Casablanca – Stellantis has inaugurated a new vehicle dismantling and recycling center in Casablanca, marking a significant expansion of its circular economy strategy across the Middle East and Africa. The project is positioned as a key industrial milestone for both the company and Morocco’s automotive ecosystem, as it introduces a structured system for recovering, reusing, and recycling end-of-life vehicles.

The facility is operated under SUSTAINera, Stellantis’ global division dedicated to circular economy activities. It becomes the group’s third dismantling center worldwide, following earlier hubs in Turin and São Paulo, and the first of its kind in the Middle East and Africa region.

A structured industrial investment in Morocco

The Casablanca center represents an investment of approximately $1.8 million and covers an industrial surface of about 6,000 square meters. It is designed to process up to 10,000 end-of-life vehicles per year, sourced from insurance companies, auctions, and specialized collection channels.

At full capacity, the site is expected to generate around 150 direct and indirect jobs, particularly in dismantling operations, logistics, quality control, and circular economy management. The project also contributes to developing technical skills linked to vehicle dismantling and parts recovery.

Turning end-of-life vehicles into usable industrial resources

Rather than treating vehicles as waste, the new facility is built to extract value from them through a structured industrial process. Each vehicle undergoes a standardized sequence that begins with reception and identification, followed by depollution, where all hazardous fluids and materials are safely removed in compliance with environmental standards.

After this step, specialized teams carry out selective dismantling to recover high-value components such as engines, gearboxes, electronic modules, body panels, and interior systems. These components are then inspected, tested, and tracked to ensure quality and traceability before being stored for redistribution.

Approved parts are reintegrated into Stellantis’ aftermarket ecosystem, while non-reusable materials are directed toward recycling channels, reducing waste and improving resource efficiency.

Strengthening the circular economy model

The Casablanca center is fully integrated into SUSTAINera, which is based on four pillars: remanufacturing, repair, reuse, and recycling. This model aims to extend the lifecycle of automotive products and reduce dependence on newly manufactured components.

Within this framework, reuse is a central focus. The facility prioritizes recovering functional components that can be reintroduced into the supply chain, helping to reduce costs for customers while improving access to affordable spare parts.

Expanding aftermarket distribution channels

Recovered components are distributed through a structured aftermarket network that includes Stellantis’ official service centers, partner workshops, and the Distrigo distribution platform. This ensures nationwide availability for professional repair operators.

Digital channels are also playing an increasing role. Platforms such as Parts24, linked to Auto24, enable online sales of used automotive parts, expanding access for both professionals and individual customers. In parallel, Moroccan startup Piyes supplies used parts to insurance companies and fleet operators, strengthening local participation in the circular economy ecosystem.

A strategic role within Morocco’s automotive ecosystem

The new center strengthens Stellantis’ broader industrial presence in Morocco, which already includes the Kenitra Industrial Complex and the Africa Technical Center. Together, these sites form an integrated ecosystem covering manufacturing, engineering, and circular economy operations.

This integration allows the company to manage more stages of the automotive value chain locally, from production and design to end-of-life processing and parts recovery.

Economic and environmental impact

Beyond its industrial significance, the project is expected to deliver broader economic and environmental benefits. It supports job creation and the development of specialized skills in dismantling, logistics, and quality control.

From an environmental perspective, the facility reduces waste by maximizing the reuse of components and ensuring responsible recycling of non-reusable materials. This contributes to lowering the environmental footprint associated with vehicle disposal and the production of new parts.

The project also helps formalize the end-of-life vehicle sector in Morocco by introducing structured processes, traceability systems, and quality standards aligned with international practices.

A step toward a circular automotive industry

With the launch of the Casablanca dismantling center, Stellantis is advancing toward a more circular automotive model in which vehicles are no longer seen as linear products but as part of a closed-loop system.

This approach reflects a broader transformation in the global automotive industry, where sustainability, resource efficiency, and lifecycle management are becoming central to industrial strategy.

By positioning Morocco as a key regional hub for circular economy operations, Stellantis is reinforcing both its long-term industrial footprint and the country’s role in the evolving global automotive value chain.