As part of his regular visits to industrial zones and factories to monitor production processes and address operational challenges, Eng. Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, today inspected three specialized engineering factories in 10th of Ramadan City. The tour was accompanied by Dr. Nahed Youssef, Chairperson of the Industrial Development Authority, and several senior officials from the Ministry of Industry.
The visit began with Al-Ahram Group for Security Systems Factory, which specializes in producing locks, hinges, handles, and related components. The factory covers an area of 35,000 square meters, with a capital of EGP 1.5 billion and an annual production capacity of 10 million units. The factory boasts 100% local components and exports its products to 27 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America, employing more than 1,200 workers.
During the visit, the Minister toured production lines for locks and keys, the quality control laboratory, the industrial wastewater treatment unit, and a finished products exhibition. He stressed the importance of achieving industrial integration among security system factories to increase productivity and reduce import dependency, and emphasized the need to complete the accreditation procedures of the factory laboratory through the National Accreditation Council to enhance product quality and facilitate international market access. The Minister also directed authorities to take legal action against any unlicensed or non-compliant industrial facilities, which may harm the quality and reputation of Egyptian products and affect compliant factories.
The Minister then visited Egypt Compressor Manufacturing Company and COTHERM Thermotech Site (Heaters and Thermostats), part of Fresh Home Appliances Company.
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Compressor Factory: Located on 90,000 square meters with an investment of EGP 350 million, it has an annual production capacity of 2.5 million compressors, with 70% local components. Around 20% of production is exported to Turkey, providing approximately 360 direct jobs.
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Heaters and Thermostats Factory: The only specialized factory of its kind in the Middle East, covering 3,300 square meters with an investment of EGP 100 million. Its annual production capacity reaches 4 million heaters and 2.6 million thermostats, with 35% local content currently, targeting an increase to 65%. The factory exports 77% of its production to 11 countries, including France, Thailand, Ukraine, and Argentina, and employs around 250 workers.
During the tour, the Minister inspected production lines, research and development labs, and quality testing laboratories, praising the advanced technology, highly skilled workforce, and the company’s efforts in localizing production and boosting exports, contributing to the global competitiveness of Egyptian products.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of accrediting factory laboratories through the National Accreditation Council (EGAC) to ensure product quality and facilitate access to international markets. He commended the commitment of compliant factories and reiterated that all necessary legal measures would be taken against any unlicensed facilities that could damage the reputation of Egyptian products.
Watch the video from the Minister’s factory visits:
Egyptian Accreditation Council, EGAC
