GREIF-VELOX joins GPCA: Strengthening our commitment to the Gulf region
As part of our strategic expansion in the Gulf region, GREIF-VELOX is proud to announce its membership in the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA). This step underscores our dedication to supporting the chemical and petrochemical industries in the Arabian Gulf and brings direct benefits to our customers and partners throughout the region.
Connecting with the leading voice of the Gulf's chemical industry
Founded in 2006, the GPCA represents more than 250 member companies and accounts for more than 95% of all chemical output in the Arabian Gulf. As the second largest manufacturing sector in the region, this industry plays a crucial role in economic development and innovation. By joining the GPCA, GREIF-VELOX becomes part of an influential network that drives thought leadership, innovation, and sustainable industrial growth.
Real customer value through knowledge, access, and trust
Our GPCA membership provides GREIF-VELOX and its partners with:
- Early access to market intelligence and trends shaping the future of chemical and petrochemical production
- Close exchange with industry leaders, helping accelerate collaborative innovation
- Enhanced visibility and credibility as a globally recognized packaging technology provider
These advantages enable us to align our solutions even more closely with local market requirements and support our customers with more targeted, efficient, and future-proof packaging systems.
Strengthening our regional presence with Packme Mena
Our membership in the GPCA complements our recent strategic partnership with Packme Mena, announced in early 2025. Through this collaboration, we are strengthening our on-the-ground presence in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Packme Mena acts as our regional distributor, offering both advanced GREIF-VELOX equipment and localized technical support. The Gulf States are seeing rising demand for high-performance packaging solutions as governments increasingly invest in domestic production. From food and pharmaceuticals to consumer goods, local manufacturers benefit from GREIF-VELOX systems designed to maximize OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) while minimizing resource consumption.
“With Greif-Velox as our partner, we can offer customers in the Gulf region state-of-the-art packaging technologies directly and without detours,” says Ahmed Ateeq, Managing Director of Packme MENA. “Our local presence and technical expertise enable us to realize projects faster and deliver real added value to regional industrial companies – fully in line with GPCA’s vision of a connected and innovative chemical industry across the GCC.”
A long-term commitment to innovation and partnership
"This membership marks another important step in our internationalization strategy and our commitment to the Gulf region," says Sebastian Pohl, Managing Director of GREIF-VELOX. "Together with Packme Mena and the GPCA community, we aim to develop future-ready packaging solutions that empower regional industries. We look forward to actively contributing to the GPCA’s initiatives and supporting the growth of a sustainable, high-performance industry landscape in the Arabian Gulf.”