Vision 2030 Jan. 2011 | Page 98

Electrical contracting outlook positive Interview with Vinod Thomas, Managing Director, Delta Electric (FZE) Group Operating in the UAE since 1988, the Delta Electric FZE Group provides quality products and services for the manufacture and trading of electrical distribution equipment. Delta Electric operates in many areas, offering a maintenance free solution for busways in addition to providing aircraft warning lights and LV Switchgear. Managing Director, Mr. Vinod Thomas, from Kerala, India, took over the company in 1994 and reversed its flagging fortunes, bringing it to a point today where it services 60% of the Abu Dhabi market share, making Delta Electric the leader in its specific niche and one of the leading technology trading companies in the UAE. Providing elements of the electrical infrastructure for buildings, primarily busways and switchgear, Delta Electric has established a reputation as a reliable partner in terms of both quality and price. Vinod Thomas cites this as a fundamental cornerstone of his business model; “It is simple - if you offer reasonable quality at a reasonable price you will do well”, says the managing director. 96