Eng. Wasfy L. Basta, Chairman
Location: Egypt
E.I. for Civil Works (EICW)
Established in 1996, E.I. for Civil Works (EICW) began its journey working on the construction of roads and airports, exclusively serving the public and governmental sectors.
Over time, it expanded its scope of operations to include also infrastructure development, water & sewage networks, and water treatment plants, which all now stand as one of the fields of operation of the company, beside the core operations of roads & airports construction.
Through a commitment to quality, specialized workforce training and technical excellence, (EICW) has become a distinguished leader in Egypt's engineering sector.
Engineer Wasfy L. Basta, Chairman of E.I. for Civil Works (EICW), shares with us the company's strategic partnership with Komatsu & EIM and how this has helped to fuel the efficient delivery of large-scale projects across the region.
In their pursuit of uninterrupted worksite operations, (EICW) places great importance on choosing a reliable machinery provider with exceptional technical expertise to optimize uptime to the highest degree.
"The reliability of our chosen machinery provider and the efficiency of its technical engineers are crucial for us,” says Engineer Wasfy, “because when the equipment stops working at the time of project implementation, it leads to substantial financial losses.” Equipment breakdowns have the possibility to stop entire operations, disrupt schedules, and lead to delays for subsequent project phases - a scenario (EICW) actively seeks to avoid.
Central to (EICW)'s criteria for selecting a machinery provider are two critical factors: the consistent availability of spare parts, and the responsive after-sales service. These factors guided their decision to partner with Komatsu and its distributor, Egyptian International Motors (EIM).
Engineer Wasfy highlights that for 8 years, the company has been working closely with Komatsu and EIM. “Both Komatsu and EIM are integral to our operations, he stresses. “They respond promptly to our needs even under challenging circumstances," which is a key reason for the success of this partnership.
The Highly Dependable Komatsu Equipment, A Pillar of Performance for EICW
(EICW) strives to achieve high standards of implementation quality and value engineering in civil works, which, according to Engineer Wasfy, rely not only on the expertise of their engineers but also on the reliability of the equipment they utilize. The company has highly skilled engineers with extensive experience working on thousands of projects, he elaborates.
Still, we have a pressing need for equipment that can adapt to evolving work demands and boost operational and cost efficiencies.
Komatsu GD755 motor graders have proven to be durable, time-saving, suitable for night work and capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures of upper Egypt where many of our projects are located”.
Komatsu: The Ultimate Choice for Engineering Excellence
Due to Engineer Wasfy's extensive experience in the field of road construction and paving, which spans over 42 years, his company is considered one of the references for the emerging companies when purchasing equipment. Since (EICW) was the first to introduce the GD755 motor graders to the Egyptian market, the company’s management felt a moral obligation to provide an honest evaluation of the equipment to those seeking guidance.
"Several companies have reached out to us, requesting comparisons between the Komatsu motor graders and other brands. Some of these inquiries led to tests overseen by a committee of technical engineers from the Engineering Authority. The result was clear: Komatsu graders outperform others in terms of job completion, maneuverability, ease of operation and lower operating costs," said Engineer Wasfy.
He emphasized that (EICW) consistently recommends Komatsu, even to startups, because the equipment speaks for itself. "If the equipment is excellent, its performance will sell itself," he added. "No one can underestimate the value of the high-performance, time-efficient Komatsu machinery."
Komatsu will always remain at the forefront of the construction and engineering sectors, setting the standards others strive to reach.
