The Saudi-based major has evolved from being the Middle East's leading aluminium extruder into a vertically integrated manufacturer of advanced technologies, delivering building solutions that redefine façades, systems, and modular construction globally.

With a clear focus on design, engineering, research and development (R&D), and technology-driven innovation, ALUPCO is setting the pace for global expansion and sustainability leadership, with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) planned for 2027 to accelerate this transformation and its vision for ‘50 Years of Building the Future’.

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud all attended the inauguration of ALUPCO in 1975.

Founded in 1975, ALUPCO began with a bold vision: to contribute to the region's industrial development by producing world-class aluminium products locally.

Today, after five decades, the company has grown into a modern powerhouse supplying high-performance architectural systems, turnkey building envelopes, and sustainable solutions across the MENA region and beyond.

The company’s evolution reflects 50 years of engineering excellence, continuous innovation, and a relentless push toward higher-value solutions.

Over the decades, ALUPCO has embodied the kingdom’s industrial ambitions, adopting state-of-the-art automation, digital manufacturing, and sustainable production methods while investing in R&D, materials testing, and thermal performance engineering.

Celebrating 50 years is not just about looking back – it’s about honouring our legacy while building the future – Khaled Abdelmoneim

Its global footprint now spans over 30 countries with a network of 10,000 completed projects, reflecting a firm commitment to futuristic building solutions aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

TRANSFORMATION OF SCALE AND AMBITION

ALUPCO’s journey embodies a striking transformation: a commodity extrusion specialist with a regional reach to a diversified global leader delivering building façade systems, modular housing, solar integration, and smart full-envelope systems.

This strategic shift is supported by deep vertical integration, controlling complete value chains from R&D and precision manufacturing to system design and delivery.

In fact, the following key elements have become the core pillars of the new ALUPCO:

Advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0: Automation, CNC machining, robotic finishing, ERP/MES integration, AI-assisted quality control, real-time data systems, and smart production lines have significantly boosted efficiency and product quality.

R&D, testing, and engineering excellence: Thermal engineering, materials testing labs, façade system development teams, and performance simulation capabilities position ALUPCO as a design-and-engineering-driven solutions provider.

Vertical integration and value-addition: Powder coating, anodising, thermal-break technologies, system fabrication, solar-frame manufacturing, and turnkey façades deliver value-chain control and higher-margin products.

Strategic global partnerships: joint venture initiatives with global leaders in construction and energy strengthen ALUPCO’s system offering, renewable-energy capabilities, and technical depth.

System development teams: These groups operate as the company’s internal innovation laboratories, shaping the next generation of building solutions that meet the highest standards of energy efficiency, durability, and aesthetic appeal.

Sustainability:  Focus on producing “green billets”, investing in energy-efficient processes and implementing recycling programmes to set standards in sustainable manufacturing.

ALUPCO’s success has also been driven by the commitment of its employees.

As ALUPCO sets the pace for the next 50 years of success, it also reaffirms its commitment to the future – investing in cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and human capital. With an eye on Saudi Vision 2030, ALUPCO continues to contribute to national development through advanced manufacturing, energy-efficient solutions, and partnerships that drive innovation.

Sharing his thoughts on the landmark 50th anniversary, ALUPCO’s CEO Khaled Abdelmoneim says: “Celebrating 50 years is not just about looking back – it’s about honouring our legacy while building the future. ALUPCO’s success has been driven by the trust of our partners, the commitment of our employees, and our continuous pursuit of innovation.

“Our 50-year journey is the foundation for the next 50. ALUPCO is now a global building solutions provider powered by innovation, engineering, sustainability, and strategic partnerships. We are investing in technologies, digitalisation, and design capabilities that will redefine our industry and shape the built environment.

“As we enter the next 50 years, we remain dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions that empower progress and shape tomorrow’s industries.”

STRATEGIC GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

Integral to ALUPCO’s globalisation strategy is the landmark partnership signed recently with Asia Aluminum Group (AAG), a major Hong Kong aluminium extrusion manufacturer with a production base in mainland China to build the largest integrated downstream aluminium industrial base in Saudi Arabia.

ALUPCO continually upgrades its equipment to ensure high productivity and efficiency.

The partnership will form three joint ventures, including AAG member companies like AluHouse. The $500-million investment will focus on aluminium extrusion, modular housing, and solar panel frames, extending its technical capabilities, strengthening its system-development capacity, and integrating advanced fabrication technologies from international markets.

This is the latest milestone in ALUPCO’s journey, which has grown into a diversified group delivering façades, windows, curtain-walls, steelworks, woodworks, fit-outs, and lighting solutions. The company operates extensive facilities in Dammam and Jeddah, and maintains commercial offices in Riyadh, Dubai (UAE), Cairo (Egypt), Bahrain and Orlando (US).

Exports account for over 30 per cent of ALUPCO’s production, with key markets including France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Canada, the US, India, Egypt, Sudan, and Morocco. Sales offices in Dubai and Cairo strengthen its presence in the MENA region, while the company is evaluating satellite extrusion sites in the GCC and Europe to localise production for export regions.

Smart production lines have significantly boosted efficiency and product quality.

