In 1969, on the banks of the Nile in southern Egypt, began the process of construction of one of the most important giant projects and announced the birth of the giant company Egyptalum at Nag' a Hammady, some 100 km north of Luxor governorate, which embraces a civilization of 7000 years on its sides. The following several factors were taken into consideration when choosing Nag'a Hammady as the location of the aluminium factory: The nearness of the site to the High Dam Power Transformers Station (500 kv). Near the port of Safaga to receive alumina and green coal. There is abundant manpower to start processing the site and preparing for civil and metal constructions. Neighbouring community development through the building of schools, the construction and paving of roads and the extension of railway lines for the transportation of workers. Distribution of industrial projects in various governorates of the Republic for the purpose of urban expansion in the desert so as not to affect the patches of agricultural land. Development of a vital area of Upper Egypt through the establishment of a high-tech project in the middle of a barren desert. The development of a vital area of Upper Egypt and the vicinity of this edifice, hence the establishment of residential cities alongside the plant to provide every amenity like housing, tree-lined avenues, hospitals, sports fields, schools, shops, a bank, a police station and a post office.

In 1975, the first spark was launched, announcing the start of production and the rise of aluminium metal. It reached five lines in July 1983 and put information on the sixth line in October 1997. In April 2010, all production lines were rehabilitated and upgraded to pre-baked cells to reach 320,000 tons annually.Egypt Aluminum Company, widely known as Egyptalum, is a distinguished manufacturer in the aluminium industry. Situated 100 kilometres north of the historic city of Luxor, where the roots of the Pharaonic civilization sprouted seven thousand years ago, Egyptalum stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of innovation and progress.

Since its inception in 1969, Egyptalum has undergone remarkable progress. From a modest beginning with six production wards, each containing 46 cells, we have evolved into a state-of-the-art facility with 12 advanced technology wards, totaling 552 cells. Our production capacity has grown to an impressive 320 thousand tonnes annually of raw and semi-formed aluminium, catering to both local and international markets.

Their product line covers foundry products, hot rolled products and carbon anode blocks.