Rheem Middle East, a global manufacturer of HVACR and water heating products, has garnered significant attention at the Make it in the Emirates Awards 2026, winning the Quality & Compliance Award for Small & Medium Enterprise, which recognizes the team’s commitment to manufacturing excellence and building leading solutions for the region.
Rheem’s Dubai-based manufacturing facility operates under ISO 9001 for quality management, as well as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Its factory showcases the breadth of its production capabilities across multiple product lines, where each solution is built with precision and purpose. This win follows Rheem recently launching two new production lines at its Dubai-based manufacturing facility, marking the expansion of its Made in the UAE portfolio. By producing locally, the facility significantly reduces its shipping needs and its carbon footprint, operating on a zero waste-to-atmosphere principle. The facility also features solar panels that reduce carbon emissions by 275,000 kg annually.
Rheem exhibited at Make it in the Emirates 2026 to showcase its latest Made in the UAE innovations and solutions built for the region. With a firm commitment to local manufacturing and quality, its manufacturing facility produces each unit with accuracy and consistency. Tested for safety parameters across air quality, water quality, reliability, as well as earthing, current and electrical strength to ensure strong, smart products that are built to last, Rheem’s offering meets rigorous GCC regulatory requirements and international industry standards.
“This award win highlights our commitment to local manufacturing, quality and innovation, and we are proud to be recognised for our cutting-edge products and solutions specifically built for the region, as well as our quality and compliance credentials. At Rheem, we champion manufacturing excellence, sustainability and aim to provide high-performance solutions to our clients, while ensuring we’re meeting the region’s evolving regulatory and environmental standards,” said Brian Hempenstall, Vice President and General Manager, Rheem Middle East.
Marking its fifth anniversary, the Make it in the Emirates Awards 2026, stands as the UAE’s flagship platform for delivering national industrial transformation. It serves as a nationwide platform for recognizing leading manufacturers and industrial leaders. The awards showcase UAE industrial champions locally and globally, inspiring manufacturers and highlighting success stories within the region.
About Rheem:
At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our fill line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide.
