With Investments of $7 Million..SCZONE Chairman Signs Contract with Germany’s “SUN GARDEN” for Home Textiles and Furnishings Facility in Qantara West Industrial Zone

Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), signed today a contract with SUN GARDEN, a leading German company specializing in garden furniture, umbrellas, home textiles, and mattresses.The project will be established within the Qantara West Industrial Zone, covering a total area of 30,000 square meters, with investments totaling $7 million (approximately EGP 340 million). The facility is expected to create 500 direct job opportunities, dedicating 90% of its production to export. The agreement was signed by Mr. Ewald Franz Kösters, Chairman of the company.

“This new investment by SUN GARDEN marks the first German industrial project in Qantara West Industrial Zone, and reflects the growing confidence of international investors in SCZONE’s investment climate. It adds significant value to our localization and industrial integration strategy. The project also complements the existing ecosystem of textile and garment industries in Qantara West, adding a new component to the value chain of spinning, weaving, and ready-made garment projects already established. This integration strengthens the foundation for a competitive industrial base capable of serving both regional and international markets.” Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of SCZONE, declared.

“With the signing of this agreement, the total number of operational projects in Qantara West Industrial Zone has now reached 37 projects, spanning diverse sectors over a cumulative area of 2,362,400 square meters, with total investments exceeding $1 billion, and providing more than 52,705 direct job opportunities. This milestone further consolidates Qantara West’s position as a leading hub for textiles, furnishings, and logistics, while reinforcing SCZONE’s role in supporting Egypt’s industrial development and sustainable growth,” Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of SCZONE, added.

It is worth noting that this project represents the first German investment in Qantara West Industrial Zone, as part of the diverse German investments within SCZONE, which already include Siemens Energy in the field of vocational training and power plant maintenance, Villeroy & Boch Egypt for the production of sanitary ware and porcelain, in addition to the project of MAN Energy Solutions, which provides repair services for combustion engines as well as gas and steam turbines, along with turbochargers and compressors, as well as the logistics center of Mercedes-Benz in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, which aims to facilitate the transportation, distribution, and storage of vehicles to and from Sokhna Port.