TCM's new Acroba forklift was a star attraction at the SaudiBuild 2001 exhibition held in Riyadh last month, according to Aljomaih Holding Company, its exclusive agent in the Kingdom.

Al Khobar-based National Pipe Company (NPC) has completed its expansion project and its new factory to manufacture straight seam submerged arc weld (SAW) steel pipes has started commercial production.

Saudi architect wins hotel project A contract for the design and administration of the SR150 million ($40 million) Royal Mansur Hotel in Jeddah has been awarded to Muhammad Harsani's Architectural Office, it was reported. The Saudi firm beat off stiff competition from three international companies, a report in the Arab News said.

United Gulf Steel (UGS) has launched full commercial operations of its medium-section steel rolling mill in Jubail Industrial City.