Hempel celebrates 100 years of excellence
As part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, Bank Sohar has extended support to Al Amal Association for the fourth consecutive year. This latest donation was made towards providing children with intellectual disabilities a comprehensive gymnasium training program to enhance their skills and further develop their talents.
The donation cheque was handed over to the association by Munira Abdulnabi Macki, DGM of Human Resource and Corporate Support. Receiving the cheque on behalf of HH Sayyid Faisal bin Turki al Said, the Chairman of the Al Amal Association, was Saif Hamed Khalifa al Rubai, Public Relation Manager at the Al Amal Association. Also present at the handover ceremony was Mazin Mahmood al Raisi, AGM and Head of Marketing and Publicity at Bank Sohar. Speaking on the rationale behind this donation, Munira Abdulnabi Macki commented, “We at Bank Sohar have always been deeply committed towards helping improve the quality of life of those in need within the community. Through such support, we aim to give back to the society we serve and support selfless organisations such as Al Amal Association and their various initiatives. We are confident the gymnasium training programme will help cultivate the skill and talent of each of these children and help them utilise these skill more effectively in their day-today lives.”
Thanking Bank Sohar for its support, HH Sayyid Faisal bin Turki al Said, said, “On behalf of everyone at the Al Amal Association I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Bank Sohar for their support over the years. Their consistent contributions have helped us make a lasting positive change in the lives of hundreds of children with intellectual disabilities across the country further allowing them to integrate within the society.”
In addition to the Al Amal Association, Bank Sohar has also supported several other organisations and their activities in the current year including the Dar Al Atta’a Organisation, the Al Wafa Centre for Rehabilitation Children with Disabilities, Al Noor Association for the Blind — Dhofar and Nizwa branches, Oman Association for the Disabled — Muscat and Sohar branch, Oman Hereditary Blood Disorder Association and Omani Association Elderly Friends — North Sharqiyah branch. conditions inside the lab — making it ideal for simulating winter in Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay or Canada’s Yellowknife region. So when it’s the middle of a development cycle, or the middle of summer, and there’s no access to a natural environment where engineers can evaluate whether a vehicle is starting as robustly as it should in below-freezing temperatures, McKinley Climatic Lab allows Ford to simulate, calibrate and validate — all under one roof.
The opportunity to accommodate 75 global prototype vehicles of all sizes for rigorous testing — plus house a versatile team of 54 engineers and technical experts — creates efficiency in the company’s product development cycle that helps Ford learn in just three weeks what could take twice as long in a smaller facility.
Optimum performance in the most extreme weather conditions means different things for customers in different parts of the world. That’s why Ford engineers strive to account for all variables when seeking assurance that customers who live and work in cold climates will be able to reliably start and run their vehicles in subzero temperatures.
Specific situations engineers test for include: In the oil fields of Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay, Ford F-Series trucks are not only a mode of transportation, but also a safety device for workers who need a warm cabin to retreat to on-site to prevent cold-weather injury on the job. Ford engineers conduct idle tests at the lab – running the engine week after week as temperature fluctuates from 40 degrees to minus 40 degrees, and examining the exhaust as it heats up then cools back down — to help ensure the needs of these customers are met.
In Oman, Ford vehicles are marketed by Arabian Car Marketing Co LLC. HEMPEL, a world-leading supplier of advanced coatings to the decorative, protective, marine, container and yacht markets is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Their coatings extend product life cycles, reduce maintenance costs and bring colour to homes and places of work.
Since 1915, Hempel coatings have been trusted to deliver outstanding protection against corrosion in the toughest environments. From wind turbines and bridges to ships and homes, Hempel coatings can be found on every continent, bringing colour to people’s lives and keeping man-made structures safe from corrosion. Hempel owns a number of companies, including Crown Paints in the UK.
Mark, (Mark Rees, Group Vice President — Middle East) stated, “The last 10 years have represented a transformation period and the nature of our business has changed dramatically,” he says. “The world in which we work has become more connected, and so we have pushed to consistently create value for customers by aligning our solutions and expertise across industries and regions. This is crucial if we are to continue to secure trust and loyalty, and drive greater efficiencies in the way we work.”
Jacob Kuruvilla, (Jacob Kuruvilla, Country Manager, Oman) further reiterates and says, “Our new brand reflects the confident, contemporary and diverse nature of our business, which is no longer defined solely by our marine heritage. Marine, yacht and container coatings continue to be core areas of our business. But we have grown dramatically within the protective industries while also building an impressive profile and presence in decorative coatings. Today, Hempel offers the world a comprehensive portfolio of trusted coating solutions.”
Hempel is consistent in improving the reliability of products, and providing comprehensive technical service and colour advice to customers to help them reduce costs, increase efficiency and find the perfect colour for their home or brand. Hempel maintains a strong focus on R&D, use advanced production techniques and deliver professional coating advice to help customers increase efficiency and improve production processes. Hempel also provides a full colour palette and colour matching services so that people can choose the ideal colour to express their personality or brand. with the release of an exclusive image and film.
Camouflaged prototypes have already been seen proving the all-new F-PACE’s everyday usability and exceptional ride and handling by supporting Team Sky on the Tour de France, enduring more than a quarter of a million miles of extreme testing at JLR test centres Dubai and Northern Sweden, and tackling some of the most challenging roads in world. This is a performance crossover designed for those who love driving. The world-first reveal moment planned for Jaguar’s first performance crossover will showcase the agility and lightweight credentials of this all-new model. Social media users tracking the event live will see updates online using the hashtag #FPACE
Kevin Stride, Jaguar Land Rover Vehicle Line Director: “2015 is Jaguar’s 80th anniversary and it has been a monumental year of transformation for the brand. First, with the introduction of the innovative Jaguar XE and followed closely by the class-leading all-new XF. Today is a proud moment for Jaguar as we launch the F-PACE, our first performance crossover.”
The all-new Jaguar F-PACE will be joined on the Frankfurt show stand by a trio of new Jaguar products — the enhanced 2016 Jaguar XJ and the all-new XF, which will both be available to view in retailers across Europe from September, along with the award-winning new Jaguar XE. The 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE range, which now includes All-Wheel Drive and manual transmission options in Coupé and Convertible body styles, will also star at the show.
Full details of the all-new Jaguar F-PACE, including technical data and pricing will be confirmed on press day at the Frankfurt IAA on September 15. The all-new Jaguar F-PACE will go on sale worldwide from 2016.