# Gestamp to build automotive components plant in Kenitra, Morocco

Gestamp signed a joint venture agreement with Tuyauto to build a greenfield plant in Kenitra, Morocco, for assembly of Body-in-White parts and small stamping, expected to start operations in 2019 with 120 employees.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-02-06
- Where: Kenitra, Morocco, Morocco
- Jobs: 120
- Starts operating: 2019
- Status: announced
- Products: Body-in-White parts, small stamping
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Gestamp](https://endata.com/companies/16876.md)
- [Tuyauto](https://endata.com/companies/29915.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [automotiveworld.com](https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/gestamp-enter-morocco/), 2018-02-07: "The two partners, Gestamp and Tuyauto, will begin the construction of a greenfield plant in the town of Kenitra"
- [autotechinsight.spglobal.com](https://autotechinsight.spglobal.com/news/5243816/gestamp-signs-jv-with-tuyauto-to-build-a-new-plant-in-morocco), 2018-02-07: "Gestamp, a provider of highly engineered metal components for the automotive industry, has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Morocco-based components manufacturer Tuyauto to build a greenfield plant in Kenitra, Morocco."

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