Al Zamil Heavy Industries (ZHI), a specialist in the design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of capital equipment, recently worked with Faccin Srl on a huge plate rolling machine able to transform up to over 300 mm thick plates into cylindrical shells by cold or hot forming.

Faccin is a world leader in rolling technology

“This machine is believed to be the most powerful and precise in the whole of the Middle East and brings the company, Al Zamil Heavy Industries, to a point of reference in the market for the manufacturing of super-heavy reactors,” a Faccin spokesman said.

Over the years, Faccin has provided its many customers a series of machines for the construction of pressure vessels, mainly plate bending machines and dished head and flanging lines.

“All machines are designed and built entirely in Faccin’s modern factory in Italy and represent the best in terms of productivity and reliability. They are engineered to deliver maximum performance for decades and are a guarantee for a solid investment in production equipment,” the spokesman said.

“Faccin makes available a range of services and products in various sizes and levels of customisation to meet the needs of the most demanding customers in terms of quality and productivity.” 

A heavy steel plate bent with a Faccin machine

The company’s portfolio includes plate leveling, rolling, beveling, dishing, flanging with three- and four-roll bending machines, angle rolls and portal presses up to 4,000 tonnes with automatic manipulators and flanging machines.

Al Zamil Heavy Industry makes equipment that is utilised in the oil, gas, refining, petrochemical, power generating, desalinating and defence industries. ZHI has three divisions – manufacturing, oil and gas and industrial cranes and its main manufacturing facilities are located in Jeddah. Its customers include Saudi Aramco, Sabic and top contractors include Bechtel, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Snamprogetti, CCC, Doosan Heavy Industries, Technip and Stone & Webster Engineering, among others.