Emerson breaks ground for new innovation and manufacturing hub at King Salman Energy Park (SPARK)

Emerson breaks ground for new innovation and manufacturing hub at King Salman Energy Park (SPARK)

The global technology, software and engineering powerhouse Emerson (NYSE: EMR) will build a state-of-the-art innovation and manufacturing hub at the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) in Saudi Arabia, further expanding Emerson’s local capabilities. The facility will be one of the largest investments in the Middle East and Africa region for the company.

The facility, which is slated to open by December 2024, will provide industrial customers in the region with services for control systems engineering, staging and testing, manufacturing of differential pressure (DP) transmitters and control valves, pressure relief valve assembly and solenoid valve assembly.

The project demonstrates Emerson's continued commitment to its customers and stakeholders in Saudi Arabia as the company prepares for rapid local manufacturing expansion in the region. The new facility will be developed in accordance with the environmental sustainability principles to support the company’s net zero emission goals, while also adhering to SPARK's environmental sustainability standards.

Emerson’s construction of an innovation and manufacturing hub at SPARK aligns with Saudi Arabia's 'Saudi Vision 2030,' a strategic framework to promote local content and improve localization. The Saudi government’s initiatives are designed to reduce the country's reliance on imports, while supporting the development of domestic capabilities in a range of sectors, including