1. WRIGHTBUS INTERNATIONAL OPENS MIDDLE EAST OFFICE
Posted by Ballymena Chamber on Thursday, June 12, 2014
Wrightbus International – the International arm of Wrights Group – has strengthened its presence in the Middle East
region with the opening of a permanent office at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
The office, which will be headed up by Wrightbus International Director – Middle East, Paul Brannigan, will provide a
springboard for the company’s business ambitions in the region. It will add further global reach for Wrightbus International,
who already have operations in India, Singapore and Hong Kong, in addition to their headquarters in Northern Ireland.
Located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and one of the fastest developing
cities in the world. Masdar City itself is a strategic Government initiative, powered entirely by renewable energy and provides a
new benchmark for sustainable working and living. Masdar is recognised as the technological hub for the region and, with its
location next to Abu Airport and just 40 minutes for Dubai, provides access an enormous catchment area.
Masdar Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed El Ramahi (5th from right) welcomes Wrightbus International Middle East
Director, Paul Brannigan to Masdar City. Also pictured are Paul Fox, Charge d’affairs, British Embassy Abu Dhabi (third
left), Managing Director of Wrightbus International, Damian McGarry (second right) and Anthony Mallows, Director of
Masdar City
Speaking at the official opening Managing Director of Wrightbus International, Damian McGarry said; “Wrightbus is one of the
worlds’ preeminent bus manufacturers and our new offices here in Masdar gives us the perfect platform to showcase our wide
product range and extensive capabilities to the entire Middle Eastern market.
He added, “Wrights Group have had trade links with the region since the 1970s and Masdar City represents the perfect office
location for Wrightbus International as both Masdar and ourselves share the same core principles of smart technology and
continuous product innovation in the field of low carbon transportation.”
“Our office is situated alongside some of the world’s leading technology companies in in Masdar City’s clean tech cluster.
Siemens, Schneider Electric, General Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are among more than 130 companies
registered within Masdar City’s unique dual investment and free zone. As a dynamic research and development hub, Masdar
is structured to encourage knowledge transfer, market intelligence and specialized expertise and is seen as a hive of
innovation in the transportation sector.”
“We are delighted to welcome Wrightbus International to Masdar City,” said Anthony Mallows, Director of Masdar City.
“Wrightbus brings decades of experience and a commitment to innovation and technology that compliments the vision of
Masdar City. With advancements in hybrid, low-carbon urban mobility driving urban sustainability agenda, the role of public
transport will become ever more important not just in Abu Dhabi but across the region and the world.”
The flagship UK company’s establishment in Masdar City further strengthens economic ties between the United Arab
Emirates and the United Kingdom. Commenting on the launch, Dominic Jermey, the UK ambassador to the UAE said: “I am
delighted to see this outstanding UK business extending its international reach with a new base in Abu Dhabi.
Wrightbus has been at the vanguard of technological innovation since its formation in 1946 and today continues to develop
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