About OPTES Group

Engineering industrial value for metallurgical, foundry and mineral-related industries.

OPTES Group is an Egyptian engineering, consulting and industrial solutions company established in 2020, built on more than 25 years of experience in metallurgical, foundry, steel, refractory, non-ferrous and mineral-related industries across MENA & Africa.

Our Story

OPTES Group connects trusted international technologies and reliable industrial materials with the real technical needs of regional industry.

Built on more than 25 years of industrial experience, OPTES supports customers from technical evaluation and material selection through application guidance, operational support and long-term industrial partnership. By combining international supplier relationships, practical process knowledge and regional market experience, OPTES serves customers across MENA & Africa.

Mission, Vision & Values

What we stand for.

Our Mission

To provide industrial customers with reliable materials, engineering solutions and technical consultation that support productivity, process stability, operational efficiency and long-term industrial value.

Our Vision

To become a trusted regional technical partner for metallurgical, refractory, foundry, non-ferrous and mineral-related industries across MENA & Africa.

VALUE 01

Technical Excellence

Metallurgical and process knowledge guides the materials, systems and technical support OPTES provides.

VALUE 02

Industrial Knowledge

More than 25 years of experience inform OPTES’ understanding of production methods, material behaviour and real operating conditions.

VALUE 03

Reliability

Selected materials, consistent supply and dependable technical follow-up that customers can plan around.

VALUE 04

People & Expertise

Experienced engineers, technical specialists and consultants combine scientific knowledge, field experience and practical problem-solving.

VALUE 05

Partnership

Long-term relationships built on technical support, transparency, responsiveness and shared industrial value.

VALUE 06

Integrity & Respect

Honest technical advice, transparent communication and respect for customers, partners, suppliers and communities.

Leadership

Leadership built on decades of industrial experience.

Although OPTES Group was officially established in 2020, its foundation is built on more than 25 years of industrial experience led by founder and CEO Eng. Mahmoud Youssef, active in metallurgical, foundry, refractory, non-ferrous and mineral-related industries since 1997. OPTES is supported by engineers, technical specialists and PhD-level metallurgical and mineral consultants serving foundries, steel plants, refractory users, non-ferrous operations and mineral-development projects across MENA & Africa.

Our Journey

From industrial expertise to integrated development.

Since 1997

Industrial Expertise Before Establishment

More than 25 years of industrial experience led by founder and CEO Eng. Mahmoud Youssef, active in metallurgical, foundry, refractory, non-ferrous and mineral-related industries since 1997.

2020

Foundation of OPTES Group

Founded in Egypt as an engineering, consulting and industrial solutions company connecting international technologies and reliable materials with the technical needs of regional customers.

2022

Local Manufacturing Development

Began developing blending, grinding, foundry coatings, binders, refractory support products, mineral preparation and other value-added industrial materials in Egypt.

2022

INTERMET Trading L.L.C-FZ

Established in Dubai to support international trading, procurement, export activities and regional supply routes across Africa, the Middle East and global markets.

2023

ANGOMELT, Angola

Expanded regional presence to support industrial supply, ferrous and non-ferrous melting development, and metallurgical growth opportunities in Angola and surrounding markets.

2020–2025

Strategic International Partnerships

Developed relationships with international manufacturers and specialist suppliers across metallurgical products, refractory systems, foundry materials, carbon products, ferro alloys, minerals, induction equipment and technical services.

Since 2024

Mineral Development Projects

Expanded into mineral development, beneficiation support, zircon solutions and value-added industrial mineral projects.

Expertise

Capabilities across the industrial value chain.

Sectors

Iron and steel foundries, non-ferrous foundries, steel plants, refractory users, cement plants, glass and ceramic industries, mineral-processing operations, industrial mineral users and high-temperature industries across MENA & Africa.

Disciplines

Metallurgical consultation, process support, local manufacturing development, mineral preparation, beneficiation support, technical training, international sourcing, procurement and export coordination.

In Focus

More than 25 years of industrial experience supporting material selection, technical consultation, process improvement and value-added industrial development.

Capability & Solution Areas

Where OPTES creates value.

Capability and solution areas supported across the group. The official OPTES business units remain Metallurgical Solutions, Mineral Solutions, and Consultation & Training.

How OPTES Works

Connected capabilities supporting customers from material selection to process improvement.

01

Technical Supply

Reliable industrial materials and selected technologies supplied according to customer process requirements and operating conditions.

02

Local Manufacturing & Value Addition

Blending, grinding, foundry coatings, binders, refractory support products and mineral preparation developed in Egypt to support regional supply and customised industrial solutions.

03

Regional Trading & Export

International sourcing, procurement and export coordination through OPTES’ regional platforms and supplier network.

04

Consultation & Training

Technical consultation, application support, process evaluation, troubleshooting and practical training for industrial teams.

Responsible Industrial Development

Industrial growth should be supported by responsible resource utilisation, technical efficiency and local value addition.

Through its work in metallurgical solutions, refractory systems, non-ferrous applications, mineral development and local manufacturing, OPTES helps customers improve process control, reduce waste, optimise material consumption and develop higher-value industrial materials. The focus is practical: better material selection, improved use of raw materials, reliable process support and stronger regional manufacturing capabilities.

Regional Platforms

Three connected platforms, one group.

OPTES operates through connected platforms in Egypt, Dubai and Angola, combining engineering and technical support, local manufacturing development, international trading, procurement and regional industrial development.

  • Egypt — OPTES Group

    Engineering solutions, technical support, consultation, customer service and local manufacturing development.
  • Dubai — INTERMET Trading L.L.C-FZ

    International sourcing, trading, procurement, export coordination and regional supply support.
  • Angola — ANGOMELT

    Industrial supply, ferrous and non-ferrous melting development, and metallurgical growth support in Angola and surrounding markets.
25+
Years of Experience

Industrial and metallurgical experience led by Eng. Mahmoud Youssef since 1997.

8
Industrial Sectors Served

Foundry, steel, refractory, non-ferrous, cement, glass and ceramic, mineral processing, and industrial mineral applications.

3
Regional Platforms

OPTES Group in Egypt, INTERMET Trading in Dubai and ANGOMELT in Angola.

2020
Group Established

Founded in Egypt as an engineering, consulting and industrial solutions company.

Let's build together

Let’s build a lasting industrial partnership.

Contact OPTES to discuss material selection, technical consultation, process support, industrial supply or regional partnership opportunities.