Hyflux unit wins case against sub-contractor over Oman project

Singapore

A UNIT of Hyflux has prevailed in a case against its sub-contractor that would allow it to claim some money from an unconditional first demand bond between both parties.

Justice Aedit Abdullah on Wednesday ruled that Sulzer Pumps Spain, a sub-contractor hired by Hyflux Membrane Manufacturing to supply and install pumps for an Oman desalination plant project, failed to show a strong case of "unconscionability" and also failed to give full and frank disclosure at an ex parte hearing (which means that Sulzer was the only party present).