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1 NSK Industrial Services Centre The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has the largest economy in the Middle East and the 20th largest in the world. It has very low taxes, a stable government and a fast-growing internal market. Development of the Industrial Sector is important, in order to meet the Government s Strategic and Economic Goals. As such, it provides strong support and incentives to the Industrial Sector including: Infrastructure development, Construction of modern industrial cities in various regions of the Kingdom and Financial support from the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF). The NSK Industrial Services Centre helps Local Companies, Foreign Companies and Investors to identify Industrial Opportunities, Establish or Expand Profitable Factories, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Centre is part of NSK Consultants, a regional Consulting Firm, headquartered in

2 Riyadh, with an office in Dubai. Visit for more information. Since its establishment in 2006, the Centre has assisted Businesses and Investors from a wide range of countries, to develop Industrial Projects within many sectors of business. NSK Industrial Services is in association with Kadasa Law Firm, Lazaz Recruitment Services and Kadasa International Centre for Translation. Consultation Services Provided Include: Government consultations and services Legal consultations Financial consultations Preparing economic feasibility studies Recruitment services Introductions to partners and suppliers of manufacturing technology, know-how, machinery and raw materials Finding local and international partners

3 Government Consultation Services: Obtaining industrial licenses Obtaining commercial registration Helping to obtain suitable industrial land inside and outside of industrial cities Following up with Government departments on industrial projects Legal Consultations: Preparing and reviewing commercial agreements Preparing and reviewing technology transfer and off-take agreements Preparing agreements between partners to establish industrial projects Preparing agreements with partners or foreign companies Registration of property rights Legal representation before Ministries and Government departments Financial Consultations:

4 Arranging soft loans Auditing accounts Coordinating documentation required for disbursements Preparing Economic Feasibility Studies: Preparing economic feasibility studies for industrial projects Preparing independent technical studies Conducting field surveys for products Preparing marketing studies Recruitment Services: Providing qualified and trained Saudi staff and Saudization plans Providing qualified expatriates Manufacturing Technology, Know-how, Machinery and Raw Materials: Obtaining technology and know-how from specialized and reputable sources Obtaining offers (quotes) for high-quality machines at competitive prices

5 Bid analysis for machinery and equipment Sourcing competitively-priced raw materials locally and internationally Connecting local and international partners Marketing Industrial Products: Promoting and coordinating the export of Saudi products Advising international companies on how to buy Saudi products Advising international companies on how to export their products into the Saudi market Management and Work Team Dr. Nasser Saeed Bin Kadasah heads the NSK Industrial Services Centre. He leads a highlyqualified team who have extensive experience in industrial activities. The Centre also draws on the skills and knowledge, of local and foreign industry-specific experts. Dr. Nasser has a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the King Fahd University of

6 Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, KSA and a M.Sc. in Management Engineering from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. Dr. Nasser also has an MBA and a PhD in International Business and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from the University of Birmingham in the UK. His doctorate analyzed the factors, that may deter or slow down the inflow, of FDI into Saudi Arabia and how to bridge Psychic Distance. He also trained at Harvard University undertaking their Program on Investment Appraisal and Management. Dr. Nasser has also completed several Industrial, Management and Financial Training Programs related to the Internationalization of Firms. Before setting up NSK, Dr. Nasser was a Senior Project Manager at the SIDF, where he prepared more than 35 feasibility studies. He also supervised and managed numerous industrial projects. While at SIDF, Dr Nasser

7 was seconded to JP Chase New York for one year, where he completed the Credit Analysis Program. Dr. Nasser is a Member of the Saudi Council of Engineers, Saudi Economic Association and Saudi Management Association. He is also a Member of the US-Saudi Business Council and an Executive Member of the Saudi-Turkish Business Council. NSK Industrial Services Center Project Examples Food Industry: Ice Cream The Centre prepared studies for a Manufacturing Project, spearheaded by a wellknown Ice Cream brand. It also prepared the necessary files and studies to get a soft loan. The plant now has an annual production and distribution capacity of 15,000 tons. It is located in the Second Industrial City in Dammam, Saudi

