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Arab Potash Crystallizers 2 & 3 Replacement

Arab Potash Crystallizers 2 & 3 Replacement
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Brief Description :

ITCC, in collaboration with GBT-BÜCOLIT GmbH and leading international partners, successfully delivered a series of complex, time-critical rehabilitation and upgrade projects at the Arab Potash Company, executed within tightly controlled shutdown windows.

The program covered end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, logistics, site execution, and commissioning, including the full replacement of large-scale crystallization units and rapid emergency repairs following a fire incident—completed without impact to operational continuity.

Project Highlights:
▪️ Replacement of two large-scale crystallizers and rapid on-site repair of a third following a fire incident
▪️ Engineering, manufacture, and installation of heavy-duty crystallization units (≈150 tons each)
▪️ Execution of critical works within tightly controlled shutdown windows, including a 9-day turnaround
▪️ Design and installation of FRP hot thickener tank roof panels
▪️ Supply of high-performance Alloy 400 & 625 piping systems and SS316L centrifuge casings
▪️ International logistics, site erection, and commissioning with zero production loss beyond planned outages

Delivered by integrated cross-border teams from ITCC and GBT-BÜCOLIT GmbH, together with partners including ALTRAD-Cape, HAW Linings, VDM Metals, and BUTTING, the project demonstrates the partners’ capability to deliver high-risk, time-critical industrial upgrades without compromising safety, quality, or performance.

Client :
The Arab Potash Company
Main Contractor :
Duration :
2019-2021
Scope of Work :
Full replacement of two large-scale crystallizers and the rapid on-site repair of a third