Marble and Granite Factories in Egypt: 7 Modern Technologies That Raise Production Quality and Added Value (1) From Quarry Wealth to a Competitive Industry for Global Markets

Article by: Dr. Mohanda El-Ghoul

Source: Petronews

The marble and granite factories in Egypt, led by the Shaq Al-Thuban area, number about 1,372 factories and workshops that have been surveyed and inspected, with a production capacity of nearly 120 million square meters per year, according to data from the Industrial Development Authority, reflecting the scale of industrial activity in one of the largest natural stone industry clusters in Egypt.

This industry relies on the diversity of Egypt's natural materials, which begin their journey in the quarries and then go through sawing, cutting, treatment, grinding, polishing and shaping, ending as finished products used in facades, floors, stairs, kitchen countertops and decor work.

With the state's drive to develop industrial zones and modernize production lines, the marble and granite industry has growing opportunities to raise the added value of local materials, improve product quality and strengthen its competitiveness in local and global markets.

This article covers marble and granite factories in Egypt, the stages of extracting and manufacturing materials, the main production zones and complexes, the most important types and uses, as well as modern manufacturing technologies, ways to reduce waste, efforts to maximize added value and opportunities to expand exports.

The importance of marble and granite factories in Egypt

The marble and granite factories in Egypt are especially important because of their link to the mining and construction sectors, as well as their ability to turn quarry materials into manufactured products used in many architectural and decorative applications.

Finished products include slabs, tiles, stairs, facades, kitchen countertops and other products used in residential, commercial and administrative projects and public facilities

Manufacturing and processing also increase the economic value of blocks extracted from quarries, as the final return depends on the degree of manufacturing and finishing and the technical specifications of the product.

Extracting marble and granite from Egyptian quarries

The journey of marble and granite begins with exploration and identifying areas that contain rock blocks suitable in terms of quality, color and geological properties.

Natural stone production areas in Egypt include areas such as Galala and Aswan, as well as other areas where quarry materials are found.

After the suitable blocks are identified, cutting and separation are carried out using specialized equipment, including diamond wire saws, as well as heavy equipment used to lift and transport the blocks.

Extraction requires great precision to keep the blocks intact and reduce waste caused by breakage or cracking, before they are transported to marble and granite factories in Egypt to complete the manufacturing stages.