Obeikan Folding Carton hits 600 million mark, installs second Speedmaster XL 106 for peak performance

As a testament to its commitment to cutting-edge technology and unwavering excellence, Obeikan Folding Carton, a prominent entity in the Packaging-Printer-Converter sector in the region, has installed a second Speedmaster XL 106, featuring the ground-breaking “Push to Stop” technology.

Founded in 1982 as a printing company, the Obeikan Investment Group has evolved into one of Saudi Arabia’s top 100 companies, amassing an impressive turnover of 1.6 billion dollars with a workforce of 3,000.

From left to right: Haitham R. Soliman, Director of Maintenance & Engineering at Obeikan; Khaled Abdul Rahman, Production Manager at Obeikan; Simon Gamble, Finance Director; Abdalah Alhareri, National Sales & Marketing Manager at Juffali Printing Systems; Khaled Khazaal, General Manager at Obeikan Folding Carton; Edward Pfeifer, Sales Director, Dealer Markets.

A vital entity within the group, Obeikan Folding Carton stands as one of the Middle East’s largest packaging producers, catering high-quality packaging to national and multinational brands in the food, detergent, and cosmetics sectors. Notably, Obeikan Folding Carton proudly holds the distinction of being the sole representative from the Middle East & Africa in the esteemed International Packaging Group (IPG).

Celebrating the resounding success of its initial Speedmaster XL 106, which has yielded phenomenal results for over a decade, Obeikan Folding Carton now marks the milestone of over 600 million meticulously printed sheets. Recognizing this remarkable accomplishment, HEIDELBERG conferred upon Obeikan the prestigious Business Partner Award in the ‘High Performance Customer’ category.

A remarkable achievement by printing experts, showcasing the Obeikan team’s instrumental and effective optimization of daily production flow, thanks to the cutting-edge HEIDELBERG superior technology.

“An outstanding performance by a true master in printing, highlighting the instrumental and effective optimization achieved by the Obeikan team through state-of-the-art HEIDELBERG superior technology,” expresses Mr. Abdullah Obeikan, Chairman of the Obeikan Industrial Company.

The Speedmaster XL 106, operational for almost eleven years, stands as a paragon of reliability, delivering maximum output at an impressive 18,000 sheets per hour. Recognizing the critical role of customer service, Mr. Haitham Soliman, Director of Maintenance and Service at the Obeikan Investment Group, emphasizes, “Customer service is not a department; it’s an attitude.”

From left to right: Ibrahim Serdah, Service Manager at Juffali Printing Systems; Abdalah Alhareri, National Sales & Marketing Manager at Juffali Printing Systems; Khaled Khazaal, General Manager at Obeikan Folding Carton; Panos Bartziokas, Area Business Manager, Dealer Markets; Abdullah Al Obeikan, Chairman of Obeikan Industrial Company; Zeid Al Jehni, General Manager at Heidelberg Middle East; Fuad Al Mallah, Regional Sales Manager at Juffali Printing Systems; Bassel Elnashar, Manufacturing General Manager at Obeikan Folding Carton; Haitham R. Soliman, Maintenance & Engineering Director at Obeikan Group.

Underscoring its unwavering commitment to pushing the technological boundaries, Obeikan Folding Carton has commissioned a second Speedmaster XL 106 from the 2023 generation. This cutting-edge press is equipped with Push to Stop technology, inline quality control Prinect Inpress Control, and fully automated pile logistics. Within just seven months, the new press has already surpassed an impressive 40 million sheets, poised to surpass its predecessor’s remarkable record.