Heliopolis Chemical Industries Company, or Military Factory 81 (مصنع 81 الحربي), is an Egyptian governmental joint-stock company, one of the companies of the National Authority for Military Production,[1][2] affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production.[1][2] It was established in 1949 as the first Egyptian company specialized in the production of paints and chemicals.[1][3] Production departments and equipment have developed using the latest equipment, laboratories, quality control devices and continuous training for workers at all levels.[1]