Schutz seals licence deal with Saudi's National Plastic Factory
RIYADH, 1 days ago
Schutz, one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial packaging, has signed a licence agreement with National Plastic Factory Company (NPF) for production of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) in Saudi Arabia.
The move is aimed at ensuring the supply of certified Schutz IBCs to the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula, said the company in a statement.
Established in Riyadh in 1976, NPF is one of the leading manufacturers of plastic packaging in Saudi Arabia, including drums and jerrycans.
As per the deal, NPF will produce Ecobulk IBCs with a filling volume of 1,000 litres for the Saudi market and the entire GCC region. A state-of-the-art factory will be built in the east of the country near the strategic port city of Dammam.
The IBCs are produced on original Schutz machines and equipment. Schutz will supply NPF with the steel and plastic components required for further processing, such as tubes for the IBC cage, screw caps and outlet valves.
With this partnership, Schutz is expanding its global IBC production network into the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula, tapping into a very dynamic market.
From its two modern production plants in the capital, the ISO 9001-certified NPF caters to a wide range of industries at home and abroad. One of the major export ports on the Arabian Gulf, Dammam is a central hub for the Saudi Arabian oil industry.
The construction of a new, state-of-the-art production facility nearby ensures the future regional supply of Schutz Ecobulk IBCs, it stated.
These containers provide a complete solution for filling companies in the chemical, oil and lubricants industries, as well as other sectors such as the food industry. Future customers will benefit from the shortest delivery times and the highest product quality, it added.-TradeArabia News Service
