A booming Saudi HVAC sector and growing human resources within the Kingdom has solidified the significance of Rheem Middle East’s newly opened Innovation Learning Center in Riyadh. The ILC has already made a significant impact in educating, training and professionally developing the HVAC and water heating industry. The center has hosted numerous training sessions and workshops, welcoming professionals and students in the industry since its launch.
Rheem Middle East, a subsidiary of Rheem Global, which is headquartered in Atlanta, US, has a number of brands under its umbrella — RUUD, Richmond and Friedrich. Together, they bring immense American know-how, knowledge and international best practices in HVAC and water heating to young aspiring Saudi trainees in Riyadh. The ILC’s advanced facilities have also played a pivotal role in its mission. The hands-on training rooms, equipped with installed HVAC and water heating units, along with connected water lines, have provided participants with practical experience in installing, servicing and dealing with such products. The classrooms, featuring state-of-the-art live audio and video streaming, and a roundtable room for open discussions, have facilitated collaborative learning experiences for the many trainees that have attended training sessions or workshops at the ILC.
“The Saudi market is one of our key markets and Rheem continually strives to bring the best value to the Kingdom, be it through quality products or knowledge transfer between experts. The engagement and enthusiasm we’ve seen from the attendees and visitors has been positive and nothing short of amazing. It’s clear that Rheem Middle East is filling a vital need in the Saudi community through our ILC,” said Brian Hempenstall, vice president and general manager of Rheem Middle East.
The ILC in Riyadh, which is the second such center in the GCC, highlights Rheem’s commitment to innovation and education in the HVAC and water heating industry across the region.
The ILC is expected to soon start hosting trainees and students from educational institutes across the Kingdom to enhance their skills through a more holistic approach.
