Renault Tanger Méditerranée
Automobile manufacturing plant in Morocco
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Renault Tanger Méditerranée is an industrial site of the Renault Group, located in the town of Malloussa near Tangier.[2]
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| Type | Joint venture |
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| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Owner | S.A. Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (47.6%) Renault SAS (52.4%)[1] |
Number of employees | 5,086[1] (December 31, 2014) |
History
The factory was opened on February 9, 2012,[3][4] inaugurated by the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, in the presence of then Renault Group CEO Carlos Ghosn.[5] Around one billion euros were invested in the construction of the plant.[5]
It produces the Dokker, Express, Sandero (since September 2013)[4][6] and Lodgy,[7] sold in Morocco or exported mainly to Europe (about 90 to 95% to the EU),[8] Africa and the MENA region. On July 10, 2017, the plant celebrated its one millionth car produced in five years since opening.[9]
The company is based in the free trade zone of the port city of Tangier.[10] Due to the EU duty-free status, the vehicles cannot be exported to the countries of the Agadir Agreement.[10]
A year before production began, the IFMIA (Institut de Formation aux Métiers de l'industrie Automobile), funded by the Moroccan state, was opened and plays a key role in training employees.[4][5][11] CO2 emissions are said to be 98% lower compared to a similar plant.[11]
Production
Current production
- Dacia Logan Mk3 (2021–present)
- Dacia Sandero Mk3 (2021–present)
- Renault Express (2021–present)
- Dacia Jogger (2024–present)[12]
Former production
- Dacia Lodgy (2012–2023)
- Dacia Dokker (2012–2021)
- Dacia Logan Mk2 (2012–2021)
- Dacia Sandero Mk2 (2012–2021)
- Dacia Logan MCV Mk2 (2017–2021)[13]
Annual output
2020
- Lodgy: 26,937 units
- Sandero Mk2: 95,383 units
- Sandero Mk3: 8,627 units
- Dokker: 72,062 units
- Logan Mk2 MCV: 6,769 units
- Renault Express: 228 units