ARASCO was established in 1983. Its activities were initially limited to the areas of transport and storage services in support of the then booming wheat sector because of encouragement and subsidy support by the government.
1987-1997
Engaging in Animal Feed Sector
The beginning of 1987 witnessed ARASCO’s strategic decision to enter the feed sector, raising its capital to more than four times to keep pace with the bold move. The feed mill came into operation in late 1987 with a production capacity of 30 tons/hour and a storage capacity of up to 50,000 tons. The company’s success in marketing fodder prompted management to take another important decision to raise production capacity by 80% to 54 tons/hour, and the building of a silos system at King Abdulaziz port, Dammam to raise the adequacy of the supply chain, making ARASCO in late 1997, as the largest producer of feed in the Kingdom.
1997-2008
Adding to the Portfolio
During the period 1997-2008, ARASCO grew and made significant changes. It widened its product range and necessarily restructured to support its future growth ambitions by creating more strategic Business Units (SBUs), mainly: ARASCO Foods, ARASCO Corn Products (now known as MEFSCO), ARASCO Logistics, IDAC Analytical Laboratories, ALEMAR,
2008-2020
Expansion Phase
Since 1997, ARASCO has been importing around 2 Million Tons of grains and mealy agricultural products to use as raw materials for its feed requirements and to trade with clients. It is set to achieve 6 Million Tons of import and handling by 2016. ARASCO is focused at this stage on reinforcing its logistical, administrative and financial capabilities while applying the latest specialized software to automate and update its systems. By linking these systems to enhance the services and products, it hopes to drive its expansion and diversity through harnessing the synergic nature of the company’s six business units.
2020 Onwards:
Setting for the Goal
ARASCO aims at becoming the chief enabler of the food supply chain in the entire region.