Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) is one of Egypt′s largest construction and building materials companies. As a contractor, OCI provides engineering, procurement and construction services to public and private customers. OCI has undertaken numerous landmark infrastructure, industrial and tourism projects including the world′s largest swing bridge over the Suez Canal and the Conrad International and Le Meridien hotels along the Nile. OCI prides itself on being the partner of choice for most international construction companies operating in Egypt and has formed alliances with Bechtel, Consolidated Contractors, Besix, Morrison-Knudsen, and Krupp, to pursue specific projects. OCI also has several strategic investments in the building materials industry including substantial stakes in Egyptian Cement Company, United Paints & Chemicals, National Steel Fabrication, National Bag Company, Ready Mix Egypt, National Pipe Company, and Messer Egypt. OCI has other strategic investments in various infrastructure development projects including Nile Valley Gas Company, City Gas Company, Suez Industrial Development Company, and Egyptian Container Handling Company. |