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- Egypt inaugurated the first phase of the El-Gharably Industrial Complex in New Borg El-Arab City to enhance national engineering capacity.
- The complex spans 315,000 square meters, employs about 3,000 people, and is expected to grow to 5,000 employees.
- Facilities include a steel structures factory, major maintenance workshops, and a plant producing industrial and medical gases.
- Plans for phase two involve international partnerships, including a joint venture with Poland's Tabor to produce 300 railway wagons annually for export.
Egypt on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of the El-Gharably Industrial Complex, a significant industrial facility intended to boost the country’s engineering capacity.
The Prime Minister of the North African country, Mostafa Madbouly, saw to the launch and inspection of several industrial projects in the New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, including the first phase of the El-Gharably Industrial Complex.
Other projects inspected by the Prime Minister include the new Jade Textile ready-made garments factory and an inspection of Alstom’s industrial complex currently under development, among others.
Government authorities have announced that the El-Gharably complex encompasses 315,000 square meters and possesses an annual production capacity surpassing 100,000 tonnes.
The facility currently has a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees, with projections to increase this figure to 5,000.
“Industry remains a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth and a key driver of exports, employment, and competitiveness,” the prime minister said.
The complex comprises a steel structures factory, the most extensive maintenance and engine overhaul workshops in Egypt, and a dedicated plant for industrial and medical gases.
Led by Moataz El-Gharably, the industrial complex also has plans for partnerships in railway wagon manufacturing, agricultural machinery, and pipe production.
The facility serves as a strategic partner for various prominent national initiatives, including the West Arc Axis, Abu Qir New City, and the "Decent Life" program.
Managed by a team of 1,500 professionals and equipped with sophisticated manufacturing technology, the factory adheres to premier international standards for quality, safety, and environmental management, thereby qualifying it for global export markets.
Moataz El-Gharably, chairman and CEO, noted the second-phase plans that focused on international collaborations.
Plans for the second phase of development include a joint venture with Poland's Tabor to establish a railway wagon factory, known as GTRM, as seen on Egypt’s State Information Service.
This project, which involves an investment ranging from 25 to 40 million euros, is designed to produce 300 wagons annually and create up to 500 new jobs. Additionally, approximately 40% of the factory's output is slated for international export.
Operating across multiple industrial sectors, the complex maintains a monthly capacity for 20 engine overhauls, 10 comprehensive renewals, and 40 general repairs.
Additionally, the establishment includes a specialized facility for industrial and medicinal gases with a daily production output of 550 cylinders.
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