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Meet the Delegates from the UK's Southern England Region
Foreword:
The Department for Business and Trade are delighted to be bringing a delegation of businesses from the Southern England infrastructure sector to visit the UAE to coincide with both the BIG 5 exhibition and COP28.
Construction is one of the largest sectors in the UK economy – with a turnover of £370 billion, contributing £138 billion in value added to the UK economy and employing 3.1 million people (9% of the total UK workforce).
Southern England is a key player in the global drive towards sustainable infrastructure. It's the base for many leading UK corporations and industry associations involved in the infrastructure sector. Furthermore, it's a breeding ground for numerous innovative small businesses that are at the forefront of transforming critical aspects of the infrastructure supply chain.
These businesses have rooted their success in a strong commitment to making infrastructure more environmentally friendly. They are closely linked through robust local business networks that facilitate the exchange of ideas and innovations, accelerating the transition to sustainable infrastructure.
What distinguishes these businesses, is their dedication to pioneering new systems and cutting-edge technologies. This often comes to fruition through collaborations with the prestigious educational institutions in the region. Notably, Southern England is home to three of the world's top 10 universities, and this academic connection serves as a catalyst for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and driving the development of innovative infrastructure solutions.
In essence, Southern England is not just a significant contributor to sustainable infrastructure; it exemplifies how the synergy of industry, entrepreneurship, and education can drive transformative change. The region's shared commitment to eco-friendly infrastructure, supported by strong business networks and academic partnerships, positions it as a leader in the global sustainability movement.”
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Meet the Delegates from the UK's Southern England Region
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Ashain Gunasekara - VP Global Sourcing & Head of Production
Visit: www.airforlife.co.uk
Email: ashain@airforlife.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7871 735656
Company Profile:
In 2006, after the SARS outbreak, Founder and CEO Jay Vitale, left King’s College London Medical School with the aim to improve and protect the health of people around the world and to find a solution to poor indoor air quality. After discovering a NASA Developed Technology that eliminates ethylene gas produced by fresh fruit and vegetables, he flew to the home of NASA in Texas to further his research in this field and ultimately this was where he founded what is today Air For Life.
Fast forward to 2017, the company strategically relocated to Great Britain in Milton Keynes as a British government-approved health technology company.
Our AFL Building Sanifier and AFL Mini Sanifier II are widely used in most residential and commercial buildings to improve indoor quality.
Sustainability criteria:
The technologies that are in every Air For Life product are adapted from the NASA technology that was originally created for the Mars Rover 2020 mission. The technology which we have developed over the past 15 years has allowed us to create one of the smallest yet most powerful ioniser by using nanotechnology to improvethe quality of life for millions of people globally.
There are two types of technologies that are incorporated into our products – the AFLPCO® and the AFL PLASMA®. There are several elements that work alongside the two technologies, have their own purpose to provide mountainous fresh air indoors. .
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Looking to enter in to the Middle East Market
• Keen to meet Property Management Companies, Property Developers, Contractors, Architects and Residential Customers
• Interested in Allergy and Asthma Clinics, Medical Professionals and clinics, Health and Wellness Stores
Hoping to connect with: Commercial Customers, Management Companies, Property Developers, Contractors, Architects, and individuals looking to improve their indoor air quality.
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Lee Brankley - CEO
Visit: www.carescertification.com
Email: leebrankley@carescertification.com
Tel: +44 (0)7775 592068
Company Profile:
CARES is the world’s leading independent provider of assured certification for the constructional steels industry. Established as a tripartite body made up of government, manufacturers and professional institutions in October 1983 we are celebrating 40 years’ consistent delivery of confidence in product performance and provenance, secured through our pacesetting digital ecosystem, via the CARES Cloud App.
Our discerning public and private sector stakeholders rightly demand authoritative product quality, safety and sustainability data on which to base their design, procurement and project delivery decisions. CARES now operates in 50 countries, assuring safety critical reinforcing products manufactured at over 150 sites. CARES is the byword for confidence in rebar quality, thanks to our unrivalled specialist sector knowledge, professional expertise and digital certainty. Our success is dependent on collaboration and operating with integrity in the pursuit of continuous improvement across the international construction and infrastructure sectors.
