September 08, 2008

GDS wins supply order from Dubai Metro

Trade Arabia News Service reported that Gulf Dynamic Switchgear has secured a contract worth about AED 8 million to supply low voltage switchboards and AC distribution boards for the Dubai Metro Project.

Gulf Dynamic Switchgear will also supervise the testing and commissioning of the panel boards supplied to the project. The panel boards supplied by GDS will be used at various stations and depots of the Dubai Metro project.

Mr August Schmid GM of GDS said that "Over the past 25 years Gulf Dynamic Switchgear has been privileged to work with many prestigious projects including Dubai Municipality, Motor City, Anantara Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Beach Residence and Al Raha Beach Resort. While these mainly comprised governmental, residential, commercial and industrial projects, this is the first time we are working on a transport-related project."

Mr Schmid added that "GDS has worked hard to build its reputation as an organization that provides top class offerings and superb customer support. To this end we have made considerable investments in cutting edge technology and the right resources. We are excited to be a part of the Dubai Metro project and look forward to being able to offer our expertise to other pioneering projects in the UAE and Gulf region, in the years to come."

Established in 1981, GDS designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of specialized electrical products that are used throughout the Middle East in the government and private sectors. A recipient of many industry awards, GDS has completed many prominent projects, including Al Awir Sewerage Treatment Plant Extension Dubai Municipality, Al Raha Beach Resort, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and the Head Offices for National Bank of Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Rose Rotana Tower, Al Hamra Village and Textile City in Al Aweer.