Q.1. Could you brief our readers about yourself? What's the success mantra of this wonderful journey?
Scot B. McLean – President International Operations. I have been with the Haws organization for 12+ years and in the safety industry for 39 years with experience in personal protective equipment, safety equipment systems and training of end users for proper use of safety equipment.
Q.2. Haws has been doing the rounds in the Safety Industry since a very long decade; could you share with our readers your view of the Safety Industry market globally & in India market?
Haws started in 1906 in and continue to service the needs of our distributor and end users with locations in China(Wuxi), Singapore, Brazil, Switzerland, USA (Headquarters) and most recently in 2016 – India. The continued focus on improved standards and enhanced safety of today's workers makes the safety industries of the world, including India, rapid growth markets. Corporate communities continue to invest in programs, products and trained personnel to protect the workers of their businesses.
Q.3. What is the latest products launched by Haws? Could you brief us about their usage & how is it going to benefit the Indian markets?
Haws, the most aggressive and proactive innovator of better solutions, has lead the development of products that perform at higher levels – such as AXION, which is a medically superior solution for the efficacy of chemical decontamination. More recently Haws has launched an entire portfolio of overhead tank showers with option to heat or chill the water depending on ambient conditions. These solutions are economical and flexible to the changing dynamics of many client facilities. Further, our offering of first response sterile solutions and potable portable offerings are not only compliant to global standards but efficient in their use applications. Finally, Haws is by far the leading designer and engineer supported tepid water systems specialist. Working closely with Engineering, Procurement and Construction companies such as Bechtel, Fluor, Jacobs, Worley Parsons, Daelim, CTCI, Saipem and many others, Haws is truly the only company capable of designing unique solutions for tempering water to the recommended range of 16-degree C thru 36-degree C. Their list of references range from the coldest parts of the world to the hottest – all designed and manufactured to meet the user's unique needs.
Q.4. What is the initiative taken by Haws to be the best in the Indian Fire & Safety market
By taking the 110-year history of innovation and introducing it via a localized team of professional technical sales personnel Haws is able to consult with key end users to satisfy their localized needs (problems). Our new marketing program is aimed at educating end users on standards, innovation and unique solutions. Haws can be accessed thru our India website, www.hawsco.in
Q.5. What is your market expectations with regards to the new product launches from the Indian Region? What is Haws Strategy in India to brand these new products?
Almost monthly, Haws will be introducing world class solutions to the Indian market branded Haws reflecting the well-known 110-year brand. We will work very closely with our localized distribution partners to support the immediate needs of the immediate markets.
Q.6. Brief us about your Global presence & outreach? How is Haws positioning itself in the Indian Safety & Fire market?
Haws is by far the most globalized business of any offering emergency eye wash and shower solutions. We expect to become the dominant market leader, as we are in all the other markets we participate in today, earned through quality products, quality sales and service support, and the strength of our brand and warranties.
Q.7. What are your views regards to the latest developments in Smart cities projects? How is Haws going to help in making These mission & projects successful?
We are very excited about the smart cities – mostly because of our hydration offering. Haws patented the drinking fountain bubbler in 1911 and are well regraded for their high-quality drinking water fountains that we believe will be a part of the new cities desires to properly hydrate their citizens.
Q.8. What are the challenges faced by Haws in India & how are you going to out beat those challenges?
Developing our brand will take some time. Until we manufacturer in country, which is our plan, the trade barriers make the solutions more expensive in India than in the rest of the world. This effectively means that the Indian market is penalized for quality solutions because of higher pricing.
Q.9. What are the Future Plans of Haws for Indian and the Global market?
Continued expansion and growth. Sometime in the coming year(s) Haws will be localized to meet the Indian market needs. We look forward to being the 'source' for emergency eye wash, shower, tepid water solutions and to being well recognized for its quality drinking fountain installations.