Sustainability criteria:
We provide third party assurance services to manufacturers of steel products for use in the building and construction sectors. These services include a responsible sourcing/sustainability scheme and a ground breaking cloud based digital traceability system that traces the product from it's manufacturing source to the construction site.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• To develop new business
• To develop relationships with new stakeholders, including relevant government departments
• To raise the awareness and understanding of CARES' digitally enabled assurance services
Hoping to connect with: Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, COP28 Presidency UAE, Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities Abu Dhabi, Dubai Municipality Dubai, Quality and Conformity Council Abu Dhabi, ESMA UAE, EIAC UAE.
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Toddington Harper - CEO and co-founder
Visit: www.gridserve.com
Email: toddington.harper@gridserve.com
Tel: +44 (0)7909 524363
Company Profile:
GRIDSERVE is a forward-thinking, technology-enabled sustainable energy business. We are committed to delivering net zero transport at the speed and scale the climate crisis requires to prevent global temperature rises exceeding 1.5°C of warming.
We #deliver net zero transport through our pioneering and multi award-winning Sun-to-Wheel platform: developing, delivering and operating world class customer-focused electric vehicle charging networks powered by solar energy and batteries. We support the success of our networks and the EV transition through driving the uptake and success of electric vehicles with GRIDSERVE Car Leasing.
Everything we do is underpinned and connected by a technology-agnostic, proprietary data platform that grows and improves every day.
Sustainability criteria:
GRIDSERVE ‘Sun-to-Wheel’ has sustainability at its core. As we move to net zero transport with speed and at scale, it is essential that there is widespread, reliable and high speed charging infrastructure powered by secure, locally generated, clean energy. The ‘Sun-to-Wheel’ eco-system is very significant as it embraces action on both climate change and energy security.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Showcase how GRIDSERVE’s 'Partner Network' can support partners in additional territories to rapidly deliver world class, net zero electric vehicle charging networks
• Raise awareness of GRIDSERVE’s Sun-to-Wheel EV charging ecosystem, and its standardised component parts including Electric Forecourts®, Electric Super Hubs, Hybrid Solar Farms, EV Leasing Solutions, and GRIDSERVE's Technology Platform
• Gain a greater understanding around how GRIDSERVE's platform can assist Governments such as the UAE in helping to meet National Determined Contributions, and maximise the benefits in the race to deliver net zero transport
Hoping to connect with: Partners wanting to benefit from the transition from oil and gas to world class net zero transport solutions, Government departments focussed on meeeting UNFCCC Nationally Determined Contributions, Parties interested in co-investing in EV charging networks, Potential strategic and supply chain partners, Electric vehicle manufacturers.
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Alastair B. Douglas - Senior Commercial Manager
Visit: www.hypertunnel.co.uk
Email: alastair.douglas@hypertunnel.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7588 746731
Company Profile:
hyperTunnel is a tech company. We are transforming how tunnels and underground structures are designed, built and maintained — using AI, machine learning and swarm robotics. We have already built the world’s first tunnel constructed entirely by swarming robots.
Conventional underground construction operates in one place at a time. In contrast, hyperTunnel robots swarm throughout an entire underground construction space, simultaneously working everywhere.
Our approach is faster, safer, more sustainable and lower cost. This means many more underground projects become viable, from construction to enlargement and maintenance. hyperTunnel isn’t just a groundbreaking new way to build underground; it allows us to reimagine how we can live, move and connect.
Sustainability criteria:
hyperTunnel technology presents an innovative approach to constructing, repairing, and monitoring underground structures, aligning closely with global carbon emission reduction goals and climate change mitigation efforts. Key benefits include reduced energy consumption through battery-powered robotic equipment, minimised cement usage via precise data calculations, use of low carbon concrete, and our 3D-printing method that conserves raw materials, reduces water and energy consumption, and minimizes waste generation.
