Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, paid an inspection visit to Arcosteel factory in Sadat City, one of the most important factories for producing special steel bars and coils in Egypt and the Middle East.. to follow up on the progress of work and see the latest developments witnessed by the factory.
During the tour, the Minister reviewed with factory officials the expansion plans and increase production capacity, in line with the state’s directions to enhance heavy industries and achieve self-sufficiency in basic raw materials for infrastructure projects. He also discussed ways to improve production quality according to international standards, in addition to reviewing the latest technologies used in manufacturing processes and getting acquainted with the latest products of Ashry Steel Group that contribute to the localization of local industries.
Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir stressed the importance of supporting national industries and relying on local products in major national projects, praising the efforts of the factory workers and their role in driving economic development. He also stressed the need to adhere to environmental and health standards at all stages of production.
During the visit, it was announced that Arcosteel Company succeeded in producing steel molds used in the manufacture of train wheels in particular, which contributes to enhancing the local product and manufacturing it entirely within the El Ashry Steel Group.
For his part, Mr. Ayman Ashry, Chairman of the Board of Directors of El Ashry Steel Group, announced the success of the initial operation of the wire drawing production lines within the El Ashry Steel Group, which adds a competitive advantage to the group in the local and global market to produce various types of wire products used in many local industries.
For his part, Mr. Ayman Ashry, Chairman of the Board of Directors of El Ashry Steel Group, expressed his appreciation for the Minister’s visit, stressing the continuation of efforts to develop production lines and enhance the factory’s capabilities to contribute to achieving industrial development in Egypt.
