Honeywell has signed an agreement with Kortech, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding. The aim of the cooperation is to advance the automation and digitalisation of critical infrastructure in the Middle East and Egypt.

The corresponding memorandum of understanding was signed in the presence of the companies’ management teams. It combines Honeywell’s international expertise in automation, digital technologies, software and data analysis with Kortech’s regional experience in implementing turnkey infrastructure and technology solutions.

Focus on resilience and energy efficiency

By pooling their expertise, both partners aim to accelerate digital transformation in various fields of application. These include data centres, functional and administrative buildings, large transport projects and smart city initiatives. Geographically, the focus is on Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

According to the companies, networked automation and control technologies in particular will help to increase operational safety, make processes more efficient and optimise energy consumption. Modern analysis tools can also create transparency about the condition of complex systems and support maintenance strategies.

Combination of global technology and local implementation

Representatives from both sides emphasise that international innovative strength and regional implementation expertise complement each other. While Honeywell contributes standardised platforms and scalable software solutions, Kortech will use its experience in planning, construction and integration of large projects to implement local requirements.

The partnership is the companies’ response to the growing demand for sustainable infrastructure in the region. Investments in urbanisation, mobility and digital services have been driving extensive new construction and modernisation programmes there for years.

The cooperation is initially designed as a framework for future projects. Specific projects will be defined in further steps.