Ariston, the global leader in water heating and home comfort solutions, has officially launched its locally produced range of water heaters from its new state-of-the-art facility in 6th of October City, Giza. The inauguration event was attended by Umberto Crovella, Executive Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, and Asia at Ariston Group; Emmanuel Giomi, Head of the West AMEA Region at Ariston Group; and Tarek Refaat, Country Manager of Ariston Group in Egypt. Strengthening Commitment to Egypt The launch marks a milestone in Ariston's long-term commitment to Egypt, highlighting its strategy to expand local manufacturing and introduce innovative products tailored to the needs of Egyptian households. The 40,000m2 facility will supply the domestic market with the potential to support exports to neighboring countries across the Middle East and Africa. While investment figures remain undisclosed, the plant will create hundreds of jobs and reinforce Egypt's role as a key manufacturing hub in the region. "By producing our water heater range locally, we are reinforcing our commitment to the Egyptian market while offering products that combine Italian design and engineering excellence with solutions tailored to the needs of Egyptian families," said Crovella. New "Made in Egypt" Product Line Ariston unveiled 20 new "Made in Egypt" models, expanding its portfolio to more than 60 options, including both gas instantaneous and electric storage water heaters. The Rubis range of electric storage water heaters, designed by award-winning Italian designer Umberto Palermo, comes in capacities from 15 to 100 liters. Built with titanium-enameled tanks featuring TitanShield anti-corrosion technology, copper heating elements, eco-friendly insulation, and a 5-year tank warranty, Rubis combines durability, performance, and sleek design suitable for diverse home spaces. Ariston also announced that the Speed Evo range of gas instantaneous water heaters will soon join the Egyptian production line. The Speed Evo is designed to provide instant and continuous hot water with advanced ignition systems, energy efficiency, and modern safety features. A Growing Market for Home Comfort Egypt's growing population, rapid urbanization, and rising demand for thermal comfort solutions make it one of the most dynamic markets in the region. Ariston's investment reflects confidence in Egypt's manufacturing base and workforce, while aligning with the company's global mission to deliver sustainable, reliable, and accessible comfort solutions. With this launch, Ariston not only strengthens its footprint in Egypt but also enhances its ability to serve regional demand, ensuring that homes across Africa and the Middle East benefit from Italian innovation backed by local expertise.