Top 5 Hydraulic Briquetting Machine Suppliers in Saudi Arabia [2025]

When it comes to trust in the Saudi market, Riyadh Hydraulic Solutions (RHS) has built a reputation that’s hard to beat. Founded back in 2010, this family-owned business started small—repairing hydraulic machinery in a tiny workshop in north Riyadh—but today, they’re one of the go-to names for hydraulic briquetting machines in the Central Region. What makes them stand out? They know the local terrain. “We don’t just sell machines—we solve problems,” says Mohammed Al-Mansoori, RHS’s sales manager, when we visited their showroom last month. “A client in Dammam once came to us with metal powder so fine, it kept clogging other machines. We modified our standard hydraulic briquetting machine on the spot, added a custom feed system, and now they’re pressing 500kg/hour without a hitch.”

Their star product? The RHS-2000 Hydraulic Briquetting Machine, a mid-sized workhorse designed for metal scraps like aluminum, copper, and steel. It’s not the flashiest machine on the market, but workshop owners rave about its durability. “I’ve had mine for three years, and it’s still going strong,” says Ahmed, who runs a small scrap yard in Riyadh. “We press everything from old motor parts to cable scraps—no jams, no fuss. And when I needed a replacement part last year, RHS sent a technician the same day. You can’t put a price on that kind of service.”

“We press everything from old motor parts to cable scraps—no jams, no fuss. And when I needed a replacement part last year, RHS sent a technician the same day. You can’t put a price on that kind of service.” — Ahmed, Riyadh Scrap Yard Owner

While RHS specializes in stationary machines, they’ve recently expanded into portable options too. Their PHBM-003 portable briquetting machine is a hit with small-scale operators who need to move equipment between sites. “It’s lightweight enough to fit in a pickup truck but tough enough to handle 200kg/hour of iron filings,” Mohammed explains. “A client in Taif uses it for on-site metal recovery at construction sites—no more hauling loose scraps back to the yard.”

If sustainability is your top priority, Jeddah Eco-Machinery (JEM) should be on your radar. This supplier isn’t just about making briquettes—they’re about making sure your entire recycling process is eco-friendly. “We pair our hydraulic briquetting machines with air pollution control system equipment as standard,” says Lina Hassan, JEM’s environmental compliance officer. “In Saudi, where air quality regulations are getting tighter, that’s a game-changer. Our clients don’t just get a machine—they get peace of mind that they’re meeting government standards.”

Founded in 2015, JEM has quickly become a favorite among large manufacturing plants and recycling facilities in the Western Region. Their flagship model, the JEM-Green 3000, is a beast of a machine—capable of pressing up to 1.5 tons of metal scraps per hour. What really sets it apart, though, is its energy efficiency. “We designed it with variable-speed hydraulics,” Lina explains. “It uses 20% less electricity than comparable models, which adds up to big savings over time. A food can factory in Jeddah switched to our machine last year and cut their monthly energy bill by SAR 3,000.”

But JEM doesn’t stop at briquetting. They offer turnkey solutions, including metal separation systems and waste water treatment—making them a one-stop shop for businesses looking to build a fully compliant recycling line. “A car battery recycling plant in Yanbu came to us needing a complete setup,” Lina recalls. “We installed a JEM-Green 3000, paired it with a hydraulic cutter for breaking battery casings, and added our air pollution control system. Now they’re not only pressing metal scraps but also reducing emissions by 40%. The government even gave them a sustainability ｇｒａｎｔ!”

“We installed a JEM-Green 3000, paired it with a hydraulic cutter for breaking battery casings, and added our air pollution control system. Now they’re not only pressing metal scraps but also reducing emissions by 40%. The government even gave them a sustainability ｇｒａｎｔ!” — Lina Hassan, JEM Environmental Compliance Officer

When the job is big, Eastern Province Hydraulics (EPH) is the name industrial players call. Based in Al Khobar, this supplier caters to heavy industries—think oil refineries, shipyards, and large-scale recycling plants—with machines that can handle the toughest materials. “Our clients don’t just need to press metal scraps—they need to press tons of them, every single day,” says Ali Al-Zahrani, EPH’s chief engineer. “That’s why our EPH-5000 Hydraulic Briquetting Machine is built like a tank.”

