Chinese textile manufacturer Hengsheng has inaugurated its USD 70 mn textile technology plant in the Qantara West Industrial Zone, according to a cabinet statement. The 200k sqm factory will focus on dyeing, printing and finishing textiles, and is expected to create around 1.3k direct jobs once fully operational.

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First phase live, second phase in the works: The first 100k sqm phase has been completed, with the second phase slated to start operations by the end of 2026.

REMEMBER- The Suez Canal Economic Zone and Hengsheng signed a usufruct contract for the project in October 2023.

TURKEY’S EROGLU OPENS UP USD 40 MN PLANT-

Turkish Eroglu Garment inaugurated its USD 40 mn ready-made garment plant in the Qantara West Industrial Zone, according to a separate statement. According to previous reports, the factory will produce 7 mn denim garments annually when operating at full capacity — some 70% of the factory’s production will be exported. It will create about 2.8k direct jobs.

Eroglu broke ground on the factory in August 2024, after DNM Textile for Spinning, Weavingand Dyeing — an investment venture of Eroglu Holding — in March 2024 received the government’s approval to move forward with the factory in addition to an industrial complex for spinning, weaving, clothing, mattress, and furniture production.

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