BAHRAIN manufacturer Everest Electrical WLL recently completed full type tests for its switchboard brand – Evertech MDB Systems – which it produces with South Korea-based LSIS’ components.

As well as using LSIS components for manufacturing, Everest Electrical, part of the Everest Group of Companies, also sells the Korean company’s products in Bahrain. Everest joined hands with LSIS to conduct type testing for their switchboard which will serve the electrical safety industry in the low voltage category.

The full type tests were conducted for 2,500 A, 415 V/ 690 V/8 kV and 50/ 60 Hz low voltage power switchgear and control gear.

“The panel was tested by Power Testing and Technology Institute, Korea, and witnessed and certified by Intertek- ASTA which concluded that the panel is as per their standard of quality and performance and in accordance with the latest standard, IEC 61439-2,” an Everest Electrical statement said.

“Intertek is an international testing body and for more than 130 years companies around the world have depended on it to ensure the quality and safety of their products, processes and systems. Intertek is known to offer fast, expert and efficient product testing, inspection and certification solutions.”

Commenting on the type certification, Everest Electrical said: “These will be used in multi-storey buildings, villas, hotels, hospitals, schools and industries to ensure a proper supply of electricity and protect equipment and end users from the maximum faults that can occur in an installation.

“Bahrain’s electrical market can now benefit from this certification and ensure a reliable supply of quality-tested panels in their electrical networks.”

An LSIS spokesman commented: “We are very happy to be associated with Everest Electrical WLL … With the help of their expertise and management we have been able to capture a good market share in Bahrain for residential, commercial and ministry projects.”

Present at a ceremony to mark the type testing certification and at a seminar that followed was Mohammed Bin Shaikh Ishaq, chairman, Mohammed Bin Shaikh Ishaq Group of Companies, who came as the chief guest; Bala Murugan, chairman, Everest Group; Shanavaz Farooque Sait, CEO and founder of the group; Ram Raj, its director; Sang Hun Lee, managing director, LSIS Middle East; Sujit Kumar Choubey, general manager, business development, Everest Group, and Mohamed Rashid Manoly head of sales, LSIS Gulf.

LSIS Co Ltd Korea is one of the leading manufacturers of electrical equipment and protection devices in the low, medium and high voltage sectors and a total solution provider of electric power systems and automations.