The EPH-5000 is no joke. With a pressing force of 500 tons and a capacity of 3 tons per hour, it’s designed for high-volume operations. “A steel mill in Jubail uses two of them side by side,” Ali tells us. “They process leftover steel shavings from their rolling mills—turning what was once waste into briquettes they sell back to foundries. It’s added SAR 20,000 to their monthly revenue.” What’s the secret to its reliability? EPH uses German-made hydraulic components and runs each machine through 500 hours of testing before delivery. “We had a client in Ras Tanura who pushed our machine to the limit—24/7 operation for six months straight,” Ali laughs. “When we checked in, the only wear was a single seal. That’s the quality we stand behind.”

While EPH is known for heavy-duty machines, they also excel at customization. Last year, they built a one-of-a-kind hydraulic briquetting machine for a cable recycling plant in Dammam. “Cable scraps have a mix of copper and plastic,” Ali explains. “We added a dual-chamber system—one for pressing copper into briquettes, another for compacting plastic waste. Now they’re recycling both materials, doubling their profit margin.”

Not every recycling operation needs a giant stationary machine. For small businesses, mobile workshops, or remote sites, Madinah Portable Tech (MPT) has carved out a niche with their lightweight, portable briquetting machines. Founded in 2018 by a group of engineering graduates from Taibah University, MPT started with a simple mission: make hydraulic briquetting accessible to everyone. “We saw too many small-scale operators struggling to afford big machines,” says Aisha Al-Harbi, MPT’s co-founder. “So we designed something that’s affordable, easy to use, and can go wherever the work is.”

Their bestseller? The MPT-Portable 100, a compact hydraulic briquetting machine that weighs just 250kg and runs on standard 220V electricity. “It’s perfect for jewelers, auto repair shops, or even hobbyists who work with metal,” Aisha says. “A goldsmith in Madinah uses it to press leftover gold and silver dust—he told us it’s recovered over SAR 50,000 worth of precious metals in a year!” For slightly larger jobs, there’s the MPT-Portable 200, which handles 200kg/hour and comes with a built-in wheelset for easy towing. “We tested it in the desert last summer—45°C heat, dusty conditions—and it didn’t skip a beat,” Aisha adds. “If it can handle that, it can handle anything Saudi weather throws at it.”

“A goldsmith in Madinah uses it to press leftover gold and silver dust—he told us it’s recovered over SAR 50,000 worth of precious metals in a year!” — Aisha Al-Harbi, MPT Co-Founder

What really wins people over, though, is MPT’s price point. Their machines start at SAR 15,000—half the cost of many imported models. “We source parts locally whenever possible,” Aisha explains. “That keeps costs down, and it means we can offer better warranties too. Every MPT machine comes with a 2-year parts guarantee—unheard of for portable models.”

For operations that deal with tricky materials—think lithium battery scraps, nano-ceramic powders, or rare metals—Dammam Precision Engineering (DPE) is the supplier to call. This tech-focused company, founded in 2012, specializes in custom-built hydraulic briquetting machines for niche industries. “We don’t do ‘one-size-fits-all’,” says Dr. Khalid Al-Sayed, DPE’s lead engineer. “Our clients come to us with materials that other machines can’t handle—and we build solutions that work.”

Take their work with lithium battery recycling plants, for example. “Lithium battery scraps are tricky—they’re moist, they’re reactive, and they can be dangerous if not handled right,” Dr. Khalid explains. “We designed a hydraulic briquetting machine with inert gas purging and temperature control to press them safely. A client in Riyadh now uses it to compact battery electrode scraps, turning them into stable briquettes for further processing.” DPE also works with the mining industry, building machines for pressing lithium ore extraction byproducts and tailing ore residues. “A mine in the Nejd region was wasting tons of valuable minerals in their tailings,” Dr. Khalid recalls. “We built a custom briquetter that presses the tailings into dense blocks, making it easier to extract the remaining lithium. They’re now recovering 15% more ore than before.”

While DPE’s machines are pricier—starting at SAR 80,000 for custom builds—clients say the investment pays off. “We tried three other machines before DPE,” says a process engineer at a lithium battery plant. “None could handle the moisture in our scraps without corroding. DPE’s machine has been running for two years, no issues. It’s not just a machine—it’s a problem solver.”