The new factory is part of a national programme to localize
the automotive industry and support its feeding industries, Sir Mohamed Mansour
said. He added that the goal is to enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian
industry and boost exports regionally and internationally.
The facility has an annual production capacity of 15 million
filters for various types of vehicles and industrial filters, built with
investments exceeding EGP 500 billion ($11 million).
"Mansour Group is implementing a long-term strategy for
the development of the automotive sector in Egypt," Sir Mohamed Mansour
stated. "This factory is a model for the integration of the private
sector's role with the state's to support the 'Made in Egypt' slogan and move
from importation to manufacturing and then export."
The CEO, Ankoosh Arora, noted that the factory's opening
coincides with the group's 50th anniversary of operations in the Egyptian
market. He added that the plant incorporated environmental sustainability
features, particularly energy saving, and adhered to the highest global quality
standards through its dedicated in-house quality testing lab.
Engineer Tarek Atta, CEO of Mac Filters Manufacturing Company, stated that the factory is a model for high-quality local component production, made by Egyptian hands and to international standards. He described it as a pivotal step towards increasing the local component ratio and reducing reliance on imports in the automotive sector. Atta also announced plans to export 35% of the total local production to foreign markets by 2027, aiming to boost the national industry's position on the regional and international export map.