8 Arabia. The total project investment was around SR 60 million. Metal Industry: Cables The Centre helped a Japanese Company prepare the required studies, documents and files to apply for a soft loan, of about SR 60 million, to produce High-tech Submarine Cables. The total project investment was SR 130 million. It is located in the Tanajib area on the Arabian Gulf. The company currently sells the cables to Saudi Aramco but has plans to export to neighboring GCC states. Automatic Doors The Centre conducted the required studies, to relocate the Production Facilities of a wellknown Saudi Automatic Door Producer. The Centre helped the owner to get a soft loan of

9 around SR 10 million, to facilitate the Relocation and Modernization Project. Mining The Centre undertook studies for a company that was planning to Mine Gold, Silver, Copper and Zinc in Saudi Arabia s Najran Region. It also helped the company get a soft loan of SR 330 million. The Centre prepared the first disbursement claim of 50% of the total approved loan. The project is now operational and all of the minerals are being exported to international markets via the Jazan seaport. Plastics Industry: Plastic Film The Centre prepared the necessary studies to Upgrade a Factory specialized in the manufacture of High-Quality Plastic Film. It helped the owner and the management of the

10 Riyadh-based company to get a soft loan of about SR 45 million. The company is now exporting more than 50% of its products to overseas markets. NSK Industrial Services Center - Business Development Examples The Centre is involved in developing Industrial Projects within Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries. Sugar The Centre prepared the required studies, liaised with a foreign technical partner and participated in the development of a Sugar Refinery in one of the Gulf countries. The sugar refinery has a production capacity of about 750,000 tons per year. The factory project cost was approximately US $170 million. Building Materials and Systems

11 The Centre prepared independent studies on building materials, in order to meet New Energy Regulations, required by Saudi authorities. The Centre is currently developing this opportunity. The aim of the project is to produce around one million square meters of building material with High Insulation Efficiency. The total investment of the proposed project is about SR 20 million. Animal Feed The Centre established and developed an Animal Feed Project in the Saudi Arabian seaport of Jazan. This project contributes to the Government s Development Strategy for the Jazan region via the employment of local workers and the use of locally-produced raw materials. It is also facilitating the Government s Environmental Strategy to reduce water consumption, by manufacturing animal feed. The project is the first of its kind in southern Saudi Arabia and aims to produce one million

12 tons, of animal feed per year. Sixty-thousand square meters of land were secured for the project. The total project investment is approximately SR 450 million. Projects Under Process Condiments, Dressings and Sauces The Centre is currently working with an Omani client to establish a new factory in Saudi Arabia to produce: Tomato Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Exotic Sauces, Tomato Paste, Salad Dressing, Essences and Colors. The factory will be located in Jeddah, with production of around 50,000 tons per year. The total cost of the project is approximately SR 55 million. Juices The Centre is preparing the required legal and supporting documents, together with a feasibility study, for the major expansion of one of Saudi Arabia s biggest Juice Producers. The

13 Centre will also apply for soft loans. Existing plant capacity is around one million litres per day, but this is expected to double within the next five years. Total investment for this project is around SR 400 million. The project will be located in Jazan Industrial Area. Footwear The Centre is preparing a feasibility study and all the supporting legal documents, to establish a footwear factory in Riyadh. Annual production is estimated at 500,000 pairs of slippers and shoes per year. The total investment cost is estimated at about SR 20 million. It is planned that this project will be managed and operated by Saudi Women. Tents and Tensile Structure: A Foreign Investor has assigned the Centre, to prepare a feasibility study and other required documents, necessary to obtain a soft loan, to build a factory, to produce Tents and Tensile

14 Structure. The tents are made of special plastic fabrics. Annual production will be approximately 5 million square meters. Total project investment is expected to be around SR 25 million. Ready-Mix And Interlock Production Plant: NSK Centre has been assigned to prepare the feasibility study and related documents to secure a soft loan, for the establishment and production of Ready-Mix Cement, Cement Blocks, Interlock and Pavement Blocks. The plant will be located in Al-Jouf City, in the Northern Region. Its capacity will be around 200,000 m3 / year of Ready-Mix Cement and around 150,000 m2 / year of different types of Cement Blocks. The total cost is expected to be around SR 85 million.

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