Hadj Larbi Tire Factory Project Officially Launched in Oran

The Hadj Larbi tire factory, a $250 million joint venture between Algeria’s Hadj Larbi Pneumatique and China’s Doublestar Group, was officially inaugurated on Sunday in Oran’s Tafraoui industrial zone. The project aims to boost Algeria’s automotive sector and strengthen trade ties with China.

Announced just a month ago, the Hadj Larbi tire factory construction project marked its official start with a foundation stone laying ceremony this Sunday in the Tafraoui industrial zone, Oran.

The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Wali of Oran, Samir Chibani, Kamel Moula, President of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, Kamel Rekkache, Director of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), and representatives of Chinese tire manufacturer Doublestar.

The ceremony featured an inaugural speech by the CEO of Sarl Hadj Larbi Pneumatique, Dilmi Ouardi, who emphasized the strategic importance of the project for the local economy and the automotive subcontracting network.

The $250 million factory will adopt Doublestar’s advanced manufacturing technology and intelligent equipment. It will have a production capacity of six million PCR tires and one million TBR tires annually, positioning it as one of the largest tire manufacturing bases in North Africa. Products will cater to Algeria, Central Africa, and European markets.

Mr. Dilmi highlighted the long-standing partnership between Hadj Larbi and Doublestar, stating: “This cooperation will accelerate Algeria’s industrialization and deliver high-quality tire products to local users.”

Similarly, Mr. Chai Yongsen, Chairman of Doublestar Group, reiterated the strategic value of this investment: “This factory will further strengthen China-Algeria friendship and contribute to the region’s economic development.”

Doublestar, a global leader in tire manufacturing, has a track record of innovation, notably building the world’s first Industry 4.0 intelligent tire factory in 2016. This project marks a significant milestone in bilateral economic cooperation and is expected to inject new vitality into Algeria’s industrial landscape.

The Hadj Larbi tire factory represents a transformative investment for Algeria, promising job creation, technology transfer, and increased production capacity. Its success could position Algeria as a key player in the tire industry across North Africa and beyond.