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What has been the toughest strategic or operational challenge • Advanced liquid immersion cooling for data centers driven by
you have had to manage and what did that episode teach you AI and cloud technologies has become a critical challenge.
about leading an industrial business? Liquid immersion cooling, where servers are directly
submerged in dielectric fluids, is gaining momentum as a far
Managing the Hamriyah factory and navigating supply chain more energy-efficient and compact alternative to air cooling.
disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic was undoubtedly our This approach enables up to 99% electricity savings, reduces
toughest challenge. Remarkably, the Hamriyah plant never shut the need for bulky HVAC infrastructure and supports higher
down a single day, stepping up to cover the production shortfall server densities and green data center operations.
caused by lockdowns in India. This demanding period called for
agility, seamless teamwork, transparent communication and • Next-generation electric vehicles require precise, advanced
an unwavering focus on employee safety alongside maintaining thermal management solutions to cool batteries, inverters
operations. It underscored the absolute necessity of resilience and drive trains effectively. Dielectric fluids provide uniform,
and transparent leadership to industrial success. direct cooling to these critical components, preventing
hotspots, enhancing safety, boosting performance and
Most importantly, it taught me the essence of a people-first extending the lifespan of increasingly powerful electrified
approach: caring for your team inspires your best effort. We systems.
ensured every employee received full safety gear, masks, gloves
and more, alongside having an on-site medical professional • Electronics and semiconductor cooling, high-performance
and regular health check-ups. This fostered confidence and computing, AI chips and power electronics increasingly
trust, empowering our people to keep pushing forward through depend on efficient, non-conductive coolants. Dielectric
uncertain times. fluids allow for direct chip immersion, providing superior heat
transfer and enabling more compact, high-output designs.
Near-term milestones include expanding our blending hubs,
Looking a decade ahead, what three headline outcomes would launching next-gen biodegradable fluids and deepening global
make you feel you have truly transformed APAR’s speciality OEM partnerships. Achieving carbon neutrality ahead of
business, and what 2–3 near-term milestones will tell you that schedule will be a key marker of success.
you are on the right path?
By 2035, I envision APAR as a global leader in eco-efficient
speciality oils with world-class integrated capacities in India and
UAE. We aim to lead R&D in eco-friendly dielectric fluids tailored Our focus on broadening the product
for emerging applications like: portfolio and building a resilient supply
chain, coupled with strategic partnerships
and continuous innovation, has empowered
APAR to serve across the globe.
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