Orascom Services (previously Orascom Trading) is a leading equipment importation, distribution and after sale services company in the field of commercial agencies in Egypt. The company was established by the late Eng. Onsi Sawiris over 30 years ago and is the agent for diverse, blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in Egypt. Orascom Services grew to serve many vital sectors in the Egyptian market through its wide portfolio covering multiple industries including construction, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and agriculture.
For over 20 years, Orascom Services has been representing some of the top agencies such as Hitachi, Sandvik, Grove, Volvo Penta and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as well as many other global companies.
In early 2022, Orascom Services was acquired by Orascom Construction, a leading global engineering and construction contractor with a footprint covering the Middle East, Africa and the United States and operations encompassing the infrastructure, industrial and commercial sectors. Orascom Construction also owns 50% of BESIX Group, develops and invests in infrastructure opportunities, and holds a building materials and facilities management portfolio. Following the acquisition, Orascom Services was rebranded from its original name, Orascom Trading.
Backed by Orascom Construction’s immense resources, expertise and first-hand understanding of local, regional, and international markets, Orascom Services has further strengthened its capabilities to provide top quality products, complete solution packages, the best quality after-sale services and spare parts.
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Started in Upper Egypt, Eng.Onsi Sawiris, the founding father of the Orascom Group established a company that soon turned into one of Egypt's biggest general contractors.
Eng. Sawiris moved to Libya where he continued his construction career after the nationalization of his company in Egypt.
‘Orascom’ was founded with a number of only five employees as a general contracting and trading company in Egypt.
Orascom grew and became a key player in the construction, trading, marine, and telecom sectors.
Orascom Trading demerged from the Orascom group and became an independent company with a portfolio that included heavy equipment, marine, and pumps products.
Grove joined the company’s heavy equipment portfolio.
Hitachi joined the company’s heavy equipment portfolio.
The Railway and Workshop equipment departments were started.
Orascom Technology joined Orascom Trading to form the Security Systems department.
The irrigation department was started.
Orascom Trading became Orascom Services and joined Orascom Construction Group with a vision to grow our business capitalizing on the Group’s financial capabilities and resources.
Capitalizing on our four key resources, we aim to provide top quality service to our clients and a strong representation to our suppliers in the markets we serve.
Orascom Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Orascom Construction, a leading global engineering and construction contractor, owns 50% of BESIX Group; it develops and invests in infrastructure prospects, and manages a portfolio of construction materials and facilities management.
