Setting the benchmark in the GCC area and beyond
Gulf Packaging Industries Co. (GulfPack), a leading Saudi Arabian plastics film manufacturer, and Brückner Maschinenbau have signed contracts for a significant expansion of their long-standing cooperation: two new state-of-the-art 10.4-meter-wide BOPP production lines which GulfPack will install at a new facility, where there is also room for future projects.
With this major investment, GulfPack increases their BOPP film name plate capacity from 183,000 to approximately 318,000 per annum, serving domestic, as well as export markets with an extended product portfolio. The new lines are scheduled to commence production in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Naif AlAnsari, CEO of GulfPack, says: "This expansion is a testament to GulfPack’s unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer service. Today, we export to over 75 countries, and these new investments will allow us to enhance our supply capabilities, strengthen partnerships, and support our customers in achieving their growth ambitions. With cutting-edge technology and an unwavering focus on developing mono-material sustainable solutions, we are driving the future of flexible packaging."
Karl Zimmermann, Brückner Maschinenbau’s Director Sales and Marketing, adds: “These projects are a real highlight in our partnership of over 30 years. Our latest line concepts for GulfPack stand for highest efficiency and utmost production flexibility. This means that GulfPack is setting the benchmark in the GCC area and beyond and is ideally prepared for the challenges and requirements within the supply chain in the coming years.
GulfPack is a leading manufacturer of BOPP, CPP, and metallized films, serving packaging converters and FMCG companies with innovative and sustainable packaging films globally. With headquarters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a sales and distribution hub in the USA, and sales offices in 10 locations globally, GulfPack supports clients across 75+ countries.
First picture from left to right: Karl Zimmermann, Director Sales and Marketing at Brückner Maschinenbau, Naif Ahmed AlAnsari, Chief Executive Officer at GulfPack, Mohammed Alaqil, Director Supply Chain at GulfPack, and Johann Kreilinger, Head of Sales Middle East, Subcontinent, GCC at Brückner Maschinenbau
Second picture: Himanshu Kodesia, Manager Projects at GulfPack (far left), and Ismail Dizdar, Director Manufacturing at GulfPack (far right)