Vallourec and ASMO sign a strategic partnership
Published by Isabel Stagg,
Editorial Assistant
World Pipelines,
Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, announces the signing of a MoU with Advanced Supply Management Operations (ASMO), a joint venture between DHL and Aramco (through the Saudi Aramco Development Company).
ASMO is the first-of-its-kind procurement and supply chain services hub in Saudi Arabia, serving the energy, chemical, and industrial sectors across the MENA region.
Incorporated in 2024, ASMO will deliver a comprehensive range of end-to-end supply chain services, including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and a Business-to-Business e-marketplace. Focused on leveraging cutting-edge technology and driving digitalisation, ASMO aims to transform supply chain management operations and create value for companies across the region.
Being over the first companies to sign such an MoU with ASMO demonstrates that Vallourec is identified as a key partner in the Oil and Gas industry in Saudi. It also positions Vallourec at the forefront of a new leading supply chain service provider that will create value for companies in the energy, chemical, and industrial sectors in the MENA region.
Laurent Dubedout, Senior Vice President of OCTG, Services and Accessories and Executive Committee member at Vallourec, declared: “Vallourec is honoured to be selected among the very first partners of ASMO. This testifies to the trust and reliability of Vallourec in Saudi Arabia and aligns with Vallourec's ambition toward the digitalization of pipe supply chain management. This is an important milestone to reinforce our presence in the region.”
The signing was held in Dammam in the presence of Salem Al Huraish, ASMO Chairman of the Board, and Craig Roberts, CEO of ASMO.
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