Hibret Machine Tools is military-civil engineering complex of the Ethiopian Defense Industry. It specializes in production of medium weapons for the Ethiopian National Defense Force.
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History
Hibret Machine tools was established on May 5, 1953 to produce bullets for light weapons under the name Hailesellassie I Ammunition Factory. In 1984, the Derg regime invested heavily to expand the ammunition production line and create a tools and spare parts production unit.
Structure
Hibret Machine tools were restructured which resulted in its ammunition unit transferred to Homicho Ammunition Engineering Complex and currently is organized as follows:
Products
Military - a variety of mortars
Civilian - hand tools, hospital beds, aluminum saddles, household and office furnitures
References
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