Japan-based specialist in water treatment technology, Kurita, has opened its regional headquarter in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to serve its customers spread across the GCC and the Middle East.
David Olivet, chief executive officer of Kurita Middle East, said: “The company has been operating in the Gulf region and the Middle East since 2007 through its delegates and agents in various countries, but recently decided to establish a regional headquarter to manage its operations more efficiently, enhancing its presence in the region, as it is one of the strategic markets for the company. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets are key priorities and our new regional headquarter is part of our investment to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers through our dealers and warehouses.
We plan to open manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the near future, and it is our long-term commitment to cooperate with local partners and the government sector to help address water issues.
The company aims to reach more than $400mn in the petrochemical and oil refining industry, by offering advanced technology covering all phases of water treatment, said a statement. Kurita is committed to implementing environmentally friendly concepts to conserve natural resources wherever possible, one of the reasons why the company is one of only 30 companies worldwide listed in the NAI, it said.