ABDULHADI AL QAHTANI AND PARTNERS F.

COMPANY CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer (Factory)

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

Abdulhadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani and Sons Company (AHQ), often referred to as Abdulhadi Al Qahtani and Partners, is one of the largest and most prestigious privately-owned conglomerates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in the late 1940s by Sheikh Abdulhadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani, the company is headquartered in Dammam, Eastern Province.

The company is primarily classified as a Manufacturer (Factory). While it has trading and distribution arms, its core business and global reputation are built on its massive industrial manufacturing facilities. Most notably, the group operates the Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Terminal, which is one of the largest and most advanced pipe-coating facilities in the Middle East, serving major national and international energy companies, including Saudi Aramco.

AHQ and Partners has diversified over the decades into several key industrial sectors, manufacturing a wide range of products from coated steel pipes for the oil and gas sector to consumer goods, chemicals, and water treatment solutions.

KEY BUSINESS SECTORS

1. Pipe Coating and Manufacturing

The company is a pioneer in protective pipe coating services for oil, gas, and water pipelines. It operates state-of-the-art factories that apply external and internal coatings to prevent corrosion.

2. Beverage and Consumer Goods

AHQ is the official bottler and distributor of PepsiCo products in the southern region of Saudi Arabia, operating large-scale manufacturing and bottling plants.

3. Chemicals and Water Treatment

The group manufactures and supplies industrial chemicals and advanced water treatment technologies for various industrial applications.

4. Mining and Industrial Minerals

The company is involved in the extraction and processing of industrial minerals used in local manufacturing and export.

5. Logistics and Real Estate

To support its manufacturing operations, the group maintains a massive logistics and transport network, alongside commercial real estate developments.

SUMMARY

Abdulhadi Al Qahtani and Partners is a premier Saudi Arabian Manufacturer (Factory) with extensive industrial production capabilities, supported by secondary trading and service divisions.

Abdulhadi Al Qahtani and Partners (AHQ Group) is a major conglomerate in Saudi Arabia. The company produces, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of products across several key industrial sectors:

1. Pipeline and Piping Solutions

- Steel pipes including seamless, ERW, and submerged arc welded pipes

- Pipe coating systems including Fusion Bonded Epoxy, Three-Layer Polyethylene, Three-Layer Polypropylene, and internal liquid coatings

- Pipeline accessories, valves, and fittings

2. Beverage and Consumer Goods

- Carbonated soft drinks (authorized bottler and distributor for Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Mirinda, Shani, and 7-Up)

- Bottled drinking water (Aquafina and local brands)

- Fruit juices and non-alcoholic beverages

3. Industrial and Specialty Gases

- Liquid and gaseous oxygen

- Nitrogen

- Argon

- Carbon dioxide

- Acetylene

4. Manufacturing and Metal Products

- Steel nails including common wire nails, concrete nails, and roofing nails

- Galvanized steel wire and chain-link fencing

- Construction-grade steel products

5. Chemicals and Water Treatment

- Water treatment chemicals

- Industrial chemicals for oil and gas applications

- Specialty blending chemicals

6. Oilfield and Drilling Equipment

- Drilling rigs and wellhead equipment

- Downhole tools and instrumentation

- Oilfield safety and maintenance supplies