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Specialist Services Exhibits at CEL 2024 In Poland

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Specialist Services, part of Centurion’s Middle East & North Africa region, recently exhibited at Combat Engineer & Logistics (CEL) Conference and Exhibition 2024.

Held in Warsaw, Poland in March, attendees at the event included representatives from the government and military sectors in the region. Throughout the event, industry experts shared valuable knowledge about the latest trends in the sector through insightful seminars and discussions.

“The event represented an important platform for Specialist Services to showcase our deployable infrastructure capabilities, including our 3-1 expandable shelter, C4ISR shelters and deployable armories, where we had the opportunity to engage with industry experts and potential customers in the region,” said Kyle Bowles, General Manager – Defense at Specialist Services.

We would like to thank the Defence Leaders Team for their outstanding support before and during this well-run and well-attended event.

Specialist Services Exhibits at Defense Event in UAE

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Specialist Services, part of Centurion Middle East & North Africa, recently exhibited at the first edition of Ajban Defense Industry and Technology Exhibition 2024.

The event took place in Abu Dhabi, UAE in February and played host to more than120 exhibitors. Among the hundreds of attendees were key representatives from a host of national and international companies serving the global defense industry.

The event provided a platform for exhibitors to showcase their capabilities and advanced technologies while allowing attendees, exhibitors and other key stakeholders to explore collaborative prospects. Generating over 1,700 commercial opportunities for local manufacturers, the exhibition directly supported the UAE’s national ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative and the national In-Country Value Program.

“The Ajban Defense Industry and Technology Exhibition gave us the opportunity to engage with potential clients and local manufacturers dedicated not only to advancing defense technologies and solutions, but also to build connections within the UAE. Our presence at Ajban enabled us to showcase our deployable infrastructure, contingency basing, and modular construction capabilities and meet key local partners from multiple UAE based offset companies in the defense industry,” said Kyle Bowles, General Manager – Defense at Specialist Services.

The event was a huge success for Specialist Services and a highly beneficial opportunity to showcase their growing equipment and service offering tailored specifically for the defense sector.

Specialist Services Supports United Nations Humanitarian Efforts in Key New Contract

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A milestone humanitarian aid-related contract with the United Nations (the UN) has been completed by Specialist Services, a Centurion company, in-line with Centurion’s industry diversification ambitions.

The contract saw Specialist Services design and manufacture four ballistically protected ISO containers, to be used as part of a UN mission in the Central African Republic. Custom built for this contract, the Specialist Services team designed these innovative and purpose-built containers to meet the specific and unique requirements of UN missions. These ISO containers, designed with enhanced security and functionality,  are set to play a critical role in protecting aid workers and supporting the secure distribution of essential supplies in regions with elevated risk profiles.

This was an important contract for Specialist Services, as they continue to develop their offerings to meet the demands of global defense, humanitarian and intergovernmental organizations.

 

Specialist Services Does The Right Thing, Participates in Al Noor Family Funfair Charity Event

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As part of our commitment to Doing The Right Thing for our local communities, Specialist Services, part of Centurion Middle East & North Africa, is proud to have recently participated in the Al Noor Family Fun Fair 2024 charity event.

Held by the Dubai-based Al Noor Training Centre, the Family Fun Fair raises funds that contribute towards the support and education of students with special needs, with the event amassing 2,000 attendees in addition to volunteers from across 30 UAE-based companies.

Embracing the spirit of inclusion and support, 46 employees from Specialist Services and their families took part in the 4km Al Noor Superhero Walk for inclusion and volunteered at the “PLINKO” game booth during the Corporate BazWar, with a contribution of AED 1,354 raised by their game booth.

Supporting the communities in which we operate is fundamental to our values, and the Specialist Services team have truly Gone The Extra Mile by continuing to support this important annual charitable initiative.

Visit us at Combat Engineer & Logistics

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Specialist Services, a Centurion company, will be exhibiting at the Combat Engineer & Logistics Conference and Exhibition 2024.

Taking place at the Warsaw Expo XXI from 12th to 14th March 2024, the event represents an important platform for Specialist Services to showcase our deployable infrastructure capabilities and connect with key partners in the government and military sectors in the region.

Visit us at stand 53 to find out more about our engineering, design, manufacturing, testing, and support capabilities for deployable infrastructure facilitating the deployment of military capabilities worldwide.

Get in touch in advance to schedule a meeting during the event and discuss how we can support your mission requirements.

We look forward to seeing you at Combat Engineer & Logistics.

Visit us at AJBAN Exhibition 2024

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Specialist Services, a Centurion company, will be exhibiting at the AJBAN Defense Industry and Technology Exhibition 2024.

Taking place at the Tawazun Defense Hall in Abu Dhabi on 20th and 21st February 2024, the event represents an important platform for Specialist Services to showcase our deployable infrastructure, contingency basing, and modular construction capabilities and connect with key partners in the government and military sectors in the region and globally.

Visit us at stand D7A to discover the comprehensive engineering, design, manufacturing, testing, and support capabilities we offer for our solutions made in the UAE, which facilitate the deployment of your military capabilities worldwide.

