Xuchang Chengrui Insulation Materials Co., Ltd.

Abdulaziz Al-Mansoori, a seasoned entrepreneur in Jeddah, had built Al-Noor Power Solutions into a key supplier of advanced materials for Saudi Arabia’s energy sector since 2015. Specializing in insulation components for gas turbine generators and solar farm switchgear, his business thrived until 2022, when extreme summer temperatures (regularly hitting 52°C/125°F) exposed a critical weakness: European-sourced polyimide films began delaminating in transformer bushings, triggering two costly shutdowns at a Riyadh solar plant. Clients demanded replacements within 48 hours—a near-impossible feat given his suppliers’ 6-week lead times.

Saudi Arabia’s push for renewable energy under Vision 2030 had intensified competition. Al-Mansoori needed films that could withstand desert heat spikes while meeting ISO 14632-2 standards, but local distributors offered only generic industrial-grade films. European manufacturers charged higher rate yet still couldn’t guarantee anti-thermal-aging performance beyond 5 years. Desperate, he explored Chinese suppliers on google but faced hurdles: unclear certifications, inconsistent thickness tolerances (±0.025mm vs. his required ±0.01mm), and vague chemical resistance claims.

A breakthrough came in August 2023 when a Dubai-based engineer recommended Chengrui during a regional energy conference. Attracted by their ASTM E595 outgassing test reports—critical for satellite-linked power grid components, Al-Mansoori requested samples. Within 48 hours, Chengrui’s support team delivered 10 customized film strips (25μm, 50μm, 75μm) with Arabic-language technical guides. Lab tests revealed a 260°C continuous thermal resistance (15%. higher than European rivals) and suitable thickness consistency.

Chengrui’s hybrid pricing model sealed the deal: below European rates, they offered Saudi-tailored benefits: halal-certified packaging for culturally sensitive clients, Faster delivery via Dubai free zone hubs and 24/7 engineering support. Al-Mansoori’s first 2,000m² order for the NEOM green hydrogen project arrived weeks before deadline, with films pre-slit to match Siemens Energy’s coil winding machines. The materials survived 3,000-hour accelerated aging tests, reducing his clients’ maintenance costs by 37%.

By Q1 2024, Al-Noor Power Solutions had replaced 85%. of its European film inventory with Chengrui’s products. The shift enabled Al-Mansoori to secure a landmark contract with Saudi Electricity Company’s $1.2B smart grid initiative—a deal previously contingent on sourcing “locally adaptable” materials. Chengrui’s responsiveness to niche needs proved pivotal: when a coastal desalination plant required films resistant to saltwater vapors, their R&D team formulated a chlorine-doped variant within 11 days.

“Chengrui understands our market’s dual demands: desert-tough performance and Gulf business customs,” Al-Mansoori noted at the 2024 Middle East Energy Summit. His company’s revenue grew 41%. year-on-year, with Chengrui now facilitating introductions to Omani wind farm developers. For global insulation material suppliers, this partnership underscores that in Saudi Arabia’s hypergrowth energy sector, precision engineering and cultural agility outweigh legacy geographic advantages.