Interstate Paper Industries (IPI) celebrates the opening of its Biological Water Treatment Unit highlighting a key advancement in Egypt’s efforts towards sustainable water solutions.

On 15 December 2024, Interstate Paper Industries (IPI), member of INDEVCO Paper Making division, celebrated the official opening of its Biological Water Treatment Unit at the tissue mill in Egypt. The project marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable water management in Egypt.

Dr. Yasmin Fouad, Egypt’s Minister of Environment, inaugurated the event and highlighted the importance of environmentally responsible industrial practices and innovation in pollution control.

Also in attendance was Eng. Essam El-Naggar, Chairman of the General Organization for Export and Import Control, who emphasized the role of such initiatives in enhancing compliance with environmental standards and supporting Egypt’s export readiness.

This new unit will reduce industrial water pollution, reinforce circular economy practices, and serve as a model for similar projects in the region.

About INDEVCO Paper Making

INDEVCO Paper Making division member companies include Interstate Paper Industries in Sadat City, Egypt and Unipak Tissue Mill in Halat, Lebanon. These tissue mills manufacture virgin and recycled jumbo parent tissue reels for converters of away-from-home (AFH) tissue, household tissue and personal care hygiene disposables in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (MENA).

About INDEVCO

As a diversified manufacturing group, INDEVCO produces corrugated, paper, and plastic raw materials and packaging, jumbo tissue rolls, consumer and away-from-home disposables, renewable energy solutions, converting machinery, and CNC machined parts. With sustainable development as a major driver, INDEVCO is dedicated to integrating environmental sustainability in operations, from raw material and energy efficiency to waste management and emission reduction.

The group also heavily engages communities and launches social initiatives to address key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Headquartered in Ajaltoun, Lebanon, INDEVCO employs over 11,000 people in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the US in over 100 operations.