Touggourt – A new iron and metal conversion plant has entered the practical production stage in the municipality of Temacine, in the province of Touggourt, with a production capacity of 200,000 tonnes annually of various ferrous materials, after taking advantage of the measures to remove obstacles that were approved for investment projects, according to officials of the Directorate of Industry.

This important industrial project, which sits on a total area of 24 hectares, has several units of various types of iron manufacture, such as ingots, bars, and solid wires, as explained.

This industrial facility falls within the private investment framework, which adds significant economic and development value to the region, as it contributes to the employment of more than 300 workers of various specializations and qualifications, ensuring coverage of the local market needs. In addition to supplying 6 other provinces in the southeast region of the country with iron products, as stated by the Director of Sector Hocine Hemal.

It is worth noting that this plant, which began its completion in 2017, is among 11 investment projects in the Touggourt, which benefited from the “measures to remove obstacles”, and contributed significantly to reviving the industrial fabric in the province, developing its capabilities, and creating job positions for the benefit of job seekers in the region.