Furthermore, hyperTunnel prioritises sustainability through the repurposing of tunnel materials and the implementation of smaller construction sites, reducing local community disruption, land usage, and environmental impact. Circular economy principles further promote equipment reuse.
Additionally, hyperTunnel's monitoring and repair capabilities extend the lifespan of underground assets, leading to cost savings and reduced environmental impact while enhancing safety.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Engage with government agencies interested in bringing hyperTunnel technology to the United Arab Emirates, with an initial focus on the implementation of pilot projects
• Meet with civil engineering contractors who are interested in becoming an exclusive distributor of hyperTunnel technology within the region
• Engage with organisations that specialise in technology investments or have funding opportunities available for innovative technologies
Hoping to connect with: Dubai Future Foundation and equivalent in Abu Dhabi, DEWA Dubai, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), Civil engineering contractors, Civil engineering consultants.
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Tim Mobley - Executive Director
Visit: www.irisintelligence.com
Email: info@irisintelligence.com
Tel: +1 646 4617475
Company Profile:
IRIS Intelligence is a global leader in Risk Management, providing award winning software to high profile organisations across the world. High-performing teams understand that managing risk is the most cost-effective way of ensuring success. By identifying potential problems before they happen, effective risk management reduces the chance of problems occurring as well as their potential impact. This increases your ability to deliver your goals on-time, generating huge cost savings in the process.
We support Enterprise Risk Management as well as major Project and Program delivery across a range of industry sectors including Energy and Utilities, Construction and Infrastructure, Aerospace and Defence, Transportation and Government Sector.
System Modules include ERM, GRC, Project & Program Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, ESG and Cyber Security.
Sustainability criteria:
IRIS Intelligence software helps teams identify more risks, assess them consistently, reduce them cost-effectively and provide real-time incisive management information to facilitate decision-making. Using these techniques, teams are able to eliminate waste and increase efficiency, whether in the construction of major infrastructure, energy operations or the roll-out of innovative new techniques. IRIS also features an ESG module where teams can track their environmental remediation activity to match their ESG goals. IRIS software quickly embeds best practice techniques and can be installed on-premise or as a fully hosted SaaS solution.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Meet with existing and potential customers, especially in our key target industries
• Identify potential partners in the region to accelerate expansion and delivery timeframes
• Begin process of establishing our center of excellence in the GCC Region
Hoping to connect with: Companies and Government Agencies delivering major projects and programs in the region.
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Dr Roni Savage - Managing Director
Visit: www.jomasassociates.com
Email: rs@jomasassociates.com
Tel: +44 (0)7958 733173
Company Profile:
Jomas Engineering is a leading engineering and environmental services company known for its commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to the built environment/construction sector. With a versatile portfolio spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, we offer comprehensive expertise tailored to each project's unique requirements. Our dedication to sustainability is evident in our environmentally responsible design practices, contributing to a greener and more efficient future.
Employing cutting-edge technology and a client-centric approach, Jomas prioritises open communication and collaboration. Our proven track record includes a wide range of projects across commercial and residential development, infrastructure, industrial facilities, and energy sectors. Rigorous quality control standards underpin our operations, ensuring project success. Jomas are actively engaged in community initiatives, supporting education and mentorship programs, fostering the next generation of engineers. For innovative, sustainable, and client-focused engineering solutions, Jomas Associates is a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the built environment.
Sustainability criteria:
Jomas Associates Engineering's sustainability approach encompasses environmentally responsible design, innovative technology, client education, and community engagement, ensuring that sustainability is at the core of our engineering solutions.
The company integrates environmentally responsible design principles into all our projects, aiming to minimise the environmental impact. We leverage advanced engineering technology to optimise designs and project execution. We prioritise client education and awareness about sustainable options. We are actively involved in community initiatives, we support programs that promote sustainability, education, and mentorship, fostering sustainable practices not only within our projects but also in the wider engineering community.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• To explore new market opportunities. We aim to identify potential international partners, clients, and collaborators who can help us expand our business into new regions.
