Country project
Water bottling line in Egypt
Intensive farming in the Nile Delta and strong domestic demand for shelf-stable food. MCF Technology and SGE engineer, build in Italy and install in Egypt complete lines for treated spring or well water, producing PET bottles from 0.25 to 2 litres.
Reference figures
- Reference capacity
- 20,000 bph
- Indicative CAPEX on site
- €3.55M – €4.80M
- Delivery and start-up
- 14 months
- Local requirements
- 380 V / 50 Hz grid, CE marking accepted, GOEIC documentation for customs clearance.
- Logistics
- Discharge at Alexandria or Port Said, inland road transport.
Indicative values computed with the MCF Project Studio™ engine: they are not a contractual offer. The final budget comes from the feasibility study with mass balance and site layout.
Turnkey scope
- Mass balance, layout and machine specifications
- Manufacturing in Italy with in-house FAT before shipment
- Shipment, mechanical and electrical erection by MCF technicians
- Full-load commissioning (SAT), operator and maintenance training
- Recommended spares, remote support and on-site service worldwide
Contract to commissioning — 14 months
Phase 1 · 1 months
Studio di fattibilità e layout
Bilancio di materia, layout preliminare, budget di CAPEX.
Phase 2 · 1.5 months
Progettazione esecutiva
P&I, quadri elettrici, specifiche macchine e fornitori.
Phase 3 · 7 months
Costruzione e assemblaggio
Produzione in officina, pre-assemblaggio e FAT prima della spedizione.
Phase 4 · 3 months
Spedizione e installazione
Container marittimi, supervisione montaggio on-site.
Phase 5 · 1.5 months
Avviamento, SAT e formazione
Collaudo a pieno carico, formazione operatori e manutentori, consegna documentazione.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water bottling line cost in Egypt?
For a reference capacity of 20,000 bph, indicative CAPEX delivered in Egypt ranges from €3.55M to €4.80M. The estimate includes the country factor for logistics, certification and erection supervision.
Who handles shipping, customs and erection in Egypt?
Discharge at Alexandria or Port Said, inland road transport. MCF Technology manages shipment, customs paperwork and erection with its own mechanical and electronic technicians, through to full-load commissioning and training of local operators.
Which certifications and electrical requirements apply in Egypt?
380 V / 50 Hz grid, CE marking accepted, GOEIC documentation for customs clearance. Technical documentation, wiring diagrams and manuals are issued in the language required by the local authority, and machines are prepared for the grid available on site.
How long until the line is producing in Egypt?
About 14 months from signature, including 1.5 extra months compared with an installation in Italy for shipping, customs and site supervision by our commissioning team.
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