Masterflex begins construction of aerospace components plant in Casablanca region

Wednesday 15 October 2025 - 08:50

By: Dakir Madiha

Masterflex begins construction of aerospace components plant in Casablanca region

German engineering group Masterflex has launched the construction of a new aerospace components factory within Morocco’s Midparc free trade zone near Casablanca, marking a major step in the company’s expansion into North Africa’s growing aviation industry.

The groundbreaking ceremony, held on October 7, was attended by Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, Midparc President Hamid Benbrahim El Andaloussi, and representatives from AMDIE, GIMAS, and the German Chamber of Commerce. The facility is being developed through Masterflex’s subsidiary, Matzen & Timm GmbH.

The new Masterduct Morocco SARL AU plant will occupy 4,000 square meters, with another 4,000 square meters reserved for future expansion. Masterflex expects to invest approximately MAD 50 million (€3 million) over the next five years. Once completed, the plant will create around 77 direct jobs and reinforce the company’s production capabilities in the aerospace sector.

Strategic expansion into Morocco

The decision to establish a manufacturing base in Morocco aligns with Masterflex’s global growth strategy to meet the rising demand for advanced aerospace components. The company aims to benefit from Morocco’s skilled workforce, strategic geographic position, and investor-friendly industrial climate.

By producing closer to key European and regional clients, Masterflex seeks to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times. The plant will specialize in high-performance hoses, bellows, and connection systems made from advanced elastomers and textiles, specifically for aerospace applications.

Production in Morocco will be integrated with Masterflex’s existing facilities in Germany to ensure consistent quality and compliance with international standards.

Certification and operational targets

Masterflex confirmed that the new facility will undergo the same strict certification processes as its existing sites. “Product approval, especially in the aerospace sector, will continue to be carried out in close cooperation with our customers,” said Peter Bremer, Managing Director of Matzen & Timm GmbH.

“Morocco offers an exemplary industrial environment, and we are proud to build our future here,” added Amine Iraoui, General Manager of Masterduct Morocco.

Construction is expected to be completed by late 2026, with full production capacity targeted by 2030.

Strengthening Morocco’s aerospace ambitions

The new factory underscores Morocco’s growing role as a hub for global aerospace manufacturing. With over 150 companies active in the sector and exports projected to reach MAD 26 billion ($2.8 billion) in 2024, the country continues to attract major international investors.

Government initiatives in vocational training and industrial development further enhance Morocco’s competitiveness in high-value manufacturing.

Masterflex’s investment supports national efforts to expand the aerospace value chain while contributing to job creation, technology transfer, and economic diversification. The partnership between Masterflex and Moroccan institutions illustrates the mutual benefits of industrial collaboration and the country’s emergence as a trusted destination for advanced manufacturing.