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The agreement was signed during the opening ceremony of Riyadh International Industry Week 2026, one of the region’s leading industrial events.
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The collaboration includes the local manufacturing of seating solutions for stadiums and arenas, promoting knowledge and technology transfer in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.
Figueras Seating has signed an industrial collaboration agreement with National Plastic Factory (NPF), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading companies in the plastics transformation sector, to promote the local manufacturing of seating solutions for stadiums and arenas. The agreement reinforces Figueras’ commitment to the Kingdom and to the objectives of Vision 2030.
The agreement was signed by Shaker Al-Taher, Chairman of National Plastic Factory, and Sandra Sancho, Director of Marketing and Institutional Relations, on behalf of Figueras Seating.
The signing took place during the opening ceremony of Riyadh International Industry Week 2026, held at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), in the presence of prominent national authorities and institutions, including H.E. Eng. Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs; Mr. Mohammed Al Hussaini, representing HRH Prince Saud bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of Riyadh Exhibitions Company; and Eng. Ahmed Bin Eid, EVP Chemicals at the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
This collaboration marks a new step in Figueras’ growth strategy in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. The agreement will combine the international experience of the Spanish company with NPF’s industrial and production capabilities, while also promoting the transfer of knowledge, technology and best practices between both companies.
“We are very pleased to begin this collaboration with National Plastic Factory, a company that has impressed us with its industrial capabilities, organization and future-oriented vision. This agreement reflects our confidence in the Saudi market and our commitment to building strong, long-term relationships in the region,” said Sandra Sancho.
Shaker Al-Taher, Chairman of National Plastic Factory, said: “This collaboration combines international expertise with local industrial capabilities and represents an important step in continuing to strengthen industrial knowledge within the Kingdom. We are proud to collaborate with Figueras and confident that this partnership will contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the Saudi market.”
A collaboration with a long-term vision
The collaboration includes an initial phase focused on the local manufacturing of selected seating solutions developed by Figueras Seating for stadiums and arenas, laying the foundations for future industrial collaboration opportunities between both organizations.
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a profound transformation driven by Vision 2030, with major investments in sports, cultural, entertainment and industrial infrastructure. In this context, Figueras believes that developing local industrial partnerships is key to contributing sustainably to the country’s technological growth and to responding more effectively to the needs of the market.
For Figueras, this collaboration represents much more than an industrial agreement. It is a strategic step within the company’s growth plan in the Middle East.
“Saudi Arabia is today one of the most dynamic and ambitious markets in the world. This agreement reflects our long-term commitment to the Kingdom and our willingness to contribute our experience, technology and international knowledge to the development of world-class sports and cultural infrastructure. We firmly believe that partnerships like this are essential to generate sustainable value and lasting impact,” said José Manuel Santiago, CEO of Figueras Seating.
With this agreement, Figueras consolidates its presence in Saudi Arabia and reaffirms its commitment to the Kingdom, supporting a model based on local collaboration, knowledge transfer and the creation of shared value to contribute to the development of some of the country’s most iconic projects.
