Minta for Trade & Petroleum Services
Since 2005. A free zone company in the General Free Zone, Amreya, Alexandria. Supplies oil and gas, petrochemical and power clients VAT-exempt from imported stock, and handles export.
info-oilandgas@minta-eg.comFrom one shop in 1962 to seven companies.
Minta is the supply arm of the El Biali Group, built one company at a time over three generations, with its own foundry and valve works.
1962group founded
7companies
2manufacturing plants
3generations
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The El Biali Group began in 1962 as Sami Ahmad El Biali Co., a pipe and plumbing supply shop on Sabteya Street in Downtown Cairo. The shop still trades today.
In 1970 the group opened its own foundry, EIC, to cast the ductile and grey iron that water and sewage networks are built from. Minta followed in 1991, VAICO’s valve works in 1997, and the free zone company in Alexandria in 2005. Each was added because a customer needed something the group could not yet buy reliably enough.
The division of labour is simple. The group’s factories make infrastructure iron for water, sewage and buildings. Oil and gas lines run on carbon and alloy steel, most of which is not made in Egypt, so Minta imports it from the makers we represent and stocks it in the General Free Zone in Amreya, ready to supply VAT-exempt.
Clients and partners
The El Biali Group
Built one company at a time.
Seven companies over six decades, from a Downtown Cairo shop to a foundry, a valve works and a free zone supplier.
1962Sami Ahmad El Biali Co.Where it began
Pipe and plumbing supply on Sabteya Street, Downtown Cairo. Still trading.
1970
EICFoundry
Engineering Industries for Casting and Machining of Metals. Ductile and grey cast iron fittings and valves for water and sewage, up to 40″.
1991
Minta for Trade & AgenciesSupply in Egypt
Construction, MEP, HVAC and fire fighting supply for projects inside Egypt.
1997
VAICOValve works
Fluid Control Industries. Machines, assembles and tests large water and sewage valves, up to 48″.
2003
HTCConstruction
The group’s construction-sector company and home of the HYDRO brand of cast iron drainage.
2005Minta for Trade & Petroleum ServicesFree zone and export
General Free Zone, Amreya. Oil and gas, petrochemical and power supply, and export.
2012
HemayaSaudi Arabia
The group’s trading company for Saudi projects.
Direction
Where the group is going.
Vision
To be the largest services provider, pipe networks manufacturer and supplier to the oil, gas, construction and infrastructure industry in the Middle East: one professional stop for every player in the field.
Mission
- World-class service to the industry in Egypt and the Middle East.
- High-quality products with timely deliveries to the region.
- High-quality, competitively priced manufacturing.
Goals
- The leader in complete pipe network solutions.
- The leading EPC contractor for fire suppression in construction and oil and gas.
- The leading company for complete plumbing solutions.
Two Minta companies
The right entity for your order.
Both are members of the El Biali Group. Which one invoices depends on your sector and your VAT position.
Minta for Trade & Agencies
Since 1991. Agencies and distribution for projects inside Egypt: construction, MEP, HVAC, fire fighting, plumbing, and vibration and seismic control, from the Sabteya warehouse in Cairo.
info-construction@minta-eg.comManufacturing
Made in Egypt, for water and sewage.
Two plants and a drainage brand. They make what Egypt casts best: ductile and grey iron for water and sewage networks and for buildings. Oil and gas steel is imported, not made here.
Foundry and machining
A full foundry. Ductile iron and grey cast iron pipeline systems for water and sewage: fittings, valves and gratings, up to 40″.
Fluid control
Machining, finishing, assembly and pressure testing of large water and sewage valves, up to 48″.
Drainage specialties
Floor, roof, scupper and garage drains, cleanouts and gratings, cast, machined and tested in Egypt to American standards.
Spiral wound gaskets for oil, gas and power are produced in Egypt under Minta’s manufacturing agreement with Klinger UK.
Certifications
The paperwork that opens the gate.
Certified management systems at Minta for Trade & Agencies, and current registrations with the Egyptian petroleum authorities.
- EGPC registered
- EGAS registered
- Registered with EGPC and EGAS affiliated companies
- Egyptian African Business Association
- UL Listed and FM Approved fire equipment
- 3.1 material test certificates
Locations
Where to find us.
Head officeMohandeseen, Giza
12 Israa St., Mohandeseen, Giza, Egypt. Sales, technical office and administration.
WarehouseSabteya, Cairo
Main warehouse for construction, MEP and fire fighting stock.
Free zoneAmreya, Alexandria
Imported oil and gas stock, held outside the Egyptian VAT cycle, and export.
Saudi ArabiaHemaya
The group’s trading company for Saudi projects.
“Let the Experts Supply It”
Send us your material take-off.
A tender package, an MTO or a single line item. Our technical office replies with prices, stock and lead times.