Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 12 April 2018: Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK), a leading provider of HVAC, fire and security systems, building management systems, controls systems and aftermarket services, participated in the Hotel Show, hosted by the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events from the 10th till the 12th of April 2018. As air conditioning and cooling systems consumes 70% of the Kingdom’s energy, Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) exhibited its latest energy efficient solutions to ensure consumers’ comfort as well as its hotels’ solutions to ensure guests’ comfort and safety.

During the exhibition, Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) displayed their Guest Room Management Systems and Building Management Systems. These solutions provide hotels with increased efficiency, reduced operating costs and increased return on investment. Further benefits include enhanced guest experience through personal smart control in all rooms, ease of use and adjustable air conditioning and cooling. The team also showcased the cooling, ventilation and air conditioning solutions provided by the Company to the clock tower in Makkah, which was done through using a one of a kind system with a capacity of 50 thousand tons of cooling (equivalent to cooling about 5 thousand medium-sized apartments), with more than 25 chillers and 1,000 Saudi-made fan coil units, of which a model was presented at the exhibition.

“Our participation in this event is part of our strategy to contribute to the implementation of the Kingdom’s 2030 vision, which is focused on providing controls, cooling, and energy efficient solutions, especially within the hospitality and tourism sectors, in light of the great transformation that the Kingdom is witnessing in various fields. The hospitality industry is becoming significant to the government and private sectors, which makes the provision of smart solutions in the areas of cooling and controls, one of the requirements of the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center”, said Dr. Mohanad Al Shaikh, CEO of Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK).

YORK’s air conditioning and cooling units are distinguished by energy efficiency, power-saving, engineering designs and smart controls technologies, as well as durability and reliability for high-quality operation under extreme conditions. Furthermore, energy consumption is reduced by 20-25%, making these units the first choice for residential, industrial and commercial sectors.

At the exhibition, the company showcased the YGFC, one of the Saudi-made Fan Coil units, used in the ventilation of several hotels and other projects, featuring a wide range of airflow, low noise, easy installation, and energy efficiency. A number of YORK chillers were also presented, which are capable of lowering annual energy costs by half, while reducing energy consumption intelligently with standard variable-speed drive.

Many leading hotels throughout the Kingdom have relied on Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) solutions to provide a cool, comfortable and safe atmosphere for guests, as well as to improve energy efficiency. These hotels include but are not limited to: the Makkah Towers (Millennium Hotel), Dar Al Tawhid Hotel in Makkah, Dammam Marriott Hotel, Radisson Blu Jeddah, Le Meridian Al Khobar and the Oberoi Hotel Madinah. Other noteworthy projects in different sectors include Princess Nora University, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, King Fahd University Hospital, expansion of Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport and King Abdullah Financial Center.

It is notable to mention that Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK) also provides short and long-term holistic rental services of air conditioning units, chillers and electrical power generators. The Rental is the ideal solution for special situations during high seasons, internal and external events, where extra air conditioning units would be needed, as well as the periodic maintenance, emergencies and abrupt breakdowns.

About Al Salem Johnson Controls:

Al Salem Johnson Controls, founded Controls in 1991, was the result of a strategic partnership between the Group of Companies Al-Salem and Johnson Controls Global, which specializes in providing integrated solutions in ventilation, cooling and air conditioning HVAC systems, fire safety, security installations and control, it has proven its ability to raise the efficiency of energy consumption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.

Johnson Controls Global is well known for its leadership in technical and industrial fields globally, with a strong presence in 170 countries. The vision and common goals between the Johnson global and the Al-Salem group was a stepping stone in bringing a diverse spectrum of services and high-quality products and solutions to the Kingdom, in order to achieve optimal energy efficiency and operations.

Al Salem Johnson Controls has some noteworthy achievements across various Saudi projects, including the King Abdullah Science and Technology University, expansion of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah, expansion of King Abdul Aziz Airport in Jeddah, in addition to major universities such as University of Imam Mohammed, University of Princess Noura in Riyadh, King Abdullah Financial District, Aramco, Ministry of Education, and Pilgrims House in Saudi Arabia.

With a staff of over 2000 employees, Salem Johnson Controls is strategically located across the Kingdom to serve its diverse clientele and industry and has a unique after-sales service in terms of quality and efficiency.