RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Tuesday, September 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OPPLE Lighting and Al Manara recently concluded OPPLE’s latest seminar for the Riyadh project lighting community. The event was attended by over two hundred engineers and ministry officials, who were very much impressed by OPPLE’s quality products and its viability as a full service provider.

DP Smedema, General Manager Middle East of OPPLE Lighting stated in his opening speech, “With the current upheaval in the global lighting market, we are ready to take the vacancy as the new global A-brand, both within the region and globally. We welcome you to join us and watch us as we continue our expansion within the Saudi Arabian market with our partner Al Manara.” Mr. Shahid, Executive Director of Al Manara, who was also present, mirrored this confidence in the brand, “OPPLE has grown to be one of the strongest brands in our portfolio due to an emphasis on consistency and service allowing the brand to quickly gain a reputation for reliability in the market.”

Following an introduction to OPPLE Lighting and Al Manara respectively, the attendees were invited to experience the products themselves, followed by dinner and a raffle. The attendees were most impressed by OPPLE Lighting’s global exposure and strong project references in both the Middle East and European markets with brands such as Movenpick, Adidas, Mercedes, Burger King and KFC, among others. OPPLE’s LED Highbay and LED HR Downlight were particularly well-received due to the high-quality feel and long lifetime that have become icons of OPPLE products in the local market.

The event concluded with a farewell from both OPPLE Lighting and Al Manara management; Mr. Yousufi, owner of Al Manara, made a closing speech, reinforcing the shared vision between both organizations and expressing pride in the strong growth of his company and caliber of its partners.

About OPPLE Lighting

OPPLE Lighting is a leading lighting manufacturer based in Shanghai, China. Starting in 1996 as a CFL and ceiling fixture manufacturer, OPPLE has significantly expanded its product line to include a vast array of products and services — ranging from electrical appliances to large-scale commercial lighting solutions. This success has propelled us to be the largest home lighting company in the Chinese market with a network of over 30,000 sales outlets. OPPLE’s recent growth has not only come domestically, but also internationally – with sales and services now offered in over 50 countries worldwide. This is due not only to the demand for our high-quality products, but also to the company’s strong commitment to research and development.

Because of OPPLE’s emphasis on innovation, we have been able to stay at the forefront during the global switch to affordable LED technology. OPPLE employs over 6,000 people worldwide.

About Al Manara

Al Manara Electric was founded in 1987 and has been customer-centric since its conception. Founded by a strong team with decades of experience in the electrical field, it has quickly grown to become one of the largest distributors of switches and lighting products in the Saudi Arabian market. Al Manara currently represents OPPLE Lighting, Panasonic, and a variety of specialized European lighting brands.

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Contacts

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Nina Rosenthal, +86-21-38550000

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Kiko Li, +86-21-38550000

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