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Casablanca Plant (SOMACA) - Renault GroupA pioneering plant in the Kingdom's industrial development, SOMACA manufactures flagship models such as Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero and Renault Taliant.
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Morocco: Renault offers PSA shares in Somaca - Financial AfrikMar 28, 2019 · Founded in 1959, Somaca is Renault's factory in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. She has been producing models of the brand and the ...
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A History of Morocco's Automotive IndustryMay 20, 2019 · Established in 1959 with technical assistance from FIAT and its French subsidiary SIMCA, Somaca, a Moroccan car manufacturer, was the local ...
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THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO AND THE RENAULT NISSAN ...Sep 1, 2007 · Commercially present in Morocco since 1928, Renault has been assembling vehicles at SOMACA since 1966. With 27,000 vehicles sold in 2006, the ...
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Morocco's SOMACA Celebrates its 1 Millionth Vehicle ProductionNov 17, 2022 · The Moroccan Automobile Manufacturing Company (SOMACA) celebrated on Wednesday in Casablanca the production of its 1 millionth vehicle since 2005.
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[PDF] The effectiveness of Morocco's Industrial Policy in Promoting a ...The Moroccan automotive sector dates back to 1959, when SOMACA was founded in. Casablanca. SOMACA was created with the purpose of assembling complete ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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[PDF] Industrial Policy in Morocco and its Potential Contribution to a New ...Also, in the automotive industry, 1975 marked a record, with the peak of production by SOMACA at slightly more than 25,000 vehicles (DEPF, 2015). A set of ...Missing: milestones | Show results with:milestones
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Morocco's automotive industry : From early assembly to a global ...Nov 5, 2025 · In 1959, Morocco laid the foundation of its automotive journey with the establishment of SOMACA (Société Marocaine de Constructions Automobiles) ...Missing: history | Show results with:history
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The Top Ten African Cars | Hagerty UKNov 21, 2016 · The Casablanca factory opened in 1962 and one of their earlier models was the Simca 1000, which was assembled in Morocco, with SOMACA fitting ...
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How Morocco Built an Automotive Industry from Scratch - VizierMay 7, 2025 · Initially assembling Fiat models, Somaca later diversified with licenses from Renault (1966), Austin (1969), and Opel (1970), peaking at 30,000 ...
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Renault signs MoU with Moroccan government on 38% stake in ...Jul 29, 2003 · Renault is to take 26% of Somaca equity by the end of September 2003, with transfer of the remaining 12% by the end of October 2005. On ...
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Renault takes control of Moroccan car assembler - Automotive NewsApr 26, 2005 · RABAT -- Renault SA on Wednesday announced it had raised its stake in Moroccan car assembler Somaca to 54 percent after buying a 20 percent ...Missing: 2003 | Show results with:2003
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Renault group raises Société Marocaine de Construction ... - Just AutoApr 28, 2005 · Renault has acquired all Fiat Auto Spa's holding in Morocco's Société Marocaine de Construction Automobile (SOMACA), equivalent to 20%, for a ...
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[PDF] Globaloganization of Renault Development Strategy - globalEDGEBut it has only been since 1966 that Renault has been assembling vehicles at SOMACA (Moroccan Society of Automobile. Construction), located in Casablanca ...
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[PDF] Innovation, Skills and Jobs. The Renault case in Romania, Morocco ...Oct 6, 2017 · ➔ Support the Renault employment policy (wage policy, recruitment of Moroccan managers, etc.) ➔ Strong efforts in training. › Participation of ...
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[PDF] The Automotive Sector in Morocco: An Input-Output Structural ...SOMACA's job was to provide Complete Knock-Down (CKD) assembly, which refers to the components required to assemble a vehicle completely. In other words, this ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Renault Morocco to produce 440,000 cars in 2016 - Ecofin AgencySep 13, 2016 · As for Somaca's in Casablanca, its output should exceed 65,000 assembled units. ... Moreover, by producing models such as the Logan, the Sandero ...Missing: 71824 | Show results with:71824
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AMS on Africa: Part 4 – Morocco aims for a million | ArticleFeb 11, 2020 · ... Somaca plant, took Renault (or rather Dacia) production in Morocco to over 400,000. In fact, around 12% of Renault's global output is from ...
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Renault Morocco begins production of Kardian at SOMACA plant in ...Nov 11, 2024 · Renault Morocco begins production of Kardian at SOMACA plant in Morocco, aims to increase exports and production capacity.Missing: upgrades | Show results with:upgrades
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Renault Group Morocco announces a new chapter for its ecosystem ...Renault Group Morocco unveils the first Dacia Sandero manufactured at the SOMACA plant, which will go on sale in Morocco next September.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Morocco: the Renault Group's second-largest production countryNov 28, 2024 · The Renault Group's plants in Casablanca, SOMACA and Tangier have surpassed 4 million vehicles produced on their production lines since the Group's operations ...Missing: developments | Show results with:developments
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Renault Kardian: SOMACA Launches Production of a New Model ...The SOMACA plant in Casablanca officially launched production of the Renault Kardian, a category B model, marking a turning point in the industrial development.
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Morocco becomes Renault's second largest production siteJan 22, 2025 · Most of the production was reported in the Tangier factory with 312,381, followed by Somaca in Casablanca with 101,203 cars, Renault Morocco ...Missing: facility workforce logistics
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Tanger Med increases vehicle exports from Morocco in 2024 with ...Feb 24, 2025 · Renault led vehicle volume exports from its two plants in Morocco to Europe in 2024, increasing throughput through Tanger Med port.
