The company, in a new partnership with Dutch innovator Qlayers, is integrating data intelligence with the coating process to offer a transformative solution for asset protection that well-suited to the Middle East’s specific needs.
In its commitment to supporting the GCC’s goal of ushering in a new age of technological advancement, Kanoo Industrial & Energy (KI&E), a key division of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, is continually investing in innovative technology.
Adding to its list of global partners, KI&E’s partnership with Qlayers’ underscores a shared vision for revolutionising asset integrity management (AIM) through digitalisation and automation.
This collaboration not only showcases a significant advancement for the involved parties but also sets a new industry standard.
According to Manoj Tripathy, CEO of Kanoo Energy: ‘This disruptive technology will revolutionise asset integrity management service business in the region.
Nitin Gaikwad, Head – Robotics Solution – Kanoo Energy, says: ‘Customers are looking for technologically advanced solutions with faster and better deliverables. With 10Q painting robots, we aim to achieve cost efficiency for our customers.’
On her part, Josefien Groot, CEO of Qlayers, says: ‘Qlayers is committed to bringing sustainable solutions to the Middle East along with Kanoo energy as our trusted partner.’
Asset integrity management in the Middle East is undergoing a significant digital transformation, spurred by the rapid evolution of data and connectivity technologies.
Traditional methods, often reactive and paper-based, are being replaced by a digital ecosystem that leverages sensors, advanced analytics, and automation.
This shift is set to drastically improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance asset uptime and safety, catering specifically to the unique environmental and industrial demands of the Middle East.
In the harsh Middle Eastern environment, industrial coatings are vital for AIM, protecting key infrastructure, such as storage tanks and vessels from the severe conditions.
These coatings are for preventing corrosion, weathering, and other environmental damages, thereby extending asset life and ensuring ongoing functionality.
Given the significant costs due to corrosion, including extensive repairs and downtime, the importance of effective coating solutions in the region cannot be overstated.
Recognising the critical need for corrosion protection and the industry’s push towards digitalisation, Qlayers, a Dutch innovator, is redefining industrial coating with its groundbreaking 10Q robot.
This cutting-edge technology integrates data intelligence with the coating process, offering a transformative solution for asset protection that is well-suited to the region’s specific needs.
Traditional coating techniques, such as manual spraying, often fall short in consistency, quality, and environmental safety.
The 10Q robot addresses these challenges. This solution includes a magnetic crawler for precise application and a trailer equipped with advanced control systems.
This setup not only ensures consistent coating application but also minimises environmental impact by reducing overspray and hazardous emissions.
The 10Q robot offers numerous automation’s advantages, including:
This enables unparalleled visibility and proactive maintenance, moving from a reactive to a preventative approach in AIM.
Kanoo Industrial & Energy (I&E) provides leading solutions and supply of equipment and materials in Power, Industrial Projects, Machinery as well as Oil & Gas with services ranging from sustainable solutions to utility companies and industrial sector as a whole, through smart engineering and value-added services, to Products, Services, Projects, and Manufacturing.
Kanoo I&E is also a leading vendor to major utility companies, refineries, petrochemical companies and general industries right across the GCC region and over the years, have seen its dedicated services and expertise attracting a large GCC client base that includes Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Ma’aden, ADNOC, BAPCO and PDO Oman to name a few.
