Strong Tourism & Food Industry Growth Augurs Well For Suppliers
February 16, 2005 (Press Release) --
Buoyed by strong growth in the regional tourism and food industry, Mohammed Hareb Al Otaiba Group, market leaders in commercial kitchen equipment in the region, announced plans to participate in the forthcoming Gulfood 2005 exhibition at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from February 20th to 23rd.
"Our participation at this year's event is designed to strengthen our position within the industry as well as showcase our range of commercial kitchen equipment including top brands such as Hobart Kitchen Equipment, Foster Refrigeration, Convotherm Combi Steamers, Garland Cooking Ranges, Vent Master Ventilation Systems, Cimbali Coffee Machines and Scotsman Ice Systems," said Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Prabhakaran.
According to industry estimates, business from the food sales (away from home) in the region are projected at around $31.7 billion of which the GCC accounts for around $9.5 billion. Practically 98 per cent of the food-related products and equipment from the GCC has to be imported.
"The MHAO Group's success is primarily attributed to excellent technical support and after-sales service provided by the division to its clients and we will continue to provide higher levels of service as the region's food services sector grows backed by a robust tourism industry, and a profusion of food outlets in shopping malls," Mr. Prabhakaran remarked.
He added that MHAO's manifold product tactic was well implemented, with new models entering the marketplace on schedule. "This successful implementation has produced sound overall sales and increased market share across major brands and our operations will continue the rapid pace of new product introductions to customers region-wide as we continue to best leverage our operating manifesto."
Mr. Prabhakaran noted: MHAO also looks forward to steer enhanced results through effective brand and product mix management and higher levels of sales over the coming year."
MHAO's commercial kitchen equipment division leads the regional market in the supply of commercial kitchen paraphernalia to the fast growing hotel, restaurant and catering business in the country. Al Otaiba's clients include prestigious names such as Jumeirah Beach Resort Hotel, Dubai World Trade Centre, Hilton and Intercontinental Hotels, Planet Hollywood and Metropolitan Hotels among others.
Gulfood 2005 incorporates the Emirates International Salon Culinaire competition of which the MHAO Group is one of the major sponsors.
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"Our participation at this year's event is designed to strengthen our position within the industry as well as showcase our range of commercial kitchen equipment including top brands such as Hobart Kitchen Equipment, Foster Refrigeration, Convotherm Combi Steamers, Garland Cooking Ranges, Vent Master Ventilation Systems, Cimbali Coffee Machines and Scotsman Ice Systems," said Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Prabhakaran.
According to industry estimates, business from the food sales (away from home) in the region are projected at around $31.7 billion of which the GCC accounts for around $9.5 billion. Practically 98 per cent of the food-related products and equipment from the GCC has to be imported.
"The MHAO Group's success is primarily attributed to excellent technical support and after-sales service provided by the division to its clients and we will continue to provide higher levels of service as the region's food services sector grows backed by a robust tourism industry, and a profusion of food outlets in shopping malls," Mr. Prabhakaran remarked.
He added that MHAO's manifold product tactic was well implemented, with new models entering the marketplace on schedule. "This successful implementation has produced sound overall sales and increased market share across major brands and our operations will continue the rapid pace of new product introductions to customers region-wide as we continue to best leverage our operating manifesto."
Mr. Prabhakaran noted: MHAO also looks forward to steer enhanced results through effective brand and product mix management and higher levels of sales over the coming year."
MHAO's commercial kitchen equipment division leads the regional market in the supply of commercial kitchen paraphernalia to the fast growing hotel, restaurant and catering business in the country. Al Otaiba's clients include prestigious names such as Jumeirah Beach Resort Hotel, Dubai World Trade Centre, Hilton and Intercontinental Hotels, Planet Hollywood and Metropolitan Hotels among others.
Gulfood 2005 incorporates the Emirates International Salon Culinaire competition of which the MHAO Group is one of the major sponsors.
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For further information, please contact:
Ajay Rajguru
BIZ COM
M: +97150 6242305
E: ajay@bizcom.ae
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