AEG Power Solutions Appoints KML Engineering Limited as its Strategic Partner for the Railway and Public Utilities Sector in Hong Kong

Under the terms of the agreement, KML Engineering, the Hong Kong-based engineering and technology solutions provider; will represent AEG Power Solutions in the designated territory of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The agreement covers all products to provide uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems or AC UPS systems, DC power supply systems or DC UPS systems, rectifiers, chargers and batteries.

AEG Power Solutions offers power components to the railways that match the life expectancy of the trains themselves, backed by decades of experience in power supply systems, solutions and services. The company manufactures power supply systems using premium, industrial-grade components built to withstand extreme weather conditions, high-temperature and seismic environments. The company is headquartered at Singapore in the Asia-Pacific region, with offices and production facilities located across China, Hong Kong, India and Malaysia.

Commenting on the appointment, John Taylor, Managing Director - Regional Sales Vice President – Asia & Middle East, AEG Power Solutions, said: “Hong Kong is undertaking a major expansion of its railway network over the next five years at a cost of more than £11 billion. Five new rail projects of varying size and complexity are currently at different stages of planning and construction. Once completed, they will add 60km to Hong Kong’s railway network. We selected KML Engineering after diligently scrutinising the strategic options. We are convinced the company is the ideal partner to further develop our participation in these prestigious projects to the highest quality standards, given its vast regional expertise and track record in systems integration and delivery.”

KML Engineering has been providing professional E&M system engineering services for railway and road transport infrastructure projects for over 30 years and is presently assisting in expanding and modernising the railway network in Hong Kong.

Speaking about the task on hand, W. P. Hui, Managing Director, KML Engineering Limited, said: Developing railway and public utilities in Hong Kong is considered a dynamic and challenging assignment by most specialists - both technically and logistically. Being appointed a partner of AEG Power Solutions is a highly prestigious milestone for us. We consider it a challenge that gives us the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate our technical and intellectual capabilities both locally and regionally.”

Prominent organisations in KML Engineering’s clientele include MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL), The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA), Peak Tram, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Leisure and Cultural Services Department., Highways Department, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the Hong Kong Government, PCCW-HKT Ltd., HSBC, HK Exchanges & Clearing Ltd., and Swire Properties.