UK-Egypt to co-manufacture power stations’ air filters
“Made in Egypt” with British excellence
Ashraf Abo Arafe
British manufacturing company Micro-Mesh signed a memorandum of understanding with Egyptian Ministry of Military production and Advanced Engineering solutions to co-produce air filters for gas turbines for Egyptian power stations.
The produced filters will be sold in the Egyptian market with a possible expansion to other African countries.
Managing Director of Micro-Mesh James Underwood said: “Micro-Mesh is very excited by the opportunity to enter into a joint venture with the Ministry of Military Production with the specific purpose of manufacturing Gas Turbine air intake filters. Along with our sales partners at Advanced Engineering Solutions we look forward to being able to supply our Eurofilter branded air filters direct from our local manufacturing facility in Cairo to service Gas Powered stations across the Egyptian and North African markets”.
British Ambassador to Egypt Sir Geoffrey Adams said: “This MOU will enable Micro-Mesh, a leading British company, to share its manufacturing expertise and bring innovative technology to Egypt. I look forward to seeing deeper cooperation between our countries in sectors that employ more Egyptians and expand Egypt’s regional export reach.”
* About!
About Micro-Mesh: Micro-Mesh is a leading UK filter manufacturer that has been producing high quality Hydraulic & Air Filters for a wide range of industrial applications for over fifty years. The company has developed its business by continuously investing in innovative technologies and machinery, and has expanded its export activity to over 35 countries.
