Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has signed a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco for the
establishment of a manufacturing facility in Morocco. The exact site location will be announced
at a later date. Bombardier Aerospace intends to invest approximately $200 million US in
equipment, buildings and start-up costs over the next eight years.
Scheduled to be implemented in phases starting in 2012, Bombardier Aerospace’s new
Moroccan facility will initially include sub-assembly capabilities for simple structures. The new
facility is scheduled to start manufacturing in 2013. Details on the type of components to be
manufactured will be finalized in the coming months.
By the end of 2020, employment at the Morocco facility is expected to reach 850 skilled and
trained workers. Bombardier Aerospace anticipates that there will be no impact on its current
workforce level at other sites as a result of this announcement.
“Globalization of our industry has opened up new markets and new opportunities,” said
Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. “We have
progressively extended our business presence around the world and we are continuing today to
better serve our international customers.”
“Bombardier Aerospace is committed to a long-term relationship with the Moroccan Government
to develop a world-class aerospace industry in the country,” added Mr. Hachey. “By establishing
its own fully integrated manufacturing facility in Morocco, Bombardier Aerospace will serve as a
catalyst for the aerospace industry in the country and will look for opportunities to share some of
its knowledge and complex manufacturing processes.”
Bombardier Aerospace chose Morocco for a number of reasons: internationally competitive
manufacturing costs, low shipping and transportation costs, proximity to Europe, and the
commitment by the Moroccan Government to the development of the aerospace industry.
The announcement of this new manufacturing facility in Morocco was made during the Dubai
Airshow 2011, where Bombardier is currently showcasing its broad spectrum of innovative
products, technical expertise, and superior customer support and aircraft maintenance services.
Held in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai Airshow, the world’s third largest airshow, places
an emphasis on the Middle-East, Africa, Europe and India.
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Source: Bombardier
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