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Moroccan automotive plant becomes Africa's first smart manufacturing benchmark
CITIC Dicastal's Moroccan facility has achieved a historic first for African manufacturing, earning recognition from the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network for its advanced smart manufacturing capabilities.
The aluminum wheel manufacturing plant has successfully implemented intelligent technologies and innovative production systems that have delivered significant improvements in operational efficiency while reducing its environmental impact through lower carbon emissions.
This milestone achievement represents a significant advancement in African industrial development and strengthens economic collaboration between China and Africa. The recognition aligns with broader infrastructure development goals connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe through enhanced manufacturing and trade capabilities.
The facility's inclusion in this elite network of advanced manufacturers demonstrates CITIC Group's growing influence in global manufacturing innovation, particularly in developing smart, environmentally sustainable production methods.
This acknowledgment from the World Economic Forum positions Morocco as an emerging hub for advanced manufacturing in Africa while highlighting China's expanding role in driving industrial modernization across developing markets.