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Our Story

With over 25 years of expertise, CEC Holding is a leader in industrial construction, delivering complex projects such as Steel, Cement Plants, Pharmaceuticals, Sugar Refineries, and Cable Factories. We combine the latest global technologies with a premium supply chain from Europe and Asia to serve our diverse client base across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Our Mission

Our mission is to drive regional industrial growth by building high-impact, turnkey infrastructure. We are dedicated to delivering world-class manufacturing facilities that meet international standards, ensuring economic self-sufficiency and long-term value for our partners.

Our Vision

We envision the MENA region as a global hub for industrial innovation. By bridging international expertise with regional potential, CEC Holding aims to lead the transition toward a technologically advanced and sustainable industrial future for the entire region.

Our Team

Our strength lies in our highly skilled team, bringing deep expertise across all industrial sectors. We collaborate with the region’s top-tier engineers to design and execute fully integrated projects. Our commitment is to deliver error-free, high-performance facilities engineered to last for decades.

Our Strengths

Rapid

Execution

Cutting-Edge Technology


Strategic Market Analysis

Resource

Availability

Our Projects

These are just a few examples of our successful collaborations with forward-thinking businesses. Each project represents a commitment to excellence and a dedication to sustainable industrial growth.

01

Emmar Steel

The "Emmar Steel" melt shop is a sophisticated, scrap-based facility engineered for high-performance steel production. With a daily capacity of 1,000 tons, the plant specializes in transforming scrap metal into premium steel billets. To ensure seamless and uninterrupted operations, the complex is powered by its own dedicated 66/20 kV electrical substation, providing a stable and reliable energy supply. The resulting billets are manufactured to rigorous technical specifications, making them ideal for both local industrial use and high-demand export markets.

02

Food City Sugar Refinery

It is a world-class facility valued at $250 million, with a refining capacity of 3,000 tons per day. Utilizing advanced BMA Germany technology and automation, it refines raw sugar into high-quality ICUMSA 45 white sugar to meet top international standards. The complex is fully self-sufficient, featuring a dedicated 16 MW thermal power plant to ensure a stable supply of both electricity and steam for continuous operations.

03

SMC (Syrian Modern Cables)

It is a regional leader in cable manufacturing, valued at $150 million. Established in 1996 and spanning 105,000 m², the facility produces a comprehensive range of copper and aluminum conductors—from house wiring to 400 kV high-voltage cables. With an annual capacity of 10,000 tons and over 500 experts, SMC holds prestigious ISO, BASEC, and KEMA certifications, supplying critical power and telecom infrastructure to markets across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

04

Main Pharma

This Specialized Oncology Pharmaceutical Plant is a high-tech facility designed and operated in accordance with strict GMP and international regulatory standards. Engineered to support the regional healthcare market, the complex features advanced clean rooms, specialized production areas, and dedicated packaging lines specifically for cancer medicines. Integrated quality control laboratories ensure the highest safety and precision in the manufacturing of critical oncology treatments.

05

Force Steel - Rolling Mill

Complementing the melting plant is a modern, high-capacity rolling mill designed for precision and volume. This facility produces reinforcing steel bars (rebar) ranging from 8 mm to 32 mm in diameter, with a robust output of 1,200 tons per day. Every ton of steel is produced in strict accordance with leading international standards, ensuring the highest levels of quality and structural consistency. Representing a significant portion of the complex's 350 million USD market value, the rolling mill stands as a cornerstone of the region’s infrastructure development.

Emmar Steel

The "Emmar Steel" melt shop is a sophisticated, scrap-based facility engineered for high-performance steel production. With a daily capacity of 1,000 tons, the plant specializes in transforming scrap metal into premium steel billets. To ensure seamless and uninterrupted operations, the complex is powered by its own dedicated 66/20 kV electrical substation, providing a stable and reliable energy supply. The resulting billets are manufactured to rigorous technical specifications, making them ideal for both local industrial use and high-demand export markets.


