Hyma Plastic is an Egyptian polyethylene manufacturer and private shareholder company providing diversified industrial and flexible packaging solutions to over 40 global industries. Established in 1975 in Cairo, the firm has evolved from a local industrial packaging provider into a multi-national operation with a significant footprint across the Middle East and African markets.
Founding and Background
Founded by Eng. Mohamed Fahmy Ahmed and Eng. Samy Mohamed Fahmy Ahmed, Hyma Plastic remains a family-run enterprise. The company’s infrastructure has expanded from its original 1977 Mansouria plant to include a state-of-the-art facility commissioned in 2023 within the SIDC Industrial area of Ain El Sokhna. Currently, the organization operates four production plants across two countries [Note: source data does not specify the second country] and maintains its head office in Heliopolis, Cairo.
Product Offering and Market Position
The company manages a diverse portfolio categorized into four primary ranges, including agriculture films, geomembrane liners, flexible packaging, and construction materials. Specific product outputs include heavy-duty sacks, sustainable shrink wrap, Form Fill & Seal (FFS) films, and specialized stretch hoods. Since expanding its portfolio in 2019 to include cardboard cores and construction films, Hyma Plastic has achieved an annual production capacity exceeding 65,000 tons. This output is supported by over 30 production lines and a workforce of more than 600 employees, serving clients in 30 countries.
Sustainability and Strategic Moves
Operational strategy is increasingly defined by vertical integration and environmental stewardship. The company recycles approximately 6,000 tons of in-house polyethylene waste annually, which is repurposed into 100% recycled packaging. Furthermore, the internal manufacturing of cardboard cores serves to reduce transportation emissions and minimize material excess. These initiatives align with “Hyma Vision 2030,” a strategic roadmap focused on integrating green energy across all plants and corporate offices to reduce the firm’s total carbon footprint.
Industry Context and Outlook
Hyma Plastic maintains a competitive position by servicing a broad spectrum of sectors, ranging from mega-projects to local businesses. By transitioning toward sustainable production and expanding its technical capabilities in flexible PE films and lamination, the company aims to consolidate its status as a supplier of choice for premium polyethylene solutions.
The data indicates that Hyma Plastic is leveraging high-volume production capacity and sustainable manufacturing practices to consolidate its position as a primary supplier of premium polyethylene solutions in the African and Middle Eastern regions.