ANDRITZ to deliver complete feed plant to Alwadi Poultry Farms, Saudi Arabia
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Alwadi Poultry Farms Company, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to deliver a complete, high-capacity feed mill for the production of poultry and ruminant feed.
This order is a significant step in ANDRITZ’s expansion in the feed industry in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
The new feed plant will be located in Riyadh Province and is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2026. Designed for a total capacity of 90 tons per hour (TPH), the facility will include two production lines for poultry feed (60 TPH) and one for ruminant feed (30 TPH).
ANDRITZ will supply the complete process lines – from raw material intake to finished product – including key machinery such as hammer mills, mixers, pellet mills, and crumblers, with major components coming from manufacturing facilities in Europe. The order also includes installation supervision, commissioning, and local after-sales support by ANDRITZ. With ANDRITZ’s advanced technology, the plant will offer high efficiency and flexibility as well as robust process control – all tailored to provide high-performance animal feed solutions for the Saudi market.
Established in 1975, Alwadi Poultry Farms Company is one of the leading poultry producers in Saudi Arabia, with integrated operations spanning chicken breeding, hatcheries, feed production, and poultry processing. The investment in this new plant underlines the company’s strategy to enhance its production capacity, feed quality, and market position.
From left to right: Fadi Sweidan, ANDRITZ Regional Sales Manager (MEA); Qais Haddadin, ANDRITZ Regional Sales & Service Director (MEA); Michael Lierau, ANDRITZ Senior Vice President, Feed & Biofuel; Mr. Khalid M. Al-Sanie, General Manager, Alwadi Poultry Farms; Eng. Naser Al Khatib, Plant Manager, Alwadi Poultry Farms; Faisal Baig, Managing Director, ANDRITZ Dubai; Mr. Eyad Masalma, Sales Manager, Alwadi Poultry Farms
Mr. Khalid Alsanie, General Manager of Alwadi Poultry Farms Company says: “With our long and distinguished history in the poultry sector, Alwadi Company has gained unparalleled experience. This experience has earned us the trust of our partners and consumers, and for many generations, our company has been a cornerstone of the poultry industry, built on a legacy of quality and a steadfast commitment to excellence. We are pleased to announce our collaboration with ANDRITZ in the field of feed mills and congratulate them on securing this contract with one of the largest and oldest poultry companies in the Saudi market. When the idea of establishing a new feed mill for Alwadi Company was conceived, a working team was formed consisting of the Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Technical Departments to study the price offers. After a thorough analysis, the team recommended choosing ANDRITZ for its quality, ease of maintenance, and outstanding technical presentation of the project.”
Michael Lierau, Senior Vice President ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel, adds: “We are honored to partner with Alwadi Poultry Farms Company on this significant project. With over 186 years of experience, advanced technology, and a strong presence in the region, we are committed to delivering excellence. This state-of-the-art, high-capacity facility sets a new benchmark in the region, and we’re proud to contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 and its goal of achieving full self-sufficiency in the poultry sector by 2030.”
This order demonstrates ANDRITZ’s growing presence in the MEA region and reinforces its position as a complete plant solutions provider for the feed industry.
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