Wrexham-based Fibrax Ltd — one of the UK’s fastest-growing manufacturers of rubber, TPE and plastic components — has extended its global manufacturing capabilities by establishing a facility in Morocco, which will trade as Morocco Precision Moulding.
Specialising in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance custom rubber mouldings and plastic components, Fibrax supports many of the most strictly regulated sectors world-wide.
The demand for high-quality automotive components has increased significantly in North Africa; this investment will ensure that the Fibrax Group is well-placed to provide technical support and a responsive service delivering to companies operating in the region.
Fibrax has had an operational presence in Morocco since 2012 by working with a local partner. A recent surge in demand enabled the company to invest in its own facility, and further rapid growth is anticipated over the next five years.
Morocco Precision Moulding will operate from a 3,250m
2 manufacturing plant, which currently employs 60 people. The site was strategically chosen, with scope to extend the facility and employ a larger workforce.
Technical sales director Robert Winterbottom said: “The opening of Morocco Precision Moulding is an important milestone in our continued growth and development.
“Morocco’s automotive industry is set to continue growing, and we look forward to playing an active role in its supply chain.”