Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery trains Saudi women in forklift skills
Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery has introduced a new apprentice course in Riyadh to train Saudi women to operate forklifts, after the company signed formal service provider contracts with several national institutions. The company has allocated an experienced and highly qualified team to train the first batch of trainees about forklift-related procedures. Participants in the training program will learn about the safety requirements and standards required for forklift operators, and will receive a completion certificate from Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery at the end of the course. The training course represents an exciting new challenge for Saudi women who have seen numerous new career opportunities open up for them recently, particularly at Abdul Latif Jameel companies. The new training program is part of the company’s policy to be at the forefront of national developments and new initiatives, and further ensures they are keeping up with market changes. Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery directors enthusiastically approved the forklift course as a mark of their support for the Saudi Arabian leadership’s determination to empower all members of society. The new course for women reinforces the company’s belief in the importance of utilizing the potential of Saudi women to deliver on the ambition of Vision 2030. Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery, a subsidiary of Abdul Latif Jameel, is headquartered in Jeddah, and is one of the leading companies in the field of material handling and warehousing equipment in the Kingdom. The company sells and rents equipment and provides spare parts and maintenance. Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery has multiple centers across most of the Kingdom to service customers, and offers specialized consultations in the transportation and storage of materials for various industries, including transportation and distribution, construction, manufacturing, retail, mining, oil and gas, ports, and airport service. The team at Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery secured a new contract with key groundworks contractor, Al Asast Al Watanya Co., which sees the provision of an initial seven Komatsu D275 Dozers. Each unit specialized for mining, heavy-duty and large-scale civil works, featuring powerful engines, sigmadozer blades, and unparalleled operator comfort and safety in the segment. The 50-tonne machines have been sold to the contractor to create construction access from Highway 55 to Area 4 and Zone E site preparation works.
Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery partners with Kanoo Machinery to extend commitment to best in class aftersales support
Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery has announced a new strategic partnership with Kanoo Machinery, a regional distributor of Perkins Engines, to provide best-in-class support for Teksan generators. Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery supplies the leading brand of Teksan generators, most of which are powered by Perkins’ diesel engines. With the new strategic partnership, Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery will now offer warranty support along with parts to support Perkins Engines products. The partnership aims to expand and deepen Teksan and Perkins’ presence and aftersales support in Saudi Arabia and meet rising public demand for safe, affordable and reliable power. The announcement was marked at a special event at Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery in Jeddah, attended by senior officials from Perkins Engines, Kanoo Machinery and Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery. Arif Chishti, Managing Director of Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery said: “A Kaizen approach to consistently improving our customers’ journey and experience is central to our work at Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery. The announcement of our partnership with Kanoo Machinery ensures that Teksan and Perkins’ quality commitment is delivered to our customers through Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery.” Executive General Manager, Fergus Burke for Kanoo I&E, states: “With a heritage that dates back more than a century, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo is one of the largest family-owned multinationals in the Middle East and is proud through Kanoo Machinery to associate with and to appoint Abdul Lateef Jameel Machinery as an OEM Dealer (OEMD) for Perkins diesel engines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” Graeme De Villiers, Regional Power Manager for Kanoo Machinery added, “To meet the demands of the new generation of technologically advanced Perkins engines entering the market, Kanoo Machinery has chosen to partner with Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery as an OEMD to ensure that Teksan generators powered by Perkins receive the highest standards of warranty support across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” Teksan Generators produce high quality diesel, natural gas and biogas driven generator sets, co-generation, tri-generation solutions and hybrid power systems. Perkins Engines, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, is a diesel engine manufacturer for several sectors including power generation and industrial. The Teksan Generators supplied by Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery are mostly powered by Perkins engines.
Toyota’s BT warehouse solutions products launched in Saudi Arabia
BT, the warehouse equipment solutions brand of the Toyota Material Handling Group, manufactured in Sweden, has been launched in Saudi Arabia by Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery. Founded in Sweden 1946, BT has a strong presence all around the world through its manufacturing locations in Sweden and Italy, international sales and services companies, and independent distributors who not only sell equipment, but also provide full lifetime aftersales services and support. Abdul Latif Jameel Industrial Equipment, part of the renowned Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery brand, has been the distributor for Toyota Industrial Equipment and spare parts in Saudi Arabia for almost 50 years including gasoline, diesel and electric forklift trucks and towing tractors. Their extensive range of product and service solutions today also includes Raymond, and Cascade brands and Godrej Racking, offering comprehensive solutions to meet materials handling and warehousing needs across the Saudi Arabian logistics sector. Abdul Latif Jameel Industrial Equipment operates a network of sales and service centers across the country offering specialized consultancy for industries, such as transportation and distribution, construction, manufacturing, retail, mining, oil and gas, ports, and airport services.
ALJHE Promotes Komatsu Products
Abdul Latif Jameel Heavy Equipment (ALJHE) held a seminar to present a range of Komatsu Construction Equipment in Khamis Mushayt recently. The seminar was attended by a large number of businessmen and representatives of contracting companies from the southern region. Komatsu is a world renowned manufacturer of heavy machinery and ALJHE is well known for its customer support. “This joint partnership means that our guests will have access to a world-class brand along with the best in class service support,” said M. Arif Chishti, MD, Abdul Latif Jameel Heavy Equipment. Komatsu GM Shunichi Sato said: “Saudi Arabia is a very important market in the region and hence they have a dedicated team in the Kingdom. This team is supporting customers through ALJHE.”
Abdul Latif Jameel Heavy Equipment announces plans to build state-of-the-art facility in Jeddah
Abdul Latif Jameel Heavy Equipment, an Abdul Latif Jameel business, today announced plans to build and operate a state-of-the-art facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, designed to provide easy access to customers as well as best-in-class services in the heavy equipment sector. The announcement was made during a ground-breaking ceremony which was attended by Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel, Chairman and President of Abdul Latif Jameel and also by Hassan Jameel, Deputy President and Vice Chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel Domestic Operations. Representing Abdul Latif Jameel Heavy Equipment was M. Arif Chishti, Managing Director, as well as well as the senior management teams of the consultant and contractor for the project. “Customer satisfaction is key to the success of any business, whether it be small or large,” said Hassan Jameel. “We are confident that once this new facility is operational, our customers and partners will not only benefit from easier access to their equipment, but they will also be able to tap into our pool of expertise and local industry knowledge.” Located close to the Harmain road in Jeddah, the facility will boast a comprehensive layout including a guest reception area, parts counter and warehouse, multiple workshop bays, a component rebuild area, training center and equipment test area. As part of its network expansion strategy, Abdul Latif Jameel Heavy Equipment also plans to build modern facilities in further locations in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Dammam and Abha. “In order to meet the demands of our ever-changing region, industry players must be able to address and adapt to business needs faster than ever before,” said M. Arif Chishti. ” The facility, scheduled to commence operations in 3Q 2015, is designed to ensure optimal productivity, workflow efficiency and increased flexibility while giving young Saudi talent the opportunity to experience and be part of a specialized work environment through our training center.” Contributing to the continuous development of Saudi Arabia and the region, Abdul Latif Jameel Heavy Equipment provides world-class construction equipment and specialist training and servicing as well as Sharia-compliant financing. In 2013, Abdul Latif Jameel Heavy Equipment acquired the distribution rights in Saudi Arabia for the leading Japanese brand, Komatsu. Its product line-up includes wheel loaders, excavators, bulldozers, motor graders, dump trucks and pipe layers.