Michelin and one of the leading Egyptian tyre distributor, El Malek Faisal Co for Tires & Batteries (a company of the Ghataty Group), has signed an agreement to sell MICHELIN brand of tyres in Egypt. This partnership will see Michelin expand its footprint in the country catering across business segments including PC, SUV, Light truck and Truck and bus
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Marc Pasquet, President, MICHELIN Africa, India and Middle East (AIM) Region said, “This partnership is an important step to further strengthen our presence in the Middle East and North Africa region. We are pleased to partner with Ghataty Group, one of leading multi-brand retail chains in the country. This partnership reinforces our commitment to the Egyptian market and emphasizes our confidence in a country that is characterized by strong dynamism and opportunities for growth.”
Michelin’s agreement with Ghataty Group is a major partnership with a tyre distributor In Egypt. Among other distribution networks, for the last 40 years, MICHELIN has also been working with Tamco Trading and Distribution and will continue to do so in parallel with Ghataty Group
Mr Mamdouh Ghataty Chairman of Ghataty Group said “Tyre business has been my passion from the very start of my career. It is a dream and honour to partner with Michelin, and provide our customers with the safest, most exceptional tyre in the market. On behalf of the whole Ghataty team, we are honored to be able to provide, a better way forward“
Michelin will leverage Mamdouh Mabrouk Groups leadership position in the tire and battery market in Egypt, in both the retail and wholesale market. Customers in Egypt now will have an additional option of buying MICHELIN branded tyres from one of the biggest multi-brand retail chains, with 40+ current points of sale Ghataty group
About Ghataty Group
Ghataty Group is considered one of the leaders in the Egyptian tyre market. Established in 1978 by Mr Mamdouh Ghataty, we are proud to now have a team of 700 hardworking employees. Our dedicated team, trained in our own training facilities, is now running 40 strategically placed retail service centers. Together, we have built a database of over 2000 dealers, covering all of the major cities throughout the Egyptian market. To cater to this, we have four main large warehouses in various regions to allow our supply to be fast and efficient, with a delivery fleet of over 50 trucks. Our edge, which has aided us to gain significant market share is that we supply a vast variety of tyres, ranging from budget to premium. These range from PCR, LTR, TBR and OTR.
It has been our mission since 1978, to provide the Egyptian market with the best quality products along with the highest service standards in the market. This dedication has allowed us to maintain and expand our market share year after year
About MICHELIN
Michelin, the leading mobility company, is dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility, sustainably; designing and distributing the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its clients’ needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve a variety of industries. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 170 countries, has more than 125,000 employees and operates 67 tire production facilities which together produced around 190 million tires in 2018
current points of sale Ghataty group