In Morocco, Chinese automotive supplier Tenglong Gufen has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art factory set to open in 2026, marking a major step in Beijing’s growing economic footprint across developing regions.
The facility will focus primarily on producing advanced thermal components for the next generation of vehicles, with a particular emphasis on electric models.
Already present in Poland alongside automotive giants such as Volvo and Stellantis, Tenglong Gufen has built a reputation in Europe and Southeast Asia for delivering high-performance components.
The company now sees Morocco as a strategic gateway to North Africa, leveraging the country’s industrial dynamism and geostrategic position to expand its regional influence.
“Morocco’s booming automotive ecosystem offers fertile ground for producing high-end thermal systems, strengthening its status as a regional hub,” the company said in a statement.
The project also encompasses data centre solutions, including electronic pumps and cooling systems, alongside a 50 million yuan investment in a subsidiary dedicated to energy storage.
The move aligns with Morocco’s wider strategy of attracting foreign technology to boost domestic competitiveness. Over the past decade, the Kingdom has positioned itself as a magnet for international automotive and high-tech firms, offering infrastructure, skilled labour, and access to European and African markets.
Tenglong Gufen’s recent financial results underscore the company’s growing clout. In the first half of 2025, revenues from electric vehicle components surged to nearly 680 million yuan, driving its share price up 8% in a single week and bringing market capitalization to 5.68 billion yuan.
Analysts say this expansion demonstrates the success of its innovation-led strategy, benefiting both shareholders and local economies.
Observers suggest that Tenglong Gufen’s Moroccan factory could inspire other Chinese firms to invest in the Kingdom, further solidifying Morocco’s role as a regional industrial pivot.
With North Africa emerging as a key hub for electric vehicle manufacturing, the new facility is expected to reinforce Morocco’s position at the intersection of technology, automotive innovation, and global trade networks.
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