Country project
Tuna and seafood canning line in Saudi Arabia
National food-security programmes replacing imports with local production. MCF Technology and SGE engineer, build in Italy and install in Saudi Arabia complete lines for tuna and pelagic fish, producing cans, glass jars, retort pouches.
Reference figures
- Reference capacity
- 7 tph
- Indicative CAPEX on site
- €4.75M – €6.40M
- Delivery and start-up
- 14 months
- Local requirements
- 380 V / 60 Hz on request, mandatory SASO/SABER certification, halal requirements.
- Logistics
- Discharge at Jeddah or Dammam, on-site erection by the MCF crew.
Indicative values computed with the MCF Project Studio™ engine: they are not a contractual offer. The final budget comes from the feasibility study with mass balance and site layout.
Turnkey scope
- Mass balance, layout and machine specifications
- Manufacturing in Italy with in-house FAT before shipment
- Shipment, mechanical and electrical erection by MCF technicians
- Full-load commissioning (SAT), operator and maintenance training
- Recommended spares, remote support and on-site service worldwide
Contract to commissioning — 14 months
Phase 1 · 1 months
Studio di fattibilità e layout
Bilancio di materia, layout preliminare, budget di CAPEX.
Phase 2 · 1.5 months
Progettazione esecutiva
P&I, quadri elettrici, specifiche macchine e fornitori.
Phase 3 · 7 months
Costruzione e assemblaggio
Produzione in officina, pre-assemblaggio e FAT prima della spedizione.
Phase 4 · 3 months
Spedizione e installazione
Container marittimi, supervisione montaggio on-site.
Phase 5 · 1.5 months
Avviamento, SAT e formazione
Collaudo a pieno carico, formazione operatori e manutentori, consegna documentazione.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tuna and seafood canning line cost in Saudi Arabia?
For a reference capacity of 7 tph, indicative CAPEX delivered in Saudi Arabia ranges from €4.75M to €6.40M. The estimate includes the country factor for logistics, certification and erection supervision.
Who handles shipping, customs and erection in Saudi Arabia?
Discharge at Jeddah or Dammam, on-site erection by the MCF crew. MCF Technology manages shipment, customs paperwork and erection with its own mechanical and electronic technicians, through to full-load commissioning and training of local operators.
Which certifications and electrical requirements apply in Saudi Arabia?
380 V / 60 Hz on request, mandatory SASO/SABER certification, halal requirements. Technical documentation, wiring diagrams and manuals are issued in the language required by the local authority, and machines are prepared for the grid available on site.
How long until the line is producing in Saudi Arabia?
About 14 months from signature, including 1.5 extra months compared with an installation in Italy for shipping, customs and site supervision by our commissioning team.
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