In a significant step that reinforces Egypt’s position as a regional hub for industrial development and safety technology in the Middle East and Africa, a cooperation protocol was officially signed between the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and El Gendi Fire Extinguishing Balls, one of the companies of El Gendi Group, to establish a joint factory for the production of El Gendi GR Systems.
This partnership is based on an Egyptian patent owned by Dr. Ahmed El Gendi, Chairman of El Gendi Group, through which he developed an innovative technology that transformed traditional fire extinguishing balls from a simple automatic extinguishing tool into a comprehensive smart firefighting system that can be integrated with alarm and control systems within different facilities providing complete and rapid protection against fires.
The cooperation protocol was signed by Major General Eng. Amr Abdel Aziz, Chairman of Kader Factory for Developed Industries, and Dr. Ahmed El Gendi, Chairman of El Gendi Group.
Through this partnership, the Arab Organization for Industrialization and El Gendi Group will form the foundation for the manufacture and marketing of these systems in Egypt and international markets.
This collaboration marks a new phase in the ongoing efforts to localize advanced industrial technologies, particularly in the field of fire protection systems, and to integrate them with modern alarm and monitoring networks opening new horizons for exporting Egyptian-made safety solutions to regional and global markets. The partnership also comes at a pivotal time, as demand continues to rise for smart fire suppression systems integrated with early-warning and industrial monitoring systems.
What is the El Gendi GR Integrated System?
Developed by El Gendi Group, the El Gendi GR System is an intelligent electronic platform that connects to Elide Fire extinguishing balls to create a fully automatic aerosol-based firefighting system. The system can also be linked to the main fire alarm and suppression panels of any facility whether addressable or conventional making it ideal for factories, warehouses, electrical rooms, and critical installations. Key Features:
– Fully automatic activation once flames or smoke are detected.
– Aerosol-based technology, enabling rapid fire suppression without residue
– Safe and eco-friendly, posing no harm to electrical equipment
– Smart connectivity with alarm and monitoring systems across facilities.
– Versatile applications in factories, data centers, electrical rooms, warehouses, and other vital sectors.
Benefits of This Partnership
For the Egyptian Economy and National Industry
– Strengthening Egyptian manufacturing and increasing the local component ratio in fire protection systems.
– Opening new export opportunities to Middle Eastern and African markets, boosting foreign revenue, and improving the trade balance.
– Facilitating technology transfer and developing local technical and engineering expertise.
For the Industrial and Safety Sectors
– Providing high-quality, advanced safety solutions for infrastructure projects, government facilities, factories, and financial institutions.
– Enabling integrated smart systems that connect firefighting with alarm and monitoring networks, enhancing safety and minimizing fire losses.
– Serving as a model for public–private partnerships that support the localization of advanced safety technologies.
For End Users and Investors
– Offering cost-effective, locally produced solutions with superior after-sales service and availability.
– Providing clients with greater reliability and reduced maintenance times, supported by local production and spare parts.
– Creating new investment opportunities for local and international companies specializing in distribution, installation, and maintenance.
Statements and Future Outlook
Major General Eng. Amr Abdel Aziz, Chairman of Kader Factory for Developed Industries, emphasized that this cooperation aligns with the AOI’s strategy to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and localize advanced industrial technologies within Egypt.
Dr. Ahmed El Gendi, Chairman of El Gendi Group, expressed his pride in this milestone, highlighting that the El Gendi GR Systems represent a major leap in smart firefighting technology, and that the new factory will serve as an industrial hub for producing innovative Egyptian systems that compete globally.
Through this historic partnership between the Arab Organization for Industrialization and El Gendi Group, Egypt reaffirms its industrial and technological leadership in the vital field of fire protection and safety.
The El Gendi GR manufacturing project is not merely a cooperation protocol it is a national vision to secure the future of Egypt’s industrial sector and to position the country as a key regional exporter of smart firefighting systems.