Left to right: Aubrey Nuzum – Managing Director, Aubren DAQS, Julie Sinnamon – C.E.O. Enterprise Ireland (standing) The Ambassador of Ireland H.E. Mr Liam MacGabhann (standing), Charlie Flanagan TD- Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. Cristian Cernat – MD, Voltas Technologies
Aubren has announced the introduction of its DAQS brand of precision air handling systems into Africa as an extension of the successful Voltas SUNWIND range. Targeted at public and private medical facility clients, the systems will be manufactured and supplied for Voltas Technologies, a leading South African provider of innovative integrated solutions for commercial HVAC projects. The announcement was made during the Enterprise Ireland trade mission to South Africa led by Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan T.D.
By entering the African market in partnership with Voltas Technologies and extending the established SUNWIND range, Aubren is confident that they will be able to deploy their solutions across 200 – 300 Medical infrastructure sites in the region, representing a value of between €3 million (ZAR 40 million) to €5 million (ZAR 65 million) during the next four years.
Welcoming the agreement Minister Flanagan said: “Aubren has built up a reputation for excellence in innovative medical technologies from its base in Portlaoise, Ireland. This agreement with Voltas Technologies will facilitate access for Aubren to a fast growing region with an excellent local partner, and is good for the growth of jobs both in Ireland and South Africa. This very positive development confirms the significance of opportunities for ambitious Irish companies wishing to do business in this growing market.”
Eddie Herrmann, Project Engineer, Property Division, Netcare Limited, Charlie Flanagan TD- Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
Aubrey E. Nuzum – Managing Director said: ‘’Aubren is very excited about the growth prospects that African markets can provide through the successful implementation of our innovative Medical solutions. This will be followed by the launch of our Telecom and IT precision cooling solutions, which we also expect to be well received in the region.’’
Cristian Cernat – Managing Director Voltas said: ‘’Voltas Technologies is established as the leading promoter of highly innovative and efficient air handling technologies in South Africa. This partnership with Aubren provides us with increased capability to refine and invent new technologies for our growing client list.’’
