Stellantis Opens Third Vehicle Dismantling Center in Casablanca, Expanding Circular Economy Footprint
Stellantis has launched its first vehicle dismantling center in the Middle East and Africa, located in Casablanca, Morocco, to strengthen its circular economy strategy.
- €1.6 million
- Up to 10,000
- Around 150 direct and indirect
What Happened
The Casablanca facility is Stellantis' third dismantling center worldwide, following Turin in Italy and São Paulo in Brazil. It serves as a regional industrial pilot, supporting the structuring of End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) flows in Morocco while expanding the availability of reusable original parts across Stellantis' aftersales network and digital platforms. The center sources vehicles from insurance companies, auctions, and ELV channels, and its activities include dismantling, selling used parts, and collecting parts for recycling.
- €1.6 million investment
- 6,000 sqm site
- Up to 10,000 vehicles dismantled per year
- Around 150 direct and indirect jobs
“Circular Economy is a strategic priority for Stellantis in the Middle East and Africa. It enables us to combine industrial performance, affordability for customers and the responsible use of resources, while securing our long‑term industrial footprint across the Region.”
Why this matters
This facility helps extend vehicle life and reduce waste by reusing parts, making repairs more affordable and sustainable in the region.
Terms in This Story
- Circular Economy
- An economic model focused on extending the life of products through reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling to minimize waste.
- End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV)
- A vehicle that has reached the end of its useful life and is processed for recovery of parts and materials.
- SUSTAINera
- Stellantis' business unit dedicated to circular economy activities, offering remanufactured, repaired, reused, and recycled parts and services.
- Remanufacturing
- Restoring a used part to like-new condition with a warranty, often at lower cost than a new part.
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