3M facilitates industry sharing of information session in Dubai

Facilities Management expert, Stephen Thomas, General Manager and Director of Multiplex spoke about the FM industry in the UAE, industry trends, market size, growth, standards and the future of FM in the region and Michael Moore, Regional Safety Manager, HSBC covered security and safety design standards, specifically within the multinational corporations.

He also discussed the challenges in managing the safety and security of facilities from country to country depending on local cultures and circumstances.

Manohar Raghavan of 3M Building & Commercial Services, said:

"The current economic situation has provided challenges as well as opportunities within the FM industry. The coming together of industry leaders can only but benefit us by providing insight into new requirements, challenges, standards and new constraints, and how to position 3M to tackle these and provide innovative solutions/products."

Three guests from 3M Europe were also present to share their expertise including: Mark Walker, B&CS Business Manager, Europe, Middle East & Africa Region, David Cox, Window Films Market Manager, Europe, Middle East & Africa Region and Florent Gumery, Tech Service Engineer, 3M Floor Care Solutions, B&CSD Europe.