Rabat – Chinese auto parts manufacturer Wuhu Sanlian Forging has completed the establishment of a wholly owned Moroccan subsidiary in Tangier.
The company disclosed the development in an announcement published Wednesday by the Shanghai Securities News. The Moroccan subsidiary, Sanlian Technology Morocco Co., Ltd., was officially registered on August 17, according to the filing.
The new company has registered capital of MAD 100,000 ($10,000) and is based in Tanger Tech, a major industrial and technology zone in northern Morocco.
Sanlian Technology Morocco is registered to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment for automobiles and operate in the automotive parts sector.
The Moroccan subsidiary is fully owned by Sanlian Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd., which is itself controlled by Sanlian Forging.
Investment plans
Sanlian Forging first announced plans to establish operations in Morocco in 2024, initially targeting Tangier with an investment of up to $4 million (MAD 37.2 million).
The company later increased its overseas investment plans as it prepared to establish a production base in Morocco.
In 2025, Sanlian said it planned to invest around MAD 109 million ($11 million) in the first phase of an automotive precision forging production base, with MAD 40 million ($4 million) expected to come from funds raised through a convertible bond issue.
The company initially planned to locate the project in Rabat after citing difficulties in securing suitable land in Tangier. However, between October 2025 and July 2026, Sanlian reassessed its plans and eventually returned to Tangier after securing land and paying a deposit.
The company said its overseas investment registration was subsequently changed to €18 million (MAD 193.9 million), reflecting adjustments to the project’s actual construction and investment needs.
The latest filing confirms that the company’s final destination is Tanger Tech, where the new subsidiary has been registered.
Expanding Morocco’s automotive supply chain
Sanlian said its Morocco expansion aims to increase sales, accelerate its international development, and gain access to more overseas markets.
The company manufactures precision forged automotive components and supplies parts for the automotive industry.
Its decision to establish a production operation in Morocco adds to the growing presence of Chinese automotive suppliers in the country, which has developed into a major production and export hub for the global automotive industry.
Sanlian said it will continue to assess Morocco’s legal and investment environment as it develops the project, while warning investors of potential risks linked to differences in regulations, markets, management, and business conditions between China, Singapore, and Morocco.
