JOHNSON Controls, a leading company offering solutions to increase energy efficiency in buildings, has through its joint venture in Saudi Arabia been awarded a contract to supply security systems at Jeddah’s new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) development project, Phase One.

Al Salem Johnson Controls (ASJC) has been selected to provide integrated security systems including security access control systems and video surveillance systems for the airport. The contract was signed with Innovative Contractors for Advanced Dimensions (ICAD) during the Airports Security International Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah in May.

Commenting on the award, Basil Abdulaziz, vice-president and general manager, Al Salem Johnson Controls, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon offices, says: “The airport expansion will one day serve more than 30 million passengers a year and our systems will help to keep them safe.”

ASJC is the subcontractor responsible for delivering systems, including the design, installation, testing and commissioning, integration, hand-over, warranty and maintenance.

“ASJC building security services and other safety solutions can help companies achieve safe environments that protect people and secure assets. ASJC designs and implements advanced security systems to simplify and improve operations and make protection more cost effective,” says Abdulaziz.

The company’s vice-president and managing director Middle East, Magdy Mekky, says: “Johnson Controls’ capabilities and structure are uniquely aligned to cater to the ambitious growth plans of the kingdom.Saudi Arabia represents a vital market and investment focus for Johnson Controls and we have ensured that our globally renowned expertise is available locally through ASJC.”

Mohammed Saleh Bin Laden, vice-president of ICAD, says: “KAIA is destined to become one of the most modern airports in the world and when the development project is completed, it will be enhanced with state-of-the-art facilities including the most technologically advanced security systems.”

A joint venture between Al Salem group of companies and Johnson Controls, ASJC provides integrated solutions that incorporate heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment, fire and security systems, building management systems and controls that increase energy efficiency.