DUBAI, UAE, 17 February 2023: Armstrong Fluid Technology, manufacturer of intelligent fluid-flow and control solutions, received the award for ‘Smart Project of the Year 2023’ at the 8th edition of the RetrofitTech MENA Summit, on February 14 and 15 in Dubai.

Kevin Laidler (L) accepts the award

Making the announcement through a Press release, Armstrong said the awards ceremony celebrates key players in the energy efficiency, sustainability and retrofitting sectors in the MENA region, highlighting the best projects, initiatives and innovators the industry has to offer.

Armstrong said it was recognised for its cutting-edge smart solutions that have amplified energy efficiency within the Park Hyatt hotel in Doha. Armstrong said that by combining hardware with artificial intelligence and IoT capabilities, its HVAC equipment retrofit generated outstanding energy savings of USD 31,902 in just one year.

The company said it installed its patented Design Envelope variable-speed pumps, Parallel Sensorless Pump Control technology and Pump Manager remote monitoring software to optimise HVAC performance within the hotel. The combination of technologies, the company said, not only improved occupant comfort and safety but also boosted system efficiency by 75%.

Speaking on the occasion, Kevin Laidler, Sales Director for the Middle East and Africa, Armstrong Fluid Technology, said: “At Armstrong, we believe in doing well by doing good. We’re driven to make the world a better place through the solutions we provide, working in service of current and future generations. We are honoured to be recognised for our contributions and hope to inspire other industry leaders to leverage their own expertise to make a positive impact on the planet.”