Tanger Tech: A Chinese Manufacturer Transfers Its Factory to Morocco

Morocco Set to Welcome New Chinese Industrial Project in Aerospace and Industrial Equipment

Morocco is preparing to host a new Chinese industrial project in the aerospace parts and industrial equipment sector. The Guizhou Aviation Technical Development Group (GATD), listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, plans to relocate its forge factory project from Slovakia to Mohammed VI Tanger Tech, with an investment that could reach €105 million, approximately 1.14 billion dirhams.

According to institutional information and sources close to the case cited by Barlamane.com, the Chinese group was prompted to reconsider its location due to administrative delays encountered in Slovakia.

An Industrial Project Redirected to Tangier

GATD’s project includes the installation of forging lines aimed at producing parts for industrial equipment, along with the necessary workshops and infrastructure to support their operation.

In its financial statements, the group estimates the maximum budget for the project to be around 862 million yuan, nearly equivalent to 1.14 billion dirhams. This funding will come from both the company’s own resources and funds raised for this purpose.

However, this is a ceiling budget that may evolve based on the necessary authorizations and conditions for project implementation.

This decision marks the conclusion of the initial project that GATD approved in February for a location in Košice, in eastern Slovakia.

Administrative Delays at the Heart of the Change

In documents released by GATD, the company explains its decision through the addition of new administrative review procedures by Slovak authorities. According to the company, these processes significantly extended the timeline for obtaining necessary permits and created uncertainty regarding the completion of the project within the planned timeframe.

The Slovak construction was expected to span approximately 36 months and had not yet begun. The company established in Slovakia to carry out the investment, which had reported no commercial activity since its creation, must also be dissolved.

The choice of Tangier thus comes in a context where the predictability of the administrative timeline appears to have been a critical factor in redirecting the project.

GATD Injects 300 Million Yuan into Its Subsidiary

Alongside the transfer of the project, GATD has approved an investment of 300 million yuan, roughly 397 million dirhams, in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sichuan Delan Hangyu Technology Development.

Specializing in forged parts for the aerospace and aeronautics sectors, Delan Hangyu will play a central role in the development of the new Moroccan facility.

The amount will be disbursed progressively, according to the progress of the construction, and will be channeled through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the group.

According to disclosed information, the Tangier factory is expected to be operated by an entity temporarily named Atlas Advanced Materials.

A Profitable Subsidiary by the First Half of 2026

The financial contribution intended for Delan Hangyu is part of the overall budget allocated for the Moroccan project. It aims to bolster the subsidiary’s equity without altering its capital or ownership structure.

GATD presents this operation as a means to improve its subsidiary’s financial structure, reduce its level of indebtedness, and address the needs related to developing the project abroad.

As of June 30, 2026, Delan Hangyu’s liabilities accounted for 81.42% of its assets, down from 85.85% at the end of 2025.

During the first six months of 2026, the subsidiary generated a net profit of 66.5 million yuan, roughly 88 million dirhams, against a revenue of 480.8 million yuan, equivalent to nearly 636 million dirhams.

Tangier Tech: A Decision Dependent on Land Acquisition

The project’s transfer to Morocco does not imply that construction can commence immediately. Several administrative and land-related steps remain to be taken.

Preliminary discussions with Moroccan authorities are said to have assured the group that no additional administrative procedures would be necessary for this investment, according to information released by GATD.

The group must obtain the necessary authorizations or registrations from the Chinese authorities, complete the procedures related to building permits, and register the Moroccan company.

On the land front, GATD has already signed a letter of intent regarding the land designated for the project, although the final acquisition contract still needs to be concluded.

A Factory Focused on International Markets

When the project was initially announced, GATD indicated that the new industrial capacity would primarily serve European, American, and Middle Eastern markets.

This international orientation aligns with the company’s profile, as sales abroad already represented over 40% of its revenue, according to information released in February.

GATD supplies oval parts made from special alloys intended for aerospace engine manufacturers as well as industrial turbine manufacturers.

Establishing a facility in Tangier could thus enable the Chinese group to strengthen its industrial presence near several export markets while integrating into an increasingly developed Moroccan ecosystem in the aerospace and industrial sectors.

Tangier Tech Continues Its Industrial Rise

The choice of Mohammed VI Tanger Tech to host this project also underscores the growing attractiveness of the Moroccan industrial platform for international investors.

With a potential investment of €105 million, GATD would enhance activities related to metal processing, high-value-added parts, and aerospace and industrial applications.

For Morocco, the stakes thus transcend the mere investment amount. The arrival of a specialty industrial manufacturer in forged parts could contribute to further diversifying the industrial activities established in the Kingdom and strengthen ties with international value chains.

However, the project remains contingent upon the completion of various administrative and land procedures. Consequently, its realization will be the next step following the decision to transfer the investment from Slovakia to Tangier.