Leoni expands its production network with two plants in Egypt

Badr City (Egypt / Nuremberg (Germany), 10 December 2025 – Leoni, a global provider of energy and data management solutions in the automotive sector, is expanding its production footprint in Egypt. In the presence of the Prime Minister, the company inaugurated its Badr 4 production facility east of Cairo. At the same time, the foundation stone for the Badr 5 plant was laid nearby.

The two plants, located in the Badr Free Zone, will have a total production surface of approximately 35,000 square metres. When running at full capacity by 2027, Leoni will have doubled its output capacity in the country. The company’s growth initiative is based on workforce availability, social stability and an investor-friendly environment, which provides technical and regulatory support. 

Moreover, Leoni’s development is in line with the country’s strategic industrial priorities. Egypt has launched a national program to localize and develop its automotive industry, aiming to build a strong, competitive and fully integrated manufacturing ecosystem, to increase exports and create skilled jobs. In addition to supporting national objectives, Leoni’s engagement will contribute to regional development, job creation, and technology transfer.

The Badr 5 plant will come up with more advanced automation solutions and machine-human interaction compared to the traditional wiring systems manufacturing. Together with its partner Luxshare, Leoni is pushing the boundaries of standardized automated processes. This will allow to increase the output while opening new career opportunities for the employees, who will take on more complex operational and engineering responsibilities.

Currently, Leoni is employing around 5,500 people in Egypt and has been active in the country since 1997. It is around ten Egyptian facilities altogether, the company is producing wiring systems and cable harnesses for the European automobile and supplier industry. Together with Tunisia and Morocco, Egypt forms Leonis' largest and, in the medium term, further growing hub for wiring system production in the EMEA region.