The Abu Zaabal Specialized Chemicals Company or Military Factory 18 (مصنع 18 الحربي), is an Egyptian government joint-stock company, one of the companies of the National Authority for Military Production affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production.[1] It was established in 1950 in the Abu Zaabal area in Qalyubia Governorate. It works in the field of military and civilian industries.[2][3][4]
History
Abu Zaabal Specialized Chemicals Company was established in 1950, and in 1959 the company introduced the manufacture of industrial explosives (dynamite) to meet the needs of mines and quarries, as well as the needs of oil exploration and major construction projects.[3]