Saudi Arabian papermaker MEPCO is deploying the X-Trim solutions from the world-renowned software company Greycon in an effort to streamline its manufacturing processes, increase efficiencies and revenue, optimize trim patterns, and reduce manufacturing cycle time as part of their digitalization strategy.

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MEPCO deploys Greycon X-Trim solutions to streamline paper manufacturing processes

The Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO), the largest paper manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa is deploying the X-Trim solutions from the world-renowned software company Greycon in an effort to streamline its manufacturing processes, increase efficiencies and revenue, optimize trim patterns, and reduce manufacturing cycle time as part of their digitalization strategy.

MEPCO’s comprehensive digital transformation journey is aligned closely with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which has technology adoption and sustainability among its key pillars.

Abdel Mohsen Abo Hashem, Group IT head at MEPCO, says: “The forthcoming digital transformation scope for MEPCO involves integrating Greycon’s X-Trim solutions with SAP S/4HANA. This will allow us to optimize our operations and planning processes and unify all our Group’s business requirements under a single umbrella. In the future, we plan to incorporate greater automation and robotics in our manufacturing and waste management functions to further enhance our capabilities.”

Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO) is the leading vertically integrated paper manufacturer in the Middle East & Africa, offering a diverse range of containerboard and specialty paper products serving the packaging, construction, and furniture sectors across 5 continents around the world.


Greycon is the world’s leading provider of production planning, forecasting, scheduling and manufacturing execution systems that have been designed specifically for roll-based & flat sheet industries.