Sulzer unlocks the potential of Sadara’s columns

The feedback that Sulzer received from Sadara was very positive. Matti Viitanen, Operations Director for Sadara Isocyanates, stated: “Sulzer’s quick identification of the necessary parts as well as its manufacturing and delivery readiness were a big help to us, and is exactly the kind of support we look for in our partners. Given the nature of the tailor-made parts and material requirements, the work done was completed in a very short time and helped to support our return to operations quickly.”

Bob Brandt, Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering at Sadara also commented, saying: “We very much appreciate the support we received from Sulzer. The turnaround time and the quality of service were exemplary and highlights the strong partnership we have.”

Sulzer Chemtech, specialists in solutions andservices for separation and mixing technologies, has completed a range ofcolumn revamp projects in record time for the Sadara Chemical Company’s(Sadara) chemical complex. The facility is the largest ever built in a singlephase and located in Jubail Industrial City II, Saudi Arabia. As a result, themanufacturing plants involved were able to minimize the required shut down daysand reduce downtime significantly. Vijay Thore, Head Operations –TFS Middle Eastat Sulzer Chemtech, comments: “Customer satisfaction is a key element forSulzer and we are committed to delivering every project without compromising onquality. The extraordinary team effort to deliver optimal separation solutionsfor Sadara and our operational excellence are reflected in the enhancedproductivity of the different plants. These contracts are only the beginningand we hope to grow our relationship with Sadara with additional projects.”