The group showcased new equipment partnerships and innovations during an open day, while separately signed an agreement to advance local manufacturing efforts in alignment with Vision 2030 and sustainability goals

Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group has made key regional advancements in the areas of innovation and localisation. Group company Kanoo Machinery’s Open Day showcased new equipment partnerships, while Kanoo Energy focused on localising manufacturing through an agreement with DOPAK.

In February, Kanoo Machinery, a leading provider of industrial machinery and solutions in the region, showcased its state-of-the-art machines and equipment from its global partners and principals, during an Open Day at its facility in Jeddah.

Signed ... the agreement between Kanoo Machinery

Attended by prominent industry leaders, business partners, and customers, the event featured live displays and demonstrations of newly launched equipment, including the Grove TMC Crane, as well as handover ceremonies for recently acquired machines.

Clients had the opportunity to explore advanced solutions designed to improve and enhance operational efficiency across industries.

A key highlight of the event was the signing of a strategic agreement between Kanoo Machinery and Wacker Neuson, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment and compact machines.

This partnership will enable Kanoo Machinery to distribute light construction equipment from Wacker Neuson across Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi market, especially in the Western region, is witnessing rapid growth, attributed to the presence of large-scale infrastructure projects such as NEOM and ongoing developments in the Holy city of Makkah, Madinah and Jizan.

Kanoo Machinery remains committed to supporting these initiatives by offering its cutting-edge machinery and equipment ensuring that their products and solutions are in-line with current and upcoming projects within the region.

The strength of Kanoo Machinery is its comprehensive after-market solutions, parts showrooms and dedicated customer service centers spread across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Commenting on the event, Ahmed Fawzi Kanoo, Board Member Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, said: "The Open Day event opened doors to enhanced collaborations and new partnerships with stakeholders across the value chain, while showcasing our future-ready offerings in the machinery space. We remain committed to staying at the forefront in offering high-quality, reliable, and customer-centric services to meet the evolving needs of the construction industrial sectors in KSA and the GCC region"

Manoj Tripathy, CEO of Kanoo Industrial & Energy, said: "It was a pleasure hosting the Kanoo Machinery Open Day at our Jeddah facility, which provided us with valued interactions with our esteemed clients, suppliers, and industry professionals. The event highlights our emphasis on providing excellent service and building long-term relationships with our diverse client base"

DRIVING LOCAL MANUFACTURING

Separately, Kanoo Energy signed an agreement with DOPAK (DOVIANUS), a leading global manufacturer of sampling systems and related accessories for liquids, gases, and liquefied gases, to design, engineer, and locally manufacture manual sampling systems in Saudi Arabia.

The agreement is line with Kanoo Energy’s commitment to drive localisation in the Kingdom, spearheaded by Ali Abdulla Kanoo, Deputy Chairman, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo and President of Kanoo Industrial & Energy.

By manufacturing DOPAK manual sampling systems locally, Kanoo Energy aims to enhance local value by offering engineering, assembly, and testing services. This collaboration is expected to enable faster delivery of manual sampling systems to customers in Saudi Arabia.

The localisation efforts of Kanoo Energy demonstrates its ongoing continued commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s push for local manufacturing initiatives, adhering to the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) requirements.

These efforts are aligned with Saudi’s Vision 2030 and localisation initiatives, such as the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) programme.

Kanoo Energy emphasises sustainability through advanced technologies and adopting best practices amidst an evolving energy landscape.

Building on its legacy of innovation and local impact, the company remains committed to creating more job opportunities and contributing to a cleaner future.

Commenting on the partnership, Ali Abdulla Kanoo said: "This partnership is another step in our journey to promote localisation. By combining Kanoo Energy's in-depth regional knowledge with the domain expertise of DOPAK, this collaboration will bring immense value by offering tailored solutions to address the unique demands of the region's industries."

Ryan Welsh, Director, Global Sales, Crane said: "This strategic alliance with Kanoo Energy will enable us to deliver exceptional value-added services to various stakeholders in the region. Our local operations will empower us to provide tailored solutions for the region’s industries with enhanced operations and higher level of service."

By Abdulaziz Khattak