Casablanca – US automotive supplier Veritas has completed a new manufacturing facility in Tangier, establishing its first production site in Morocco and on the African continent. The plant is scheduled to begin operations in the third quarter of 2027 and will manufacture components and systems used in vehicle cooling, fluid management, air conditioning and thermal control.

The facility is located in the Tangier Free Zone and covers 5,000 square meters, including 3,835 square meters dedicated to production. It is equipped for extrusion, a manufacturing process used to produce tubular components with specific shapes and dimensions. The company has not disclosed the value of the investment, the expected number of employees or the plant’s annual production capacity.

Veritas’ entry into Morocco comes as the country continues to expand its automotive manufacturing and supplier base. Automotive exports reached about $15.9 billion in 2024, making the sector one of Morocco’s largest export activities. The country has also continued to attract international suppliers seeking to locate production close to vehicle manufacturers and major component companies.

Tangier has become one of the main centers of this development. Its industrial zones, transport connections and proximity to European markets have supported the growth of a broad network of automotive manufacturers and suppliers. The presence of vehicle production has encouraged companies specializing in components and technical systems to establish local operations.

Veritas said the Tangier facility forms part of its long-term growth strategy and will bring production closer to customers in Morocco and North Africa. The company aims to support existing customers while competing for new automotive programs as manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers increase their activities in the region.

The company produces tubular components and other solutions using rubber, plastic, aluminum and steel. These products are used in systems responsible for fluid circulation, cooling, air conditioning and thermal management. Their applications extend across vehicles powered by conventional engines as well as hybrid and electric powertrains.

The new plant is particularly significant because it expands Veritas’ manufacturing network into a new region. Following the addition of Tangier, the company operates 13 production facilities across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China and Morocco. Its operations serve automotive markets in North America, Europe and Asia.

The Moroccan project also follows changes in the company’s corporate structure. HDT Automotive Solutions and assets previously associated with Germany-based Veritas AG were brought together in 2024, creating a broader organization focused on automotive components and systems. The Tangier facility is the first brownfield industrial project undertaken by the group since that combination.

A brownfield project involves adapting or developing an existing industrial site rather than building a facility from the ground up on undeveloped land. In Morocco, the project is being operated through HDT-Veri-Automotive-Morocco, a company established in 2026.

The choice of Tangier reflects the importance of proximity to customers within the automotive supply chain. Component suppliers often operate close to vehicle assembly plants and Tier 1 companies because shorter supply routes can facilitate delivery, production planning and technical cooperation. Veritas has identified automakers and major suppliers expanding in Morocco and North Africa as part of the market it intends to serve from the new facility.

The company’s manufacturing portfolio includes tubes, hoses and assemblies used in vehicle cooling circuits, fluid management systems and thermal applications. The Tangier operation is therefore expected to become part of the specialized component segment of Morocco’s automotive supply chain rather than a vehicle assembly operation.

Morocco has been working to deepen local production in automotive manufacturing by attracting suppliers that can provide a wider range of components within the country. The development of this supplier base is intended to increase local sourcing and strengthen links between vehicle manufacturers and domestic production facilities.

International companies have expanded across several Moroccan locations as part of this process. Tangier has developed around vehicle production and component manufacturing, while Kénitra and Casablanca have also attracted suppliers serving different parts of the automotive supply chain. Activities range from electrical and wiring components to plastics, wheels, thermal systems and other specialized parts.

The presence of major vehicle manufacturers has supported this expansion. Renault operates a major production facility in Tangier, while Stellantis has developed its manufacturing activities in Kénitra. These operations have contributed to demand for locally produced components and created opportunities for suppliers seeking to establish production close to their customers.

Veritas’ first African plant adds another specialized supplier to this network. Its extrusion capabilities are expected to support production of tubular components, although the company has not yet specified which individual products will be manufactured at the Tangier site or which customers will receive them.

The company has also not released detailed employment projections. It plans to establish a local team before production begins, with the plant to be managed by an executive with more than 18 years of automotive experience covering operations, supply chains and industrial plant launches.

The period before the planned production start in the third quarter of 2027 will allow Veritas to install and prepare equipment, organize logistics and supply arrangements, recruit employees and complete operational preparations. The eventual scale of the operation will depend on the programs assigned to the plant and the production requirements of its customers.

Veritas’ expansion also comes as Morocco seeks to attract further investment into higher-value manufacturing activities. The country’s automotive sector has developed from vehicle assembly into a wider production network that includes increasingly specialized suppliers. Companies producing components for cooling, thermal management and fluid systems form part of this broader supply chain.

The Tangier facility gives Veritas a local production base from which to serve customers in Morocco while providing access to the wider North African market. It also expands the company’s manufacturing footprint beyond its established operations in Europe, North America and Asia.

The group received Supplier of the Year recognition from General Motors in 2025, adding to its experience with major automotive customers. However, Veritas has not specified whether products manufactured in Tangier will initially be supplied to General Motors or to other vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.

For Morocco, the project adds another international supplier to the country’s automotive production network. For Veritas, it establishes a manufacturing presence in a market that has become increasingly connected to European automotive supply chains.

The completion of the Tangier facility is therefore the first stage of the project. The more significant operational phase will begin when production starts in 2027, when the plant’s workforce, output and customer programs will provide a clearer indication of its role within Veritas’ global manufacturing network and Morocco’s automotive supply chain.