1982

Since 1982

A Family Legacy of Engineering Excellence

From a single vision in Alexandria to serving the Middle East — the story of Albassem Refrigeration Industries.

950+ المشاريع
40+ Years
500+ Karyer Units
حلزوني

The Visionary

Eng. Basem

المهندس باسم

Eng. Basem - Founder
Founder (1982-2016) Alexandria University SIMFI Italy Certified

A distinguished graduate from the Mechanical Power Department at Alexandria University (Class of 1982), Eng. Basem began his career at the national cooling complex at Nasser Social Bank — one of Egypt's largest refrigeration projects.

His exceptional talent earned him advanced training from SIMFI Italy, the world leader in ammonia industrial refrigeration, followed by a full year scholarship in Italy. Upon his return in 1985, he established his company in Tanta, Egypt.

Over three decades, his hands-on approach, engineering precision, and unwavering honesty earned him deep trust from clients nationwide. He designed and executed more than 950 refrigeration projects across Egypt.

"His legacy lives on through every cold room, every freezing station, and every satisfied client he served."

Our Journey

40 Years of Excellence

1982

The Beginning

Eng. Basem graduates top of his class from Alexandria University, Mechanical Power Department.

1983-1984

National Project

Joined the construction and operation of the Nasser Social Bank national cooling complex.

1984

Italian Excellence

One-year advanced refrigeration training mission in Italy with SIMFI — global leaders in ammonia refrigeration.

1985

Company Founded

Established the first refrigeration engineering company in Tanta, specializing in design, installation, manufacturing, and maintenance.

1985-2015

Building Egypt's Cold Chain

Completed 950+ cold stores, freezing tunnels, and agricultural packing stations across Egypt. Expanded manufacturing to produce condensing units from ½ HP to 80 HP.

2016

The Transition

Following Eng. Basem's passing in October 2016, his sons Sherif and Karem carry the legacy forward with renewed determination.

2019

Spare Parts Expansion

Opening the first major spare parts showroom in Tanta, serving the entire Delta region.

2022

International Expansion

Became exclusive Egyptian agent for Karyer Heat Exchangers – Turkey. Launched FrigoWave Cooling in Al Ain, UAE.

2023-2026

Scale & Innovation

Large-scale cold storage and centralized rack systems across Egypt. 500+ Karyer evaporators and condensers installed nationwide.

2028

Future Factory

4,000 m² industrial factory in New October City — taking manufacturing to the next level.

The Next Chapter

Second Generation Leadership

Carrying forward a legacy of excellence while embracing innovation and global expansion.

Eng. Sherif Basem

م. شريف باسم

Mechatronics Engineer (2015) Embedded Systems Pre-Master Mechanical

Combining mechatronics expertise with deep mechanical engineering knowledge, Sherif leads technical innovation and product development.

Eng. Karem Basem

م. كريم باسم

Mechanical Engineer MBA Graduate DBA Candidate - AAST

Blending engineering foundation with business acumen, Karem drives strategic growth, international partnerships, and operational excellence.

40+

سنوات من الخبرة

950+

المشاريع المكتملة

500+

Karyer Units Installed

4K

m² Future Factory

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Integrity

Honesty in every project

Quality

Superior engineering

الابتكار

Adopting new tech

Customer Focus

Long-term relationships

Legacy

Excellence since 1982

Looking Ahead

Our Vision for Tomorrow

Mission

To deliver innovative, reliable, and energy-efficient refrigeration solutions powered by engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing, and long-term partnerships.

Vision

To become the leading regional hub for industrial and commercial refrigeration solutions in the Middle East and Africa, supported by smart technology, quality engineering, and global collaborations.

What Makes Us Different

40+ years of refrigeration engineering experience
Italian-certified training background (SIMFI)
Exclusive partnership with Karyer Turkey
International branch in UAE (FrigoWave)
Strong spare parts supply chain
End-to-end solutions

Be Part of Our Story

Join the thousands of clients who trust Albassem Refrigeration Industries for their cooling solutions.