FROM VISION TO REALITY: IN CONVERSATION WITH ALUPCO'S CEO

Since 1975, ALUPCO has been a key force in Saudi Arabia's industrial growth, transforming from a pioneering local extruder to a global solutions provider.

- KHALED ABDEL-MONEIM

Gulf Construction sits down with CEO Khaled Abdel-Moneim to discuss ALUPCO'S remarkable 50-year journey and the milestones that have defined its success - from pioneering Saudi extrusion in 1975 to global expansion, diversification beyond aluminium, and preparing for a landmark IPO. In this exclusive interview, Abdel-Moneim reveals how Vision 2030, innovation, commitment to customer happiness, and readiness are driving ALUPCO's transformation into a world-class solutions provider.

50 YEARS of success is a remarkable achievement. What would you consider some of the milestones of this journey?

ALUPCO's journey began in 1975 with a clear vision from its shareholders: to industrialise aluminium in Saudi Arabia, where no aluminium industry existed at the time. To achieve this, the company's founders hired Alu Swiss, the world's best aluminium consultants.

Alu Swiss studied the market, assessed the needs, and chose two locations - Dammam and Jeddah - to establish the company. These locations were ideal for sourcing materials within Saudi Arabia and for future expansion into international markets. This gave ALUPCO access to critical logistics lines.

ALUPCO's growth has followed a clear three-phase plan. The first phase was to satisfy Saudi Arabia's domestic market and help it grow. Next, the company expanded exports to the GCC, North Africa, and Africa. Now, ALUPCO is in its third phase, entering new markets in Europe, North America, and India.

The most recent milestone for the company has been to diversify beyond aluminium. We believe our core business is to meet the needs of our customers and ensure their satisfaction. To do this, you can't just give him one thing. For example, if a customer is building a construction project, he needs more than just aluminium. This is why we are expanding our offerings - to satisfy more of our customers' requirements with a range of products. This is the phase we are in now.