Company continues to book new orders in 2018 across the GCC
Swisslog, a leader in robotic, date-driven and flexible automated solutions, has expanded its regional team
Operating across multiple sectors including e-commerce, retail, food & beverage, Swisslog has signed to date a total of seven large-scale projects in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Kuwait with a value of over US$ 100mn.
“Swisslog develops and delivers best-in-class automation solutions for businesses and offers integrated technology, backed by decades of industry experience. Our recent hires reflect our focus on growth with the aim to help local businesses stay competitive across automated logistics,” explained Alain Kaddoum, General Manager, Swisslog Middle East.
Businesses across the region are increasingly turning to automation to solve a host of challenges. A recent report by management consultancy McKinsey & Company states that the pace of automation has been gradual but is accelerating. In countries like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE, the projected adoption of automation by 2030 is higher than the projected global average of 32%.
“We are seeing a steady increase in demand for our industry 4.0 and robotics solutions designed to address the challenges of tomorrow, as businesses in the Middle East continue to recognise the benefits of automation. Our recent commitment is our promise to deliver a US$ 21m fully automated storage solution for the UAE’s water-bottled company Mai Dubai later this year,” added Kaddoum.
In line with Expo 2020, Swisslog’s expects to continue to see an increase in business growth year-on-year, as billions of dollars are being invested in the infrastructure and logistics services.
