Metal and Wood Construction Plants Resume Operations in Latakia
Production has officially resumed at the metal and wood construction plants operated by the Syrian Construction Company in Latakia province. The restart follows the successful rehabilitation and maintenance of machinery that had previously been out of service. This initiative aligns with the institution’s broader strategy to revitalize its production facilities, utilize local expertise, and meet the requirements of both the public and private sectors. The move is aimed at securing necessary supplies for construction projects while reducing manufacturing costs and dependency on external sources.
Fater Ahmed, head of the industrial division at the company, stated that the metal construction plant has already commenced work on several key contracts. Among these is an agreement with the General Establishment for Electricity to manufacture 1,000 tons of 20 kV medium and low-voltage electrical towers. Additionally, the plant is involved in rehabilitation projects for areas damaged by wildfires, including the Al-Basit region and other locations, through the production of approximately 206 tons of various metal works. The plant’s production lines also encompass doors, windows, railings, hangars, and diverse metal structures.
Anwar Marieh, the manager of metal construction, noted that the facility is staffed by 45 technical workers. The plant holds a monthly production capacity of 30 tons for light metal products and between 50 and 70 tons for heavy metal works. The current product portfolio includes electrical towers, tractor trailers, fuel tanks with capacities ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 liters, water tanks, and furniture for universities and stadiums. Marieh confirmed that the plant is fully prepared to meet the demands of public and private entities alongside the needs of the institution’s own projects, with the supply branch ensuring a steady availability of raw materials.
In a related development, the wood construction plant has also resumed operations. Staffed by a local team of 15 workers, the facility restarted after repairing damages sustained during previous incidents of theft and vandalism. Hamid Baghdad, head of the interior finishing department, explained that the plant is currently producing woodwork for an engineering expansion project and the rehabilitation of the Administrative Development building. This work includes the manufacturing of doors, windows, desks, and office equipment. Baghdad emphasized that the plant utilizes wood types available in the local market to fulfill the institution’s project requirements, asserting that the facility maintains the capacity to execute all orders in accordance with the specified standards.
These efforts reflect a clear trend among government institutions in Syria toward strengthening local production capabilities and creating new job opportunities, while simultaneously enhancing the productive infrastructure within the country’s provinces.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
