Knauf Egypt Newsletter 2020
Chairman Welcome Letter
The past months have seen businesses across the globe beset with immense challenges and a need for radical solutions due to Covid-19.
Knauf Egypt Moves to Larger Premises
With business expanding, and the workforce growing to meet the company’s needs, it was time to find more spacious premises that could accommodate the team.
New Products Enter the Range for the Egyptian Market
In line with Knauf’s policy of anticipating market needs and utilising the latest technology, new products have been added to the range. These meet the criteria laid out by Knauf in that they are geared to customer requirements, environmentally -friendly.
New Projects Across the Country
With development ongoing across all areas of Egypt, the demand for Knauf products and systems remains high.
Knauf has Egypt Covered
Eight new distributors have joined the ranks of Knauf dealerships, in Cairo, Gharbia and a newly added governorate, Menoufia.
Topping the Regional Group C List for Turnover
Knauf Egypt was recently selected in the top three for company turnover in Group C countries while ranking No 1 in the region.
Meeting Export Targets
When supply chains are disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances like Covid-19, it takes ingenuity to meet obligations.
Innovative Approaches from Marketing
With the airport shutting and slowdown of the international trips to further network with our German facilities.
Knauf Egypt in AlAmal Magazine
Knauf has topped the first page of the monthly AlAmal magazine for two consecutive issues.
Coping with Covid-19
With Covid-19 presenting a risk of contagion across every facet of our community.
Supply Chain Maintains a Steady Flow
Although coping with national and international restrictions in logistics due to Covid-19, the Supply Chain Department managed to keep its purchasing activities at normal levels.
Countering Risks with Proactive Solutions
One of the direct protective measures taken is reducing the purchasers’ attendance by enabling them to order from home.
HR Raises the Bar on B2C Interaction
The Human Resources Department effectively tackled the new conditions created by Covid -19 by prioritizing and streamlining departmental procedures relating to OneCRM.
Precautionary Procedures against Covid-19 at the Suez Plant
The powerhouse of production, the Suez Plant took on the challenge head-on and showed resourcefulness and commitment in its approach to the new conditions.
Showing Solidarity and Consideration
Honouring Knauf’s “Menschlichkeit” ethos, there was a tangible emergence of love and concern amongst the plant staff, both inside and outside the work environment as staff dealt with Covid-19 risks.
Training Department Dealing with a Pandemic
Covid-19 has impacted the way trainees receive instruction, with a switch to online training taking place when the impact of the pandemic becomes apparent.
Looking Forward to a Great Final Quarter!
The use of these preventative measures has greatly contributed to maintaining company morale and productivity.