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Somaca - WikipediaSomaca (Société marocaine de constructions automobiles) is a Moroccan car manufacturer founded in 1959 by Fiat company Simca and currently owned by the French ...
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SOMACA, Morocco produces one millionth vehicle since Renault ...Nov 28, 2022 · ... production line of its 1,000,000th vehicle produced since 2005, when the Renault Group took control of the plant. The 1,000,000th vehicle is ...Missing: Taliant | Show results with:Taliant<|control11|><|separator|>
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Renault to Standardize All Automobile Assembly Worldwide on ...Nov 18, 2019 · ... assembly process. These eMPower products reportedly let Renault improve the quality of its spot welding, reduce robot programming time ...
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[PDF] Made in Europe. Local Content Policy for the European Automotive ...May 21, 2025 · 52 Production stages include: stamping, welding, anticorrosion treatment and painting, plastic injection, motor manufacturing, gearbox and ...<|separator|>
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Welding Quality Detection Challenge - CodabenchOne of the challenges for Renault is to improve the reliability of quality control for welding seams in automotive body manufacturing. Currently, this ...Missing: Somaca painting
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SOMACA (Sté Marocaine de Constructions Automobiles)SOMACA (Sté Marocaine de Constructions Automobiles). autoroute Casa/Rabat , km 12 20300 Casablanca - MOROCCO. Phone number ... STAFF : between 1000 and 5000.Missing: employees | Show results with:employees
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SOMACA integrates in its catalog the Renault Kardian made by ...Nov 9, 2024 · The Renault Kardian model will contribute to strengthening Morocco's position as a production and export platform for automobiles and diversify national ...Missing: 2009 41236
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Renault Kardian: a compact, modern and tech‑focused SUV set to ...Oct 25, 2023 · The Renault Kardian is a compact, modern, tech-focused SUV with 17-inch rims, 13 ADAS, and a 1.0-litre turbo engine, designed for international ...Missing: Taliant | Show results with:Taliant
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Renault targets Europe from low-cost Morocco plant | ReutersFeb 9, 2012 · For an initial investment of 600 million euros ($795 million), sweetened by tax breaks, the Moroccan plant will reach an annual production ...Missing: Fipar- € 400 200
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Tangier Plant - Renault GroupInaugurated on 09 February 2012 by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Tangier plant has become a catalyst for the transformation of the entire Moroccan ...
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Renault Tanger-Financement Intermedie - European Investment BankThe project comprises Renault's investment in a new car manufacturing facility located in the Melloussa Free Economic Zone (30 km from Tanger harbour).Missing: state Fipar-
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Renault's plant in Tangier, Morocco, to emit zero carbon and zero ...Investment: Estimated capacity investments: €600 million, with a first phase totaling €350 million; Specific investments: between €200 and €400 million, ...Missing: Fipar- | Show results with:Fipar-
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THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO AND THE RENAULT NISSAN ...Sep 1, 2007 · The complex will be constructed to support a manufacturing capacity of 400,000 vehicles a year, with an initial planned capacity of 200,000 from ...Missing: per | Show results with:per
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Inauguration of second production line at Renault-Nissan Tangier ...Oct 8, 2013 · June 2013: The plant produces its 100,000th car. September 2013: The plant exports its 100,000th car. Related content. October 23, 2025. May ...
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Groupe Renault celebrates 1000000th vehicle produced at the ...Jul 10, 2017 · Today, the plant operates in three eight-hour shifts per day, six days a week, with an annual production capacity of 340,000 vehicles. The ...
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Plant profile: Renault-Nissan Tangier, Morocco - Automotive WorldJul 13, 2017 · Back at the Renault-Nissan plant, a vast storage compound holds up to 8,000 finished cars, and lies below a dedicated rail link to the port.<|separator|>
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Renault Celebrates Export of 1 Million Cars Made in MoroccoRenault's investments put Morocco on the global car industry map, Equipment ... jobs by 2020 in addition to the 100,000 that already exist. The ...
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Renault Group Morocco consolidates its leading position in the ...Jan 22, 2025 · In 2024, the Renault Morocco Group has consolidated its position as industrial and commercial leader in the North African country.
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How Morocco Is Redefining Africa's Place in the Global Automotive ...Oct 30, 2025 · This strategic diversification deepens Morocco's integration into the global automotive value chain while signaling to other African economies ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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AUTOMOTIVE - | Ministère de l'Industrie et du CommerceTo provide the best support to the automotive industry, the 2014-2020 Acceleration Plan and the new ecosystem approach which it introduces bases to a steady and ...<|separator|>
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The Power of Incentives - Tanger Med ZonesIt offers grants of up to 15% of the total investment amount, capped at 30 million dirhams, in the automotive, aeronautics and electronics sectors.
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MOROCCO, RENAULT SIGN NEW INVESTMENT DEAL TO ...Oct 29, 2025 · By 2030, Renault plans to launch an entirely new line of electric vehicles made in Morocco, alongside the renewal of its flagship models. The ...Missing: Somaca | Show results with:Somaca
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Renault Group and Managem Group sign an agreement for a ...Jun 1, 2022 · A strategic partnership to secure low-carbon cobalt sulphate produced in Morocco and guarantee traceability of electric battery supply chain.Missing: water | Show results with:water