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SKF opens magnetic bearing plant in Morocco to meet growing demand

Swedish SKF Company, world leader in most innovative bearings, seals & lubrication systems, has opened its new factory in Tangier, Northern Morocco. The production site will manufacture components for magnetic bearings and high-speed electric motors, enabling SKF to meet the increased demand for these solutions while strengthening the Group’s position as a global leader in […]

Bombardier to Outsource Production from Northern Ireland to Morocco

Canadian aviation industry giant, Bombarider is planning the relocation of parts of its production from its factories in Northern Ireland to Morocco and Mexico in a bid to cut costs. Bombardier, which employs around 5,000 staff in Belfast, confirmed the transfer of “certain activities” it said it was “unable to undertake competitively in Northern Ireland”, […]

U.S. Raytheon to Supply Morocco with High-Tech Missiles

Moroccan military capabilities will be enhanced with 317 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles to be supplied by the American defense company Raytheon, according to press reports. The contract awarded to Raytheon also includes 199 Block II captive air-training missiles to be used during military exercises. Sidewinder missiles are infrared-tracking weapons used for short-range air-to-air and […]