Dubai-based Emphor enters in to strategic alliance with Germany's Sam Electronics

One such significant announcement will be that by Dubai-based Emphor, a company recently appointed as a regional sales partner by Germany's Sam Electronics. The alliance will be formally announced at the Gulf Maritime Exhibition. Emphor hopes to reach out to a large number of focused trade visitors during the show and apprise them of the benefits that the regional maritime industry will derive due to this strategic tie-up.

Sam Electronics has been in the business of maritime technology for over 100 years and has a turnover of Euro 200 million. The company is a major manufacturer of turnkey equipment and installations offering special capabilities in design and development of specific maritime equipment and technologies. These include power generation/distribution- management systems including shaft alternators, advanced diesel electric propulsion systems, automated monitoring and control systems, nav-aids, specifically configured Integrated Bridge Systems, Communication Technology Solutions as well as safety and security systems.

Emphor has been involved in the supply of equipment to some of the most high profile mega yachts built in the UAE in recent times and have operations covering the entire GCC region.

"SAM is a force-multiplier for Emphor's existing electronics business and will benefit the customers in the regional commercial and military maritime markets,"

said Mr. Sanjay. R, Managing Director, Emphor FZCO.

"Sam Electronics by itself and as part of the Group of L3, offers the broadest range of products and services to the segment. Customers in all the segments of the Maritime industry, such as Ocean going, Naval, Leisure, and offshore segments will each find something of interest within the range of products and services," he added.