- CEO
- Mohnish Rikhy
- Full Time Employees
- 1,163
- Sector
- Process industries
- Industry
- Containers/Packaging
- Address
- Industrial Area, Phase 5 Jeddah MC Saudi Arabia 21418
- IPO Date
- May 27, 2025
- Business
- United Carton Industries Company (UCIC) manufactures and supplies corrugated packaging solutions and related paper-based products. It operates as a vertically integrated supplier of primary packaging formats and accompanying display solutions, including corrugated cartons, folding cartons, moulded pulp products, and recycled containerboard paper, complemented by a portfolio of packaging displays for consumer and industrial applications.
Main products and services
- Corrugated packaging: single- and double-wall corrugated cartons; high-strength and high-graphic post-print options; jumbo and industrial shipping boxes; customised structural designs for complex logistics needs
- Folding cartons: consumer-ready folding carton packaging across multiple substrate grades; printed graphics with brand-enhancing finishes; specialty cartons for food, health, and consumer goods
- Recycled containerboard and paper products: recycled linerboard and medium grades; supply of base paper for internal conversion and for sale to external converters
- Moulded pulp products: sustainable pulp-based packaging solutions for protective packaging and egg cartons
- Displays and point-of-sale materials: in-store displays, POP units, and related display packaging to support brand presentation
- Ancillary packaging services: design support, converting services, and logistics coordination to optimize supply chain packaging needs
Latest major company changes
- Public listing and market actions: listed on Tadawul with disclosures regarding share offerings and corporate restructuring activities; recent regulatory filings reflect capital market interactions and ongoing expansion plans
- Strategic expansion and capacity investments: announced and advanced construction of new manufacturing capacity to broaden domestic and regional footprint, including multi-plant deployment across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE to support growing demand in corrugated and folding carton segments
- Acquisitions and partnerships: closures and announcements of strategic acquisitions and minority/majority stake acquisitions to broaden product capabilities, geographic reach, and customer base; formation of strategic alliances to enhance supply chain resilience and distribution networks
- Product and service launches: introduction of enhanced packaging solutions featuring higher graphic capabilities, sustainable materials, and integrated supply chain services; expansion into new packaging categories and value-added services for FMCG, white goods, and agricultural sectors
- Organizational developments: corporate reorganizations and governance updates aligned with scale-up efforts; clarifications of ownership structures, subsidiaries, and cross-border operations
Additional context
- Industry and segments: packaging, corrugated packaging, paper products, consumer goods packaging, and display systems
- Target markets: domestic Saudi market and international customers across FMCG, white goods, agriculture, and multinational clients
- Geographic operations: primary operations in Saudi Arabia with expanding footprint in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf region markets
- Founding year and headquarters: founded in 1990; headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Subsidiaries and parent relationships: operates multiple manufacturing plants under UCIC with a network of subsidiaries and affiliates to support regional production, distribution, and packaging services