Food City Sugar Refinery

It is a world-class facility valued at $250 million, with a refining capacity of 3,000 tons per day. Utilizing advanced BMA Germany technology and automation, it refines raw sugar into high-quality ICUMSA 45 white sugar to meet top international standards. The complex is fully self-sufficient, featuring a dedicated 16 MW thermal power plant to ensure a stable supply of both electricity and steam for continuous operations.

SMC (Syrian Modern Cables)

It is a regional leader in cable manufacturing, valued at $150 million. Established in 1996 and spanning 105,000 m², the facility produces a comprehensive range of copper and aluminum conductors—from house wiring to 400 kV high-voltage cables. With an annual capacity of 10,000 tons and over 500 experts, SMC holds prestigious ISO, BASEC, and KEMA certifications, supplying critical power and telecom infrastructure to markets across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

Main Pharma

This Specialized Oncology Pharmaceutical Plant is a high-tech facility designed and operated in accordance with strict GMP and international regulatory standards. Engineered to support the regional healthcare market, the complex features advanced clean rooms, specialized production areas, and dedicated packaging lines specifically for cancer medicines. Integrated quality control laboratories ensure the highest safety and precision in the manufacturing of critical oncology treatments.

Force Steel - Rolling Mill

Complementing the melting plant is a modern, high-capacity rolling mill designed for precision and volume. This facility produces reinforcing steel bars (rebar) ranging from 8 mm to 32 mm in diameter, with a robust output of 1,200 tons per day. Every ton of steel is produced in strict accordance with leading international standards, ensuring the highest levels of quality and structural consistency. Representing a significant portion of the complex's 350 million USD market value, the rolling mill stands as a cornerstone of the region’s infrastructure development.

Our Latest Projects

DRC Cement: Pioneering Iraq’s Industrial Future

Established in 2018 in the Republic of Iraq, DRC Cement was founded with a mission to construct a premier Portland cement plant in Najaf. Representing a $300 million investment, the project officially commenced construction in early 2026.

Production Milestones

The first production phase is projected for completion by mid-2028, reaching an annual capacity of 6 million tons. Following this milestone, the company plans to expand its grinding and packaging facilities and initiate the construction of a second production line. This expansion aims to exceed an annual capacity of 10 million tons, aligning with surging market demand and the company’s vital role in supporting Iraq’s national reconstruction phase.

 
Commitment to Excellence & Sustainability

Driven by a culture of resilience, DRC Cement operates with the highest standards of governance, transparency, and full regulatory compliance. Our operations are anchored in:

Occupational Safety: Prioritizing the well-being of our workforce through rigorous safety protocols.

Environmental Stewardship: Minimizing our ecological footprint in line with global environmental standards.

National Empowerment: Creating fair employment opportunities and investing in the training and development of highly skilled national talent.


 

Basra Steel Melting Plant

The Basra Melting Plant stands as a flagship of advanced industrial engineering, boasting a robust annual production capacity of 500,000 tons of high-grade steel billets. Utilizing state-of-the-art Induction Furnace technology, the facility ensures peak operational efficiency and superior metallurgical quality. Every ton of steel is produced in strict compliance with the highest international technical specifications and engineering standards, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in the regional steel industry.


 

Basra Steel Rolling Mill Plant

The Basra Steel Rolling Mill is a strategic industrial project with an annual production capacity of 400,000 tons. Specialized in manufacturing a full range of high-quality reinforcing steel bars (Rebar) to meet local market demands, the facility adheres to the highest European and international standards. Following the successful acquisition of all necessary investment licenses from the Iraqi government in Q1 2026, the plant is on track to commence full-scale production operations by Q3 2028, supporting the region's long-term infrastructure and construction goals.

 

Global Market Expansion Strategy

CEC Holding is committed to identifying high-potential investment opportunities across the Middle East and global markets. We leverage our deep technical expertise and operational capabilities to forge strategic partnerships with leading Arab and international firms. Our expansion is driven by a core mission: to deliver impactful industrial projects that foster economic growth and provide sustainable value to the communities we serve.

 

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