Jeddah, January 2014: In the presence of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Water and Electricity, Eng. Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Hussein, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Tawfiq Al -Rabiah, and the Governor of Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) H.E. Dr. Saad bin Othman Al-Kossibi, Al Salem Johnson Controls (ASJC), the sole manufacturer and distributer of equipment and spare parts for (YORK) air conditioning in the Kingdom, participated in the workshop organized by the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center in Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz hall at Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh.
The workshop was attended by a group of specialists in the fields of air conditioning, refrigeration, and energy, and a number of manufacturers, suppliers and major distributors of air-conditioning in the Kingdom. The event witnessed a small exhibition which included the new air conditioning equipment complying with the new standards.
Eng. Basil Abdulaziz, ASJC’s VP and GM explained, “The workshop served to clarify the new regulations and specifications for air-conditioning equipment set recently by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The ministry is closely monitoring the market as part of its campaign to raise awareness about using electricity efficiency in the household and in particular air conditioners which consume a large electric energy produced in the Kingdom.”
The workshop aimed to define the role of manufacturers and suppliers of air-conditioners in providing more energy efficient equipment while also aiming to create constructive partnerships with organizations to participate in the implementation of the campaign
Dr. Anwar Hassan, Vice President Field Sales & Operations at ASJC commented “Al Salem Johnson Controls is an industry leader in the air conditioning market, our range of products including YORK is characterized by high quality and efficiency and we have utilized our participation in the workshop to introduce our new advanced products to our customers." He continued “We are commited to cooperate with the ministry’s energy efficiency initiative, and be part of the Energy Conservation National Campaign in order to raise awareness about this important subject, and introduce optimal ways of using electric power resources because we are a national company looking to serve the community in which we operate".
Founded in 1991, Al Salem Johnson Controls is a result of a strategic partnership between Al Salem group of companies and Johnson Controls International which is as a pioneer in providing its customers with integrated solutions that incorporate HVAC equipment, fire and security systems, building management systems and controls that increase energy efficiency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
About Al Salem Johnson Controls
Established in 1991, ASJC (Al Salem Johnson Controls) is positioned as a pioneer in providing its customers with integrated solutions that incorporate HVAC equipment, fire and security systems, building management systems and controls that increase energy efficiency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
The synergy between Al Salem group of companies and Johnson Controls International, a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries, brings a diverse range of quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings to the Middle East. ASJC worked on a number of high profile projects in the region, including the expansion of the holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and Princess Noura Bint Abdul Rahman University for Women.
With a workforce exceeding 1900 employees, ASJC is strategically located across the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to serve its diverse customers and industries. For two consecutive years, ASJC was awarded the Best Saudi Company to Work For.
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