst for a further capital raise from its existing investors. The funding will see the company scale up its R&D, business development and operational activities as it extends its global reach. The Oxford Flow pressure regulating valve is one of the company’s key innovations; developed to support the water industries to deliver continual supplies of potable water and meeting ever-increasing standards for water quality, leakage control and other levels of service. The development of the intelligent valve further enhances Oxford Flow’s reputation of providing the most advanced automation and digitalisation solutions to support the water industries’ vision of creating truly smart water networks. Joost Geginat, President of GF Piping Systems, says, “This investment partnership marks an important step for us and will drive additional innovations. Oxford Flow’s technology will help reduce non-revenue water from operators’ distribution networks. By adding this technology to our portfolio, GF Piping Systems strengthens the resilience of the entire water management cycle and addresses the need for safety, reliability, efficiency and hygiene in the distribution of this valuable resource.” Neil Poxon, CEO of Oxford Flow, adds: “Never before has GF invested in a technology organisation like us. It signals a shift for the utility sector; the sector is demanding more smart systems and we are pioneering them. This funding is a massive vote of confidence in our team, our technology and the future ahead.” synergies and increase efficiency and flexibility,” explained Mostafa Ahmed, senior facilities manager of Smart Villages Development Company. The second Smart Village is located in East Cairo within the Al-Burouj project and will be developed as an integrated community. managing and developing two projects in the West and East Cairo. The project in West Cairo is the largest gated business community in Egypt, accommodating a host of multinational and local companies, as well as governmental, financial authorities and organisations, including educational institutions and research and development centres. “Our Smart Village community enjoys a host of professional services tailored to harmonize the business process, and we take care of our clients’ business processes and environment through handling all facility functions at the clients’ premises. By integrating services, we can create further cost Georg Fischer invests in Oxford Flow. Smart Villages Development Company.SUPPLIER NEWS www.fm-middleeast.comApril 2020 49 SOLAR The solar energy landscape in the UAE has changed dramatically over the past decades, with installed solar PV capacity reaching up to 125 MW by the end of 2019 in Dubai. Demand for rooftop and decentralized projects in the commercial, industrial and residential segments is growing rapidly due to ambitions initiatives like the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Shams Dubai program. COOLING Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, announced a series of measures designed to meet increasing customer demand for innovative and efficient thermal management technologies and services. This includes Vertiv Liebert OFC, a new and highly advanced range of oil-free turbocor compressor chillers launched in partnership with Geoclima. The family of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers will initially be available in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The exclusive technology partnership with Geoclima, a company specialising in innovative cooling systems with low environmental impact, enables Vertiv to build on existing world-class chiller technology and a well-established track Sharaf DG Energy promises lower electricity bills with switch to renewable energy UAE solar developer helps customers lower energy bills The exclusive technology partnership with Geoclima enables Vertiv to build on existing world-class chiller technology Vertiv partners with cooling systems fi rm Geoclima Sharaf DG Energy, a UAE-based solar energy developer, believes that solar is the future of electricity generation and supports the UAE’s vision by providing customers with the ability to produce their own clean energy and save money in the process. “It is our duty to save our natural resources and restore the health of our planet,” Sanjay Dabur, vice president of Sharaf DG Energy, said. “Limiting global warming relies on unlocking universally available clean energy and it is up to businesses and consumers worldwide to recognise this opportunity and lead the transition towards clean energy systems.” Sharaf DG Energy urges villa owners to consider solar as an alternate source of power and take advantage of substantial monthly energy savings – the average energy consumption of a villa is around 60,000 kWh/year, a solar PV system of 15 kWp will generate 24,000 kWh of electricity, offsetting around 40-50% of the energy needs, meaning savings of around AED 10,500 annually. In choosing solar energy, villa owners choose an alternate lifestyle to create a better and safer environment for their children, that not only conserves nature but also builds a fossil-fuel free world. Solar is accompanied by a wealth of benefits including immediate bill savings of up to 40% and the comfort of knowing that you are in control of your energy consumption – Sharaf DG Energy also helps to finance, design, operate and maintain the facilities. Sharaf DG Energy has completed a variety of solar PV rooftop projects in Dubai, including where 500 villas were converted to solar in just 45 days. Sharaf DG Energy urges villa owners to consider solar. range will provide our Data Centre customers with the complete array of chiller offerings: scroll, fixed screw, inverter screw and turbocor, enabling them to meet their efficiency targets and stay ahead of regulations.” Paolo Ferraris, president of Geoclima said: “I am sure that the mix of Geoclima’s innovative product range together with Vertiv’s state of the art laboratories and a deep knowledge of data centre applications make this technology partnership a sure success for both our companies.” The comprehensive Liebert OFC range will include water-cooled models from 300 kW to 1600 kW and air-cooled models from 300 kW to 1700 kW, which are also available with freecooling and adiabatic configurations. record around the globe. The Liebert OFC design has been optimized to utilise low GWP refrigerants including R1234ze and to provide high energy efficiency. Other refrigerants including R513A and R134a are also available in the range. Kevin Brady, vice president and general manager of Thermal Management for Vertiv in Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “We believe both Vertiv and Geoclima bring immense knowledge and experience to this technology partnership. The introduction of the Liebert OFC Liebert OFC range.Next >