Heliopolis Chemical Industries
Heliopolis Chemical Industries Company (Egyptian Arabic: شركة هليوبوليس للصناعات الكيماوية), or Military Factory 81 (مصنع 81 الحربي), is an Egyptian governmental joint-stock company, one of the companies of the National Authority for Military Production, affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production. It was established in 1949 as the first Egyptian company specialized in the production of paints and chemicals. Production departments and equipment have developed using the latest equipment, laboratories, quality control devices and continuous training for workers at all levels.
| Company type | Government Joint-stock company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defence and Civil Industries |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Egypt |
Key people | Medhat Shokry (Chairman of the factory) |
| Owner | Ministry of Military Production |
| Parent | National Authority for Military Production |
| Website | http://fact81.momp.gov.eg/ |
The development of production units included the establishment of units with the latest model and the most accurate experience for rubber and plastic products with the specifications and properties necessary for the most precise conditions of use, in addition to other distinguished departments in the production of paints, chemicals, and metal powders. The development also included a factory for the production of aluminum powder and shiny and matte aluminum pastes with the latest international technology. The factory is considered the only one in Egypt and the Middle East. A factory for formaldehyde, resins and urea-formaldehyde was also established according to the latest international systems.