Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called on Saturday for expanded local manufacturing of electrical and lighting products to meet domestic demand and create jobs.
During a visit to the REDY RONG factory in the Mit Ghamr Investment Zone in Dakahlia governorate, Madbouly said the government was seeking to encourage industrial investment, help factories expand production and promote modern technology to improve product quality.
Company founder and director Reda Mehanna said REDY RONG had grown from one production unit in 2022 to nine, with total investments reaching 100 million Egyptian pounds.
The 4,000-square-metre factory employs 350 workers and produces up to 35 million units a year. Around 60 percent of the components used in its products are locally sourced.
The company makes LED lamps, indoor and outdoor lighting equipment, power supply components, lighting drivers and printed circuit boards. Madbouly also inspected its quality testing procedures.
Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid called for greater investment in innovation and research to develop competitive Egyptian products and support industrial growth.
