Emerson, a global leader in automation technology and software, has opened a manufacturing and innovation hub at the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK).
The launch marks key milestone in Emerson’s commitment to expanding its business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company aims to enhance its presence in the Middle East.
The new facility, spanning 140,000-square-foot (13,000 square meters), brings Emerson’s extensive automation technology portfolio together under one roof. This includes mission-critical control and safety systems, measurement instrumentation, control valves, isolation valves, pressure relief valves, solenoid valves and industrial lighting assemblies.
Mathias Schinzel, President of Emerson Middle East and Africa, commented that, “This new facility reinforces Emerson’s position as a key player in the industrial sector in the Kingdom and contributes to Saudi Arabia’s long-term Vision 2030 of strengthening local talent, boosting supply chain localization and advancing sustainable growth.”
To achieve net zero emission goals, the manufacturing hub is equipped with energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources such as rooftop solar power generation, compressed air optimization and lighting system optimization.
Hussein Zein Vice President – Emerson in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
“As part of Emerson’s contribution to the ‘Made in KSA’ initiative, Emerson’s facility will serve domestic and regional markets with advanced technologies designed to meet the evolving needs of various industries, further solidifying Saudi Arabia’s position as a leader in localized manufacturing and innovation.”
Mishal I. AlZughaibi, SPARK President and CEO, stated that, “We are proud to collaborate with Emerson to support their new cutting-edge manufacturing hub at SPARK. With the establishment of these facilities, we are closer than ever to achieving our localization goals. Having Emerson on board strengthens our vision, and we are confident that together, we will continue to advance Saudi Arabia’s industrial journey.”
Emerson launched its first local valves manufacturing facility in Jubail in 2011. Over the years, the company has expanded its manufacturing footprint to include facilities in Dammam and its Saudi headquarters Dhahran Techno Valley in 2018.
The new manufacturing hub was inaugurated by Emerson’s executive team, led by Emerson President and Chief Executive Officer Lal Karsanbhai, along with the company’s board of directors, SPARK’s President and CEO Mishal I. AlZughaibi, and key stakeholders and customers from the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Investment for Saudi Arabia (MISA), SABIC, SWCC and Ma’aden, among others.
Through deep partnerships with local suppliers, the hub will minimize its reliance on imported goods, enhance supply chains and improve self-sufficiency in critical industrial manufacturing value chains within the Kingdom. This strategy falls in line with Saudi Vision 2030, which emphasizes building self-sufficient industries to support the country’s economic growth.
