Emerson to Build New Automation Solutions Service Center in Qatar

Emerson will add a 3,500 m² service and automation hub in Qatar, including the country’s first certified in‑country flow calibration lab.

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Emerson (EMR) plans to build the Emerson Middle East & Africa Service Center, a 3,500-square-meter automation solutions service and operations facility, in Qatar’s Umm Alhoul Free Zone.

The site will expand local capabilities for customers in Qatar and across the wider Middle East and Africa, including the region’s first certified in-country flow calibration lab for large, high-pressure and high-volume flow meters. The investment supports Qatar National Vision 2030 economic growth and diversification goals and complements Emerson’s existing regional footprint in Saudi Arabia, UAE and partner service networks. Initial services are scheduled to start in December 2026, with the calibration lab opening in early 2027.

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• 3,500 m² service center to expand automation capabilities in Qatar and MEA
• Includes Qatar’s first certified in‑country flow calibration lab for large, high‑pressure meters
• Phased opening from December 2026 with calibration lab coming in early 2027

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New facility expands Emerson footprint across the region

• Emerson plans to open first certified flow calibration lab in Qatar, helping regional customers reduce operational disruptions and accelerate time-to-market.
• The new facility demonstrates Emerson's commitment to in-country value creation and economic development.
• The announcement signals Emerson's expanding automation and industrial technology footprint across the Middle East and Africa.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global automation leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced plans to build the Emerson Middle East & Africa Service Center, a new automation solutions service and operations center, in the Umm Alhoul Free Zone. The facility will expand Emerson's local capabilities for customers in Qatar and across the Middle East and Africa. It will include the region's first certified in-country flow calibration lab, along with other critical automation technologies designed to help customers optimize operations, reduce turnaround time, minimize costs and accelerate project timelines.

"This new investment reflects Emerson's strategic commitment to accelerating innovation in Qatar and supporting the Middle East's most critical operations," said Judson Duncan, group president of Global Sales at Emerson. "Our additional capabilities will enable customers to operate with greater agility, reliability and cost efficiency."

Strategic Investment Aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030

The new 3,500-square-meter facility reinforces Emerson's expanding industrial technology presence in the region and advances Qatar National Vision 2030 objectives around economic growth and diversification. The new site will add to the existing footprint of manufacturing, service and distribution locations in the Middle East across Saudi Arabia and UAE along with a broad service network of Emerson accredited service partners in the region.

New Capabilities for Qatar

In addition to being equipped to calibrate large-size flow meters for high-pressure and high-volume operations, the Qatar facility will feature:

• Measurement instrumentation solutions and skid training systems
• Off-the-shelf inventory and spare parts distribution
• A training and experience center for customer operations teams
• Staging and integration services for distributed control systems

The facility is planned to open in phases: control systems staging and measurement solutions services, spares inventory and the training center will open in December 2026 with the certified flow calibration lab opening in early 2027.

Qatar Free Zone Signing

The announcement was formalized at a signing ceremony in on the sidelines of Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) in New York City with Qatar Free Zone dignitaries, including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani, chief executive officer, Qatar Free Zones Authority, and Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, minister of commerce and industry and chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority.

For more information about Emerson in the Middle East, go to www.emerson.com/en/corporate/global/mea 

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Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global automation leader delivering solutions for the most demanding technology challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is engineering the autonomous future, enabling customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit Emerson.com. 

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Where will Emerson’s new Middle East & Africa Service Center be located in Qatar?

The new automation solutions service and operations center will be built in the Umm Alhoul Free Zone, which is part of Qatar’s free zones ecosystem.

What capabilities will the new Emerson facility in Qatar offer?

The site will provide a certified in‑country flow calibration lab for large, high‑pressure and high‑volume flow meters, measurement instrumentation and skid training systems, off‑the‑shelf inventory and spare parts distribution, a training and experience center for customer operations teams, and staging and integration services for distributed control systems.

How does this project align with Qatar National Vision 2030?

The company said the 3,500‑square‑meter facility reinforces its industrial technology presence and advances Qatar National Vision 2030 objectives by supporting economic growth, diversification and in‑country value creation.

What is the timeline for the opening of the new Emerson facility in Qatar?

The facility is planned to open in phases: control systems staging and measurement solutions services, spare parts inventory and the training center are scheduled to begin operations in December 2026, while the certified flow calibration lab is expected to open in early 2027.