Alghanim Industries, one of the MENA region's largest privately owned companies, has broken ground on a newKirby Building Systems pre-engineered building (PEB) and structural steel manufacturing facilityin Saudi Arabia. This strategic investment is set to transform the Kingdom into a global hub forhigh-quality steel structure exports, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as a major industrial player on the world stage.
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Driving Saudi Arabia's Global Steel Exports
The new facility inSudair Industrial City, spanning256,000 sqm, is designed tobolster Saudi Arabia's export capabilities, with a planned annual production capacity of100,000 metric tons of structural steel and 100,000 metric tons of PEB. This expansion directly supports the Kingdom's ambition to become a leadingexporter of advanced industrial solutions, supplyinghigh-quality steel structures to international markets across the GCC, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia.
Speaking at the groundbreaking event,His Excellency Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, emphasized the facility's role in advancing Saudi Arabia's export economy, aligning withVision 2030's industrial diversification goals. The ceremony also saw the presence ofHis Excellency Majid Al-Arqoubi, CEO of MODON, alongside top executives from Alghanim Industries and Kirby Building Systems.
Strengthening Saudi Arabia's Manufacturing Leadership
With this expansion,Kirby Building Systems solidifies its position as the largest PEB manufacturer outside North America. The new plant will not onlyserve domestic infrastructure projectsbut will also be a key supplier toregional and global markets, ensuring that Saudi-made steel structures meet growing international demand.
Mahmoud Samara, CEO of Alghanim Industries, underscored the importance of exports, stating: “This new facility is a game-changer for Saudi Arabia's industrial sector. By significantly increasing our manufacturing capacity, we are positioning the Kingdom as a leadingexporter of world-class steel structures. This aligns with our long-term strategy to enhance Saudi Arabia's role in the global supply chain while creating local employment and expertise in advanced steel fabrication.”
A Global Reach from the Heart of Saudi Arabia
Kirby Building Systems operates a network ofmanufacturing facilities across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, India, and Vietnam, with an overall production capacity exceeding585,000 metric tons per year. With this latest expansion,Saudi Arabia will play a central role in exporting engineered steel solutionsfor warehouses, industrial complexes, fulfillment centers, oil & gas infrastructure, and large-scale construction projects worldwide.
“The demand forhigh-quality, scalable steel structuresis rising globally, and Saudi Arabia is well-positioned to meet this need,” saidKutayba Y. Alghanim, Executive Chairman of Alghanim Industries. “By increasing our exports from the Kingdom, we are not just expanding our footprint-we are contributing to Saudi Arabia's industrial transformation and reinforcing its reputation as a global steel manufacturing hub.”
Supporting Vision 2030 and Saudi Industrial Growth
Kirby's investment inSaudi Arabia's industrial ecosystemwill directly support the Kingdom'sVision 2030 objectives, fostering job creation, skill development, and economic diversification. The facility will provideemployment opportunities for Saudi engineers and manufacturing professionals, contributing to the nation's growing expertise in steel construction and fabrication.
By leveragingstate-of-the-art technology, includingCNC laser cutting, plasma cutting, and laser-guided welding, the new plant will ensureprecision, durability, and efficiency-all critical factors in delivering world-class steel structures to international clients.
Elevating Saudi Arabia's Global Industrial Influence
Asdemand for high-performance construction solutions surges worldwide, Kirby Building Systems' new Saudi facility will be at the forefront of deliveringexport-ready, innovative, and sustainable steel structures. The Kingdom is set to emerge as a powerhouse for industrial exports, proving thatSaudi-made engineering solutionscan compete on the world stage.
With this expansion,Alghanim Industries reaffirms its commitment to positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in global steel manufacturing and export excellence, ensuring that the Kingdom's industrial sector continues to thrive and expand into new markets.
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