Egyptian Mold & Die Association joins ISTMA World, strengthening the organisation's presence in North Africa and expanding opportunities for international cooperation in the global tooling industry.
ISTMA World is pleased to announce the admission of the Egyptian Mold & Die Association (EMDA) as its newest member, welcoming Egypt into its international network of national associations and organisations representing the mould, die and special tooling industries.
EMDA represents the interests of Egypt's mould and die manufacturing sector, working to promote its development, strengthen industrial capabilities and encourage closer cooperation between companies, institutions and international industry partners. Its activities are focused on advancing the technological and technical capacity of the industry, facilitating knowledge exchange and supporting the development of specialised skills and professional training.
The Association is also actively engaged in fostering international partnerships and promoting the transfer of technology and industrial expertise. Recent initiatives have highlighted the importance of strengthening technical competencies, improving manufacturing capabilities and developing specialised vocational training for the next generation of professionals. These efforts include discussions on establishing dedicated training facilities for mould and die manufacturing in Egypt.
A sector with growing strategic importance
The sector is particularly relevant to Egypt's current industrial development priorities. Under its Industrial Strategy 2030, the country is seeking to deepen local manufacturing, strengthen domestic supply chains, increase industrial value added and reduce dependence on imported production inputs. Mould and die manufacturing is recognised as an enabling industry in this process, with significant potential to support the development and competitiveness of other industrial activities.
Strengthening local tooling capabilities, investing in advanced manufacturing technologies and developing a qualified technical workforce are therefore important priorities for the future of Egyptian industry.
Expanding ISTMA's global network
The admission of EMDA represents another step in ISTMA World's commitment to bringing together national industry associations, encouraging international cooperation and strengthening the global tooling community.
Through its membership, EMDA will have the opportunity to connect with organisations and industry representatives from across the world, share experiences and best practices, and participate in initiatives addressing common challenges and opportunities in the sector.
ISTMA World warmly welcomes the Egyptian Mold & Die Association and looks forward to developing a constructive relationship, supporting its efforts to advance the Egyptian tooling industry and contributing to stronger connections between Egypt and the international mould, die and special tooling community.
