Culligan Awarded Water Treatment Contract for World's Tallest Skyscraper - the Dubai Tower.CHICAGO -- Culligan International Company, a global innovator of high-quality water treatment solutions for business and residential use, announced today that Culligan International (Emirates), its affiliate in Dubai, has been named as the water treatment contractor of choice for the world's soon-to-be tallest building, the Burj Dubai This article contains information about a building currently under construction. It may contain information of a speculative nature, and the content may change dramatically as construction progresses and new information becomes available. skyscraper. Also known as the Dubai Tower, the $1 billion venture, which is promoted by Emaar Properties Emaar Properties (Arabic: إعمار), the Dubai-based Public Joint Stock Company and one of the world’s largest real estate companies, is listed on the Dubai Financial Market and is part of the Dow Jones Arabia Titans Index. , is expected to be completed by the end of 2008. It is located in the heart of the Downtown Burj Dubai district in the United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates, federation of sheikhdoms (2005 est. pop. 2,563,000), c.30,000 sq mi (77,700 sq km), SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. (UAE (Uninterruptible Application Error) The name given to a crash in Windows 3.0. In subsequent versions of Windows, a crash was called a "General Protection Fault," "Application Error" or "Illegal Operation." See crash in Windows and abend. ) and will be more than 700 meters (2,296 feet) and more than 160 stories tall. This flagship construction project attracted competitive bids from all over the world, and Culligan's Dubai affiliate was selected to provide multimedia filters to supply drinking water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. to the building as well as chilled water treatment for the tower's air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. system. "The Dubai Tower is a showcase of the world's best in class technology. Culligan's selection is a testament to the value of Culligan's water expertise and advanced water treatment solutions on a global scale, given the scope of this project and the technology required to bring it to fruition," said Jim Coleman, Chief Marketing Officer, Culligan International Company. Innovative Technology Applied to Construction Project For more than 70 years, Culligan has been recognized as a world-leading provider of water softeners and filtration systems that improve water quality in the home and workplace. The company also makes a significant investment in research and development initiatives that support better, cleaner water. Specifically for the Burj Dubai skyscraper, the Company will provide: * 60" Multimedia Filters - These filters will supply the building's drinking water, and are custom-designed in 316L stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. to ASME ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers (American Society of Mechanical Engineers (body) American Society of Mechanical Engineers - (ASME) A group involved in CAD standardisation. ) standards, by Culligan's affiliate in Bologna, Italy. * Chemical Treatment - Culligan will supply equipment and chemicals to treat the chilled water distribution system used for the building's air conditioning - a critical function in the UAE where summers can reach up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius). Chemical additions will inhibit corrosion, biological growth and scaling typical in a chilled water application. Delivery of most Culligan equipment to the Dubai Tower is expected to take place in 2007. About Culligan Since it was founded in 1936 by Emmett Culligan, Culligan International Company has continually developed new technologies to treat hard water and rid water contaminants. All Culligan products are perfected through research and development, used by homes and businesses around the world and distributed through a network of more than 700 dealers. Always advancing with new technological developments, Culligan solutions continue to set the standard within the water treatment industry. Culligan is headquartered in the Chicago area and maintains international offices in twelve countries. For more information, visit: www.culligan.com or call 1-800-CULLIGAN. |
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