Paris said it was important to recognise the company’s efforts in the region.
Volvo Penta has highlighted its dedication to the Middle East markets, with a speech given by Giorgio Paris, president of emerging markets, at the Middle East Electricity 2014 show press conference in Dubai.
Paris said that the company’s range of genset engines have been proven in extreme environments like the Middle East, while also introduce two new 16-litre engines (the TWD1652GE and TWD1653GE), completing the range of Stage IIIA-compliant power units.
“We’ve tested our genset engines in harsh conditions around the world — from Antarctica to Saudi Arabia — to ensure the best possible uptime and performance,” he said at the show. “Our powergen engines now come in a complete range of sizes and power levels that make them ideal for a wide variety of applications and working environments.”
The company undertakes extensive field testing, with manufacturing in one of the world’s most advanced factories to ensure the engines are safe to use and of top quality, he said.
“Our global service and support network — which now includes a new Iraqi importer, Ittihadia — continues to keep customers’ engines in peak running condition throughout their lifecycles.”
He also stressed Volvo Penta’s low total cost of ownership, which is driven by the company’s emphasis on environmental care. “With a long service interval — up to 1,000 hours on the 13- and 16-litre models — and low fuel consumption, Volvo Penta-powered gensets help customers reduce costs and maximise return on investment.”
Paris discussed the company’s role as an independent supplier of engines to genset manufacturers around the world. Because Volvo Penta is not a genset producer, it does not compete with its customers — unlike other engine suppliers.
At the Dubai show, Paris said it was important to recognise the company’s efforts in the region.
“We’re here to show that we’re dedicated to the power generation market in the Middle East. We have a long history operating in this region, and we’ve teamed up with key players in the area to create a top-class dealer network here. Our offerings demonstrate that we have the right technology and services to meet our customers’ needs — even in an area with difficult working conditions, like the Middle East.”