Get in touch in advance to schedule a meeting during the event and discuss how we can support your mission requirements.

We look forward to seeing you at AJBAN Defense Industry and Technology Exhibition.

Specialist Services Opens New Fabrication, Rental and Services Facility in Abu Dhabi

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Specialist Services, part of Centurion Middle East & North Africa, has opened a new state-of-the-art 50,000 square meter waterfront fabrication facility in Abu Dhabi.

Boasting a 110m waterfront load-out capacity, the facility offers expansive fabrication spaces, storage facilities, and a modern office complex, with a comprehensive range of services set to be housed within the facility. Strategically located in the thriving industrial hub of Mussafah, it ensures streamlined access to key transportation routes, ensuring efficient logistics and the smooth distribution of goods and services.

Chris Ridley, Vice President – Middle East & North Africa, commented: “The opening of our new Abu Dhabi facility is a major accomplishment for the entire Specialist Services team. This expansion allows us to scale up our operations and better support our customers, execute a wide range of projects for both global and UAE customers, and continue to deliver world-class equipment and services.”

To mark this milestone, Specialist Services hosted a Grand Opening Ceremony in January 2024 showcasing the facilities’ capabilities. The event was attended by Centurion’s CEO Fernando Assing, Chris Ridley, key employees from Specialist Services, members of the media, and a number of high-level representatives from ADNOC, ABB, McDermott, Saipem, Terracotta International Group, Swire Energy Services, Plug Power, and more.

Everyone, please join us in congratulating Specialist Services on the opening of this important new facility!

Specialist Services Exhibits at Major Defense EXPO in Poland

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Specialist Services, part of Centurion Middle East & North Africa, recently exhibited at the first edition of the Future Land Forces 2023 Conference and Exhibition.

Held in November in Warsaw, Poland, attendees at Future Land Forces included military and civil service personnel making vital contributions to the global defense industry. Insightful discussions and seminars were held throughout the event, where industry experts delivered valuable knowledge about current trends and future directions in the sector.

“I had the opportunity to engage with potential clients and industry experts at Future Land Forces, fostering a network of professionals dedicated to advancing global defense solutions. Our presence at the event enabled us to showcase our latest innovations, including our blast and ballistic protection products, aligned with the requirements of modern land forces,” said Kyle Bowles, General Manager – Defense at Specialist Services.

“Participating in this event was not only a valuable opportunity to learn more about the sector, but also opened avenues for collaborations and partnerships vital for continued growth and success in this dynamic field,” concluded Kyle.

We would like to thank the Defence Leaders Team for their outstanding support before and throughout the event and for organising the first edition of this well-run and well-attended event.

In the photo: Kyle Bowles (General Manager – Defence at Specialist Services)

Specialist Services Signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement With ADNOC

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Specialist Services, part of Centurion Middle East and North Africa, is pleased to announce that they have signed a strategic collaboration agreement with ADNOC.

Under the agreement, Specialist Services, who have a long and well-established relationship with ADNOC, will manufacture Process Equipment, Skid Mounted Packages, Technical and Accommodation Modules, and Pre-Assembled Racks / Pre-Assembled Units (PAR/PAUs) in the UAE for various ADNOC projects.

The three-year agreement was signed last month during ADIPEC 2023 and will support ADNOC’s push to boost the growth and diversification of the UAE’s industrial sector. The partnership aligns with the UAE government’s ‘Make It In The Emirates’ initiative, which ADNOC has supported by identifying AED70 billion ($19 billion USD) worth of industrial products to be manufactured locally by 2027.

The collaboration between Specialist Services and ADNOC is supporting industrial growth in the region and reflects the commitment of both organizations to help establish a sustainable supply chain and industrial ecosystem in the UAE.

The Specialist Services team has consistently gone the extra mile to deliver industry-leading work for ADNOC for a number of years, leading to the signing of this important new agreement.

From left to right: Philip Luis Gonzaga (Marketing and Pre-qualification Executive at Specialist Services), Ahsan Waqar (Regional Sales Manager at Specialist Services), Percy Alex (Manager – Rental Segment at Specialist Services), Dr. Saleh Hashem Alhashmi (Director of Group Commercial & In-Country Value Directorate at ADNOC), Kevin Murphy (General Manager – Buildings Segment at Specialist Services), Adeel Naqvi (General Manager – DTP Segment at Specialist Services), and Pankaj Sali (Regional Sales Manager at Specialist Services).

Visit us at Future Land Forces

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Specialist Services, a Centurion company, will be exhibiting at the Future Land Forces Conference and Exhibition 2023.

Taking place at the Hilton Hotel in Warsaw from 7th to 9th November 2023, the Future Land Forces Conference and Exhibition will see Specialist Services showcase our deployable technical infrastructure capabilities and connect with key partners in the government and military sectors.

At our stand, we will be presenting Specialist Services’ design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and support capabilities for technical infrastructure that facilitates the deployment of military capabilities on a global scale.

Visit stand 38 to find out more about how we can support your mission requirements and get in touch in advance to schedule a meeting during the event.

We look forward to seeing you at Future Land Forces.