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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.
