Leoni AG Opens High-Tech Plant in Agadir, Morocco, Creating 3,000 Jobs and Pioneering Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing

Leoni AG Opens High-Tech Plant in Agadir, Morocco, Creating 3,000 Jobs and Pioneering Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Leoni AG has officially opened its new plant in Agadir, Morocco, designed to produce wiring systems for commercial vehicles. With an investment of over 20 million euros, the facility will create more than 3,000 jobs by 2027 and contribute to the growth of the commercial vehicle market. The plant features digitally integrated processes, energy-efficient technologies, and automated systems, setting new benchmarks for sustainability and operational excellence. The location is strategically positioned near key commercial vehicle manufacturers, and Leoni will support regional development projects to further enhance the local community.

(PRESS RELEASE) NUREMBERG, 22-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Leoni AG is proud to announce the opening of its new plant in Agadir, Morocco, marking a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to digitalization, efficiency, and sustainability. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to the production of wiring systems for commercial vehicles, including trucks, powertrains, and off-road segments, and it is designed to set new standards for both innovation and environmental responsibility.

In line with Morocco’s national sustainability goals, particularly energy-efficient technologies have been installed in Leoni’s new plant in Agadir to keep the plant’s CO2 footprint at minimum level.

The new plant reflects Leoni’s ambition to expand its presence in the global commercial vehicle market and solidifies Morocco’s growing role as a key hub for the automotive industry. With an investment exceeding 20 million euros, the Agadir facility is designed to produce wiring systems with high complexity and comparatively small batch sizes, which are typical for the commercial vehicles segment. The plant’s advanced manufacturing processes are digitally integrated, ensuring operational excellence and reinforcing Leoni’s commitment to automation and digitalization in production.

“We aim to grow faster than the market in the commercial vehicle segment, and the Agadir plant is a clear demonstration of our commitment to this goal,” said Ingo Spengler, COO of Leoni AG. “By leveraging advanced technologies, energy-efficient solutions, and smart automation, we are optimizing our production capabilities while maintaining sustainability at the heart of our operations.”

Leoni’s investment in the Agadir plant will create more than 3,000 new jobs in the region by 2027, providing substantial economic benefits to the local community. The plant’s location on Morocco’s Atlantic coast is strategically advantageous, with close proximity to major commercial vehicle manufacturing facilities. The region also boasts a skilled workforce, ensuring the plant’s long-term growth and success.

As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, the new facility aligns with Morocco’s national sustainability objectives by integrating energy-efficient technologies aimed at minimizing the CO2 footprint of the plant. This makes the Agadir facility a flagship project for Leoni, showcasing best practices in sustainable manufacturing and setting benchmarks for future production across the company’s global network.

Leoni will also invest in regional development initiatives, including educational programs, to support the local community and ensure a positive impact on the region’s development.

About the Leoni Group
Leoni is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The value chain ranges from standardized cables and special and data cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components, from development to production. As an innovation partner with distinctive development and systems expertise, Leoni supports its customers on the path to increasingly sustainable and connected mobility concepts, from autonomous driving to alternative drives as well as charging systems. To this end, Leoni is developing next-generation cable
solutions and wiring systems that reduce complexity and enable higher levels of automation, for example through zonal architecture. The group of companies employs about 95,000 people in 26 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 5.5 billion in 2023.

Media Contact:

Sven Schmidt
Head of Corporate Communications
Phone number:+49 911 2023 467
E-mail address:sven.schmidt@leoni.com

SOURCE: LEONI AG