GF Piping Systems inaugurates state-of-the-art plant in Egypt with joint venture partners

28/11/24 - 22:00 (Ora dell’Europa centrale)

GF Piping Systems, a division of Georg Fischer AG and a global provider of piping solutions, yesterday inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Cairo, Egypt. Developed in a joint venture called EGFCO, a partnership with Egypt Gas and Green Coast Enterprises, the new plant will serve increasing regional demands for reliable infrastructure piping systems that support sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency.

The establishment of this facility aligns with GF Piping Systems’ focus on expanding its manufacturing footprint to bring essential flow solutions closer to customers in the Middle East and Africa. The plant will manufacture HDPE and MDPE pipes, along with specialized piping solutions designed to meet the specific needs of the regional infrastructure market. It will support local projects that are in line with Egypt's national development objectives and be the gateway to Africa.

“Our expansion in Egypt reflects our commitment to serving this dynamic market with locally produced, high-quality solutions for water, gas, and energy infrastructure,” said Andreas Müller, GF CEO and interim President GF Piping Systems. “We look forward to working closely with Egypt Gas in bringing durable and sustainable systems to support essential infrastructure across the region.”

 

A Collaborative Effort for Local Development

The Cairo facility is the result of a strategic collaboration between GF Piping Systems, Egypt Gas, the largest gas distributor in Egypt, and Green Coast Enterprises, a private-sector leader in sustainable infrastructure. The partners aim to support local supply chains and bring advanced piping solutions to the Egyptian market.

Eng. Wael Gowayed, Chairman of Egypt Gas, commented, “We are pleased to see the completion of this facility, which will play a key role in fulfilling Egypt’s demand for high-quality, locally produced state-of-the-art flow solutions. We anticipate this plant will bring multiple economic and operational benefits, including local job creation and supply chain resilience.”

Mr. Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Executive Director of Green Coast Enterprises, added, “This new facility represents a commitment to long-term collaboration for sustainable development. Through this partnership with GF Piping Systems and Egypt Gas, we are building infrastructure that is not only functional but sustainable, aligning with Egypt’s goals for the future.”

 

Supporting Regional Infrastructure and Sustainability

Occupying a 25,000-square-meter site, the new Cairo plant is strategically located for efficient distribution across Egypt and the region. The facility will improve the reliability of the local supply chain, reduce lead times, and support the regional market with high-quality, durable flow solutions. By producing locally, GF Piping Systems aims to minimize the carbon footprint associated with international transport, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices.

For more details, please visit EGFCO.

 

Constanze Werdermann

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GF Piping Systems crea connessioni per la vita in qualità di fornitore di soluzioni idriche e di flusso di prima qualità per le industrie e per le infrastrutture (ivi compresi i più grandi data center) consentendo un trasporto sicuro e sostenibile dei fluidi. La società si concentra su sistemi di tubazioni leak-free e su servizi di ingegneria all'avanguardia per numerosi segmenti di mercato particolarmente esigenti, sempre con l’obiettivo di coniugare efficienza energetica ed innovazione tecnologica, sicurezza ed affidabilità, longevità e breve ritorno dell’investimento. L'impronta globale di vendita, progettazione e produzione riflette la forte attenzione alla centralità del cliente, e il suo prestigioso portfolio contempla raccordi, valvole, tubi, soluzioni per l’automazione industriale, strumenti di misura e tecnologie di giunzione. GF Piping Systems è presente in 33 Paesi con proprie società di vendita, e in 15 con hub produttivi, per essere sempre al fianco dei propri partner. Gli stabilimenti di produzione, ubicati in 40 diverse località tra Americhe, Europa, Medio Oriente ed Asia, garantiscono una disponibilità e una consegna rapida e affidabile. Nel 2023, GF Piping Systems ha raggiunto un fatturato di 2.100 milioni di franchi svizzeri in virtù di un organico composto da 8.798 persone. GF Piping Systems Italia, con sede ad Agrate Brianza (MB), occupa più di 60 addetti e produce un giro di affari intorno ai 62 milioni di euro. L’azienda, certificata UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, opera con una rete vendita di funzionari e di agenti presenti sull’intero territorio nazionale e distribuisce i propri prodotti attraverso una rete formata da 500 rivenditori. GF Piping Systems è una divisione di Georg Fischer AG (GF).