AIR CONDITIONING SOLUTIONS FROM AHI & CARRIER

World leaders in airconditioning in tie up with Sharjah-based company to serve Central and East African markets

Based in Sharjah's prestigious Sharjah Airport Free Zone (SAIF-Zone), AHI Carrier is the distribution channel for all Carrier products in the former Soviet Union (12 countries including Russia) and from 1st January 2000 AHI Carrier s territorial responsibility has been expanded to serve Central and East Africa, countries to be covered under this arrangement are: Kenya, Tanzania, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Somalia, Chad, Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Djibouti, Rwanda & Eritrea.

The range of products offered by AHI includes room airconditioners, ductable air-cooled airconditioning units, water-cooled air conditioning units, chilled-water terminal units, air systems and terminal units, liquid chillers and heat pumps, control products, air handling units, close-control airconditioning units and other complimentary products. In addition to Carrier products, AHI also supplies Toshiba airconditioners. The company also offers comprehensive airconditiong services to multi-storey and large commercial complexes including critical projects. Qualified engineers at AHI are capable of offering critical analysis of the construction drawings to enable buildings to achieve most effective airconditioning.

AHI Carrier is by no means a traditional distribution company. Established in 1997, AHI has been at the forefront of providing "airconditioning solutions for all applications". By providing quality products at competitive prices, AHI has been able to meet the rising demand for airconditioning equipment all over the world. As an exclusive agent for Carrier, AHI has established itself as one of the most reliable and trustworthy suppliers of airconditioning products and equipment in the region

The past few years have seen AHI cross many significant milestones, establishing itself as one of the leading players in the field of heating and airconditioning. A strong commitment to quality has helped AHI establish a good reputation in the international markets. Today, the company is known as a one-stop solution provider for all airconditioning needs.

AHI Carrier's entire operation is geared to creating a futuristic Engineering and Logistics center of excellence that can best serve the customers in the emerging markets like CIS & Africa. Recognising the speed of change in the business practices and shift towards what is called "E-Commerce" the company has invested a great deal of money in implementing ERP with Oracle software and a state-of-the-art communication system which is being constantly upgraded. The ultimate goal is to link all the dealers, however remotely located, to a central hub one-stop station capable of responding round-the-clock to all inquiries, quote request, orders etc and providing technical support.

"Having suceeded in creating a very efficient back office we are now focusing on developing a very extensive dealer network in both the continents. We are always on the lookout for companies who are progressive in approach and eager to grow and once a relationship is started we put all our expertise and recourses behind what we prefer to call, our Channel Partners," says Rajkumar, Senior Manager.

AHI is looking for reliable business partners to promote its products in African countries. "Our products are sure to be instant hits in the African markets because of their high quality and competitive pricing structure," says Rajkumar. "We are confident that our products will find a ready market in Africa," he says.