Part of the opening ceremony. Photo courtesy of Egyptian Ministry of Industry.
The project marks a major step in the country's drive to localize advanced manufacturing and strengthen its position as a regional industrial hub.
The new facility will manufacture electrical distribution panels and components, as well as automation and control solutions designed for industrial facilities and infrastructure projects.
Industry Minister Khaled Hashem, Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat, German Ambassador to Egypt Jürgen Schulz, along with Siemens executives, attended the inauguration ceremony.
Speaking at the event, Hashem described the factory as a significant addition to Egypt's industrial sector and a milestone in the long-standing strategic partnership between Egypt and Siemens, which celebrated 125 years of operations in the country earlier this year.
He said the investment reflects growing confidence in Egypt's economy and reinforces the country's ambition to become a regional hub for manufacturing and exports, citing its strategic location, trade agreements, modern infrastructure and ongoing economic reforms.
The minister noted that the factory will supply advanced products to the domestic market by integrating protection, control, communications and digital technologies, helping improve operational efficiency across industrial facilities and infrastructure.
He added that the project will contribute to developing skilled Egyptian workers, transferring technology and expertise, supporting local suppliers and increasing the local content of Siemens' products manufactured in Egypt.
Hashem said the factory aligns with the government's updated industrial strategy, which aims to raise industrial exports to $100 billion by 2030 by attracting high-value investments, localizing advanced technologies and integrating Egypt into global value chains.
The project also supports Egypt's transition toward smart manufacturing through automation and digitalization technologies while contributing to more efficient electricity networks, lower operational losses and the integration of renewable energy sources, in line with Egypt Vision 2030 and the country's sustainability goals, the minister said.
On the sidelines of the inauguration, Hashem toured the factory's production and storage areas, automation testing facilities, communications laboratory and customer experience centre.
Siemens has operated in Egypt for 125 years, playing a major role in the country's energy, transport, healthcare and industrial sectors.
In recent years, Siemens has participated in several projects in Egypt, including the country’s high-speed electric rail network and the construction of three combined-cycle power plants with a total capacity of 14.4 gigawatts, among the world's largest gas-fired power projects.
The new factory expands Siemens' manufacturing footprint in Egypt and supports the government's strategy to attract technology-intensive industries, increase exports and localize advanced manufacturing.
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