Global industrial technology and automation leader Emerson announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art manufacturing and innovation hub at the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) as part of its expansion plans in the Middle East. The opening of this facility marks the latest milestone in Emerson’s commitment to growing its business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   

The 140,000-square-foot (13,000 square meters) manufacturing hub brings the company’s extensive automation technology portfolio together under one roof, including mission-critical control and safety systems, measurement instrumentation, control valves, isolation valves, pressure relief valves, solenoid valves and industrial lighting assemblies.

"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 localisation and advancing sustainable growth," said Mathias Schinzel, president of Emerson Middle East and Africa.

As part of Emerson’s net zero emission goals, the manufacturing hub is equipped with energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources, including rooftop solar power generation, compressed air optimisation and lighting system optimisation.

“We are proud to collaborate with Emerson to support their new cutting-edge manufacturing hub at SPARK,” said Mishal I. AlZughaibi, SPARK President and CEO. “With the establishment of these facilities, we are closer than ever to achieving our localisation 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 opened its first local valves manufacturing facility in Jubail in 2011 and expanded its manufacturing footprint over the years to include facilities in Dammam and its Saudi headquarters Dhahran Techno Valley in 2018.

The new facility at SPARK 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 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.

"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 localised manufacturing and innovation," said Hussein Zein, vice president of Emerson in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.