L&T Valves opens manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia

L&T Valves, which supplies on-off valves to Saudi Arabia, has opened a new facility as part of the 'Made-in-KSA' flow-control solutions tailored for the energy and allied sectors.

This development aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and the iktva initiative, promoting local value-chain creation and supporting skill development programmes.

The new facility, L&T Valves Arabia Manufacturing, is strategically located in Al Jubail, off the Dammam-Abu Hadriyah Highway, enhancing its accessibility and operational efficiency in the kingdom. This initiative underscores L&T Valves' commitment to contributing to the local economy and fostering technological advancement within Saudi Arabia.

The facility features key systems and processes certified to meet ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) standards. Additionally, it is authorised to use the API 600, 593, and 6D monograms from the American Petroleum Institute, reflecting its commitment to high standards in valve manufacturing.

The inauguration was led by Anil V Parab, whole-time director and senior executive vice president – Heavy Engineering and L&T Valves, with Ahmed Al Zahrani, director for Industrial Development & Strategic Supply at Aramco, and other senior personnel from Aramco, L&T, and key end-users and EPC companies in attendance.

Speaking at the opening, Parab said, "The new facility will significantly enhance our local production capabilities in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. It will further strengthen the collaboration between L&T and Saudi Arabia."

The facility aims to catapult the manufacturing capability of the region, providing a unique opportunity to progressively address the growing requirements in the Middle East and Africa, he added.