Keywords: Manufacturing


Morocco’s industrial, mining and energy output declines in first quarter of 2026

Morocco’s industrial sector experienced a challenging start to 2026, with overall production declining during the first quarter despite strong performances in several strategic industries, according to recent data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The country’s manufacturing......

Stellantis confirms Italian plants will remain open as country stays central to strategy

Stellantis N.V. has confirmed that it does not plan to close any of its manufacturing plants in Italy, reinforcing the country’s central role in the company’s long-term industrial strategy. According to the company’s Europe chief, Emanuele Cappellano, each Italian facility will continue......

Tata iPhone parts factory faces pollution allegations over contaminated groundwater

An Indian environmental authority has raised concerns over wastewater management practices at a Tata Electronics facility involved in producing components for Apple’s iPhone supply chain, according to recent regulatory findings. The plant, located in Hosur in the southern state of Tamil Nadu,......

Morocco expands national appliance manufacturing with $10 million MANAR project

Morocco has launched new industrial production lines at the MANAR Group facility in Agadir as part of a strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on imported household appliances. The expansion targets the production of freezers and double-door refrigerators equipped......

Elon Musk to outline semiconductor ambitions at ASML event ahead of SpaceX market debut

Technology entrepreneur Elon Musk is expected to address employees of Dutch semiconductor equipment leader ASML during a major company event, where he will present his vision for the future of artificial intelligence, robotics, space exploration, and chip manufacturing. The virtual appearance comes......

Sweden’s Trelleborg opens MAD 130 million aerospace manufacturing plant in Morocco

Morocco has inaugurated a new aerospace production facility developed by Swedish engineering group Trelleborg at the MidParc industrial zone near Casablanca. The investment is valued at nearly MAD 130 million, or around $13 million, and focuses on manufacturing sealing systems for the aviation and aerospace......

Renault CEO urges EU to push Chinese carmakers to source more parts in Europe

The Chief Executive Officer of Renault has called on the European Union to encourage Chinese automakers operating in Europe to increase their sourcing of automotive components from within the region. Speaking at an industry event in Brussels, Renault CEO François Provost argued that Europe should......

BASF chief warns Iran conflict could disrupt global car production

The chief executive of BASF has warned that an escalating conflict involving Iran could trigger widespread shortages of key raw materials and disrupt global automotive manufacturing in the second half of 2026. Markus Kamieth said supply chains are increasingly exposed to geopolitical shocks that are......

Morocco Courts Indian Industry After Africa Top Industrial Ranking

Morocco is positioning itself as a strategic partner for Indian industrial expansion following its emergence as Africa’s top-ranked industrial economy. The country is targeting investment in defense, automotive, aerospace, green technologies, and logistics, presenting itself as a gateway linking......