Zumtobel to shine in Oman through Al Hassan Electricals (25 May 2008)

Zumtobel Lighting GmbH, one of the few global Lighting Solutions Companies, has announced plans to strengthen its presence in the Omani lighting market by appointing Al Hassan Electricals (AHE) as its exclusive partner.

Zumtobel produces high quality lighting solutions for manufacturing industry, offices, stores, museums, multi-story car parks, hotels, airports and hospitals. In addition to retailers, installation firms, lighting system planners and architects, Zumtobel's products are being targeted increasingly at investors, project developers, and the operators of major industrial and commercial real estate projects.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr Kurt Plackner, International Sales Manager of Zumtobel said that he was delighted with the new partnership. He further commented that Al Hassan's skills, experience and expertise in offering high-end project solutions in Omani market made it an ideal partner for Zumtobel. “This relationship will bring shared opportunities for both the companies,’’ he said

Mr Maqbool Ali Salman, Managing Director - Al Hassan Group of Companies said that Al Hassan Electricals was very pleased to partner Zumtobel, a well respected business with an excellent quality and brand image in Europe. Zumtobel is positioned as a global partner in international project management with investors and building developers, architects, lighting designers, electrical consultants and electricians. The partnership will allow Al Hassan Electricals to offer integral project lighting solutions and innovative technologies. The addition of Zumtobel’s product lines provides a great marketing opportunity for AHE as combined with its present capabilities, it creates a one–stop shop for AHE’s lighting project customers.

On 13 May 2008, the Zumtobel International Sales team jointly with its local partner Al Hassan Electricals L.L.C. hosted an event, "Welcome to an Evening of Light Cubes", at Bar Al Jissah Resort in Muscat. More than 100 architects, designers, consultants and general contractors came to attend the presentation. Mr Plackner presented the “Humanergy Balance Lighting System”, which combines the best possible ergonomic lighting quality for people’s well-being with the responsible use of energy resources.

Headquartered at Dornbirn in western Austria, Zumtobel GmbH posted sales of EUR 1.2 billion in 2007. As a global brand, Zumtobel has 50 sales offices, numerous representative offices and 14 production facilities in as many as 70 countries on 5 continents. Al-Hassan Electricals L.L.C, the flagship Company of Al-Hassan Group was established in 1975 and has grown into one of the largest distributors of Electrical Transmission, Distribution and Auxiliary Equipment. AHE has an excellent track record in commissioning several lighting projects in Oman.

<< back