Trelleborg breaks ground on new aerospace components plant in Morocco

Swedish polymer tech solutions firm Trelleborg broke ground on a MAD 106 mn (c. EUR 10.2 mn) production facility in Casablanca’s Midparc International Freezone, according to a statement released last week. The plant will specialize in the development of advanced sealing systems for the aerospace sector.

What we know: The project, first announced in May, is set to span over some 5k sqm and be operational by the end of next year. The facility will be part of aviation manufacturing giant Boeing’s new initiative to expand its ecosystem in Morocco, the statement notes.

Morocco inked a partnership agreement with Boeing for the development of an advanced manufacturing research centre last month, on the sidelines of the Marrakesh Airshow. Under this agreement, Moroccan aviation firm NTS Technics will be Boeing’s engineering partner on the project. NTS Technics is set to work with Boeing to gain level three design certification, which will enable the firm to be an approved Boeing engineering supplier.