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Infor , an industry cloud company , has announced that Saudi Lime Industries Co ( SLIC ), a Saudi Arabiabased producer and supplier of limestone products , has selected Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise powered by Amazon Web Services ( AWS ), to help simplify and automate its business and processes .
Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise , a powerful composable platform-based ERP solution preconfigured for discrete manufacturers , will boost SLIC ’ s ability to optimally meet surging demand for its products from sectors including construction , iron and steel , glass production , mining and agriculture in the Middle East , Africa and Asia and support Saudi Arabia ’ s economic diversification in line with the aims of Saudi Vision 2030 .
Demand for limestone is rising rapidly . The global limestone market is expected to reach US $ 86.75 billion in 2026 , up from US $ 68.32 billion in 2022 , representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate ( CAGR ) of 6.15 % during that time , according to The Business Research Story . The figure is likely to be higher in SLIC ’ s key markets , especially Saudi Arabia , where the construction and infrastructure sectors are booming on the back of mega-projects such as the NEOM Smart City and developments on the Red Sea Coast .
SLIC , which was founded in 1977 , has its main plant and headquarters in Riyadh , in addition to brick production operations in Jeddah . The company produces a full range of lime-based products , including limestone , dolomite , quicklime and hydrated lime , plus blocks and bricks . The production cycle , from mining to processing and distribution , is extremely complex , involving significant manpower , partnerships and diverse equipment and machinery .
To maintain its lead in the market and continue improving its ability to serve customers , SLIC
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