Morocco
Morocco's Leather Industry Struggles as COVID-19 Leads to Mass Layoffs
Times are tough for the leather sector in Morocco due to the Covid-19 health crisis. Activities are running at a slow pace or even at a standstill.
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Industry
Morocco
Moroccan Company Launches Reusable Face Masks, Boosting Local PPE Production
The Moroccan company "Mustang Workwear", specialized in protective clothing, is now manufacturing reusable masks that can be used up to 15 times. A rather successful reconversion in this period where demand is constantly growing.
Morocco
Morocco's Industrial Pivot: From Textiles to Masks and Ventilators Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The Moroccan industry is running at full capacity and is allowing the kingdom to effectively cope with the health crisis.
France
France's Industrial Relocation Plans Raise Concerns for Moroccan Economy
Faced with the global health crisis, France is considering the relocation of its industries. This could have repercussions on Morocco .
Morocco
Morocco's Industrial Acceleration Plan Proves Crucial Amid COVID-19 Crisis
After the manipulators of the INDH, another initiative of King Mohammed VI is showing its full importance, especially in these times of health crisis generated by covid-19. This is the new industrial strategy of the Kingdom of Morocco, the launch of which was given in April 2014.
Morocco
Morocco Begins Production of 500 Locally-Made Ventilators for COVID-19 Patients
Morocco is preparing to make 500 ventilators directly from the factory of the Société d’études et de réalisations mécaniques de précision (SERMP) available to its hospitals.
Morocco
Morocco Ramps Up Mask Production, Eyes European Export Market
The Minister of Industry, Moulay Hafid Elalamy, stated, during his appearance on Al Oula , that Morocco will soon export its masks to Europe. A commercial ambition that is part of the national strategy for the production and distribution of protective masks.
Belgium
Colruyt Defends COVID-19 Safety Measures After Employee Death
Following the death of Mohamed Nahi, a member of the staff of the Forest plant due to the coronavirus, Colruyt claims to have gone beyond what the government advises in various areas as precautions to be taken.
Morocco
Morocco Develops First Domestically-Produced Ventilator Amid Pandemic
A team of 20 researchers, academics and industrialists has manufactured a 100% Moroccan artificial respirator.
Morocco
Moroccan Steel Magnate and Philanthropist Fadel Sekkat Dies from COVID-19 at 75
Fadel Sekkat, businessman and president of the steel company "Maghreb Steel", died on Saturday, April 4, in a hospital in Casablanca, from the consequences of the coronavirus, at the age of 75.
Morocco
Morocco Ramps Up Domestic Face Mask Production Amid Global Shortage
Faced with the ever-increasing demand for masks, fabric factories are converting to the production of protective masks. They have urgently received their certification from the Moroccan Institute of Standardization (IMANOR).
Morocco
Moroccan Pharmaceutical Pioneer Omar Tazi Dies at 73
The pharmaceutical sector is in mourning. Omar Tazi, one of the pioneers of the Moroccan pharmaceutical industry, died on Friday, March 20, 2020, after a long illness.