The SAR 6.13 million (EUR 1.3 million Euro) contract is part of the Russian Federation's recently announced decision to support the development of sports for Russian youth with the establishment of a huge investment program: the Federal Program.
This development program is set to run over three years and includes the building of 250 varied sporting complexes across Russia. Of the first 50 complexes to be built, 31 will include a hockey rink, with 15 of those already awarded to Geoclima. Further negotiations between AST and Geoclima are underway for the contracts for an additional 40 complexes awarded to AST.
Geoclima team, headed by its General Manager Paolo Ferraris and Fabian Lant, Sales Manager, worked diligently with AST to ensure that all the stringent specifications meet the requirements.
"Geoclima is the perfect partner for us at AST on a project of this scope. Our cutting-edge Ice Mat technology and all our supporting technologies combined with Geoclima's expertise in chillers and air conditioning mean that we will be able to install each of the first 31 ice rinks and have them ready to begin operations sometime during the fourth quarter of this year, even though the 55,000 m2 of ice in addition to the 13 mega watts of cooling capacity needed to reach optimal temperatures in each rink pose a significant challenge for us both", said Lechner Bernd, Project Manager, AST.
The chillers being manufactured for this project must comply with very precise specifications due to the extreme weather conditions of the Russian tundra. One of the main options these chillers have is that they are preset for Free Cooling operations designed to cool the ice rink's water and glycol mixture down to minus 10 degrees Celsius by making use of the ambient outside temperatures to assist with cooling process. The chillers are able to maintain optimum cooling power in a range of temperatures fluctuating between 38 degrees Celsius in the summer and minus 40 degrees Celsius in the winter.
"The first chiller will be manufactured, installed and commissioned by our Geoclima team, and will include the AST team in order to provide them with hands-on training. All subsequent ice rink installations will be carried out by AST under the supervision of our specialised team at Geoclima, making use of the GSM monitoring system installed on each chiller. We are very happy to have this chance to work on such a prestigious project with AST, and hope that this is the beginning of a strong partnership," said Osama Bunyan, Executive Vice President, ZAC.
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A recent contract win for Zamil Air Conditioners (ZAC), the premier manufacturer of air conditioning systems in the Middle East as well as a leading international manufacturer, through Geoclima, Italy, pairs it with Advanced System Technology (AST), providers of turnkey ice rinks the world over, in a project that encompasses the installation of a number of ice rinks across Russia.
Osama Bunyan, Executive Vice President, ZAC.
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About Zamil Air Conditioners (www.zamilac.com)
Zamil Air Conditioners (ZAC) was founded in 1974 as one of the first air conditioning business to be established in Saudi Arabia and today is a leading international manufacturer of air conditioning systems and is Number 1 in the Middle East. It designs, manufactures, tests, markets and services a comprehensive range of air conditioning products, from compact room air conditioners and mini splits to large scale central air conditioners, chillers and air handling units for highly specialized commercial and industrial applications. These products and services are marketed under various brand names - Classic, Cooline, Cool Care, Clima Tech, Kessler Clima Tech and Geoclima - depending on specific markets. ZAC's factories are located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Austria and Italy.
ZAC is also involved in the production of branded air conditioners for several leading international manufacturers under an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement. It operates a joint venture between Zamil Industrial Investment Company (ZIIC) and General Electric, called Middle East Air Conditioners Ltd. (MEAC).
ZAC has been vigorously moving into newer markets, seeking strategic alliances and investing heavily in R&D.
ZAC is one of four sector businesses of Zamil Industrial Investment Company.
About Zamil Industrial Investment Company
Zamil Industrial Investment Company (ZIIC) was founded in 1998. It is headquartered in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and employs more than 6,500 people in 55 countries. As an international manufacturing and fabrication group, it provides leading air conditioning, pre-engineered steel buildings, structural steel products, process equipment, transmission and telecommunications towers, open web joists and decks, architectural glass processing and fiberglass insulation solutions to meet the requirements of the global construction industry through its four sector businesses: Zamil Air Conditioners (www.zamilac.com), Zamil Steel Industries (www.zamilsteel.com), Zamil Glass Industries (www.zamilglass.com) and Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Co. Ltd. (www.afico.com.sa).
During the first nine months of 2006 net profit after Zakat contributions were SAR 154.7 million/USD 41.3 million, an increase of 76% over the same period in 2005. Total turnover was SAR 2.11 billion/USD 563.6 million, representing a 15.2% growth. Shareholders' Equity also increased by 24.3% to SAR 709.4 million/USD 189.2 million. While Post Zakat Earnings Per Share as at end of September 2006 grew to SAR 3.44/USD 0.92. Total exports amounted to SAR 778.1 million/USD 207.5 million, representing 37% of turnover.
