{"id":39105,"date":"2025-07-06T16:52:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T13:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/?p=39105"},"modified":"2025-07-06T16:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T13:53:13","slug":"turkish-textile-giant-kcg-launches-24-mln-expansion-in-egypts-10th-of-ramadan-industrial-zone-creating-2300-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/?p=39105","title":{"rendered":"TURKISH Textile Giant KCG Launches $24 mln Expansion in Egypt\u2019s 10th of Ramadan Industrial Zone, Creating 2,300 Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ashraf AboArafe reports<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 36pt;\">I<\/span><\/strong>n a significant step reflecting the deepening economic ties between Egypt and Turkey, Turkish textile company <em>KCG<\/em> has launched a new $24 million investment in the 10th of Ramadan industrial zone. The foundation stone for the new facility was laid during an official ceremony held on Saturday, July 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event was attended by Egypt\u2019s Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment <em>Hassan El-Khatib<\/em>, Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones <em>Hossam Heiba<\/em>, Turkish Ambassador to Cairo <em>Salih Mutlu \u015een<\/em>, and KCG\u2019s founder <em>Y\u0131lmaz K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fck\u00e7al\u0131k<\/em>, along with senior company officials.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0022.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39108 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0022-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0022-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0022-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0022-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0022-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0022.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reinforcing Turkish Industrial Presence in Egypt<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This expansion comes as part of KCG\u2019s broader investment strategy in Egypt, where it has been operating since 2007 with a cumulative investment of $65 million. The new facility is expected to raise the company\u2019s annual exports from Egypt to approximately <strong>$100 million<\/strong>, supplying renowned global brands and key markets in the apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Operations at the new plant are scheduled to begin in <strong>October<\/strong>, adding <strong>500 new jobs<\/strong> to the company\u2019s existing workforce of 1,800 Egyptians, reaching a total of <strong>2,300 local employees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Officials Highlight Strategic Economic Partnership<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During his speech at the ceremony, Turkish Ambassador <em>Salih Mutlu \u015een<\/em> welcomed the expansion of Turkish investments in Egypt, stating that Egypt is a \u201cnatural and strategic destination\u201d for Turkish investors due to the strong cultural, geographic, and logistical links between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThe Free Trade Agreements, robust transportation networks, and the positive climate toward Turkish investors all point to a bright future,\u201d \u015een said. \u201cEconomic cooperation is a top priority for Turkey\u2019s engagement with Egypt, and I firmly believe that Turkey will remain among Egypt\u2019s top three foreign trade partners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Minister <em>Hassan El-Khatib<\/em> echoed this sentiment, praising Turkish companies for their <strong>speed and efficiency in executing projects<\/strong>, and affirming Egypt\u2019s commitment to welcoming quality investment that boosts employment and export capacity.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">KCG: A Global Textile Player from Egyptian Soil<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">KCG is a prominent Turkish textile group specializing in a wide range of home and garment textile products, including window drapes, bed linens, decorative cushions, tablecloths, upholstery fabrics, and bath curtains. Its global sales offices span the United States, United Kingdom, China, Turkey, and Egypt.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39107 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0017-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0017-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0017-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250706-WA0017.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to company representatives, KCG is also planning to launch an additional investment in Egypt in <strong>2026<\/strong>, further strengthening its regional footprint through its Egyptian base.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ashraf AboArafe reports In a significant step reflecting the deepening economic ties between Egypt and Turkey, Turkish textile company KCG has launched a new $24 million investment in the 10th of Ramadan industrial zone. The foundation stone for the new facility was laid during an official ceremony held on Saturday, July 6, 2025. 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