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Zamil Industrial’s lineage is easily traced directly to Zamil Group
Holding Company, a much larger and well established business family, formerly known as A.H. Al Zamil
Group of Companies and H.A. Al Zamil & Brothers Company.
 Zamil Group is an 85 year
old Saudi family owned global company with diversified industrial operations and capabilities,
commercial interests and alliances with leading international organizations. The Group offers wide
range solutions through its vast manufacturing facilities network and international presence in over
60 countries. Founded was the 1920s by late Sheikh Abdullah Al Hamad Al Zamil (1897-1961) as a
modest trading and real estate business. Zamil Brothers expanded and grew the business as they took
over in the 1970s and transformed it into a world class conglomerate.
Zamil Group operations cover numerous sectors from building products and
components to paints, plastics, chemicals and petrochemicals, from shipbuilding to ship repair, port
management and operations, from general construction to offshore marine support services.
Zamil Group employs over 12,000 persons across its international operations in
60 countries. Its cultural and ethnic diversity provide strength and sustainability. As a good and
responsible corporate citizen the Group contributes and helps developing the communities wherever
its business is conducted.
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Zamil Industrial
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| 1998 |
Zamil Industrial formed as a Closed Joint Stock Company. |
| 1999 |
Zamil Industrial acquires Clima Tech - Austria, one of
Europe's largest producers of technology based air-handling systems. |
| 2000 |
Zamil Industrial acquires Geoclima srl, an Italy based manufacturer for Chillers. |
| 2002 |
Zamil Industrial goes public and is listed on the Saudi
Stock Market under the name Zamil Industrial (symbol: 2240).
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| Zamil Industrial forms CAL, a JV with Steel Plus and an affiliate
of Canam Group, Canada to produce open web steel joists and steel decks. |
| Zamil Industrial makes its third acquisition in Europe - this time
a technology and brand name acquisition of Kessler Tech, well-known name for air handlers and
ventilation units in Germany. |
| 2004 |
Zamil Industrial increases its capital to SAR 350 million (USD
93.3 million) upon issuing bonus shares to its shareholders on the basis of 6:1. |
| 2005 |
Zamil Industrial Board announces several ambitious expansion
projects and establishing new factories in Saudi Arabia and UAE |
| 2006 |
Zamil Industrial acquires 51% controlling stake in Arabian
Fiberglass Insulation Company (AFICO) from Saudi Arabian Amiantit Group. |
| 2006 |
Zamil Industrial increases its capital to SAR 450 million (USD 120
million) upon issuing bonus shares to its shareholders on the basis of 7:2 |
| 2006 |
Zamil Industrial subscribes in "Marafik Modern Real
Estate" with 2.75 percent stake |
| 2006 |
Zamil Industrial Triumphs in UAE Web Awards 2006 |
| 2007 |
Zamil Industrial Wins Gold at Pan Arab Web Awards 2007 |
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Zamil Industrial launches its new identity. |
| 2008 |
Formed new joint ventures as follows: |
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Zamil New Delhi Infrastructure Private
Ltd.: A Joint Venture between Zamil Industrial Investment Company "Zamil
Industrial" and New Delhi Tele-Towers Private Ltd., to supply passive telecom infrastructures
— galvanized telecom towers, shelters with sandwich panels, air conditioning equipment, and
power interface units.
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Zamil Hudson Company: A Joint
Venture between Zamil Industrial and Hudson Products Corporation that focus on the manufacture,
assembly and maintenance of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers serving utility, petroleum, chemical, oil and
gas processing and industrial customers in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.
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Armacell Zamil Middle East Co.
Ltd.: A joint venture between Armacell, a Muenster, Germany Company, a global leader
in the manufacture of engineered foams and flexible technical insulation materials, and Zamil
Industrial.
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Rabiah & Nassar & Al Zamil Concrete
Industries Company Limited: A joint venture between Zamil Industrial and RANCO
Precast, a subsidiary of Rabiah and Nassar Group.
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Zamil Advantec Coils: A joint
venture between Zamil Industrial and Advantec Coils Private Limited, India, a growing air
conditioning manufacturer and operator of a completely integrated manufacturing facility.
