Among these investors, Nexteer automotive, which has unveiled plans to set up a new production facility in Kenitra, about 40 km to the north of Rabat. In a first stage, Nexteer will use the Moroccan facility for manufacturing Single Pinion-assist Electric Power Steering (SPEPS) systems and plans to extend manufacturing to driveline products in the future. Nexteer strategically continues to expand its global manufacturing capabilities and to align itself with its customers’ targeted regions. “Nexteer’s key differentiators include our global manufacturing footprint and our in-house capabilities in producing high-quality, safety-critical steering and driveline systems”, said Hervé Boyer, vice-president of Nexteer. Nexteer Automotive is a multi-billion-dollar global steering and driveline business, delivering electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steering columns, driveline systems as well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving technologies for original equipment manufacturers.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 26, 2018 16:18 UTC