The new facility has an annual production capacity of 15 million filters serving a wide range of vehicles and industrial uses.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry Kamel El-Wazir; Minister of Investment and External Trade Hassan ElKhatib; Governor of Sharqiya Hazem El-Ashmouny; Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Policies Yasser Sobhi; Chairman of Mansour Automotive Group Sir Mohamed Mansour; the group’s CEO Ankush Arora; and several senior industry figures.
Madbouly affirmed that the Egyptian government has made major strides in developing the automotive industry, attracting both national and global manufacturers through improved infrastructure and a competitive investment climate, according to a cabinet statement
Madbouly said the project reflects the state’s determination, under the directives of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, to advance domestic industry and reduce import dependency.
“Without proper infrastructure and an attractive environment for investors, neither global nor local companies would have a vision to expand in this vital sector,” he said.
Madbouly noted that Egypt is now reaping the fruits of years of policy reforms, citing the growing number of new plants in car and transport manufacturing, from buses and railcars to local component production such as wiring harnesses and filters.
He stressed that the automotive sector depends on complete value chains, and that the government’s efforts to deepen local production have already encouraged international firms to expand their investments in Egypt.
The cabinet statement quoted Sir Mansour as saying that the new industrial complex is part of the government’s National Programme for the Localization of the Automotive Industry, which aims to strengthen Egypt’s industrial competitiveness, support local suppliers, and boost exports to regional and global markets.
He said the project represents a successful partnership between the state and the private sector and supports the country’s “Made in Egypt” initiative by shifting from import dependence to local manufacturing and eventually exports.
“Al-Mansour Group is implementing a long-term strategy to develop the automotive and mobility sector in Egypt,” Mansour said.
CEO Arora said the plant’s opening coincides with the group’s 50th anniversary in Egypt, describing it as a major milestone in the company’s industrial development.
He explained that the facility was designed with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, featuring energy-efficient systems and advanced quality-testing laboratories to ensure high standards and global competitiveness.
“We designed this facility with environmental responsibility at its heart, ensuring energy efficiency and adherence to the highest international quality standards,” Arora added.
Tarek Atta, CEO of MAC Filters Manufacturing Company, described the plant as a model of high-quality local component manufacturing, entirely produced by Egyptian labour and expertise.
He added that the company aims to export 35 percent of its total output by 2027, helping position Egypt as a regional hub for automotive component exports and supporting the government’s goal of reducing import dependency.
Egypt’s automotive industry is entering a new phase of rapid investment and policy reform, with the government and private sector jointly advancing large-scale projects aimed at transforming the country into a regional manufacturing hub.
The surge in activity follows the launch of the Automotive Industry Development Programme (AIDP), a national initiative unveiled in October 2025, aimed at localizing vehicle production, attracting global manufacturers, and boosting exports to regional and international markets.
Under the programme, Egypt aims to raise local value-added content to around 60 percent, increase the share of domestic components to at least 35 percent, and scale up annual vehicle production to 100,000 units in the coming years.
The government has also allocated EGP 1.5 billion in FY2024/2025 to accelerate implementation, making the automotive sector one of five strategic industries in Egypt’s industrial development plan.
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