DPM Temesgen Highlights the Importance of Quality, Speed, and Innovation in Industrial Growth

Addis Ababa, November 12, 2025 (ENA) – Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh underscored that quality, speed, and innovation must remain the driving forces behind Ethiopia’s national development and industrial transformation.

During his visit to Debre Birhan City in the North Shewa Zone, the Deputy Prime Minister and his delegation toured several major industrial facilities, including vehicle assembly plants,  glass and bottle manufacturing factories.

“The factories we visited are saving significant amounts of foreign currency by relying on local raw materials and substituting imported products,” Temesgen emphasized.

A key highlight of the visit was BKG Phibela Industrial PLC, a car assembly company that oversees every stage of production, from welding to the assembly of large cars.

According to his post on X, the company has a production capacity of 12 vehicles per day and its newly launched painting facility has greatly enhanced operational efficiency, cutting processes that previously took several days down to just a few hours.

Another notable stop was Dede Bottle Factory PLC, a leading glass and bottle manufacturer that produces 450,000 bottles daily.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the factory now sources 86 percent of its raw materials locally, supplying bottles to a wide range of beverage and pharmaceutical producers across the country.

DPM Temesgen also emphasized that the progress observed in these industries demonstrates Ethiopia’s growing capacity for industrial self-reliance.

By prioritizing quality, efficiency, and innovation, he said, the nation can accelerate industrial growth and more swiftly achieve its development objectives.