• Establish and strengthen partnerships with key players in our target market
• Promote our products and services for export
Hoping to connect with: Local Construction Companies, Government Agencies/Authorities, Suppliers and Potential Partners, Architects and Engineers, Real Estate/Land Developers/Potential Buyers, Industry Associations/Trade Groups
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Dougan Beyaz - Managing Director
Visit: www.pallman.com
Email: info@pallman.com
Tel: +44 (0)7932 499589
Company Profile:
Pallman are specialists in the global manufacturing and supplying of OEM and Premium Quality Aftermarket brand filtration products to Agricultural, Aviation, Construction, Defence, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Processing Equipment, Forestry, For Highway Trucks and Buses, Heavy Duty Vehicles, Marine, Off Highway Trucks and Earth Moving Equipment, Oil and Gas, Power Generation and Wind Turbines.
Sustainability criteria:
Pallman implements efficacious measures to prevent the pollution of the surrounding environment by the industrial waste coming out from production lines. We will constantly improve our manufacturing processes and the efficiency of equipment and facilities to minimise the quantities of waste generated. We will also try our best to decrease the consumption of energy in order to meet the customer’s demand of greener products. Pallman will aggressively carry out research and development projects to develop products which can be fabricated in less harmful or pollution-free processes, to reduce the uses of toxic chemicals in the production processes.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• We are looking to carrying out market research, ascertain potential of the markets
• We are looking to find agents, or distributors
• We are looking to meet with our existing and potential clients
Hoping to connect with: Agents, Distributors, Resellers, Wholesalers.
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Richard Russell-Hogg - Director
Visit: www.prismpower.co.uk
Email: richard.russell-hogg@prismpower.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7843 528371
Company Profile:
Prism Power Group designs and builds, principally bespoke, power systems and switchgear for a wide variety of critical and non-critical sectors and client use cases including Datacentres, Commercial Buildings, Healthcare, Utilities and the renewables market (principally solar.) We have substantial experience designing and supplying to projects in overseas markets having supplied equipment on projects in over 30 countries covering Europe, Africa, South East Asia and The Caribbean.
Sustainability criteria:
Efficiency in design, sustainability and value engineering are key guiding principles in our engineering approach. With each project being designed to suit client requirements we can factor in any client led sustainability criteria at an early stage. In addition clarity for customers on carbon footprint can be provided through the provision of for example environmental product declarations covering the full scope of our works.
In addition we have undertaken various research and development projects as well as product testing aimed at driving product efficiency within our market.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Greater understanding of the market and region including key customers and routes to market
• Consider potential partners for the region
• Understand the impact of events like COP28 on the region
Hoping to connect with: Businesses operating in our key sectors such as Datacentres, Commercial Building development, Healthcare, Utilities. In addition we would be keen to connect with businesses operating in the Renewables (solar) sector which is a growing market for us.
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Gareth Llodywin - Chief Operating Officer
Visit: www.purpletuesday.co
Email: glloydwin@wearepurple.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7554 000803
Company Profile:
Purple is the leader in supporting organisations in unlocking the global $13 trillion Purple Dollar (AED47 trillion Purple Dirham) market held by people of determination (POD) and their families.
Astonishingly, less than 10% of organisations have a plan in place to access this market. Those that do not only benefit financially but also make a significant social impact. With a team of global ambassadors and experts, Purple is committed to promoting accessibility and inclusion. They assist organisations of all sizes, providing comprehensive support across internal and external functions. This includes conducting physical infrastructure audits and mapping across transportation, buildings, and spaces, specialising in digital infrastructure across websites, platforms, apps, systems and robotics. Purple also offer general accessibility services, product/user testing, consultancy, global marketing, training, and customised support packages. With Purple, organisations unlock the Purple Dollars/Dirham’s full potential and positively impact society.
Sustainability criteria:
We are committed to delivering a sustainable benefit to our clients by ensuring that their projects are aligned with the principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability from the outset.
