# Gulf Glass Factory signs EPC contract for Qatar's first glass containers plant

Gulf Glass Factory, a subsidiary of QIMC, signed an EPC contract with Falorni Gianfranco to build Qatar's first glass containers factory. Phase 1 costs QR238 million with capacity of 200 tonnes per day; Phase 2 costs QR300 million raising capacity to 450 tonnes per day.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-12-24
- Where: Qatar, Qatar
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 200 tonnes per day (Phase 1), 450 tonnes per day (Phase 2)
- Products: glass containers
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Gulf Glass Factory](https://endata.com/companies/36378.md)
- [Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company](https://endata.com/companies/19952.md) (investor)
- [Falorni Gianfranco](https://endata.com/companies/36379.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [qatar-tribune.com](https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/150101/BUSINESS/Deal-signed-for-Qatars-1st-glass-containers-factory), 2018-12-24: "The project will meet the local needs for glass containers, which are currently imported from outside sources at high costs."

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