As part of its more than seven-decade commitment to the Kingdom, Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) has opened its first assembly line dedicated to Fire Alarm and Building Management solutions in Saudi Arabia (KSA).
According to Industry sources, the facility that’s located in Dhahran, marks a huge expansion of Honeywellโsย Building Automation capabilities in both Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region.ย The latest facility will offer local and regional markets with Saudi-made products that adhere to the highest local and international industry standards. This initiative displays Honeywellโs strategy to surge the localization in Saudi Arabia, in areas that align with the firmโsย focusย on three compelling global megatrends, including the energy transition, automation, and the future of aviation.
Phil Daniell, VP and GM of Honeywell – Business Automation in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa stated “Around the world, and especially within this region, we are seeing clear alignment between national visions and goals and the need for safer, efficient, smart and sustainable infrastructure. Urban populations are increasing, and through automation technologies, we can help cater to this expanded need while helping to tackle carbon emissions and driving efficiency through smarter and safer technology.โ
Abdullah Al-Juffali, Honeywell country president of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, commented: โ”This new facility represents a significant milestone in Honeywellโs journey within the Kingdom. It not only enhances our capability to serve our customers with locally manufactured solutions but also solidifies our commitment to contributing to the Kingdomโs industrial and technological advancements.”
According to Industry sources, Honeywell is poised to meet the growing requirements of the Middle Eastโs building automation market, boosting its leadership in providing innovative and reliable safety and control solutions that drive economic efficiency and technological progress in the region.
