Egypt's Engineering Industries Chamber Seeks Brazilian Expertise to Localize Die Manufacturing and Boost Auto Parts Factories

Egypt's Engineering Industries Chamber has placed the localization of die manufacturing at the top of its agenda, launching talks with the Brazilian Die Manufacturers Association to transfer technology and technical expertise to local factories. The discussions include plans to establish a specialized vocational school to qualify cadres, aiming to support auto parts industries and reduce reliance on imports. The file is critical.

Mohamed El-Mohandes: Visit Opens Cooperation with Mercedes and Auto Parts

Mohamed El-Mohandes, head of the Engineering Industries Chamber, said the Brazilian delegation's visit aimed to open cooperation prospects in developing Egypt's die industry, raise the efficiency of local factories. Improve production quality to support local manufacturing of auto components. He added that the talks covered benefiting from Brazilian expertise in technology transfer and technical training, along with studying the establishment of a specialized school for die manufacturing to prepare qualified cadres that meet factory needs and keep pace with technological developments. The step aims to close the gap with global markets.

Localizing Dies and Boosting Local Value Added

El-Mohandes explained that localizing die manufacturing is a crucial step to support the automotive industry and feeder industries, given its role in producing many components and parts, which helps reduce dependence on external suppliers and increase local value added. He noted that the three-day visit program included a tour of the Productivity and Vocational Training Department and a die factory in 10th of Ramadan City to assess production capabilities and discuss development opportunities, as well as cooperation with Egyptian die manufacturers. The field visit revealed real opportunities.

A Look at Egyptian Market Needs for Auto Components

This move comes as Egypt's market demand for locally manufactured auto components grows, especially with the expansion of assembling global models such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Nissan, creating rising demand for high-quality dies. Localizing this industry could lower production costs and accelerate local manufacturing. The market is in dire need of it.

Role of Vocational School in Qualifying Technical Cadres

The study to establish a specialized vocational school for die manufacturing is a focal point in the talks, aiming to bridge the technical skills gap suffering the feeder industries sector. The school will provide hands-on training on the latest manufacturing technologies, directly reflecting on the quality of locally made auto components. Qualified cadres are the cornerstone.

The chamber head affirmed that continued cooperation with the Brazilian side will enhance Egyptian companies' competitiveness and support the role of feeder industries in backing Mercedes, Toyota, and Hyundai in the Egyptian market, while increasing reliance on locally manufactured components. The approach serves the national industry in the long run.