The Tayal Algero-Turkish textiles complex, whose first plant commenced production in March, completed first export of semi-finished products to Turkey. Located in the Sidi Khettab (Relizane) industrial zone, on a 250 hectare, the new textile complex was built in accordance with the 51/49 rule governing foreign investment in the country. The shareholders of this joint venture are made up of state-owned clothing and apparel companies (30 per cent) and Texalg (21 per cent) for the Algerian part. The remaining 49 per cent of the capital is held by the Turkish company Intertay, a subsidiary of the Turkish group Taypa.

The first phase, involves the construction of eight integrated textile factories and a training school in the textile trades. Textile with annual production forecasts of 44 million linear meters for weaving, 12,200 tonne for spinning and 30 million pieces for various products, including trousers, knits and shirts. It should be completed by 2019 and create 10,000 jobs. According to the same forecasts, 60 per cent of the volume of production will be destined for export, while the remaining part will meet the needs of the local market. The