What is your company’s scope of business within the oil and gas industry?
RedGuard Specialist Services is a RedGuard and Specialist Services joint venture (JV) company based in Dubai. It specialises in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of blast-resistant and ballistic-resistant modular buildings. We have the engineering, design, manufacturing, and distribution capability to address the needs of customers in the oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, and chemical industries in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and North America.
Our core business is represented by a rental fleet of blast-resistant modular buildings (LeaseFleet), as well as customised blast-resistant modular buildings (SafetySuite). But we also provide CoverSix Shelters to keep personnel, equipment, and electronics safe and secure, providing a variety of structures for various threat levels.
We have dedicated ServiceTeams located in our Dubai, Jubail, Aberdeen, Singapore, and Houston facilities, positioned to meet the after-sales support demands of our customers in all regions.
In which countries in the Middle East are you most active, and how do you plan to expand your reach in the region?
We are very active throughout the GCC region. We are further expanding our reach in the region as clients are starting to recognise the importance of blast-resistant modular buildings, and their benefits.
In light of the rapidly changing dynamics of the oil and gas industry, how easy is it for a supplier like RedGuard Specialist Services to do business?
Due to the level of safety – for people and assets – that our products deliver, the market is starting to recognise the importance of protecting personnel and equipment in hazardous areas. In areas where there is a risk of accidental explosions, our customers require modular buildings of the highest quality to protect their people, equipment, and critical operations.
RedGuard Specialist Services is not exhibiting at ADIPEC this year, but what will be your objectives for attending the event as a visitor? Are you looking at ADIPEC as more of a networking platform, or do you hope to generate new business leads during the exhibition?
We are looking at ADIPEC more as a networking event, where we can introduce our new products to existing and potential clients in the region.
How successful do you think ADIPEC will be this year, bearing in mind the current market conditions caused by low oil prices?
I think ADIPEC this year will have a smaller impact compared to previous years, when the oil price was high. But it is still a big event, and key for regional oil and gas industry players.
As we are approaching the end of 2017, how has business for your company been this year? What are your plans and goals for 2018?
Our business in 2017 is very much on budget, as planned. With our products being more readily accepted in the region, we expect that our opportunities will further increase next year.
