Victaulic, the world leading producer of grooved mechanical pipe joining and fire protection systems, has appointed Adam Hicks as its new Fire Protection Manager for the Middle East. He will head up a team of regional experts and be based in Doha, Qatar.
Hicks brings with him extensive expertise. He has professional qualifications in engineering and a background working for leading global firms. His experience includes code and standards development, as well as training engineers, designers and end users.
In his new role, Hicks will be responsible for the entire range of Victaulic fire protection products across the Middle East, including specialised couplings, preaction, dry and deluge valves, special hazards solutions, and the latest VicFlex line of innovative flexible drops and patented fitting brackets that are expected to make a major impact in the region.
VicFlex is designed to install more easily than traditional rigid piping systems whilst delivering more durable performance. It offers a convenient and safe solution, requires fewer man-hours to install, is cost effective for maintenance and retrofit applications, and lowers shipping costs with a more compact form.
Commenting on his new appointment, Hicks said: “Victaulic has an excellent product portfolio and I am looking forward to building on innovation and focusing on risk mitigation and customer productivity from cradle to grave. The desire for a rapid increase of infrastructure in the region, without compromising quality or compliance, should drive demand for Victaulic solutions and I am excited about this opportunity to serve the industry.”
For more information about Victaulic fire protection systems, please visit: http://www.victaulic.com/en/businesses-solutions/fire-protection-systems/
About Victaulic
Since 1919, Victaulic has been the world’s leading producer of grooved mechanical couplings and pipe-joining systems. Used in the most demanding markets, Victaulic innovative piping technologies and services put people to work faster while increasing safety, ensuring reliability and maximizing efficiency. The company has 15 major manufacturing facilities, 28 branches worldwide and over 3,600 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe.
With more than 900 active global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in 115 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. For more information visit www.victaulic.com and follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Victaulic mechanical pipe joining systems can be found in projects as diverse as the Alexandria Library, the Burj Khalifa and the Development of King Abdul Aziz Endowment (DOKAAE). Victaulic provides sustainable solutions and is a member of the UAE Green Building Council. The company is involved with BREEAM and other international initiatives.
The Victaulic operational office in the Middle East is located in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
