- CEO
- Karimeddin Samir Mohammed Abdul Jalil
- Sector
- Producer manufacturing
- Industry
- Building products
- Address
- Cairo Egypt
- IPO Date
- Dec 9, 1998
- Business
- El Ezz Ceramics & Porcelain Co. (Gemma) is an Egypt-based industrial manufacturing company engaged primarily in the design, production, marketing, and international distribution of ceramic and porcelain tile solutions for residential, commercial, and architectural construction sectors. The company organizes its operations through ceramic and porcelain manufacturing divisions, offering a comprehensive product portfolio comprising glazed porcelain floor and wall tiles engineered for low water absorption; glazed ceramic interior wall tiles in various calibrated formats; glazed ceramic floor tiles developed for diverse residential and commercial traffic levels; decorative listellos, borders, mosaics, and architectural trims; and heavy-duty porcelain slabs and exterior pavers designed for outdoor and heavy-traffic environments. Gemma provides diverse surface treatments and textures including fully polished, semi-polished, matte, satin, structured relief, and high-gloss finishes featuring high-definition digital simulations of marble, natural stone, wood parquet, concrete, and metal surfaces. The company distributes its product lines domestically across Egypt via flagship retail showrooms, multi-brand dealer networks, and direct-to-developer contract channels, while exporting to over 64 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the company operates manufacturing and logistics facilities located in Sadat City Industrial Zone with an installed annual production capacity of approximately 18 million square meters. In recent operational and corporate developments, Gemma has expanded its direct commercial footprint in the Gulf region through the establishment and commercial registration of an operating branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, targeting major infrastructure and real estate developments. The company has also executed capital modernization programs at its Sadat City plants by integrating advanced digital printing, high-efficiency kilns, and automated sorting equipment to mitigate elevated energy and input costs, while accelerating foreign-currency export sales strategies and transitioning structurally from a consolidated subsidiary of Ezz Industrial Group to an independent publicly traded entity listed on the Egyptian Exchange.