DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Jan. 30, 2018 –Dubai-basedElcome Internationalhas signed an agreement with Terma A/S to provide service and technical support for surveillance radar systems in the Middle East and Africa.
“Under the agreement, Elcome will provide a range of technical services to include installations, commissioning, hardware and software upgrades and field service for Terma radar systems,” said Sandeep Zutshi, Elcome International, general manager for strategic projects. “Elcome will also manage a pool of readily available critical spare parts.”
The scope of work encompasses Terma solid-state SCANTER 2000, SCANTER 2001 and SCANTER 5000 radar systems, which are used for vessel traffic services and surveillance of rivers, waterways, ports and coastal waters as well as surface movement in airports.
“This new technical agreement with Terma – one of the leading companies in solid-state surveillance radar technology – is an important validation of our position as the fastest growing service provider for commercial and government customers in the region,” said Jimmy Grewal, executive director of Elcome International. “Our team of more than 200 highly trained, certified service engineers provide prompt, efficient service and technical support with an industry-leading first-time fix rate.”
Founded in 1949, Terma is a supplier of high-tech systems and components for aeronautics, space, surveillance and mission systems for national defense forces, public authorities and international organizations around the world. Headquartered in Lystrup, Denmark, the company has more than 1,400 employees in offices worldwide.
About elcome international llc
Founded in 1969, Elcome International LLC is a diversified turnkey solutions provider of marine electronics, electrical and safety systems for the world maritime industry. With its modern 100,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Dubai, Elcome has sales and support offices in United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia, as well as a subsidiary and associated companies in India. The Elcome Group (including associated companies) has over 500 employees, including over 200 factory-trained engineers and technicians. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 by DNV GL. Elcome is the authorized sales and service representative for many of the world’s major manufacturers of marine products and systems, and manufactures its own line of type-approved marine electrical switchboards under the ELSYS brand name. The company provides 24/7 shipboard installation, support, and flyaway service for navigation, communication, automation, and safety systems for over 800 vessels per month with a first-time fix-rate of 96 percent. Additionally, Elcome is South East Asia’s largest supplier of nautical charts and publications, both print and digital, and operates an FTA-approved training center and bridge simulator in Dubai for dynamic positioning and ECDIS courses.