Zoujaj restarts fire-hit production line; repair cost rises to SAR 16.1M

In a Tadawul filing, the company said the actual damage to the forming machine and glass feeder was more extensive than initially assessed. In addition, the lengthy procurement of specialized spare parts from the original equipment manufacturer, followed by the arrival of technical support teams, extended the repair period and resulted in a longer-than-expected production shutdown.

The company said the estimated costs increased from SAR 1.3 million to approximately SAR 3.1 million for repairs and from SAR 2.9 million to SAR 13 million for business interruption.

The higher estimate reflects the greater extent of the damage, the need to import specialized spare parts, and the extended repair period, which halted production from September 2025 through July 2026.

Zoujaj said the financial impact is reflected in a SAR 16.1 million reduction in profit between September 2025 and July 2026.

The company added that both the physical damage and business interruption losses are covered under its insurance policy, and the necessary procedures have been initiated with the insurer to process the claim.

According to Argaam data, Zoujaj announced in October 2025 that a limited fire had occurred on one of the production lines at its Riyadh factory.