Zamil Steel Construction Co. (ZSCC) has won a turnkey project contract from United Carton Industries Co. (UCIC) for its new manufacturing facility in Al-Kharj in the central region of Saudi Arabia.
The scope of the contract includes the design, fabrication, supply and erection of pre-engineered steel buildings, as well as the provision of all other works on a turnkey basis, including civil works, electrical works, mechanical and structural works, external and utilities works, and finishing works for the new UCIC factory in Al-Kharj Industrial City.
The new plant will add a further 120,000 metric tons to UCIC’s existing installed capacity of more than 330,000 metric tons, parent company Zamil Industries said in a statement without revealing the value of the contract.
The UCIC factory construction project is a fast-track undertaking that includes many components. The complex safety and security requirements and challenging time frame associated with the construction will necessitate an extraordinary level of attention to detail.
“As specialists in turnkey projects, we will depend on our company-wide network to provide the highest quality materials and most efficient management and coordination for this prestigious project,” said Mohammed Al Sahib, director of ZSCC. “We are confident that the results will satisfy our client and match or exceed the standards that have built our reputation for quality, efficiency and innovation across the region.”
Mohnish Rikhy, general manager of UCIC, said: “The industry requirements for corrugated products and services are changing in a dynamic way. The new plant is expected to meet the industry demands and growing customer needs in the future. We have put our trust in ZSCC for the construction of this world-class manufacturing facility.”
Zamil Steel Construction Co. provides engineering, procurement and construction services for setting up new projects in different market sectors; and the design, fabrication and supply of steel buildings as well as related civil and concrete works; erection of steel buildings; and installation of firefighting and fire alarm systems, architectural materials, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing works through turnkey contracts using full-site management teams.