Linpac and Zultec partner to build thermoforming facility in Saudi Arabia

UK-based fresh food packaging supplier, Linpac, has announced a new partnership with Zultec Group, a multinational retail and industrial supplies leader based out of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The companies will set-up thermoforming operations in Jeddah to supply Linpac branded rigid and flexible packaging materials, dedicated to serving food processors and retailers in fresh meat and poultry in the Saudi Arabia, GCC and neighboring countries.

Zultec Group has 21 locations worldwide and has more than 30 years of experience in the integrated supply of Engineering & I.T Solutions, along with a solid footprint in manufacturing and distributing End-of-the-line Packaging Solutions & Packaging Materials.

Daniel Dayan, Linpac Chairman and CEO said: ”We are delighted to formalize our relationship with the Zultec Group. Zultec has a long history of serving the Middle East food industry and has a deep local knowledge, which when complemented by the Linpac packaging portfolio and intellectual property, creates a powerful opportunity for both companies. We aim to continue to invest and develop the relationship by establishing further extrusion and thermoforming capabilities in the region as the business grows.

Haider A. Khan, Zultec Group Chief Operating Officer stated: “Through this union we aim to be closer to our customers and adapt to their needs, allowing us to be the strategic long term leader in the region.”

Zulqiurnain Ali Khan, Zultec Group President and CEO also commented: “We hope to add value to the Saudi economy through this cooperation by bringing world-class standard packaging solutions to the food industry, while creating employment & providing training to Saudis.”