Bre Global launched a dedicated resource for the delivery of BREEAM, the internationally recognised measure of sustainability for master planning, infrastructure and built environment at The Big 5 2016
Andrey Burtsev of Interpipe initiated the vocal fight against the use of fake steel, particularly in the Middle East, at ADIPEC 2016
Restrata, a global leader in consultancy and training services, has partnered with leading logistics provider Agility to offer specialised training for oil and gas sector employees at the Rumaila Energy Park in southern Iraq
The MEP Middle East Awards is the premier event for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing sector in the United Arab Emirates to award individuals and companies and acknowledge the latest innovations, processes and technology
International SOS and Control Risks Travel Risk Map for 2017 provides a comprehensive overview of global health and travel security risks
A significant change in the way the global oil and gas workforce can undertake safety-critical emergency response training was unveiled on November 16th at a global gathering of industry leaders
Southco has expanded its successful E5 Cam Latch series with a new latch designed to prevent accidental opening
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Paul Olson, managing director of Red Wings Shoes for the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Russia and CIS, was upbeat about the companys prospects when he was interviewed at the ADIPEC conference in Abu Dhabi
Red Wings work boots are some of the worlds most sought after footwear, highly regarded for their comfort and specialty for working in a variety of conditions. For example, customers can choose from a number of technical abilities from their work shoe including designed for conditions with increased electrical hazards, puncturing, slip resistant shoes or static dissipative.
The company debuted in the UAE 42 years ago, with a Dubai head office established in 1996, and bespoke manufacturing facility. There is also a presence in 12 other countries across the region, including Saudi Arabia and Oman. Red Wing is also well represented in 12 African countries, including the major oil and gas markets of Nigeria, Angola, Egypt and Ghana, and emergent East African countries such as Kenya and Tanzania.
"Our Dubai team is a really talented group, it is like the United Nations, they are from all over the world - and this reflects the oil and gas industry, which is one of he most multicultural industries in the world," he said.
Mr Olson talked about the importance of good customer service. "We provide solutions for each customer," he said of the personalised safety products the company makes, depending on specific client needs. "We customise everything to exact specifications."
"Flexibility with supply" is another strategy that Mr Olson says helps the company thrive in the current economic climate. Compared to the Middle East, Mr Olson said times had been tougher in Africa but the company is "working hard to sustain the business" on the continent.
The winners of the Expoprotection awards in both the fire and security and occupational, natural and industrial risks sectors were unveiled and rewarded on 18 October 2016 during a press conference at The Hilton Opera in Paris
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McDermott marks industry-leading QHSES standard in Middle East Area with company-wide initiatives ‘Taking the Lead’ and ‘McDermott Operational Values’ support the achievement of 45-million man-hours without LTI, the equivalent of building the Burj Khalifa, twice