MdR and Sadara celebrate installation of 12KT capacity enhancing drumming machine

A new drumming machine has been installed at Sadara's Liquid Handling Center (LHC) and will increase drumming capacity by approximately 12 Kilotons (KT). This remarkable achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of and Almajdouie De Rijke Logistics (MdR) and Sadara's Site Logistics team.

A celebration was held to mark the milestone and recognize the efforts of everyone involved in the installation, energization, and commissioning. Site Logistics management presented appreciation awards to EH&S Compliance, Process Safety, Asset Integrity, Improvement, Engineering, and Maintenance & Reliability teams for their valued contributions to this achievement.

Mr. Bart (General manager Operations MdR) commented that this installation is a great example of our continuous improvement culture and mindset supported by all our stakeholders and the owners of the company. The commissioning of the machine is the perfect example of how out-of-the-box creative ideas can be successfully executed through effective planning and strong collaborations." This enhancement will not only create extra business for us but also has a major impact for our client in the area of cost saving, quality enhancement and carbon footprint reduction”.

Hosted by SABIC, this year’s forum was held under the theme ‘Chemistry in Action: Shaping a Sustainable Future.’ The event focused the Circular Economy, which is based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products, especially as a means of continuing production in a sustainable or environmentally friendly way.

The machine's successful installation comes on the back of months of meticulous planning, design, and construction. The new equipment marks a significant milestone for MdR, enabling our client to better serve its customers and cater to the rising global demand for specialty chemicals.