For the year ended 31 December 2005, ZIIC posted turnover of SAR 2.4 billion/USD 631.9 million, a growth of 20.5% over 2004, with net profit, after Zakat contribution, of SAR 106.4 million/USD 28.4 million. Post Zakat Earnings Per Share also grew by 51.6% to SAR 15.19/USD 4.05, up from SAR 10.02/USD 2.67 during the same period in 2004. Shareholders' equity grew by 18.7% to SAR 587.5 million/USD 156.7 million. Export sales accounted for SAR 934 million/USD 249 million representing 39% of total revenues and 5% growth over 2004. ZIIC exports to more than 80 international markets.
ZIIC shares are actively traded on the Saudi Stock Market. More information can be found at www.ziic.com.
For more information on this press release, contact Said Al-Daajani, Zamil Industrial Investment Company, Corporate Communications, Tel: (966) 3 8471840, Fax: (966) 3 8472574.
Issued on behalf of Zamil Industrial Investment Company by Hill & Knowlton. For more information contact Sami Amin on Tel: +973 17 533532, Fax: +973 17 533370
Zamil Air Conditioners (ZAC) was founded in 1974 as one of the first air conditioning business to be established in Saudi Arabia and today is a leading international manufacturer of air conditioning systems and is Number 1 in the Middle East. It designs, manufactures, tests, markets and services a comprehensive range of air conditioning products, from compact room air conditioners and mini splits to large scale central air conditioners, chillers and air handling units for highly specialized commercial and industrial applications. These products and services are marketed under various brand names - Classic, Cooline, Cool Care, Clima Tech, Kessler Clima Tech and Geoclima - depending on specific markets. ZAC's factories are located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Austria and Italy.
ZAC is also involved in the production of branded air conditioners for several leading international manufacturers under an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement. It operates a joint venture between Zamil Industrial Investment Company (ZIIC) and General Electric, called Middle East Air Conditioners Ltd. (MEAC).
ZAC has been vigorously moving into newer markets, seeking strategic alliances and investing heavily in R&D.
ZAC is one of four sector businesses of Zamil Industrial Investment Company.
About Zamil Industrial Investment Company
Zamil Industrial Investment Company (ZIIC) was founded in 1998. It is headquartered in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and employs more than 6,500 people in 55 countries. As an international manufacturing and fabrication group, it provides leading air conditioning, pre-engineered steel buildings, structural steel products, process equipment, transmission and telecommunications towers, open web joists and decks, architectural glass processing and fiberglass insulation solutions to meet the requirements of the global construction industry through its four sector businesses: Zamil Air Conditioners (www.zamilac.com), Zamil Steel Industries (www.zamilsteel.com), Zamil Glass Industries (www.zamilglass.com) and Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Co. Ltd. (www.afico.com.sa).
During the first nine months of 2006 net profit after Zakat contributions were SAR 154.7 million/USD 41.3 million, an increase of 76% over the same period in 2005. Total turnover was SAR 2.11 billion/USD 563.6 million, representing a 15.2% growth. Shareholders' Equity also increased by 24.3% to SAR 709.4 million/USD 189.2 million. While Post Zakat Earnings Per Share as at end of September 2006 grew to SAR 3.44/USD 0.92. Total exports amounted to SAR 778.1 million/USD 207.5 million, representing 37% of turnover.
For the year ended 31 December 2005, ZIIC posted turnover of SAR 2.4 billion/USD 631.9 million, a growth of 20.5% over 2004, with net profit, after Zakat contribution, of SAR 106.4 million/USD 28.4 million. Post Zakat Earnings Per Share also grew by 51.6% to SAR 15.19/USD 4.05, up from SAR 10.02/USD 2.67 during the same period in 2004. Shareholders' equity grew by 18.7% to SAR 587.5 million/USD 156.7 million. Export sales accounted for SAR 934 million/USD 249 million representing 39% of total revenues and 5% growth over 2004. ZIIC exports to more than 80 international markets.
ZIIC shares are actively traded on the Saudi Stock Market. More information can be found at www.ziic.com.
For more information on this press release, contact Said Al-Daajani, Zamil Industrial Investment Company, Corporate Communications, Tel: (966) 3 8471840, Fax: (966) 3 8472574.
Issued on behalf of Zamil Industrial Investment Company by Hill & Knowlton. For more information contact Sami Amin on Tel: +973 17 533532, Fax: +973 17 533370
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