Rooted in Regional Industry. Built for the Future of Food Packaging.

Over two decades building the tinplate packaging that keeps the region's food moving.

Tinplate cans on a production line at Arabian Can Industry

OUR HERITAGE

A Legacy of Manufacturing Built Over Two Decades.

Founded in 2000, Arabian Can Industry is today one of the region's leading manufacturers of food-grade metal packaging. For twenty-five years we have supported the growth of the region's food industry, delivering tinplate packaging solutions engineered to protect products, preserve quality, and keep high-volume food manufacturing moving across the Middle East, Africa, and the Subcontinent.

As part of Al Ghurair Group, one of the longest-established industrial groups in the United Arab Emirates with roots tracing back to the 1930s, ACI combines strong industrial heritage with continuous investment in manufacturing capability. That combination is what allows us to deliver the scale, stability, and long-term partnership that modern food producers rely on.

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WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Principles Behind Every Can We Build.

Our culture is built on disciplined manufacturing, responsible partnerships, and a long-term commitment to the food producers we serve. These principles shape how we operate, how we invest in our capability, and how we deliver dependable packaging supply across every market we reach.

Quality

Highest standards. Without compromise.

Integrity

Transparent. Consistent. Accountable.

Customer Commitment

Your growth. Our long-term commitment.

Reliability

Consistent delivery. Consistent performance.

Sustainability

Not a policy. A production principle.

Collaboration

Closer partnerships. Better outcomes.

Responsiveness

Fast. Flexible. Focused.

OUR PURPOSE

To Keep the Region's Food Industry Supplied, Without Interruption.

Food manufacturers depend on packaging the same way they depend on electricity. When it fails, production stops, shelf life is compromised, and brands lose trust. Our purpose is to make sure that never happens. We manufacture tinplate cans, ends, and printed sheets at industrial scale and to international food-safety standards, so that food producers across the Middle East, Africa, and the Subcontinent can run their lines without interruption, protect their product quality, and grow their brands with confidence.

OUR MISSION

Dependable Packaging. Uncompromised Standards.

To manufacture dependable, food-safe tinplate packaging that protects product quality, supports efficient industrial production, and meets the highest international standards, guided by four principles: operational excellence, customer partnership, product integrity, and responsible manufacturing.

Hands holding an open food can filled with vegetables

City skyline representing regional growth and vision

OUR VISION

The Standard for Food-Grade Metal Packaging in the Region.

To be the standard for food-grade metal packaging in the Middle East, Africa, and the Subcontinent, recognised by food producers for the consistency, quality, and long-term partnership they count on from us every day.

INSIDE OUR FACILITY

Integrated Manufacturing, Built for Scale.

Our Jebel Ali facility in Dubai brings every stage of tinplate can manufacturing under one roof. From coil cutting and lithographic printing to coating, can forming, end production, and final assembly, we control the full production cycle in-house. That integration is what allows us to maintain consistent quality, respond quickly to customer requirements, and deliver reliable packaging supply at industrial scale, for food producers across the Middle East, Africa, and the Subcontinent.

Integrated Production Lines

100%

Automated Inspection Across All Lines

600 cpm

Fastest Line Output

Production line with tinplate cans on a conveyor belt

Quality control testing in the manufacturing laboratory

Technology, Quality, and Continuous Advancement

Every stage of our manufacturing is backed by systems engineered to deliver precision, consistency, and long-term product integrity. In-house Computer-to-Plate printing technology eliminates traditional film-based pre-press, producing sharper registration, higher colour accuracy, and significantly reduced waste. Automated 360-degree camera inspection combined with online leak detection runs on every line, providing continuous real-time quality monitoring and defect-free output across every production cycle. Our quality control laboratories, equipped with the latest testing equipment, verify every critical parameter from dimensional accuracy and seam integrity to coating performance and food-safety compliance. Alongside, our product development team works closely with customers to engineer packaging tailored to specific filling systems, processing conditions, and product formulations, delivering the highest possible quality at every stage.

CTP

In-House Computer-to-Plate Printing

360°

Camera Inspection on Every Line

Six Sigma

Certified Quality Systems

OUR SPECIALTY

End-to-End Production, All Under One Roof

Vertically integrated manufacturing across forming, printing, coating, and assembly, with quality control at every stage.

High-Speed Coil Cutting

Precision-cut tinplate produced in-house, enabling fast turnaround on custom dimensions and flexible response to evolving production schedules.

Lithographic Printing

Four dedicated printing lines deliver high-definition, food-safe graphics with accurate color matching and consistent registration across runs.

Coating & Lacquering

Application-specific coating systems engineered for acidic, sulfur-reactive, fat-rich, and protein-based food formulations across diverse can applications.

Component Production

Six lines manufacturing ends, easy-open tops, ring-pull lids, and peel-off closures, ensuring full system compatibility with every can.

Can Fabrication & Assembly

Five welded fabrication lines, including high-speed assembly, supporting the volume demands of regional and international food producers globally.

Quality & Inspection Systems

Automated camera inspection and online leak detection across every line, supported by controlled in-house quality control laboratories.

OUR GROWTH JOURNEY

From Local Manufacturer to Regional Standard.

Twenty-five years of continuous investment in capacity, technology, and partnerships have shaped Arabian Can Industry into one of the region's most integrated tinplate packaging manufacturers. Each milestone below reflects a deliberate decision to expand what we do, raise the standards we work to, and deepen the trust food producers place in us.

1999

Foundation in Jebel Ali

Arabian Can Industry is established as the food-grade tinplate manufacturing arm of Al Ghurair Group, with operations launched in the Jebel Ali Industrial Area, Dubai.

2003

First Export Markets

ACI extends supply beyond the UAE, beginning what would become a 30-country export footprint across the GCC, Middle East, Africa, and the Subcontinent.

2004

First Capacity Expansion

New coating, printing, and component production lines are commissioned to meet rising regional demand for food-grade metal packaging.

2006

Multinational Partnerships Established

ACI begins supplying global food brands including PepsiCo, Kraft, and Almarai, marking the company's entry into international FMCG supply.

2007

High-Speed Production Capability

A new high-speed assembly line capable of producing 400 cans per minute is commissioned, enabling ACI to scale output for multinational customers.

2014

First International Quality Certification

ACI is certified to ISO 9001, formalising the integrated quality management system that anchors all production today.

2015

African Market Expansion

Export operations extend deeper into African markets including Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda.

2017

Computer-to-Plate Printing Introduced

CTP printing technology and a new high-speed coil cutting line are installed, advancing print precision and reducing production lead times.

2018

Full-Line Automated Inspection

360-degree camera inspection and online leak detection are deployed across every production line, establishing zero-defect quality across all manufacturing operations.

2022

Sustainability Investments

Induction ovens replace LPG combustion systems, the thinner recycling program is launched, and skylights are installed across the facility, reducing CO₂ emissions by 22,740 tons annually.

2023

Multi-Certification & Capacity Expansion

ACI is certified to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000 v6.0, GMP, and SEDEX, while a new high-speed assembly line increases production capacity by approximately 50%.

2026

Solar Energy Rollout Begins

Solar power infrastructure begins commissioning, advancing ACI's transition to renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil-based electricity.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Leadership Built on Manufacturing Discipline and Industry Experience.

Our leadership team brings deep operational experience across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and commercial functions. Together, they direct ACI's day-to-day operations, drive long-term investment in manufacturing capability, and uphold the standards our customers rely on, supported by a workforce of more than 320 people whose work on the production floor, in the labs, and across every shift is what keeps ACI running.