The Al Kobar-based company has successfully completed several project orders in the kingdom, which made it a frontrunner in winning major Saudi Aramco projects including the Jazan Refinery, Offshore LTA and the Fadhili Gas Plant project

The local content requirement makes Saudi Arabia one of the most demanding markets to enter for foreign suppliers.

"Made in Saudi Arabia" is the main commercial interest of the government and the path for the long-term growth and economic well-being of the kingdom.

The programme’s goal is to double the production of locally manufactured energy-related goods and services.

Keeping this in mind, Al Khobar-based Binzagr International Trading Company has established a local sales team and local content besides a workshop for safety relief valves and control valves business.

This local facility was awarded the ASME certification for UV stamping in February 2013 followed by the Saudi Aramco approval within next two months.

The 1,500 sq m assembly shop with a 5-tonne overhead crane - ASME UV re-certificated in July 2016 - is capable for assembly, repair, maintenance, and testing of safety relief and control, mechanical valves.

In addition to painting and blasting capability, it is also adept at the maintenance of electro hydraulic actuators, reciprocating compressor valves refurbishment and calibration of pressure and temperature instruments.

The first key success was The Jazan Refinery purchase orders from various EPC’s for thousands of valves.

Today there are approximately 20 people in the Binzagr factory handling all activities right from inward inspection of goods received, assembly, testing, painting, PMI, third-party witness inspection and dispatch.

The business unit vice president is responsible for the division and is well supported by the assembly manager. Saudi technicians are employed in line with the Saudi government’s drive to employ more Saudis in technical jobs as part of its efforts to boost the local economy.

Binzagr International Trading Company in joint venture with its principals has completed many projects to increase its overall market share.

Consequently, the company won several project orders. Major project orders are the Saudi Aramco Jazan Refinery, Saudi Aramco Offshore LTA and the Saudi Aramco Fadhili Gas Plant project.

Besides the sales department, the company’s order execution and fulfillment are established in line with the project requirements of Aramco. All the project orders are executed smoothly as the factory is flexible in its operations.

The company will focus on creating enhanced value in Saudi Arabia in tune with the government’s policies and expand its market position.