Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Eng. Salah Soliman Gomblatt, toured two key state-run factories in Helwan on Monday. The visit aimed to check production on the ground and hear directly from workers.
The minister visited Helwan Foundries Company and Helwan Metal Appliances Company, both major industrial arms of Egypt’s military production sector.
Gomblatt began his inspection at Helwan Foundries. He followed the different stages of manufacturing inside the production lines. He also checked the operation of furnaces and casting units used in metal production.
During the tour, the minister reviewed whether earlier instructions issued during a recent visit had been carried out. He also ordered financial rewards for several workers who completed key tasks in record time.
The visit then moved to Helwan Metal Appliances Company. There, Gomblatt first toured the firm’s civilian products showroom. The display includes a wide range of finished goods made by the company, marketed at competitive prices.
He later walked through the production halls. At the Long Life air-conditioning line, the minister spoke with workers about output levels, recent performance and the progress of ongoing projects. He also asked about plans to upgrade equipment and expand production.
Throughout the tour, Gomblatt tried to keep the discussion practical. He listened to workers’ ideas and concerns. In an unusual step, he personally checked the contents of suggestion and complaints boxes at both factories.
One proposal at Military Factory 360 called for upgrading a production line. The minister ordered an immediate technical review to see if the idea could be implemented.
He urged workers to report problems quickly and submit suggestions without delay if they notice faults that need urgent solutions.
The visit also carried a wider message about management and efficiency. Gomblatt instructed officials to review all contracts in the coming period. He called for a pricing system linked to global commodity markets to regulate the cost of raw materials.
The minister stressed that teamwork remains essential for improving productivity and encouraging innovation.
“Collective work is the key to success in any institution,” he said.
He also directed both companies to strictly apply occupational safety standards, along with governance and internal audit procedures.