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

As ALUPCO commemorates its 50th anniversary, partners and industry leaders have lauded its long-standing contribution to shaping the region’s built environment. Testimonials emphasise ALUPCO’s role in raising industry standards and advancing architectural identity across the Gulf. The company has won praise from long-term partners for its reliability and engineering expertise (see Testimonials, Page 44).

SUBSIDIARIES

ALUPCO’s subsidiaries play a key role in the group’s decisive transformation from a commodity-focused manufacturer to a multi-discipline, vertically integrated building-solutions group with global ambitions.

These subsidiaries – with their broad manufacturing capabilities and products serving global markets while also supplying feedstock to ALUPCO’s other subsidiaries – add significant value to the group.

 “We now produce components we once sourced externally, leveraging our extrusion capabilities. This makes us both supplier and customer,” Abdel-Moneim says.

Examples of company’s building solutions ecosystem now includes:

•   PRISMA, which offers high-end engineering, testing, and delivery of premium façades and glazing systems.

•   Aluman ME, which specialises in cost-efficient, sustainable aluminium systems for mass housing and regional mega-developments.

•   Habitat International, providing interior joinery, wooden doors, cabinetry, and fit-out solutions that extend ALUPCO’s offering into full envelope-to-interior integration.

United, these subsidiaries form a cohesive ecosystem of design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation capabilities, positioning ALUPCO as a one-stop provider of complete building systems.

Thermal-break technologies help deliver value-chain control and higher-margin products.

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE IN GIGA PROJECTS

Among ALUPCO’s most significant recent deals is a strategic alliance with Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed real estate developer ROSHN Group. The partnership involves establishing a fully automated, high-tech aluminium facility in Riyadh, with investment exceeding SAR1 billion ($270 million).

“The new facility enables production of aluminium doors, windows, and curtain-walls, reducing reliance on imports and external suppliers,” Abdel-Moneim says. “This improves quality control, timing, and cost predictability.”

ALUPCO’s alliance with Array Technologies, a global leader in solar tracker systems, enables it to supply advanced extrusions for utility-scale solar installations across the MENA region, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy push.

The company has played a pivotal role in supplying engineering-led, high-performance aluminium profiles for some of the region’s most high-profile projects:

• Jeddah Tower – supplying precision-engineered façade aluminium designed for extreme vertical loads and climate conditions, under a contract with United Arab Aluminium Company (UAAC);

• The Red Sea Project – delivering aluminium and glass façade systems for hotels and entertainment venues on Shura Island, as part of a consortium with Prisma Metal Industry;

• Sedra (ROSHN) – long-term supplier of doors, windows, and curtain-walls for residential and commercial developments.

• NEOM Administrative Buildings – supplying over 8,350 sq m of aluminium glass façade systems with high thermal performance.

ALUPCO has also delivered its 50SG curtain-wall system for projects in the Middle East.

High-capacity extrusion lines deliver strength, accuracy and consistency.

VISIONARY IPO MILESTONE

The planned IPO represents a bold, future-focused initiative – a springboard to global expansion, enhanced market visibility, and confidence in ALUPCO’s transformation. This listing will enable investment in next-gen manufacturing technologies, global market entry, and talent acquisition while strengthening corporate governance and transparency, signalling ALUPCO’s readiness to compete on the global stage.

“Our IPO will enable ALUPCO to compete globally, strengthen innovation, and expand our engineering and technology footprint,” says Abdelmoneim. “It is a statement of confidence in our future and a catalyst for the next stage of our global journey.”

LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY

ALUPCO’s commitment to sustainability is rooted in its decades-long initiatives to reduce environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and promote responsible manufacturing across its operations.

ALUPCO is driving the future of sustainable aluminium solutions by embedding sustainability into every stage of its operations.  This includes:

•   Green aluminium initiatives and expanding in-house recycling.

•   Low-carbon manufacturing using high-efficiency furnaces and heat-recovery systems.

•   Water recycling, low-VOC chemicals, and circular-economy processes.

•   Development of sustainable façade systems and solar-integrated building envelopes.

•   A decarbonisation roadmap aligned with global standards.

The company positions itself as a regional leader driving the shift toward low-carbon, circular building materials, contributing decisively to Saudi Arabia’s environmental goals.

“We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and aligning with circular economy principles,” Abdel-Moneim says.

ALUPCO’s headquarters and plant in Dammam ... gearing up for the next chapter of global growth.

LOOKING AHEAD – THE NEXT 50 YEARS

ALUPCO enters its next 50 years with a global mindset, a premium engineering-first identity, and a clear purpose: to deliver innovative, sustainable, and high-performance building solutions that define the future of architecture.

What began as a local manufacturer has evolved into a global force in integrated building technologies, poised to influence the next chapter of construction across the world. Its future roadmap is resolutely focused on innovation and global growth.

Key priorities include advancing modular housing solutions for rapid urban development and affordability; expanding solar technology and smart façade systems to enhance energy efficiency; investing in AI-driven manufacturing and Industry 4.0 to maintain a competitive edge; driving production of green aluminium to reduce the carbon footprint and broadening its global market presence with new manufacturing and service satellite sites.

While ALUPCO’s first 50 years were about industrial capability, the next 50 are about a vision to lead the future of building technologies and shape the next generation of sustainable architecture.