Manufacturing Magazine July 2015 | Page 39

MANUFACTURING company has even begun to roll out pneumatic tools in order to reduce its power demand , which shows that no measure is too small if it results in savings and increased efficiency .
Expansion Instead of staying put in its comfortable position as a currently region-leading bus manufacturer , Hafilat has taken responsibility for its own future and is making significant investments to this end . Al Ansari said : “ Our first project is expanding our line in Kuwait as part of a joint venture ; we will be spending roughly $ 20 million .”
He added : “ The second is building a new hangar to extend our capabilities in Abu Dhabi , which will be used for fatigue testing . The center will be equipped with latest vibration monitoring and dynamics equipment that can test everything from suspension , brakes and vibration ; this will come to about $ 6.5 million .”
In many ways Hafilat has proven that what seems nigh on in possible can , in fact , be achieved with the right strategy . Building a business centered on the niche interests of a variety of important clients has given the company a watertight base from which to expand these capabilities even further . What is clear from its past , present and future is that , as long as the highest attention is paid to meeting the often oscillating needs of the customer , the business will be sure to succeed .

Company Information

INDUSTRY
Automotive
HEADQUARTERS
Abu Dhabi
FOUNDED
2006
EMPLOYEES
+ 245
REVENUE
$ 100 million ( 2014 )
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
Bus Manufacturing ; bus repair ; bus conversions
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