German Engineering Leader Positions UAE as Regional Command Centre to Drive Infrastructure Innovation Across Emerging Markets


Dubai, UAE – February 10, 2026: GEBO Armaturen GmbH, the German engineering specialist with more than eight decades of industrial heritage, has announced a structured global expansion strategy focused on the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific (APAC), positioning the United Arab Emirates as its regional coordination hub.

The announcement was made during a high-level media interaction and industry gathering held in Dubai on February 10, 2026, where GEBO’s global leadership outlined the company’s forward-looking roadmap for emerging infrastructure markets.

The event featured key leadership including Armaturen GmbH; Mr. Gerhard Kerschbaummayr, COO – GEBO Group; Mr. Michael Hess, Strategic Partner of GEBO Mr. Vinesh Eapen, Director – Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (AMEA); and Mr. Edward Mazayan, Area Sales Manager – MENA. The leadership team shared insights into GEBO’s long-term vision, product innovation pipeline, and structured regional market strategy.

Dubai has been identified as a central operational hub within GEBO’s international expansion framework. With its advanced logistics infrastructure, regulatory clarity, strong distribution ecosystem, and connectivity between Europe, Asia, and Africa, the UAE offers a strategic gateway for coordinated regional growth.

Speaking on the regional strategy, Mr. Vinesh Eapen emphasized the significance of the UAE’s role in GEBO’s expansion journey, noting that the country serves as a regional hub capable of delivering speed, reliability, and technical excellence to surrounding markets.

The company’s regional framework includes localized inventory positioning, strengthened distribution alliances, faster technical response systems, and closer collaboration with contractors, consultants, and MEP stakeholders.

A key highlight of the event was the formal announcement by Mr. Gerhard Kerschbaummayr confirming GEBO’s strategic entry into the Asia-Pacific region. The APAC region represents one of the fastest-growing infrastructure markets globally, driven by rapid urbanisation, industrial development, and large-scale public works investments.

The expansion reflects GEBO’s confidence in emerging market growth cycles and the increasing demand for non-weld mechanical pipe connection systems that simplify installation and reduce operational downtime.

Founded in 1936, GEBO Armaturen has built a reputation as a pioneer in malleable cast iron compression fittings. The company’s early innovation eliminated the need for welding and threading in pipe connections, significantly reducing installation complexity and operational downtime.

Over the decades, GEBO products have earned global trust across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors while maintaining compliance with European quality standards.

GEBO’s pipe repair clamps, mechanical couplings, and drainage solutions are designed to withstand high temperatures, salinity, coastal exposure, and demanding soil conditions typical in the Middle East.

The company focuses on corrosion resistance, durability, and quick installation, ensuring long-term reliability even in harsh environments.

Sustainability remains central to GEBO’s strategy. By enabling efficient repairs instead of full pipe replacements, the company reduces material waste, conserves resources, and supports environmentally responsible infrastructure development.

The solutions contribute to water infrastructure efficiency, reduced maintenance frequency, and long-term lifecycle value.

GEBO’s roadmap includes strengthening warehouse presence in the GCC, expanding the regional product portfolio, evaluating the establishment of a regional technical centre, and deepening partnerships across Asia-Pacific markets.

With a legacy rooted in German engineering precision and a strategy anchored in regional integration, GEBO Armaturen continues to position itself as a trusted partner for infrastructure reliability across emerging economies.