Engineer Mohamed Salah El-Din Mustafa, Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production, conducted an unannounced inspection of Heliopolis Chemical Industries Company (Military Factory 81) as part of a broader initiative to monitor and enhance operational performance across military production units.
The visit, which aligns with the Ministry’s routine oversight policy, focused on ensuring that the facility complies with previously issued ministerial directives aimed at modernizing processes and improving efficiency.
The factory plays a critical role in supplying the Armed Forces with heavy ammunition and military-grade chemical products.
The minister began his tour with a detailed briefing by Engineer Mohamed Abdel Moneim El-Bassiouny, Chairman of Heliopolis Chemical Industries.
El-Bassiouny presented recent developments undertaken to boost production output and optimize operational performance. The visit included a walk-through of the company’s rubber and plastics sector, originally established in 1964.
This division manufactures a wide range of products including ammunition components, protective masks, tank treads, and parts used in both defense and civilian industries.
Minister Salah El-Din also toured the factory’s warehouses, inspecting the procedures in place to secure materials and ensure safety in storage operations.
During his interactions with the workforce, he listened to employee concerns and encouraged them to increase productivity.
He instructed management to remove any obstacles hindering production and to provide an improved working environment to stimulate morale and output.
In his concluding remarks, the minister emphasized the importance of internal governance, adherence to routine maintenance schedules, and the periodic review of inventory, marketing, and production strategies.
He further underlined the necessity of implementing industrial safety, cyber security protocols, and environmentally sound waste disposal systems.
He reiterated the company’s strategic importance in supporting Egypt’s national defense and industrial ambitions.
“The role of Heliopolis Chemical Industries is vital to our national economy and industrial development.
It is imperative that this institution continues to align with the directives of our political leadership,” the minister said.
Established as the Middle East’s first Egyptian company specializing in chemical and paint production, Heliopolis Chemical Industries has grown to become a major player in both military and civilian sectors.
The company produces an array of munitions, explosive fuses, and defense-grade protective gear, while also manufacturing a diverse range of civilian goods such as paints, nitroglycerin, formaldehyde, and FIFA-standard sports stadium seating.
The inspection was also attended by Eng.
Emil Helmy Elias, Vice Chairman of the National Organization for Military Production, and Eng. Mohamed Sherine Mohamed, Head of the Minister’s Office Affairs.
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