Casablanca– MP Industry Group, a subsidiary of Romania’s MEN Industry Group, has officially inaugurated its first factory in Morocco, marking a significant step in the country’s automotive manufacturing sector. Located within Tanger Automotive City at the Tanger Med industrial platform, the new facility will produce plastic components for the automotive industry using advanced injection molding technology.
Spanning 35,000 square meters, the factory represents an investment of approximately $43.5 million and is expected to create 150 direct jobs in the region. The facility is designed with sustainability in mind, featuring photovoltaic panels for renewable energy generation and recycling systems for plastic waste, aligning with Morocco’s commitment to eco-friendly industrial practices.
The opening ceremony, held on Friday, was attended by several key officials, including Ryad Mezzour, Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade; Ahmed Bennis, General Director of Tanger Med Zones (TMZ); Jean Drugescu, CEO of Metaplast and MP Industry Group; and Dan Iacoban, General Director of MP Industry Group Morocco. Mohamed Bachiri, CEO of Renault Group Morocco, also participated in the event.
Minister Mezzour highlighted the strategic importance of the new factory for Morocco’s growing industrial base, particularly within the automotive sector. “This factory, developed within the Renault ecosystem, showcases the continued attractiveness of Morocco’s industrial platform,” said Mezzour. “It will help strengthen our position in the global automotive market by boosting local production capabilities.”
The factory is expected to play a key role in supporting Morocco’s industrial vision by contributing to the expansion of local value chains and enhancing the country’s competitive edge in the automotive sector. “We are pleased to partner with MP Industry Group and Romanian investors to help drive forward Morocco’s industrial development,” said Ahmed Bennis, emphasizing the country’s goal of enhancing global competitiveness.
Jean Drugescu, CEO of MP Industry Group, expressed optimism about the future prospects of the factory in Morocco. “With the growth of the automotive sector and the potential of African markets, we see a promising future in Morocco,” he stated. “We are proud to contribute to the Moroccan economy and to embrace the slogan ‘We are Moroccans,’ as we integrate further into the local industrial landscape.”
The collaboration with Renault Group Morocco, which has supported the establishment of the new facility, underscores the growing synergy between local and international partners to enhance Morocco’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem.
The focus on sustainability, with the installation of renewable energy systems and plastic recycling lines, aligns with global trends toward reducing environmental impacts in industrial practices. This commitment to sustainability further solidifies the factory’s role in advancing Morocco’s broader goals for sustainable industrial growth.
The opening of MP Industry Group’s new factory is expected to be a significant contributor to the expansion of Morocco’s automotive sector, reinforcing the country’s position as a key player in global automotive manufacturing and supporting the development of its industrial economy.
