Al Watania for Industries has signed a partnership agreement with China’s Donghexin (DHX) Group to establish the first tinplate production plant in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, the signing ceremony marked the attendance of Vice Minister for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Chairman of the DHX Group Li Dong, along with Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Watania for Industries Mosaed Al-Ohali.
Set to be located in Ras Al-Khair Industrial City, the new plant will meet the growing needs for metal packaging solutions.
Importantly, half of the production will be dedicated to serving the domestic market, while the other half will be exported.
Promisingly, the project will offer more than 500 direct job opportunities and rely on environmentally friendly technologies.
With an annual production capacity of 400,000 tons, the project will begin commercial operations in mid-2027.
In line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, the new facility will play a pivotal role in diversifying the national economy, localizing industrial technologies, and expanding the Kingdom’s manufacturing base.
The launch of the project represents a significant milestone toward localizing the supply chain for the packaging sector and addressing domestic demand for tinplate and tin-free steel (TFS).
These materials are so essential for economic development especially when it comes to significant industries such as food and beverage, paints, oils, and chemicals.
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