PFS, a supplier of flow measurement technologies and fire suppression systems has opened its Dubai headquarters and named key management positions.
PFS technologies offers oil and gas flow meters, monitors as well as advanced compressed air foam fire suppression solutions, to customers throughout the Middle East and Africa.
“PFS Technologies was formed to fulfil a recognized need in the Middle East for more accurate, highly reliable, and third-party validated technologies required by the region’s oil and gas producers,” said Bruce Briggs, president of PFS Technologies. “The competitive global market for oil and gas is forcing our customers to pay more attention to the efficiency of their resource recovery efforts from the drill site to the point of custody transfer. At the same time, they are seeking fail-proof systems to protect their facilities and workers from the ever-present danger of fire at these facilities.”
PFS Technologies haas partnered with providers of flow measurement and fire suppression solutions to help serve the Middle Eastern market. Its partners include Primary Flow Signal, which has developed flow-metering solutions such as Venturi, WedgeType and orifice flow elements widely used in water and hydrocarbon industries; Turbines Inc., a producer of full port turbine flow meters and related instrumentation; and ACAF Systems Inc., which manufactures compressed air foam-based fire suppression systems for use in oil and gas.
The company will be under the direction of Nanda Kumar. Mr Kumar has served as the regional sales manager for the Middle East at FMC Technologies, his previous positions include regional business development roles in the Middle East and Africa for McCrometer and Dressor, Inc.
“We are pleased to welcome Nanda Kumar as managing director of PFS Technologies,” said Briggs. “Nanda’s experience, relationships and leadership skills will help guide our international sales strategy as we continue to expand our customer base in the region.”
