The Company

Founded in 1966 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Simpex Ltd. — The Saudi Company for Paper Import and Export — began as a commercial distributor and has since expanded its footprint across the Kingdom. With branches in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam, Simpex now operates modern offices and warehousing facilities in the major cities of the Kingdom.

Our broad product portfolio and strong market presence enable us to forge strategic partnerships with leading national printing and packaging companies. As a one-stop solution provider, we represent top manufacturers of raw materials, consumables, and advanced machinery to meet our customers’ needs.

Simpex is part of a global network of paper and board trading companies, with offices in Europe, the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, and Lebanon.

Today, Simpex holds a leading position in the Saudi market, recognized as the Kingdom’s premier provider of printing and packaging solutions.

Vision

To be a market leader and a lasting force in the printing and packaging industry, adding value to our investors, partners, society, and nation.

Mission

Major Partners

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Bobst

Bobst is one of the world’s leading suppliers of substrate processing, printing, and converting equipment and services. The company specializes in serving the label, flexible packaging, folding carton, and corrugated board industries, providing advanced solutions that drive efficiency and innovation in these sectors.

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Komori

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UPM

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StoraEnso

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Sappi

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Navigator

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App

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April

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Oji Paper

Oji Paper, also known as Oji Group, is one of Japan's largest paper manufacturers, founded in 1873 by Eiichi Shibusawa, Over the years, the company has grown significantly and now operates globally in various sectors including pulp, paper, and packaging.

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