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| 2009 |
Zamil Industrial wins prestigious Saudi Responsible
Competitiveness Index Award |
| Zamil Receives Certificate of Royal Appreciation from King
Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz |
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Zamil Air Conditioners
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| 1974 |
Formation of Arabian Refrigeration Industries (ARI). With
headquarters and factory at Dammam. ARI started its operations with production of room air
conditioners under the license and supervision of Friedrich of USA. Initial production capacity was
a humble 15 units per day. |
| 1978 |
A separate division - Unitary & Applied Products, commenced
production of central air conditioners. ARI started selling air conditioners under its own brand
name - Classic. Production capacity increased to 100 room air conditioners units per day. |
| 1981 |
Production started for mini-split air conditioners. |
| 1982 |
The floor space was doubled from 50,000 to 100,000 square meters
and production capacity increased to 500 units per day. |
| 1986 |
A test laboratory established in association with Intertek Testing Services. |
| 1991 |
Zamil Air Conditioners became the first manufacturer of air
conditioners in Saudi Arabia to attain Saudi
Arabia’s Standard Organization (SASO) certificate for room air conditioners. |
| 1992 |
New plant and machinery were installed and production capacity
rose to 1,000 units per day. Manufacturing initiated under Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
agreements. |
| 1996 |
Zamil Air Conditioners received the ISO 9002 certificate. It was followed in the same year with
CE certificate of the
Council of European Community.
The export operations were consolidated and redefined with the formation of a separate
business entity - Cooline Products Ltd. |
| 1997 |
Received the USA Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certificate.
A joint venture – Middle East Air conditioners (MEAC), formed with GE Appliances,
Europe. |
| 1998 |
Zamil Industrial formed and Zamil Air Conditioners bought under
Zamil Industrial fold along with Zamil Steel Industries and Zamil Glass Industries. |
| 1999 |
An independent service company formed - Zamil Cool Care. |
| 2000 |
A comprehensive testing facility - Advanced Technology Center
(ATC) established in association with Intertek
Testing Services. |
| 2001 |
Record production capacity achieved - over 1,600 room air
conditioners a day. |
| 2002 |
Received ISO
9001:2000. Also becomes the first Middle Eastern company to receive ARI and Eurovent certifications for several of its
products. |
| 2003 |
Zamil Air Conditioners produced over 500,000 Room Air
Conditioners |
| 2005 |
Zamil Air Conditioners celebrates its 30th Anniversary. |
| 2005 |
Zamil Industrial Board announces establishing a new air
conditioning manufacturing facility in Dammam. |
| 2006 |
'IKHTEBAR': First Independent Climate Control Lab Testing Company
in Middle East Launched. |
| 2007 |
Zamil Air Conditioners Launches "Cooline from Zamil"
Brand in Yemen and Sudan. |
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Zamil Air Conditioners has been honored with the 'Award of
Distinction' for its Saudization program designed to create employment opportunities for Saudi
nationals. |
| 2008 |
IKHTEBAR Earns Highest Level of Certification from Saudi
Accreditation Committee. |
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Zamil Steel
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| 1976 |
A. H. Al Zamil Group establishes a joint venture with Soule
Steel Buildings of the USA to manufacture Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) in Saudi Arabia.
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| 1977 |
Zamil Soule starts production and becomes the first Saudi company
to manufacture PEB's.
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| 1981 |
The company becomes fully owned by A.H. Al-Zamil Group after Soule
sells its shares. The name is changed to Zamil Steel Buildings Co. Ltd. "Zamil
Steel".
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| 1984 |
Zamil Steel diversifies into heavy structural works and
establishes its Structural Steel Business unit (SSBU).
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| 1985 |
After entering into a technical collaboration with SAE of Italy,
Zamil Steel establishes its Towers & Galvanizing (T&G) Business Unit to produce galvanized
steel lattice towers.
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| 1986 |
Zamil Steel adopts the more durable Zincalume coated steel to be
used for all standard roof & wall panels.
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| 1987 |
Zamil Steel supplies its first export job to South East Asia in
Malaysia.
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| 1990 |
Production capacity of PEB's reaches 45,000 m2 per
month.
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| 1991 |
First Zamil Steel area offices in the GCC - outside Saudi &
Bahrain - are established.
Erection Coordinators & Sales Support Engineers are assigned to
area offices in Saudi to provide faster and better services to customers.
