Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro inaugurated the Bahrain Electromechanical Refrigeration Equipment Technology (BRET) Factory in Bahrain International Investment Park in Salman Industrial City.
He emphasised that the inauguration of the factory reflects Bahrain’s attractive investment environment and competitive location, as well as its continuous support for the industrial sector and its commitment to strengthening partnerships with local and international investors.
Chinese Ambassador Ni Ruchi, and BRET CEO Cao Junfeng were present at the event.
Mr Fakhro noted that this project is a new addition that demonstrates investors’ confidence in the fundamentals of the national economy and indicates the continued growth of the industrial sector as a key pillar in the path of economic diversification.
He affirmed the ministry’s commitment to continue supporting various industrial projects and providing the necessary facilities to enhance the kingdom’s competitiveness on the regional and international investment map, in line with the objectives of the Industrial Sector Strategy (2022-2026).
Mr Junfeng highlighted that the decision to establish this factory in Bahrain was based on its strategic location, modern infrastructure and supportive business environment.
He noted that the factory will serve as a primary launch base to cater to the Gulf and Middle Eastern markets with high-performance, energy-efficient cooling solutions.
The factory is built on an area of 5,000sqm and serves as a regional hub for producing high-capacity freezing and cooling equipment, including ultra-low-temperature freezers, fresh-keeping cabinets, meat display units, and beverage chillers, to meet the needs of the retail, hospitality, healthcare, and food service sectors, as well as the residential sector.
The project is undergoing three integrated implementation and operational phases.
The first phase involves establishing the factory and beginning distribution in the local market, followed by exporting to the GCC countries, with a production capacity of up to 200 units per day.
The second phase serves as a transitional stage for expansion in the GCC and Middle Eastern markets by adopting more efficient manufacturing mechanisms and enhancing service and logistics systems, increasing production capacity to between 400 and 600 units per day.
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