Bombardier Aerospace va implanter un site de production au Maroc.

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC - (Marketwire - le 16 novembre 2011) - Bombardier Aerospace a

annoncé aujourd'hui avoir signé un protocole d'entente avec le Gouvernement du Royaume du Maroc pour l'implantation d'un site de production au Maroc. L'endroit exact où sera implanté ce site sera annoncé plus tard. Bombardier Aerospace a l'intention d'investir environ 200 millions de dollars américains dans les équipements, la construction et les frais de démarrage au cours de ces huit prochaines années. 

Les différentes phases de mise en place du nouveau site de production marocain de Bombardier Aerospace doivent démarrer en 2012 ; elles comprendront au départ des installations d'assemblage partiel de structures simples. The new facility is scheduled to start manufacturing in 2013. Details on the type of components to be manufactured will be finalized in the coming months. 

By the end of 2020, employment at the Morocco facility is expected to reach 850 skilled and trained workers. Bombardier Aerospace anticipates that there will be no impact on its current workforce level at other sites as a result of this announcement. 

"Globalization of our industry has opened up new markets and new opportunities," said Guy C. Hachey, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aerospace. "We have progressively extended our business presence around the world and we are continuing today to better serve our international customers." 

"Bombardier Aerospace is committed to a long-term relationship with the Moroccan Government to develop a world-class aerospace industry in the country," added Mr. Hachey. "By establishing its own fully integrated manufacturing facility in Morocco, Bombardier Aerospace will serve as a catalyst for the aerospace industry in the country and will look for opportunities to share some of its knowledge and complex manufacturing processes." 

Bombardier Aerospace chose Morocco for a number of reasons: internationally competitive manufacturing costs, low shipping and transportation costs, proximity to Europe, and the commitment by the Moroccan Government to the development of the aerospace industry. 

The announcement of this new manufacturing facility in Morocco was made during the Dubai Airshow 2011, where Bombardier is currently showcasing its broad