NAPCO signs contract with European supplier for two new extrusion presses

Muscat, Oman, October 28, 2014 – In line with its aggressive plans to increase its production, National Aluminium Products Company SAOG (NAPCO), one of the leading extruders of aluminium profiles in the GCC, has signed a contract with a leading European supplier for two extrusion presses. The strategic partnership will ensure that the presses are made according to the company’s specification with a capability to handle various profile sizes.

The state-of-the-art extrusion presses feature intelligent control systems with sophisticated man-machine interface, tool management, block reports, production control, computer connection, and practical technology software. The civil works for both extrusion presses have already commenced with the first press to be operational by August 2015 and the second one to be fully functional by December of next year.

Sayyid Wasfi Jamshid Abdullah Al Said, Chairman of the Board of Directors, NAPCO, said: “NAPCO currently boasts of a production capacity of between 18,000 and 20,000 metric tonnes. We are aiming to increase our capacity to address increased demand for NAPCO products and our deal for two new extrusion presses is in line with this. The benefits of the new presses include high productivity, easy availability, and excellent sectional quality.”

Established in 1984, NAPCO has positioned itself as a reliable source of high quality extrusions from the Gulf to the world markets by conforming to international standards. The company offers a wide range of aluminium profile extrusions in different finishes that suits modern design specifications and has left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of the Middle East. To date, NAPCO products are being used in a myriad of prestigious and unique structures all over the region.