Alshehili gets SAR 11.8M order from Almarai for trailers

Alshehili Company for Metal Industries received a purchase order from Almarai Co. on June 21. The order, valued at SAR 11.8 million excluding VAT, covers the manufacture of refrigerated trailers. Alshehili said it expects a positive impact on its 2026 financial statements.

The order is a single large contract from one of Saudi Arabia's largest dairy and food companies. Almarai's credit quality is strong, which reduces counterparty risk on the receivable. Refrigerated trailers are a specialized product line within Alshehili's metal fabrication business. They typically carry higher margins than standard flatbed or box trailers because of the insulation, cooling systems, and food-grade compliance requirements.

For Alshehili, the order adds backlog visibility more than two years out. The company's revenue base is modest – its last reported annual revenue was around SAR 120 million. A SAR 11.8 million order represents roughly 10% of that base. If execution goes smoothly, the contract could contribute meaningfully to 2026 earnings. The key variable is the delivery schedule. Alshehili did not disclose when production starts or how the revenue will be recognized across quarters.