Algerian Radio
Commissioned by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb officially inaugurated a new manufacturing plant for brake pads and automotive accessories in Algiers on Wednesday.
During the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Ghrieb was accompanied by a high-level ministerial delegation comprising the Minister of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport, Mr. Saïd Sayoud; the Minister of Industry, Mr. Yahia Bachir; and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Abdelkrim Bouzred, alongside several senior officials and economic operators.
Located in the Réghaïa industrial zone, the launch of this facility directly translates the President's directives to valorize assets and properties recovered from anti-corruption cases. By reintegrating these confiscated properties into the national economic cycle, the state aims to transform them into profitable productive projects that generate added value, create jobs, and bolster domestic investment.
Operated by the Eastern Maintenance Company (SME); a subsidiary of the Algerian public cement group GICA, the new plant is expected to significantly boost national production capacities. The facility will play a crucial role in meeting domestic market demand and reducing the national import bill, while also paving the way for future exports to international markets.
It also embodies the public authorities' commitment to upgrading the national industrial fabric, optimizing production capabilities, and reinforcing economic sovereignty by supporting local production and encouraging investment in high-value-added sectors.
This industrial facility represents a major asset in the mechanical engineering sector, specializing in the production of brake pads and accessories for cars and heavy trucks in strict compliance with certified technical standards.
According to a presentation delivered during the ceremony, the plant manufactures 153 different models (126 for light vehicles and 27 for heavy-duty vehicles), alongside other products intended for tractors and various equipment. The facility boasts an impressive production capacity of 1.5 million brake pads annually.
Generating over 150 jobs, including 60 direct positions, the project aims to meet the demands of vehicle assembly plants and after-sales service centers across all Wilayas. The plant seeks to cover between 30 and 40 percent of the national market, with future plans to expand production lines and boost exports.
The factory adopts energy rationalization principles across its integrated production chain. This seamless process begins with the preparation of raw materials according to rigorous quality standards, moves through mechanical, thermal, and surface treatments, and concludes with final finishing and packaging, ensuring that all manufactured brake pads strictly meet technical specifications.
