Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies, the provider of holistic and 360-degree engineering and technology solutions in the building industry, and part of the Al-Futtaim Group, partnered with Panasonic Electric Works Middle East and Africa, to introduce the latest technologies in fire alarm systems, FAS.
The division provides complete business solutions to large, medium, and small customers that include networking solutions, IP telephony, infrastructure, contact centre solutions, business applications, ELV systems, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services.
These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance contracts. Its partners include best-in-class vendors such as Panasonic, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Microsoft Business Solutions amongst others and currently operates in the UAE and has branch offices across Pakistan.
Building on an already successful and established partnership, the two firms conducted a seminar in Abu Dhabi aimed at propelling the local FAS business toward the next stage of growth, while advancing a shared goal of providing customers the highest level of safe and reliable fire detection and prevention solutions.
The event gathered businesses, consultants, engineers and other professionals from across industries including construction, hospitality, fire and safety, as well as representatives from various government agencies. New products were introduced at the seminar including multi-functional display units as smoke control panel, aspect aspirating detector for clean rooms data centres, cold storage freezers, logistic hubs, dusty, corrosive, humid environments, as well as wireless fire detection hybrid system and more.
Murali Serpakkam, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies said, “At AFET, we always strive to partner with like-minded brands that strengthen our capabilities, continuously innovate and are committed to offering the highest quality standards and offerings to their customers. By partnering with Panasonic, their expertise in fire detection and alarm systems have allowed us to deliver cutting edge fire protection solutions in the UAE across key sectors including healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, government, and logistics, among others.”
Bjorn Svensson, Managing Director of Panasonic Fire and Security Europe AB, and his team presented the Panasonic FAS features and benefits to customers and attendees. “We are excited about the industry-leading capabilities that these new products bring,” said Svensson.
“With our range of AI-enabled Intelligent Detectors that reduce false alarms and offers the highest level of accuracy – add to these newly-launched products – Panasonic FAS will continue to set the standards for providing the ultimate safety and protection to homes, business and other spaces.”
With over 45 years of operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar, Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies is the premium choice for holistic engineering and technology solutions in the market.
The partner provides superior reliable products and services such as MEP, Facilities Management, Air Conditioning, Scaffolding and Access Solutions, Elevators and Escalators, Control and Life Safety, Building Products, Energy Management, Digital Transformation and Technology Infrastructure to the building industry. Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies targets businesses looking to advance and elevate customer and business partners’ reputations with quality, reliability, and on-time work.