Trelleborg Opens Aerospace Facility in Casablanca Morocco

Trelleborg Group officially inaugurated its first dedicated aerospace production facility in Morocco on June 9, 2026, expanding its manufacturing footprint to meet record global demand for aircraft components. Announced in a company press release on June 11, 2026, the 5,000-square-meter (53,820-square-foot) plant is located in the Midparc Industrial Freezone near Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca. The facility specializes in manufacturing polymer seals, leak-proofing systems, and engine components for major aerospace manufacturers including Boeing and Airbus.

Strategic expansion in North Africa

The new Casablanca site represents a significant capital injection into the local aerospace sector. According to the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade, the project required an investment of nearly 130 million Moroccan Dirhams (approximately $13 million). Trelleborg expects the facility to create between 150 and 200 highly qualified jobs once it reaches full production capacity over the next two years.

Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour attended the inauguration ceremony alongside Trelleborg executives and local officials. Mezzour noted that the project aligns with the national strategy to improve local integration within the global aeronautical supply chain.

“The establishment of a second Trelleborg production site in the Kingdom attests to the confidence of a world leader in the Morocco destination and marks the beginning of a promising industrial partnership,” Mezzour said.

Accelerated timeline and ecosystem growth

The facility progressed rapidly from concept to completion. Gordon Roper, President of the Global Aerospace Business Unit at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, first visited potential Moroccan sites in January 2024. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the company and the Moroccan government during the Marrakech Air Show in late 2024. The factory opened less than 30 months after the initial site visit.

The Midparc location places Trelleborg within a growing hub of aerospace suppliers, specifically supporting the broader development of the Boeing manufacturing ecosystem in the region. To support workforce development and ensure high production standards, Trelleborg partnered with the Moroccan Aerospace Training Center (IMA) to tailor educational programs for its specialized polymer manufacturing processes.

AirPro News analysis

We view Trelleborg’s rapid execution of the Casablanca facility as a clear indicator of the pressure Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers face to scale production. With commercial aircraft backlogs stretching into the next decade, suppliers are aggressively seeking manufacturing locations that offer a combination of skilled labor, favorable trade conditions, and geographic proximity to European final assembly lines. Morocco has successfully positioned itself to capture this demand. Trelleborg’s organic growth in North America, combined with its recent acquisitions of United States-based Aero-Plastics Inc. and Magee Plastics, demonstrates a comprehensive strategy to capture a larger share of the aerospace interiors and advanced materials market.

Sources: Trelleborg Group