Euro Gulf Transformer Increases Investments in Hamriyah Free Zone to 100 Million Dirhams
Euro Gulf Transformer, a leading manufacturer of energy and distribution transformers, has announced a significant increase in its investments in the Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah, adding a new factory with an investment of approximately 60 million dirhams. This move brings the company’s total investments in the region to around 100 million dirhams, in response to the growing demand for energy solutions and infrastructure.
New and Advanced Expansion
The new expansion aims to raise the company’s production capacity within an integrated industrial complex covering 350,000 square feet, more than doubling the current manufacturing facilities, which span 150,000 square feet. With this expansion, Euro Gulf Transformer will achieve a significant increase in the production of distribution transformers and develop transformers capable of operating up to 220 kilovolts. This will enable the company to meet the needs of various sectors, including electricity, industry, and marine, with a focus on providing customized solutions for local and regional markets.
Inspection Tour of the New Facility
During an inspection tour of the new facility, Saud Salem Al Mazrouei, Director of the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, reviewed the production lines and the modern equipment used in routine and quality testing operations. He received a comprehensive explanation of the integrated working system followed by the company, which includes the stages of design, development, testing, installation, and maintenance. Future plans for expansion by Euro Gulf Transformer were also discussed.
Infrastructure Support
Al Mazrouei explained that the Hamriyah Free Zone continues to enhance its infrastructure and provide facilities to make it an attractive destination for industrial and logistical investments. He affirmed that Euro Gulf Transformer’s expansions reflect the appeal of the integrated operational environment offered by the zone, including its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and connectivity to ports and airports. He also mentioned that the authority is working on developing its services to support industrial expansion plans and enhance the sector’s contribution to the national economy.
Sustainable Growth Strategy
Michel Aziz, the company’s CEO, stated that this expansion is part of a strategy aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities in the high-voltage transformer segment of 132/220 kilovolts. This step responds to the increasing demand for major infrastructure projects and is expected to triple the current production capacity. He added that the advanced infrastructure in the Hamriyah Free Zone significantly supports expansion plans, enabling the company to efficiently access regional and global markets, especially in the fields of utilities, energy, oil, and gas.