FHH CEO James Michael Lafferty
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) is expected to invest $35 to $40 million in the Egyptian market over 2020, with total current investments reaching about EGP 1 billion (about $63 million), FHH’s CEO James Michael Lafferty told Ahram Online.
Lafferty stressed that the COVID-19 crisis has had no effect on the investments in Egypt by the company, which manufactures hygienic paper products.
“Building on the trust earned and the groundbreaking success achieved over the past three decades, FHH plans to diversify its portfolio of high-quality hygienic products in Egypt, pumping $35 million in investments to maintain the safety and wellbeing of its people amid the coronavirus pandemic. With four fully-fledged operating plants, around 1,000 seasoned employees, a fleet of 350 cars, 35 projected distribution channels, FHH will vastly expand with its high-quality hygienic products portfolio in Egypt throughout 2021,” Lafferty added.
In a virtual press conference held on Wednesday, FHH unveiled the company’s new business prospects for the Egyptian market amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Lafferty revealed that new products, including wipes, sanitisers, facemasks and detergents will be made available in the Egyptian market during 2020.
General Manager and Chief Commercial of Egypt at FHH Ahmed El-Fakharany said the company has successfully managed to maintain its 33 percent market share in Egypt during the first half of 2020, accounting for sales of 1/3 of the market’s hygienic paper products, 50 percent of adult diapers, and 12 percent of baby diapers.
“Leading the market with such remarkable shares along with being one of the most dynamic markets in the MENA region, FHH is currently pursuing the transformation of Egypt into an export hub. Our exports have successfully reached 28 countries worldwide, and we are currently working on expanding to a number of African and European countries that have inked trade agreements with Egypt,” El-Fakharany said.
Lafferty said that FHH has also been committed to supporting Egypt’s efforts in fighting coronavirus by establishing a $2 million COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide aid to the communities encompassing FHH’s operations across the MENA region.
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