The story began in 1988 when the National Automotive Company (NATCO), started with deep roots in Egypt’s vibrant local fabric, and a vision to become the industry’s rising Star. NATCO’s journey started off by being Egypt’s first Mercedes-Benz authorized dealer. Have you ever heard about the 3S facilities? Well, NATCO are the ones who established the largest network of 3S facilities which stands for ‘Sales, Service and Spare Parts’ across the nation. With such a huge establishment, this has enabled NATCO to grow and maintain their leadership position in the Egyptian premium automotive sector. With a strong foundation and robust pillars built to last, our story came to life through key milestones that have demonstrated our commitment to the industry and consumers.
All About NATCO
Dokki Dealership and Service Center was created in 1991, which was the original home to the first 3S facility service. Soon after, Semouha Alexandria and Fom El Khalig Dealership were opened in 1993, and 1995 respectively. In 2001, the company continued its growth by launching authorized subsidiaries that include Giza National Automotive in Dokki, Alexandria National Automotive in Semouha, and Cairo’s Fom El Khalig branch.
Moving on to Cairo’s branch in Kattameya, as well as Pyramid Heights in Giza during 2010 and 2013, NATCO is synonymous with industry excellence, and has truly established a reliable network. They focus primarily on driving the automotive sector to greater avenues. In 2014, the Hurghada National Automotive opened at the Al Alamein branch, adding to a network that includes over six existing 3S facilities, seven sales outlets, and over 146 work bays.
The New Star National Automotive Experience
That’s not all though. NATCO’s vision went further and further with its manufacturing arm, the Egyptian German Automotive (EGA), which was founded in 1996 through a joint venture with Daimler AG. Ever since then, their advanced and high-tech plant has been a cornerstone in assembling models that include the E, C, and S-Class, as well as the GLK. Impressed, right? Well, the moment we all hear about these classes, our eyes go wide open, filling us with curiosity.
Additionally, EGA has been operating and managing Egyptian Kuwaiti Foundries (EKF), a local greenfield grey cast iron foundry, in order to increase our competitive edge, product quality, and power sustainable growth. We proudly machine and supply solid and ventilated brake discs for Daimler AG worldwide. Now, after 33 years, our legacy continues under a new name, Star National Automotive. We are unifying Cairo National Automotive, Giza National Automotive, and Hurghada National as one, to give our customers the ultimate Star experience across the country. Together, Star National Automotive and Alexandria National Automotive, reflect our vision for the future.