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Issue 2

Despite the downturn, many in the Gulf's construction sector remain bullish on prospects for the next 12 months. Why? Find out in our interactive e-magazine.

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Where our team of guest writers discuss what they think about the current trends and issues.

Francis Ho
Senior Associate, King & Spalding LLP

2010: A Modernising Odyssey*

Guest writer Francis Ho predicts what legislative developments we can expect to see in the United Arab Emirates over the year.
18 Jan 2010

An industry leader – committed to the region

Morris Material Handling | www.morriscranes.co.uk


Morris Material Handling Limited benefits from 125 years of experience delivering overhead crane and hoist solutions from its headquarters in Loughborough in the United Kingdom. For several decades, Morris has been improving overhead lifting efficiency for clients in the Middle East across the whole spectrum of industry.

During the 1990s, Morris confirmed its long-term commitment to undertaking business in the region by forming a joint venture with the Zamil Group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, creating Eastern Morris Crane Company. With its base in Dammam, Eastern Morris Crane Company has comprehensive crane manufacturing, sales and after sales support facilities offering world-class service to its clients. Morris also has strong, competent and reputable sales and service partners offering unsurpassed support to customers across all GCC countries.

Industries within the Middle East region where Morris is particularly active and has significant experience in delivering cost effective overhead lifting solutions include:

POWER DISTRIBUTION: substations and power station cranes
WATER: handling equipment for water treatment and pumping stations
PRE-CAST CONCRETE: moulding, stripping and loading cranes
METAL PROCESSING: rebar, steel stock and heavy fabrication handling
GENERAL MANUFACTURING: process, workshop and maintenance solutions

Morris adds further value to their client relationships though their dedicated training division. The training institute offers a comprehensive range of job specific training in all areas of crane operation, material handling, maintenance and inspection, health and safety topics. Training can be delivered at clients’ premises worldwide.

Morris’ world-leading portfolio of products, unrivalled engineering competence and ethos of developing long-term partnerships with clients sets it apart from its competitors.