# Schutz and National Plastic Factory agree on Ecobulk IBC production in Saudi Arabia

Schutz agreed with National Plastic Factory Company (NPF) that NPF will produce Ecobulk 1,000-litre IBCs for Saudi Arabia and the GCC, with a new factory planned near Dammam. Schutz will supply steel and plastic components, with first deliveries scheduled for 2026.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-01-23
- Where: East of the country near Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Status: announced
- Products: Ecobulk IBCs, plastic drums, jerrycans, steel and plastic IBC components
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Schütz](https://endata.com/companies/2619.md) (partner)
- [National Plastic Factory Company](https://endata.com/companies/12634.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [operationsengineer.org.uk](https://www.operationsengineer.org.uk/content/news/schutz-enters-ibc-production-agreement), 2025-01-23: "A factory will be built in the east of the country near the strategic port city of Dammam."

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