Upon receiving an order from Alwadi Poultry Farms Company, Andritz will be delivering a complete, high-capacity feed plant to the Saudi Arabia-based poultry producer. The new plant, which will be producing poultry and ruminant feed, is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2026.
International technology group Andritz has announced it has received an order from Alwadi Poultry Farms Company, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to deliver a complete, high-capacity feed mill for the production of poultry and ruminant feed. Andritz defines the order as a significant step in its expansion in the feed industry in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
The new feed plant, which will be located in Riyadh Province, is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2026. Designed for a total capacity of 90 tons per hour (TPH), the facility will include two production lines for poultry feed (60 TPH) and one for ruminant feed (30 TPH).
Andritz will supply the complete process lines – from raw material intake to finished product – including key machinery such as hammer mills, mixers, pellet mills, and crumblers, with major components coming from manufacturing facilities in Europe. The order also includes installation supervision, commissioning, and local after-sales support by Andritz. With Andritz’s advanced technology, the plant is expected to offer high efficiency and flexibility as well as robust process control – all tailored to provide high-performance animal feed solutions for the Saudi market.
Established in 1975, Alwadi Poultry Farms Company is one of the leading poultry producers in Saudi Arabia, with integrated operations spanning chicken breeding, hatcheries, feed production, and poultry processing. The investment in this new plant underlines the company’s strategy to enhance its production capacity, feed quality, and market position, according to the announcement.
Khalid Alsanie, General Manager of Alwadi Poultry Farms Company, said: “With our long and distinguished history in the poultry sector, Alwadi Company has gained unparalleled experience. This experience has earned us the trust of our partners and consumers, and for many generations, our company has been a cornerstone of the poultry industry, built on a legacy of quality and a steadfast commitment to excellence. We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Andritz in the field of feed mills and congratulate them on securing this contract with one of the largest and oldest poultry companies in the Saudi market. When the idea of establishing a new feed mill for Alwadi Company was conceived, a working team was formed consisting of the Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Technical Departments to study the price offers. After a thorough analysis, the team recommended choosing Andritz for its quality, ease of maintenance, and outstanding technical presentation of the project.”
Michael Lierau, Senior Vice President Andritz Feed & Biofuel, added: “We are honored to partner with Alwadi Poultry Farms Company on this significant project. With over 186 years of experience, advanced technology, and a strong presence in the region, we are committed to delivering excellence. This state-of-the-art, high-capacity facility sets a new benchmark in the region, and we’re proud to contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 and its goal of achieving full self-sufficiency in the poultry sector by 2030.”
Andritz points to the order as demonstrating its growing presence in the MEA region and reinforcing its position as a complete plant solutions provider for the feed industry.
