Omani Medical Plastics Firm Invests RO 11.9 Million: What This Expansion Means for Investors and Entrepreneurs in Oman
MUSCAT: Apex TransGulf Manufacturing, operating a specialized packaging facility in Salalah Free Zone, is significantly expanding its manufacturing capacity with new production lines dedicated to medical-grade plastic products. This expansion is part of the recently launched Ladayn Plastics Industries Programme, supported by the OQ Group.
The project involves an investment of approximately RO 11.9 million and utilizes locally sourced raw materials from OQ. It will also benefit from the Free Trade Agreement to enhance distribution to regional and international markets.
Apex TransGulf Manufacturing is one of nine projects inaugurated at Sohar Industrial City under the Ladayn Plastics Industries Programme. Collectively, these initiatives represent a total investment of about RO 40 million and are expected to create around 200 direct jobs, along with additional indirect employment throughout the supply chain. This development supports the Sultanate of Oman’s goals for industrial diversification and the localisation of downstream plastics industries.
Shayan N Sumar, Managing Director of Apex TransGulf Manufacturing, stated that the company has been operating since 2015 as a Salalah Free Zone-registered entity, specializing in polyethylene and polypropylene packaging primarily for the healthcare sector. He explained that the company was established with a focus on exporting to regulated international markets, manufacturing Class I and Class II medical devices registered with the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). Key export markets include the United States and Europe.
Sumar highlighted that the company’s capacity doubled in 2025 through enhanced collaboration with OQ. Currently, Apex TransGulf operates 14 blown-film production lines and is adding three additional lines. This expansion will increase production from approximately 1,200-1,500 tonnes to around 2,500 tonnes per month.
On environmental sustainability, Sumar emphasized that environmental performance remains a core component of the company’s operations. Apex TransGulf offers PFAS-free products compliant with European and US regulations, as well as FDA-registered, home-compostable resins as alternatives. Additionally, all products are 100% recyclable. While recycled materials cannot be used in critical medical production, they are repurposed for other grades, ensuring responsible material use across the value chain.
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Apex TransGulf Manufacturing’s RO 11.9 million expansion under the Ladayn Plastics Industries Programme highlights Oman’s growing strategic focus on industrial diversification and export-driven growth, particularly in high-value medical-grade plastics. This creates significant opportunities for investors to leverage OQ’s local raw materials and benefit from Free Trade Agreements targeting global markets, while emphasizing sustainability and regulatory compliance as critical factors for competitive advantage. Businesses and entrepreneurs should prioritize innovation in environmentally compliant products and integration within regional supply chains to capitalize on Oman’s evolving industrial landscape.
