Irish power management company Eaton has broken ground on its new advanced manufacturing, engineering and training facility in Dubai, UAE.
Eaton signed an agreement with Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) for the new campus in July 2024. The campus, spanning almost 46,452sqm, will be completed in 2026. The investment will also create over 700 jobs, including research, engineering and advanced manufacturing positions.
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The project will extend Eaton’s research, engineering, and manufacturing capacity in the region. It will also significantly boost Dubai’s capabilities in the advanced manufacturing of electrical and electronic components.
This new facility will incorporate 20 different Industry 4.0 technologies, including artificial intelligence, while also fulfilling sustainability objectives. Strategically located in Jafza, Eaton will benefit from advanced infrastructure and seamless logistics via Jebel Ali Port, enabling it to efficiently serve key markets.
The new campus will also feature a new strategic engineering centre, housing several hundred engineers. It will focus on product innovation, sustainable and smart manufacturing, and power management solutions for data centres, utilities, commercial buildings and related industries.
The investment is in line with Dubai’s D33 strategy that aims to double the size of its economy by 2033. It aims to achieve this through 100+ projects focusing on innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable growth.
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By GlobalDataPaulo Ruiz, chief executive officer of Eaton, stated that the facility will address the growing demand for sustainable power solutions.
“We are proud to work alongside DP World and Jafza to align with the Dubai government’s vision of accelerating sustainable industrial growth in the region,” Ruiz added.
Abdulla Bin Damithan, chief executive officer and managing director of DP World GCC, welcomed Eaton to Jafza.
“With the Dubai Industrial Strategy targeting a $5bn industrial boost by 2030, projects like this are essential. Jafza’s infrastructure and connectivity will help Eaton drive efficiency, innovation and sustainability,” he added.
According to Globaldata’s data insights, Eaton ranked among the top five at making international expansions in the electronics sector between Q1 2019 and Q1 2024. Earlier this month, it also opened a newly expanded manufacturing facility in Texas, US.
