Tenaris was honored with two Local Manufacturers Quality Awards at the 2025 edition of the IKTVA Forum & Exhibition in Saudi Arabia: the Small and Medium Manufacturer Award and the Best Improved Quality Performance Award, recognizing its commitment to supporting the development of the local industry.
Hosted by Aramco at the Dhahran Expo Center in Dammam from January 13-16, the IKTVA Forum & Exhibition has become a key networking platform for the Saudi community. The event highlights the progress of the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) program over the past decade and fosters collaboration within the local energy supply chain.
“These awards stand as a testament to our unwavering focus on innovation, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of technical and operational excellence,” said Renwar Berzinji, Tenaris President of Operations in Saudi Arabia, after the award ceremony.
On January 14, Berzinji also joined a strategic panel discussion titled “Scaling with Excellence: Why Quality is Non-Negotiable.” Alongside industry leaders Walid A. AlNaeem, Vice President and Chief Engineer at Saudi Aramco, and Jim Apostolides, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Operational Excellence at Baker Hughes, the panel explored quality standards expected from companies and suppliers in Saudi Arabia. Topics included the development of a localized ecosystem to ensure scalable quality assurance through support mechanisms like certifications and supplier development programs, as well as upgrades in quality standards and assessment methods.
Berzinji emphasized Tenaris's comprehensive approach to quality, highlighting the company’s investment in talent development, adherence to stringent quality standards, and commitment to innovation and local content enhancement.
At IKTVA, Tenaris’s booth at the Industrial Pavilion was a hub of activity, showcasing the company’s innovative solutions for the local energy industry. Representatives from the commercial and technical sales teams shared insights into the evolution of Rig Direct® service model for oil and gas operations, and One Line™ pipeline management services , now enhanced by TenarisShawcor coating solutions .
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