Mediterranean Float Glass Inaugurates its 2nd Float glass production line

The glass reaches a new era.

The Arabaâ – Blida, on 14 November 2016 –Mediterranean Float Glass (MFG) joint-stock company, a subsidiary of CEVITAL group, created in 2007 and specializing in the production and processing of flat glass, officially inaugurated today, its industrial complex in L’Arabaâ (Blida), its second production line of Flat Glass.

The illustration of an Algerian industry of excellence, exporting, competitive and innovative

This second production line required an investment of 120 million Euros out of a total budget of 300 million Euros invested on other units: first line, laminated glass line, processing unit, layered glass unit. It will enable MFG to produce 800 Tons / day extra, bringing the total production to 1400T / J. Either a forecast of production growth of + 133% and its turnover of + 60% compared to the current year. Its estimated turnover by the end of 2016 is estimated at 45 million Euros, between float and processing.

An ambitious project focused on export

Thanks to advanced « float » technology, MFG becomes the 1st producer of premium quality flat glass in Africa, a major Algerian operator in the world market. Volumes dedicated to exports will account for 60% of sales in 2017, or approximately 48 million Euros. MFG meets the growing demand for premium glass on the world market, while meeting the needs of its local market, its priority.

Exports, mainly to Southern Europe (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal), will conquer the second line new markets from developed and emerging countries, notably sub-Saharan African countries, but will also strengthen MFG’s position in The Great Maghreb and Turkey. MFG has thus positioned Algeria as the largest supplier of clear and laminated glass in Tunisia and the second largest in Spain. Its diversified production meets the most demanding quality standards, in particular with product markings such as CEKAL / ATG / UNI / CE certifications), while offering products at very competitive prices.

An Algerian moving from the import stage to the exporting stage

Since the creation of MFG, imports of flat glass from Algeria have registered a reduction of 30 million euros. MFG also intends to diversify its range of products, with the production of pyrolytic glass, colored glass in the mass and glass intended for the appliance industry. The market shares acquired in these new markets will encourage an additional of 15 million Euros in imports from 2017.

A Job-creating Algerian industry

With the entry into service of the second line and the launch of new products and to face this extension, MFG has created new jobs. Today, it has now more than 1200 employees and direct jobs in addition to the indirect jobs it generates.

The first sheet of glass of the 2nd line MFG which was created on April 25, 2016 on this industrial site of 30 hectares was realized in only 26 months, period of test included. It required the intervention of more than 2000 persons, between national and international partners.

A 100% Algerian success story

MFG now produces a 100% Algerian glass. A subsidiary of the conglomerate Cevital supplies itself entirely from the local market. The site is 100% run by Algerians. Certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, the MFG factory is equipped with last generation production facilities, integrating the entire glass manufacturing process and ensuring total mastery of advanced technologies in this field. MFG has a power plant of 17 MW, which guarantees 100% autonomy in electricity, 5 lines of hydrogen with a capacity of 670m3 / hr and 6 lines of nitrogen with a capacity of 6600m3 / hr.

With the inauguration of this new line, MFG marks a major turning point for Algeria, illustrating its will and commitment to support growth and economic dynamics of the country. This new project fits perfectly with the Algerian government’s approach and economic development policy aimed at making the private sector the engine of lasting and sustained economic growth.