MEPCO’s Juthor launches USD 92 million TM6 tissue line in KAEC, doubling capacity to 120,000 tonnes annually and driving localization.
Jun 30, 2025
Saudi-based Middle East Paper Company’s subsidiary, Juthor Paper Manufacturing, has commenced construction of TM6, a new tissue production line at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) near Jeddah. The USD 92 million (SAR 345 m) project will add 60,000 tonnes to the plant’s capacity, bringing total annual output to 120,000 tonnes. Equipped to run at 2,100 m/min, it’s due to begin operations within two years.
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ANDRITZ will deliver advanced equipment, digital solutions, and turnkey services for TM6. The facility aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, reducing imports, creating skilled employment, and adhering to global environmental standards.
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MEPCO aims to deepen its regional tissue-paper leadership by expanding production in KAEC. The project not only supports localization, but also reinforces MEPCO’s commitment to premium-quality output, economic diversification, and alignment with national industrial policies.
