Port Sudan

The Italian Factory for Manufacturing Metal & Iron

Resilience Forged in Crisis

In the face of national conflict, when others halted, Zat Al-Emad Group chose to build.
The Italian Factory for Manufacturing Metal & Iron, located in Port Sudan, stands as a testament to resilience, vision, and the unwavering commitment of CEO Emad Al Zayat, who refused to let Sudan’s industrial engine go silent during wartime.

Established amid the crisis, this facility became a beacon of continuity—ensuring that steel production did not stop when the country needed it most.

Why Port Sudan? Strategic by Design

Port Sudan offers unmatched logistical and strategic advantages:

• Direct access to Red Sea shipping lanes
• Proximity to international suppliers and export terminals
• Reduced inland transport time for imported raw materials
• Ideal location to support eastern Sudan and cross-border trade

By situating the factory in Port Sudan, Zat Al-Emad ensured not just continuity—but connectivity.

Facility Overview

Built with urgency but executed with excellence, the Italian Factory is a full-scale production site, designed to match the output and technical capabilities of Zat Al-Emad’s flagship plants.

• Total area: 30,000 m²
• Production Hangars: 3 fully equipped lines
• Monthly capacity: Up to 6,000 tons of processed steel
• Production lines for:
  • Reinforcement Bars (Rebar)
  • Galvanized Steel Sheets
  • Steel Coils
  • Structural steel components
• In-house quality lab with full testing and compliance assurance

Strategic Functionality

This plant plays a dual role in Zat Al-Emad Group’s national and regional operations:

1. Supply Anchor for Eastern Sudan
   • Supports infrastructure, construction, and humanitarian projects in Port Sudan, Kassala, and surrounding states
   • Reduces delivery times for high-demand materials
   • Enhances steel availability during crises or seasonal surges
2. Gateway for International Trade
   • Acts as a primary logistics and export hub for steel products headed to:
     • The Gulf
     • East African markets
     • Regional development zones
   • Serves as a buffer facility during inland transport disruptions

Born From Leadership and Responsibility

The factory reflects the core values of Zat Al-Emad Group:

• Perseverance: Built when others paused
• Leadership: Guided by long-term vision, not short-term fear
• National Responsibility: Prioritized local access to critical materials, even under pressure

This isn’t just a production site—it is a symbol of national resilience and industrial defiance.

Looking Ahead

The Italian Factory is currently undergoing upgrades to enhance its capabilities even further:

• Expansion into containerized export operations
• Digitalization of inventory and production workflows
• Introduction of solar-powered systems to reduce operational emissions
• Future integration with railway and port logistics hubs

A Legacy Built in Adversity

The Italian Factory for Manufacturing Metal & Iron is more than a plant.

It is a declaration:
“We will build—no matter the challenge.” And build, we did.