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 and Building Corporation in Latakia. The restart follows the successful rehabilitation and maintenance of machinery that had previously been out of service. This initiative is part of the corporation’s broader strategy to revitalize its production facilities, utilize local expertise, and meet the needs of both the public and private sectors. By increasing domestic manufacturing capacity, the corporation aims to reduce costs and decrease reliance on external sources for construction materials.
Fater Ahmed, head of the industrial division at the corporation, stated that the metal construction plant has already begun executing several vital contracts. Among these is an agreement with the General Electricity Corporation to manufacture 1,000 tons of 20 kV medium and low-voltage electrical towers. Furthermore, the plant is contributing to reconstruction efforts in areas affected by recent fires, including Al-Basit and other regions, by producing approximately 206 tons of various metal components. The facility’s production lines are also equipped to manufacture doors, windows, railings, sheds, and various metal structures.
Engineer Anwar Marie, director of metal construction, noted that the plant is staffed by a technical team of 45 workers. The facility has a monthly production capacity of 30 tons for light metal products and between 50 and 70 tons for heavy metal works. The plant’s product catalog includes electrical towers, tractor trailers, fuel tanks with capacities ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 liters, water tanks, and furniture for universities and auditoriums. Marie confirmed that the plant is fully prepared to fulfill requests from public and private entities alongside the corporation’s own project requirements, with raw material availability secured through the supply branch.
In tandem with the metal plant, the wood construction facility has also restarted operations with a local workforce of 15 employees. This follows repairs to equipment that had been damaged by theft and sabotage. Engineer Hamid Baghdad, head of the finishing department, explained that the facility is currently producing woodwork for an engineering expansion project and the rehabilitation of the Administrative Development building. This includes the manufacturing of doors, windows, desks, and office equipment. Baghdad emphasized that the plant utilizes wood available in the local market to meet the corporation’s needs and affirmed the facility’s capacity to execute all orders in accordance with required specifications.
This move reflects a clear trend among Syrian government institutions toward strengthening reliance on national capabilities and creating new job opportunities, while simultaneously bolstering local production infrastructure across the country’s governorates.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
