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Arabian Business
20-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Global health leader NSF opens MENA HQ in Dubai Science Park
NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation, inaugurated its new Middle East headquarters in Dubai Science Park. The strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in NSF's 40-year presence in the Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to the region and enhancing its ability to serve local businesses and communities. The new headquarters will serve as a hub for the organisation's operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in its mission to improve human and planet health. It will offer a wide range of services to the water industry, including testing, auditing and certification. The hub builds upon NSF's long-standing presence in the region, where it has certified thousands of companies and played a crucial role in elevating public health and safety standards. James Howe, Vice President of NSF EMEA, said the new MENA headquarters in Dubai Science Park marks a pivotal moment in the organisation's history in the region. 'This new facility will allow us to better serve our clients and partners across the region, bringing our global expertise and standards closer to local markets. We're excited about the opportunities this presents for collaboration and growth,' he said. A key focus area of NSF in the MENA region has been water quality and safety. Recently, its flagship health effects standard for drinking water system components, NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, has been adopted into the technical specifications of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Ahmad Onnab, Senior Manager Water, Middle East & Africa at NSF, said water safety is a critical issue in the MENA region, and the company's new headquarters will strengthen its ability to work with local authorities, governments, businesses, and communities to ensure the highest standards of water quality, safety and sustainability.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NSF strengthens Middle East commitment with new Dubai headquarters
Dubai, UAE – NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, today inaugurated its new Middle East headquarters in Dubai Science Park. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in NSF's 40-year presence in the Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to the region and enhancing its ability to serve local businesses and communities. The new headquarters will serve as a hub for NSF's operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in its mission to improve human and planet health. It will offer a wide range of services to the water industry, including testing, auditing and certification. The hub builds upon NSF's long-standing presence in the region, where it has certified thousands of companies and played a crucial role in elevating public health and safety standards. James Howe, Vice President of NSF EMEA, commented on the significance of this development: 'NSF's new MENA headquarters in Dubai Science Park marks a pivotal moment in NSF's history in the region. This new facility will allow us to better serve our clients and partners across the region, bringing our global expertise and standards closer to local markets. We're excited about the opportunities this presents for collaboration and growth.' For over 80 years, the organization has played a crucial global role in establishing and promoting water safety standards around the world. A key focus area of NSF in the MENA region has been water quality and safety. Recently, its flagship health effects standard for drinking water system components, NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, has been adopted into the technical specifications of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Ahmad Onnab, Senior Manager Water, Middle East & Africa at NSF, highlighted the importance of this work: 'Water safety is a critical issue in the MENA region. Our new headquarters will strengthen our ability to work with local authorities, governments, businesses, and communities to ensure the highest standards of water quality, safety and sustainability. International standards such as NSF/ANSI 60 and 61 have been instrumental in improving water treatment processes across the region and are increasingly mandated by national water regulations in the region, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman. We look forward to building on this foundation, helping this region on its journey to safer and healthier water systems.' For more information about NSF, visit About NSF NSF is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health for more than 80 years by developing public health standards and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, nutrition, water, life sciences and consumer goods industries. NSF serves 40,000 clients in 110 countries and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Medical Device Safety. CONTACT: Steven MacEwan media@
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Generational Capital Markets Advises M.B. McKee Co., Inc. in its Sale to Motion Industries, Inc.
Generational Capital Markets (GCM), a member of FINRA/SIPC and a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, M.B. McKee Co., to Motion Industries, Inc. The acquisition closed on January 31, 2025. Located in Lubbock, Texas, M. B. McKee Co., Inc. is a family-owned distributor of industrial equipment and supplies, proudly serving customers since 1943. Specializing in mechanical bearings, belts, chains, conveyor systems, motors, drives, and power transmission components, the company caters to industries including agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, and textiles. Known for exceptional customer service and innovative solutions, M.B. McKee partners with leading manufacturers to deliver tailored, reliable products that meet the unique needs of its diverse client base. Decades of expertise have established M.B. McKee as a trusted name in the industrial sector. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Motion, a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), is a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and industrial technology solutions, with annual sales exceeding $8 billion. Offering over 19 million products—including bearings, power transmission components, industrial automation parts, and safety products—Motion enhances customer productivity with value-added services like engineering, fabrication, repair, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Specialized divisions such as Motion Automation Intelligence, Motion Conveyance Solutions, and Motion Repair & Services provide tailored and innovative solutions. With over 700 branches, service centers, and 30 distribution centers across North America and Australasia, Motion serves over 200,000 OEM and MRO customers across industries like automotive, food and beverage, oil and gas, and more. Cindy Cole said, 'This is a tremendous opportunity, and we look forward to bringing customers an expanded product and service offering while supporting Motion's growth initiatives. We are very pleased to join forces with this global industrial leader.' 'M.B. McKee is a well-established, high-quality business and a perfect strategic fit for us,' said James Howe, President of Motion. 'The complementary product offering and customer-centric approach will supplement and extend our presence and scale in the region. We are thrilled to welcome the talented M.B. McKee team to Motion and look forward to their contributions in upcoming years.' Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, added, 'This transaction highlights our commitment to facilitating deals that create lasting value for both parties. At Generational Group, we are proud to have played a role in bringing together two organizations poised for continued success.' Generational Capital Market's Supervising Principal, M&A, Brenen Hofstadter and his team, led by Managing Director, M&A, Chris Gain, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Troy Blakely closed the deal. Generational Group's Senior Managing Director, DeWayne Nelon, and Senior M&A Advisor, Michael Querard, established the initial relationship with M.B. McKee Co., Inc. About Generational Capital Markets, Inc. Generational Capital Markets, Inc. is a member of FINRA/SIPC. Generational Capital Markets is part of the Generational Group, which is headquartered in Dallas, and is a leading, award-winning, full-service business advisory firm. s a leading, award winning, full-service M&A advisory firm. With over 300 professionals across 15 offices in North America, the company helps business owners unlock the full value of their businesses through a comprehensive suite of advisory services. These services include strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management. 469-694-8764 INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER MANUFACTURING FINANCE ASSET MANAGEMENT CONSULTING MACHINERY MACHINE TOOLS, METALWORKING & METALLURGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MANUFACTURING SOURCE: Generational Capital Markets, Inc. PUB: 03/28/2025 02:54 PM/DISC: 03/28/2025 02:54 PM
