Reviving Older Spinning Machines Could Cut Imports and Boost Exports, Expert Says

Egyptian spinning industry expert Ashraf Badawi has called for a review of plans to develop the spinning and textile sector, highlighting the potential value of bringing older machinery back into use.

Badawi, an engineer, stressed the importance of making use of upgraded and refurbished spinning machines that operate with technology from the 1980s and 1990s.

He argued that restarting older spinning equipment could help Egypt reduce imports and increase exports, placing renewed emphasis on the role of existing machinery in industrial development.

His proposal calls for refurbished equipment to be considered as part of the sector’s development plans, rather than overlooking machines because they rely on technology from earlier decades.