Denmark-based Grundfos, a leading pump manufacturer, was recently recognised for its high performance during the 2015 Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) supplier annual evaluation.

The company was presented with the Certificate of Appreciation which highlights its efficiency and effectiveness within Dewa’s partnership framework, which assesses the transparency of the relationships with its partners.

The award underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable and energy-efficient practices in the UAE.

The pump manufacturer considers a focus on developing innovative, environmentally-friendly solutions as an integral element in its operations.

Henning Sandager Andersen, area managing director of Grundfos Middle East and Turkey, said: “We all have a responsibility to address the continued high growth and use of energy, which is one of the factors impacting climate change.”

Pumps is a vital part of the infrastructure which provides society with clean drinking water, chilled and heated water for air-conditioning, the removal of waste water and fire protection systems, consumes 10 per cent of total global electricity. If all the pumps in the world were replaced with the latest technology overnight, 4 per cent of the planet’s electrical energy could be saved.

“By rectifying many pumps which are wrongly selected or designed for the applications they serve, and with the addition of smart technologies such as optimised controls, sensors and monitoring devices, consumption could be further reduced by up to 60 per cent. We are dedicated to developing technological improvements which will make a difference to both our clients and our planet,” added Andersen.  

“We aim to create awareness about what is possible to support Dubai and the UAE in achieving this ambitious but important target. We are engaging with different public and private stakeholders to provide our expertise and knowledge on what is actually possible to do today. We are compiling data that can provide incentive programs or legislation, for example, dealing with minimum requirements of pump or motor technology,” he concluded.

An energy-conscious agenda and sustainability will be a major driver in the manufacturer’s long-term strategy, both regionally and internationally.

Grundfos’ investment and development in this field will support the UAE’s commitment to efficiency and change pump manufacturing’s global impact, it added. – TradeArabia News Service