Calder Ltd is considering an expansion into the UAE, as reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM). It shows a UK industrial equipment maker weighing three routes into the UAE energy market, a branch, a partnership or a local agent, before committing to one.

According to Bloomberg’s company profile, Calder Ltd is a UK manufacturer of high-pressure pump systems and engineered flow solutions for hazardous and industrial applications, serving customers in Europe, the UK and Saudi Arabia. WAM reported that its portfolio includes multiphase pumps, chemical injection packages, well intervention equipment and high-pressure water blasting solutions used to clean refineries.

Steve Sharp, sales director at Calder, told WAM on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi that the UAE is strategically important to the company’s Middle East expansion plans. WAM reported that he cited its economic strengths, advanced infrastructure and supportive business environment.

Sharp said Abu Dhabi is an important place to explore opportunities, given the diversity of energy sector operations and growing demand for specialised technical solutions and equipment, according to WAM.

WAM reported that Calder is weighing opening a branch, entering a strategic partnership or appointing a local commercial agent with energy sector expertise and connections, so it can take part in projects.

WAM said the equipment is designed to meet the operational and technical requirements of onshore and offshore oil and gas operations and the refining sector.

The market backdrop is supportive. AGBI reported that the UAE’s industry ministry announced up to AED18 billion in funding for local industrial companies in May 2026, from Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates Development Bank.

The National reported that UAE industrial procurement opportunities will rise from AED168 billion to AED180 billion over the next decade.

Zawya reported, citing the UAE–UK Business Council, that the UK–UAE trade and investment relationship is now worth over $30 billion a year.

For the sector, an equipment maker testing branch, partner and agent options before entering signals that suppliers are staging Gulf market entry around local energy sector relationships.