Scottish engineering firm Weir Group is now expanding significantly at the Jebel Ali Free Zone, where its new 25,000-square metre engineering plant will employ about 250 people, nearly tripling its UAE workforce.
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Vikas Handa, Weir Group’s top man for the eastern region, says he has seen three downturns and the current one 'is the worst of the lot'. Pawan Singh / The National -
A worker checks valves and manifolds being manufactured at Weir Group's plant at Jebel Ali. Pawan Singh / The National -
Weir Group's new 25,000 square metre engineering plant will employ about 250 people. Pawan Singh / The National -
Weir Group has a smaller facility in Jafza and the expansion plant will be located in the new Jafza south area. Pawan Singh / The National -
While expanding in Dubai, company’s headcount in the North American market has declined by 37 per cent in the past year. Pawan Singh / The National -
Weir Group this month said it would be cutting another 400 jobs to bring total cost savings this year to £110 million. Pawan Singh / The National -
A staff checks valves and manifolds being manufactured at the Weir Group plant. Pawan Singh / The National -
A wellhead being manufactured at the Weir Group's Jebel Ali plant. Pawan Singh / The National -
Workers at the Weir Group plant, which deals in oilfield products. Pawan Singh / The National -
Weir Group's new 25,000 square metre engineering plant will employ about 250 people. Pawan Singh / The National -
Weir Group has a smaller facility in Jafza and the expansion plant will be located in the new Jafza south area. Pawan Singh / The National -
While expanding in Dubai, company’s headcount in the North American market has declined by 37 per cent in the past year. Pawan Singh / The National -
A worker checks valves and manifolds being manufactured at Weir Group's plant at Jebel Ali. Pawan Singh / The National
Right timing for Weir Group to expand in the UAE – in pictures
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