Alfa Laval Arabia for Maintenance commences the assembly of its first units

Alfa Laval Arabia for Maintenance is delighted to announce that it has successfully commenced the assembly of their first units following the approval of its industrial license for the Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) local assembly. This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards operational excellence and enhanced regional capabilities.

The first set of assembled products includes 4 units of the AQ10T-BFM, one of Alfa Laval’s finest gasketed plate heat exchangers, tailored for one of their HVAC customers in construction executing a district cooling project. These units are AHRI-certified and highlight the company’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions.

This milestone reflects the strategic localization of the PHE assembly process in Saudi Arabia. Assembling the components locally results in reduction of carbon footprint minimizes lead times, and better meet the sustainability objectives of the customers and the Saudi government’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2060. Previously, assembled units were imported often by air, leading to higher emissions from airfreight.

“As we celebrate this milestone, we thank everyone involved in this achievement and are committed to play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and thriving industrial landscape in Saudi Arabia”, said, AbdulRahman AlShehri, General Manager Saudi Arabia, Alfa Laval Middle East Ltd.

This step not only enhances Alfa Laval’s ability to serve customers with greater efficiency but also contributes to the growth of the local industrial sector, fostering employment, material sourcing, and infrastructure development. It further aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives to diversify the Kingdom’s economy and drive innovation in the manufacturing sector.

About Alfa Laval in Saudi Arabia

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – mainly in energy, the environment, food and the marine industry.

Alfa Laval has been established in the Kingdom since 1995, and currently has a presence in Jeddah, Yanbu and Jubail. Historically, the company’s focus was on servicing equipment sold elsewhere but installed in Saudi Arabia, but its strategic goal over the coming period is to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia, and begin manufacturing products in-country, for local use and export.