The German group Masterflex settles down in Morocco. With an investment of 3 million euros in a factory in Casablanca, the industrialist confirms his ambition to double the revenues of his aeronautical division, while leaving the efficient ecosystem and in full ascent of the Moroccan hub.
In a context of sustained recovery in the world air sector, the German industrial group Masterflex chooses Casablanca as a new strategic anchor point. An investment of 3 million euros is engaged for the construction of a factory dedicated to the production of high -precision technical flexibles intended for aeronautics. An industrial decision which confirms the growing attractiveness of Morocco in the overall value chains of the air sector.
A growth strategy in ascending flight
The Masterflex group, listed in the standard bonus of the German scholarship, consistently continues its international development plan. Specialist in technical connection systems, the company is based on its strong brands and its niche expertise to gain market share worldwide. Its spearhead in aeronautics, the Matzen & Timm brand, already feeds international customers from its sites in Germany (Norderstedt) and the Czech Republic (PLANA). With the future production unit in Casablanca, a new chapter opens.
“The global aeronautical industry is booming; The demand for innovative and reliable flexible solutions grows quickly. Thanks to our new establishment in Morocco, we are ideally positioned to capitalize on this dynamic, ”says Andreas Bastin, CEO of the group.
The ambition is clear, double the turnover of the aeronautical division in the coming years.
Design in Germany, produce in Morocco
Scheduled to enter service in 2026, the future factory will extend over 4,000 m² within the Midparc free zone, in the heart of the national aeronautical hub. At least 65 direct jobs will be created there at first. If the cost of competitive labor is an often advanced factor, it is above all the combination of several advantages that has motivated the choice of site, namely proximity to European customers, fluid logistics, the presence of aeronautical contractors, and above all the availability of qualified technical skills.
Morocco, with a structured ecosystem around the industrial strategy initiated in 2014 with the industrial acceleration plan, was able to attract groups like Boeing, Airbus, Safran or Spirit Aerosystems. In this now well installed cartography, Masterflex reinforces the density of an industrial fabric that goes upmarket. While deploying a new production capacity, the group wishes to preserve its European technological base.
“Our customers can continue to count on products developed and tested according to the strictest quality standards: designed in Germany, manufactured in Morocco,” said Peter Bremer, Managing Director of Matzen & Timm.
A way of associating German rigor and Moroccan agility, in a logic of overall optimization of costs and deadlines. The Casablanca factory is not limited to a partial relocation role or assembly. It is part of a complete industrial logic, with integrated manufacturing processes and standards aligned with those of the group’s European sites. This progressive rise in power reflects a desire for lasting registration in the Moroccan industrial landscape.
A strong signal for local industry
By deciding to set up its third aeronautical unit in Casablanca, Masterflex sends a strong signal to the market, Morocco is no longer simply a rear base or a subcontracting center, but a competitive industrial territory with high added value.
The dynamics observed in aeronautics – where the kingdom already exports for more than 2 billion euros per year – illustrates a broader transformation of the Moroccan economy, carried by the skills rise, regional integration and industrial ambitions of the country.
Beyond the figures, this investment reflects a substantive trend, the geographic recomposition of production channels in a logic of nearshoring and resilience. In a world where logistics distances have become a key criterion, Morocco’s position, two hours of flight from Europe, becomes a decisive asset.
With 14 locations in Europe, America and Asia, Masterflex continues a hybrid growth model, combining operational excellence, continuous innovation and geographic diversification. Investment in Morocco is part of this dynamic. It completes a coherent global presence while strengthening the group’s exhibition to an aeronautical changing market.
“This investment testifies to a clear commitment to our aeronautical activity and is an important step towards strengthening our position on the international scene,” concludes Dr. Bastin.
In a sector where competition is based as much on technology as on responsiveness and customer proximity, the new Moroccan factory may well become a key differentiation lever for the German group.
Sanae Raqua / eco inspirations
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