An active builder-ship program is implemented.
The delivery period of engineering and producing standard PEB's
drops to 16 weeks.
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| 1992 |
Production capacity is further increased to 90,000 m2
per month. The delivery period of engineering and producing standard PEB's drops to 10 weeks.
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| 1993 |
Massive improvement in productivity increasing production capacity
to 120,000 m2 per month.
New sandwich panel (Tempcon) line installed.
First offices outside GCC countries are established in Amman, Cairo
and Kuala Lumpur.
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| 1994 |
Production capacity reaches 140,000 m2 per month.
All engineering input and output are fully computerized and job
details archived electronically and indefinitely.
Dry container loading system developed to boost exports.
Delivery period is further improved and maintained at 8 weeks for
standard buildings.
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| 1995 |
Production capacity reaches 200,000 m2 per month.
An advanced paint line for main frames is installed.
In-house e-mail system installed and started using by all
departments.
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| 1996 |
Production capacity reaches 250,000 m2 per month becoming
the 6 th largest PEB supplier in the World.
Zamil Steel increases export to 75% of production, becoming the
largest PEB exporter in the world.
The first PEB engineering company abroad is established in Chennai,
India. Number of engineers at Zamil Steel Engineering India eventually reached 100.
The PEB division receives its ISO 9001 certification.
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| 1997 |
The ground breaking ceremony for Egypt and Vietnam factories take
place.
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| 1998 |
The two new factories in Egypt and Vietnam are commissioned and
start operating.
Zamil Steel becomes the 5 th largest PEB manufacturer in the world
with a production capacity of 300,000 m 2 per month in all its three factories.
Zamil Steel becomes a unit of Zamil Industrial after merging with
its sister companies, Zamil Air Conditioners and Zamil Glass.
Zamil Industrial becomes a closed joint stock company with 40% of
the shares owned by individual and institutional investors from the GCC.
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| 2000 |
Zamil Steel export markets reach to 65 countries around the world.
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| 2002 |
Zamil Industrial becomes a Saudi publicly traded company on the
Saudi Stock Market.
Canam Asia, a joint venture with Canam of Canada, is
established to produce open web joists and metal decking.
eZ-Build, Zamil Steel propriety pricing and
engineering software, is launched to all area offices.
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| 2003 |
Zamil Steel's propriety web-based Project Information
System (PIS) is launched to all area offices.
Production capacity reaches 400,000 m2 per month.
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| 2004 |
Zamil Steel sets its strategy to double its turnover by 2008.
Zamil Steel expands PEB production capacity in Saudi Arabia and
Vietnam by 25%.
An updated and more advanced version of eZ-Build is
launched, which automatically generates design calculations and approval drawings.
Zamil Steel starts producing process equipment and pressure
vessels at its new factory in Dammam's 2nd Industrial City, Saudi Arabia.
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| 2005 |
Zamil Industrial Board decides to expand operations in UAE. |
| 2006 |
Announcement of establishing a new steel factory in India.
ZS-Saudi adds a new continuous production line for making sandwich panels, with an
annual capacity of 1,000,000 m? area to its Dammam factory.
Work in progress of PEB and T&G satellite factories at Ras Al Khaima (UAE).
Work in progress of PEB factories in Pune (India) & Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).
The global production capacity of all PEB factories has expanded to 240,000 MT
(7,000,000 m2), a 12 fold increase in 16 years.
SSD production capacity increased to 72,000 MT per annum.
ZS-Saudi introduces large span trusses for curved or pitched roofs, having spans
over 80 meters. and up to 120 meters or more.
The first shipment from ZS-Vietnam to Japan, a manufacturing plant for IKEGAI in
Yokohama.
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| 2007 |
Zamil Steel Appoints Adnan Al Mansour as President. |
| Zamil Steel officially inaugurates Ras Al-Khaimah factory and
starts its operations in the UAE. |
| The year 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of Zamil Steel. Zamil
Steel sales offices extended to more than 55 countries. |
| 2008 |
Zamil Steel officially inaugurated its second factory in Ho Chi
Minh City, Vietnam, at the Amata Industrial Park in southern Dong Nai province on Wednesday 23 April
2008. |
| Zamil Steel Launches Operations in Pune, India on 14 November
2008. |
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