Saudi Arabian Adhesive Factory (Saaf) is on the expansion path having just been given the go-ahead by the Ministry of Industry to boost its production capacity by 4,000 tonnes per year, says Rashied Mahmoud Rashied, factory manager.
"To support our expansion plans, we have purchased new equipment from Spain which is expected to be delivered in September," he says.
Established in 1975, Saaf is one of the leading manufacturers in Saudi Arabia of adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings and concrete admixtures.
The Riyadh-based company achieved total sales of SR50 million ($13.3 million) last year and its total output of adhesives and paints touched 12,000 tonnes, Rashied adds.
"Saaf's success and growth is based on its ability and skill in efficiently meeting its customers needs and expectations.
"The company remains committed to continuously enhancing its technology, strengthening its marketing department and ensuring that it holds a leadership position for the quality of its products and services.
"Saaf places high importance on the safety of its employees and of its plants and processes while being environment-conscious.
" Its quality management system has been certified according to BS EN ISO 9002 standards for the manufacture and supply of petroleum and water-based adhesives, paints, sealants and related products," he says.
The company has two divisions: manufacturing and trading.
Its manufacturing division offers a wide range of products including:
Saaf is also the distributor for the following international companies:
