The Renault and PSA factories are shut down. The equipment manufacturers making up their ecosystems are following suit. Update on the impact of the coronavirus crisis on Morocco’s leading export sector. Renault Maroc announced, on March 17, the temporary suspension of its industrial activities without specifying a date for resumption. …
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The PSA Group has decided to suspend production activity at its Kenitra site for two weeks from Thursday, March 19, 2020. The automaker has set up a steering unit to adopt in real time the measures necessary to protect its employees and manage the business. It also established prevention measures …
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The Renault group has decided to stop, from Thursday 19 March and until further notice, the activity of its two production sites in Tangier and Casablanca. This temporary measure, which concerns nearly 11,000 employees spread over the two factories, comes after the impacts linked to the COVID-19 pandemic both in …
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The Canadian Exco Technologies continues its investment momentum in Morocco. After announcing in 2019 the construction of a second factory in Morocco adjoining its historic site in Tangier Free Zone, this industrialist who develops and manufactures dies, molds, components and consumable equipment for the die-casting industries, extrusion and automotive, has …
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Once again, the new Peugeot 208 was voted car of the year 2020 last Monday in Geneva. The consecration “Car of the Year” was awarded by 60 European specialist journalists. The jury praised its range of engines. Jurors also praised the bold design and technology of the new 208 from …
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Citroën launches a new car made in Morocco in the PSA factory. The second historic brand of the PSA group unveiled Thursday at La Défense in Paris, the Citroën Ami, a new car which will be sold at 6,900 euros. The launch is scheduled for next June. This model, just …
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Suez won two contracts for a total amount of MAD 188 million, to support PSA and Renault in the treatment and recovery of their industrial waste. The PSA group has chosen Suez for the overall management of industrial waste generated by its new plant in the Atlantic Free Zone (AFZ), …
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The Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water said that 52 radars will soon be installed across the kingdom. Abdelkader Amara made the announcement, last Tuesday. The installation of these radars aims to reduce the number of accidents by 50% by 2026, assured the minister. “We had noticed that the …
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is still funding Varroc. The European institution has just granted a loan of around MAD 160 million (15 million euros) to Varroc Lighting Systems Morocco. The loan will allow Varroc to continue supplying Renault factories in Tangier, Peugeot PSA in Kenitra as …
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French Utac Ceram is to build a new vehicle test center in Morocco. Last November, he signed a protocol to create a test center at Oued Zem, the foundation stone of which should be laid soon by King Mohammed VI. The site is expected to be completed in mid-2021. It …
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