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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Benteler starts construction of new automotive plant in Morocco
German automotive supplier Benteler has officially begun construction of its new automotive plant in Kenitra, Morocco. Located in Kenitra's Atlantic Free Zone, the plant will be built on a 17,000sqm building situated on a 50,000sqm plot of land. 'We can't wait to open our new plant in Kenitra and thereby further expand our global presence. Morocco offers us relevant locational advantages: It's a modern country with a strong automotive industry, plus the country's geography and infrastructure also allow us to optimise logistics,' said Matthias Siemer, President of Benteler Automotive Components Europe. 'In addition, Morocco has a high proportion of renewable energy sources, which is ideally suited to our ambitions in the area of sustainability,' he added. Siemer also highlighted how locating the plant within Kenitra's Atlantic Free Zone increased connectivity, given its proximity to the freeway and connections to the port of Tangier. "In line with out 'local-for-local' approach, we will be producing as close as possible to our customers to ensure flexible and reliable delivery," Siemer added. Ryan Mezzour, Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade, also attended the opening. "We welcome Benteler's decision to invest in our country and create hundreds of new jobs in Kenitra. This project further strengthens the momentum of our automotive ecosystem, supported by a skilled workforce and a competitive industrial offering," the Minister said. He added that this investment underlines the "rise of Morocco as a major industrial and technological platform." The facility will feature equipment such as a 3,200-ton cold stamping press, multiple welding systems, a cathodic dip coating system, and a 3D laser for component production. With this investment, Benteler plans to create over 300 direct jobs at the Kenitra site, with the possibility of more indirect jobs being created throughout the local value chain. The company will also implement comprehensive training programs and development opportunities for employees. The new plant, scheduled to begin operations in 2026, will manufacture front and rear bumpers, torsion beam rear axles, collision reinforcement bars, and suspension arms for a major automotive manufacturer. "Benteler starts construction of new automotive plant in Morocco" was originally created and published by Investment Monitor, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Ya Biladi
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Ya Biladi
Benteler Group begins construction of new automotive factory in Kénitra creating 400 jobs
On Tuesday, the Benteler Group officially launched construction of its new automotive factory in Kénitra, in the presence of Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, and Matthias Siemer, President of Benteler Automotive Components Europe. The facility, located in the Atlantic Free Zone of Kénitra, is expected to be operational by next year. It will include a 17,000-square-meter building on a nearly 50,000-square-meter plot, offering direct highway access and strong logistical connections to the Port of Tangier. Once production begins, Benteler plans to create approximately 400 jobs at the site, offering promising career opportunities for skilled and motivated candidates. The company is committed to equipping all employees for success through comprehensive training and continuous professional development. The Kénitra plant will manufacture a range of components, including front and rear bumpers, rear torsion beam axles, bumper cross-members, and suspension arms for a major automotive equipment manufacturer. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the factory will feature a 3,200-ton cold stamping press, multiple welding systems, a cathodic dip coating (CDP) line, and a 3D laser for precision component manufacturing. As part of its SMART FACTORIES initiative, Benteler will also integrate advanced Industry 4.0 technologies to accelerate its digital transformation. These include big data analytics, its smart production data platform, and various connectivity solutions enabling intelligent, data-driven operations. Benteler is a global enterprise serving clients in the automotive, energy, and mechanical engineering sectors. A specialist in metal processing, the group develops, manufactures, and distributes products, systems, and services focused on safety and innovation worldwide.
Morocco World
a day ago
- Automotive
- Morocco World
Benteler Launches Construction of New Automotive Plant in Kenitra for 2026
Marrakech – German automotive supplier Benteler has officially begun construction of its new manufacturing facility in Kenitra. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday, attended by Morocco's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Ryad Mezzour, and Matthias Siemer, President of Benteler Automotive Components Europe. The company plans to invest several tens of millions of euros in this new production unit. Located in Kenitra's Atlantic Free Zone, the plant will be built on a 17,000-square-meter building situated on a 50,000-square-meter plot of land. The facility benefits from direct highway access and good connections to the Tangier-Med Port. 'We are delighted with Benteler's decision to invest in our country and create hundreds of new jobs in Kenitra,' stated Minister Mezzour. 'This project further strengthens the momentum of our automotive ecosystem, supported by a skilled workforce and a competitive industrial offering.' The minister noted that this development 'confirms Morocco's rise as a major industrial and technological platform and highlights the Kingdom's growing attractiveness to major global industrial players.' The new plant, scheduled to begin operations in 2026, will manufacture front and rear bumpers, torsion beam rear axles, collision reinforcement bars, and suspension arms for a major automotive manufacturer. The facility will feature cutting-edge equipment, including a 3,200-ton cold stamping press, various welding systems, a cathodic dip coating system, and a 3D laser for component production. Benteler plans to create more than 300 direct jobs at the Kenitra site, with the prospect of numerous additional indirect jobs throughout the local value chain. The company will implement comprehensive training programs and continuous development opportunities to ensure each employee contributes effectively to the company's success. Matthias Siemer pointed out Morocco's advantages: 'We are eager to open our new factory in Kenitra and strengthen our global presence. Morocco offers geographically significant assets: it's a modern country with a solid automotive industry, and its positioning and logistics infrastructure allow us to optimize our deliveries.' He added, 'Morocco also has a significant proportion of renewable energy, perfectly aligned with our sustainability ambitions.' To accelerate its digital transformation and enhance competitiveness, Benteler will integrate advanced Industry 4.0 technologies developed through its SMART FACTORIES initiative. These include big data analytics, the company's Smart Production Data platform, and various connectivity solutions for intelligent, data-driven operations. 'The Kenitra factory will be a smart facility from the start: it combines cutting-edge technologies and highly qualified teams to optimize efficiency and production,' explained Nissrine Braimi, Customer Line Director at Benteler Automotive Components. According to Siemer, the location choice aligns with the company's strategy: 'In accordance with our 'local-for-local' approach, we will produce close to our customers to ensure flexible and reliable delivery.' The investment is reported to total MAD 400 million ($40 million), with construction already underway on the site that offers strategic logistical advantages for serving automotive manufacturers. Read also: Tesla Officially Enters Moroccan Market with New Local Subsidiary Tags: Automotive Sector in MoroccoBenteler
Times
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Times
How Germany's steel titans are powering ahead in push to go green
N o matter whether you drive a Ford, a Volkswagen, a BMW or a Mercedes, the likelihood is that part of your car began its life in a small town in northwest Germany called Lingen. Here, the family-owned company Benteler takes in boatloads of steel scrap, hoovering it up with a gigantic magnet then melting it down in an electric arc furnace. The steel bars coming out of this facility go on to be made into parts for almost all the world's carmakers. 'Statistically speaking, there's [probably] a Benteler part in every car,' Thomas Michels, the chief operating officer of the company's steel tube division, said. 'An airbag tube, for example, or pipes for carrying brake fluid.' Powered entirely by renewables, and recycling scrap metal, this process is a far cry from coal-burning blast furnaces that helped turn Germany into an industrial powerhouse. While it is not a new facility, having been in operation since 1974, it is a glimpse of the green future that the German steel industry has set its sights on.
