In the Middle East, aluminium production has been gradually increasing, and it is driving to become one of the largest manufacturing sectors outside of the traditional oil and gas industry. The region boasts several aluminium smelters, which are considered the largest, modern, and environmentally friendly aluminium production facilities. Following the rise of primary aluminium production, the downstream segment has also started contributing to the region’s economic development.
Here is a detailed study of aluminium extrusion companies in the Middle East:
Gulf Extrusion Company LLC – Dubai, UAE
Gulf Extrusions Company is a leading aluminium extrusion company and a member of the Al Ghurair Group of companies. The company is strategically located in Dubai alongside its main supplier, Dubai Aluminium, and the foremost gateway to the world.
Gulf Extrusions' six presses and highly skilled workforce are capable of producing 65,000 tonnes per year, with a capacity of 24,000 tonnes for powder-coat finishes, 6,000 tonnes for anodized finishes, and over 30,000 profile designs to offer.
These extrusions cover numerous industries ranging from architectural to automotive, transportation, engineering to structural sections, components for household items, HVAC and customized products.
Gulf Extrusions' quality products are visible in many of today’s progressive structures. Throughout the many stages of Gulf Extrusions, from its inception to its expansion, the company has not only dominated its domestic market but has also become an integral part of other markets in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Canada.
Al Taiseer Aluminium Company – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
In 1976, Al Taiseer Aluminium Company was established as a fabricator to manufacture doors, windows and kitchen cabinets. Since its humble beginning, the company has continued to diversify and expand to manufacture world-class facade & architectural aluminium works.
With this progress, the company was able to move to a larger space in the 2nd industrial area of Riyadh. The company did not stop innovating and strengthening its abilities to develop its strategies and techniques. As a result, it achieved the first milestone, to commence the processing of powder coating, the first-ever commercial powder coating line in Saudi Arabia in 1989.
The company continues its progress and diversity in the field by introducing and achieving further progress by commencing of production of aluminium extrusion in 1994. At present, there are 6 extrusion lines from SMS Germany and they have a production capacity of 60,000 tonnes per annum. The operations are under the quality management system ISO 9001-2008 and had been upgraded to ISO 9001-2015 just within six (6) months. All the products are ensured to meet the international standard & tolerance like BSI, ASTM & EN Standards.
Currently, Al Taiseer products are being supplied to over 40 countries including GCC, Middle East, East Asia, Australia, U.S.A and Europe.
National Aluminium Products Company (NAPCO) – Rusayl, Oman
National Aluminium Products Company SAOG (NAPCO) was established in 1984 and is one of the leading extruders of aluminium profiles in the Middle East. Located in the Sultanate of Oman, the manufacturing plant is spread over 62,000 sq. meters in the Rusayl Industrial estate. NAPCO offers a wide range of aluminium profile extrusions in finishes that suit functional modern design specifications. The company has left its mark on the architectural landscape of the Middle East with its renowned quality products being used in several prominent structures. The annual production capacity is 42,000 tonnes, with four state of the art extrusion presses from Europe.
The extrusion presses are complemented by one anodizing line and two powder coating lines (vertical & horizontal), with a capacity of 27,000 MT per annum. NAPCO also house two wood finish lines and a crimping & bending facility. The company's commitment to quality has made it the first extrusion company in the Gulf to receive ISO certifications. NAPCO is also the only public limited aluminium extrusion company in the entire GCC.
With a consistent focus on innovative designs and high service standards, the company pursues its objective to meet customer demands and expectations.
Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Co. (BALEXCO) – Manama, Bahrain
Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Co. (BALEXCO) was established in 1977 as the first aluminium extrusion facility in the Arabian Gulf. With the main activity of producing aluminium extrusion products, BALEXCO took the lead in the region, in the production of high-quality extrusions and systems, used mainly as aluminium doors, window frames and other products that are required in the construction industry.
The establishment of BALEXCO was one of the pioneering developments in the history of the Aluminum industry in the Middle East. BALEXCO has influenced the extrusion industry significantly since its inception. Over the years, BALEXCO has increased its capacity more than three times and expanded into markets in the GCC, Middle East, and West Asia.
To cope with the recent developments in the aluminium industry and the increase in consumption and to meet the growing demand, BALEXCO has adopted the latest technologies in the field of production. Presently, BALEXCO production stands at 33,000 tonnes. BALEXCO has one of the latest and the most advanced state of the art plant equipped with well-qualified and trained personnel in the Middle East.
Qatar Aluminium Extrusion Company – Doha, Qatar
Qatar Aluminum Extrusion Company is the brainchild of QIMC (Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company) jointly hosted along with other business tycoons of Qatar, viz. Salam International Investment Ltd, ALUTEC, ALAQARIA (Qatar Real Estate Investment Co.), AGR (Aluminum Gulf Ray), and Qatar Oman Investment Co. & QBELCO (Qatar Belgium Aluminum Co.).
A project proudly designed and built with the state of art technology plant & equipment majestically located in the Pink Zone of the new industrial area. The plot of 28,000 square meters is aesthetically landscaped and engulfs a steel structure of 13,000 square meters which houses modern extrusion production facilities, with a production capacity of 30,000 tonnes.
To achieve excellence in all quality assurance aspects for its customers’ needs and generate a desired return to the stakeholders by providing efficient and cost-effective products and services that are compliant with international standards, increasing its presence in the international markets with loyal customers and creating a challenging and rewarding environment for its employees.
Aluminium Products Company (ALUPCO) – Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Aluminium Products Company (ALUPCO) is one of the largest extrusion companies in the region. ALUPCO was founded in 1975 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with its first extrusion plant. Presently, a total of 9 presses are commissioned in between Dammam and Jeddah with a production capacity exceeding 85,000 tonnes per year with plans to expand to over 100,000 tonnes per annum ALUPCO is well known for its variety of aluminium extruded profiles in different shapes and surface treatments like mill finish, powder-coated anodized, wood finish and polished. Towards energy sustainability especially in the construction sector and to provide advanced solutions, ALUPCO has formed strategic partnerships with international companies like ALUK (Italian Architectural Systems Company) and ALUBOND (American Brand of Aluminium Composite Panels). ALUPCO has also developed its own Architectural Thermal Break Systems for doors, windows and curtain walls to minimize heat transfer in the buildings from outside to inside.
September 14, 2021