Engineered core facility project, Morocco

24th June 2016

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Engineered core facility project, Casablanca, Morocco.

Client
Hexcel.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of an engineered core facility at the MidParc Free Trade Zone Industrial Park, in Casablanca.

The facility will convert HexWeb honeycomb materials into engineered core parts that are used for structural reinforcement and lightweighting in aerospace applications, including aircraft structures, engine nacelles and helicopter blades.

The Casablanca facility is part of Hexcel’s ongoing worldwide investment to create a diversified and robust global supply chain to support aerospace customers’ growing demand for engineered core.

Value
$20-million.

Duration
The facility is expected to be fully operational in 2017.

Latest Developments
The ground-breaking ceremony was held in April this year.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Hexcel Medmedia contact Rachel Owen, tel +44 1223 838370 or email rachel.owen@hexcel.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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