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MENAFN Press
- 12/04/2009
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 LEWA GmbH pumps & systems, is a premier supplier of pumps and injections systems for over 55 years. In Dubai Airport Free Zone we plan to establish a large sales & service centre to leverage our presence and support our clients in and around the region, according to Bernard. M. Stutz, Chief Executive Officer, LEWA GmbH pumps systems.
Speaking during the formal inauguration of the company office in Dubai Airport Free Zone, Mr. Stutz, said, “The region is lavish with potential business opportunities particularly in oil and gas industry, hence a company of our magnitude and value would obviously have a strong presence to lend its products and expertise.”
He said Dubai is pro business and has forward looking vision and a well developed infrastructure that businesses need. These are the things that make investment in Dubai very attractive for; a wide assortment of businesses targeting the Gulf and Middle East countries.
Stutz said, “The new service centre will provide our clients in the region with their quick needs at a hand-reach.”
He added the company’s sales turnover of Dh 50 million in UAE during 2008 is an encouraging sign of expansion in the region.
“We have selected Dubai Airport Free Zone to be our base for the environment it avails to its clients and the strong partnership it creates with its tenants.”
Stutz said the company chose Dubai Airport Free Zone as the location of their office in the region for its quick one stop - window services, business-like environment, quality building setup and unrivalled location, “requirements which match our needs.”
‘Although LEWA is recognized as a highly skilled manufacturer, making pumps and packages are just two of four core activities. The other two are after sales services and trade products,” said Stutz.
He said the company has close ties with manufacturers of complementary pumps and accessories to give clients a complete pump package in a single-source procurement and responsibility solution
After sales activities of LEWA include installation, commissioning and servicing which are essential aspects of the company’s success in the UAE as more and more clients scale back their own expertise to running only their core activities.
Mr. Nasser Al Madani , Assistant Director General, Dubai Airport Free Zone, said, “We welcome LEWA as part of our growing international companies representing a broad spectrum of economic activities that make up a healthy UAE economy.”
“Our location within the Dubai International Airport with 135 airlines flying to 210 destinations is indeed a boon for investors,” Al Madani concluded.
Photo caption:
Mr. Bernard. M. Stutz, Chief Executive Officer, LEWA GmbH pumps systems receives a welcome gesture from Mr. Nasser Al Madani , Assistant Director General, Dubai Airport Free Zone
About Dubai Airport Free Zone
Dubai Airport Free Zone established in 1996 offers companies operating at the Free Zone 100% foreign ownership, Free Zone companies will benefit from 100% repatriation of capital and 100% corporate import/ export, personal income, and commercial levies tax exemption. The Dubai Airport Free Zone facilities offered to companies include “one stop shop” administration services and investor oriented management.
Companies can operate 24-hours and enjoy security around the clock as well as make use of the excellent cargo handling facilities (1.6 billion tonnes handled in 2007), 24-hour Customs services, Dedicated Logistics Centre (DNATA /FLC), and a range of ready-built and custom-made facilities close to the airport apron.
Trade through Dubai Airport FZ represents approximately seven per cent of total Dubai Trade in 2007. It contributed five per cent to Dubai’s GDP. Businesses at Dubai Airport Free Zone resulted in a 75% increase in DNATA’s cargo handling facilities at Dubai Airport Free Zone since its establishment. The Free Zone has contributed a 100% increase in the handling capacity of DNATA at the Free Zone in the period 2005-2007. (Current capacity 200,000 tonnes per annum).
The Dubai Airport Free Zone has received the following awards in the last couple of years:
•ISO 1800-/1999 Health & Safety Certificate.
•Dubai Government Excellence Award-2005
•FDI Award-fastest growing Free Zone in the Middle East-2006
•Middle East Logistics Award -The best Airport Free Zone in MENA - 2007
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