Sofare
| Company type | Government-owned company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction equipment manufacturing |
| Predecessor | Sonacome, SN METAL |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Constantine , Algeria |
Area served | Algeria, international markets |
| Products | Hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, backhoe loaders, graders, cranes, compaction machines, compressors, concrete mixers, dumpers, concrete pumps, spreaders |
Number of employees | 2400 |
ENMTP (Entreprise Nationale des Materiels de Travaux Publics) is a government-owned Algerian enterprise focused on designing, producing, and distributing machinery for public works. Established as a joint stock company in 1995 after reorganizing Sonacome and SN METAL, ENMTP holds a registered capital of 15.6 billion DA.
The group manufactures equipment under licensing agreements with prominent international manufacturers, including:
- Liebherr (Germany) for bulldozers, cranes, excavators, and large shippers
- O & K (Germany) for loaders
- INGERSOLL RAND CO (United States) for compactors and compressors
- POTAIN (United States) for construction cranes
- Braud & Faucheux specializing in concrete mixers
Beyond licensed products, ENMTP also internally develops various machinery such as backhoe loaders, graders, BTS presses, and other smaller-scale equipment.
Recognized as one of Africa’s largest industrial producers in its sector, ENMTP is organized into distinct product lines with considerable operational independence among its divisions.
Infrastructures
ENMTP manages four production facilities along with an extensive commercial network throughout Algeria. The workforce numbers around 2,400 employees. In 2006, the company achieved revenues of approximately US$60 million, with an expected increase to US$70 million in 2007.
Its main product segments encompass public works machinery—including hydraulic cranes, excavators, loaders, and bulldozers—alongside compaction equipment, compressors, and concrete-related machinery.
The company’s restructuring approach focuses on forging partnerships with both domestic and international entities to enhance product competitiveness, broaden distribution—especially internationally—and acquire advanced technological know-how.
Partnership
To support product development and manufacturing modernization while expanding market reach abroad, ENMTP fosters partnerships through establishing subsidiaries.
This approach resulted in the formation of two key subsidiaries:
- In 2012, Somatel Liebherr was launched in partnership with the German manufacturer Liebherr.
- Europactor Algeria operates as a subsidiary under Sofare.
Products
ENMTP’s portfolio includes hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, bulldozers, backhoe loaders, graders, tower and propelled cranes, compaction machines, stationary compressors powered by electric or diesel engines, concrete mixers, dumpers, concrete pumps, spreaders, as well as various small to medium-sized construction equipment.