In November 2025, Xinguangzheng delivered a 30x40x7m steel workshop in Borg El Arab City, Egypt. The 1,200-square-meter facility was built for offset and digital printing. It supports high-precision printing presses, ink storage, and finishing lines. Climate-controlled features protect against Egypt’s desert heat (up to 35°C), sand infiltration, and low humidity swings. These ensure a dust-free environment for high-quality printing.
Customer Demand
The client is Egypt’s top offset and digital printing company. They specialize in high-volume packaging, books, and commercial prints for regional markets. Their headquarters are in Borg El Arab’s industrial zone. With growing exports to the Middle East and Europe, they needed a 1,200 sqm workshop to house large-format presses and automated cutters.
Their old facilities had issues. Sand dust contaminated inks and papers, causing 10-15% rework rates. Temperature swings also caused machine downtime. The client wanted a clear-span layout for smooth material flow. They needed ventilation to keep internal temperatures at 20-25°C and anti-dust seals that met Egyptian EOS standards. The budget was set at 1.5 million EGP, with a delivery deadline of November 5, 2025, to avoid winter sandstorms.
The site had challenges. Sandy soils were prone to erosion, and the area experienced occasional seismic activity (up to 5.0 magnitude). After reviewing quotes, conducting site surveys, and performing load calculations, Xinguangzheng proposed a prefabricated steel solution. This included bolted frames for seismic resilience, insulated cladding for thermal stability, and modular zones for printing needs like fume extraction.
Solutions
Xinguangzheng used Q355B galvanized steel frames, designed for Borg El Arab’s export industries. All components were prefabricated in Qingdao, China, ensuring high quality and compliance with ISO 9001 and Egyptian GOEIC standards (wind resistance: 1.0 kN/m², dust resistance). The components were shipped via Qingdao Port to Alexandria Port and assembled on-site in Egypt. Bolted connections minimized disruption during construction and allowed for future expansions.
Core Specifications
- Dimensions and Layout: 30m wide x 40m long, 7m eave height with a 3% roof slope. The clear span supports press alignment. Zoned areas include printing (800 sqm), finishing (300 sqm), and storage (100 sqm).
Structural Components
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- Frame: Q355B tapered portal beams and columns with bolted connections. Load capacity: 35 kN/m² for heavy presses and stacked paper reels.
- Roof and Cladding: 0.7mm aluminum-zinc coated sheets with 50mm rockwool insulation (R-value 3.2). Dust-tight joints and a UV-reflective finish keep internal conditions stable in 30-35°C external temperatures.
- Foundation: Isolated concrete footings with embedded anchors on a 150mm reinforced slab. Stabilized against sand shifts.
Custom Features
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- Ventilation: High-volume exhaust fans (20,000 m³/h) with HEPA filters reduce dust by 50%. The system is ready for future AC units.
- Openings: Two 5m x 5m roll-up doors for pallet loading. Personnel doors include air curtains.
- Electrical: LED clean-room lighting (500 lux at benches) and power distribution for 3-phase presses.
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Implementation Process
The workshop was completed in three phases over four months. Local labor in Borg El Arab was used, saving 20% on costs.
- Prefabrication (1 month): All components were manufactured in Qingdao, China, with galvanizing and dust-seal tests completed before shipment.
- Site Preparation (10 days): Footing excavation and slab pouring included sand barriers.
- Erection and Fit-Out (2 months): Frame assembly took 12 days. Cladding and ventilation were completed in 15 days. Electrical work and zoning followed. The project was handed over on November 5, 2025, with press calibration trials. A 10% budget allocation covered anti-corrosion enhancements.
Results
Since November 2025, the workshop has improved the client’s operations:
- Output Efficiency: The clear layout streamlined print runs. Throughput increased by 35%, with no dust-related defects.
- Cost Reductions: Delivered at 1.4 million EGP (7% under budget). ROI was achieved in 12 months by reducing rework.
- Resilience: The workshop maintained stable internal conditions during December heatwaves. Galvanized steel ensures a 50+ year lifespan with low maintenance.
Xinguangzheng offers expert prefab workshops for Egyptian manufacturing. Contact us for your 1,200 sqm quotations.
Hassan El-Masry, Operations Director:Xinguangzheng’s workshop nailed our printing needs—1,200 sqm of dust-proof perfection delivered spot-on November 5, 2025. It’s a fortress against Borg El Arab’s sands. Our presses run smoother, quality is up, and it’s already printing profits!
