Highlighting the Middle East region’s increasing concern for sustainability, health and safety, Johnson Controls supports the association’s approach to offer free education initiatives to the industry and work towards increased awareness of the latest technologies and best practices in the region.

Dr Marcus Schumacher, vice president and general manager GCC of Johnson Controls, stated: “Over the course of the last years, sustainability, health and safety remain the primary focus of government entities in the region. Johnson Controls is uniquely positioned, offering complete solutions in the building technology space with a special focus on smart connected HVAC, controls, fire, security and industrial refrigeration solutions, always with a strong commitment to ensure the lowest energy footprints and cost of ownership for our clients.

“Eurovent Middle East will enable our partners and clients to benefit from a centre of excellence consisting of leading industry experts sharing a unified vision of making this region a more safe, healthy and sustainable place to live whilst driving best industry practices, policies and standardisation of key technologies applied in smart buildings.” 

Mr Markus Lattner, director of Eurovent Middle East, added: “The support of Johnson Controls, one of the leading companies in our industry, is a valuable endorsement for the work we have done so far to establish a strong industry association for our sector. Its expertise in various fields, ranging from refrigeration to building automation, will significantly enhance our capabilities in providing education, legislative advice, standardisation input, and the like.” 

Eurovent Middle East is the region's only industry association representing leading manufacturers of indoor climate (HVAC), process cooling, food cold chain, industrial ventilation, and building automation technologies, as well as sector associations and industry initiatives active in these fields.