Purple’s product and services offer an indispensable sustainable benefit to our clients. At the heart of our accessibility services is a commitment to ensuring that infrastructure is inclusive and accessible to all. We offer accessibility solutions from inception through to completion and retrospective support services as needed. By offering products and consultancy on presenting infrastructure to diverse groups, we assist in laying down a foundation that negates the need for costly adjustments in the future. This proactive approach not only represents a significant cost-saving for our clients but also aligns with the goals of sustainability and inclusivity.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Expand further into the UAE
• Increase the number of organisations we support in the UAE and globally
• Support businesses to be accessible to everyone who interacts with their infrastructure.
Hoping to connect with: We work across all sectors and business. We look to work with forward thinking organisations who have desires to create inclusive services and experiences for all.
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Sealmaster & Intumescent Seals Ltd
Melanie Malcolm-Brown - Deputy Managing Director
Visit: www.sealmaster.co.uk
Email: mmb@dig.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7818 646294
Company Profile:
Sealmaster & Intumescent Seals manufacture in the UK a comprehensive range of Intumescent Fire and Smoke Seals, Acoustic Draught and Weather Seals along with Fire Glazing and Structural Fire Safety.
SK Bearings is a division of Dixon International Group Ltd of Cambridge in the UK. We design, manufacture and test structural and bridge bearings – to prevent structural cracking and extend the life expectancy of the bridge or building.
Our elastomeric bearings allow sites to be developed above and close-by rail lines.
Sustainability criteria:
Provides energy efficient sealing solutions, Increases Structural longevity of buildings.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• We would like an agent or Distributor
• Increase sales
• Raise our product awareness
Hoping to connect with: Architects, Door Manufacturers, Glass and Glazing Companies, Civil Engineers.
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Akshay Lakhani - Head of International Sales and Specifications
Visit: www.hydrotec.co.uk
Email: akshaylakhani@hydrotec.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7736 933702
Company Profile:
The Hydrotec Group is an international water treatment company and original equipment manufacturer headquartered in the UK with factories across Europe.
Our product range includes: Scale control – including water conditioning and softening, Bacterial control – including copper silver ionisation, chlorine dioxide, chlorine, ultraviolet systems and chemical dosing, Filtration, Grey water systems, Reverse osmosis systems.
Our equipment has been used in buildings in the UAE including One Za’abeel in Dubai, Bee’ah Headquarters and Sharjah Art Foundation, and the Abu Dhabi Armed Forces Officers Club. Hydrotec have become the first water treatment company, globally, to produce accredited Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) showing the embodied carbon of our products. Hydrotec is opening a subsidiary in the UAE and hiring our first full-time employee to support growth across the country and expand operations.
Sustainability criteria:
Hydrotec have become the first water treatment company, globally, to produce accredited Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for a comprehensive range of water softeners, filters, and bacterial control technology, showing their commitment to net-zero goals. Our HydroION water softener range has been engineered to now exceed 98% efficiency, compared to the standard 90% in the industry, it uses 60% less salt than standard softeners and contributes to sustainability.
One way many stakeholders are looking at reducing carbon emissions is by recycling water used in their building, one such way is by reclaiming grey water, which is waste water from hand basins, washing machines, showers and baths, for this we’ve launched the HydroMOS GW which is a fully packaged system for the treatment of grey water. This is more cost-effective and more sustainable than many existing greywater products in the GCC.
Hydrotec has also been working closely with design consultants in the UAE to improve building-wide carbon impact, tackling issues such as blowdown recovery, condensate recovery, and other areas of water reuse.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Develop relationships with developers for procurement
• Develop relationships with contractors for procurement
• Develop relationships with facilities management companies for maintenance and servicing of equipment
Hoping to connect with: Hydrotec is particularly interested in meeting MEP contractors (e.g. Al Shafar United/Innovo MEP; Al Futtaim; Menasco; Alemco) and developers (e.g. Meraas; Emaar; Aldar), especially those in leadership/procurement.
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