Stellantis opens first Middle East Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco
STLA•Stellantis has inaugurated its first vehicle dismantling centre in the Middle East and Africa region on May 7, 2026, in Tangier, Morocco. The facility will dismantle end-of-life vehicles to recover components and materials for reuse, bolstering the automaker’s circular economy and waste-reduction targets.
1. Facility Launch in Morocco
On May 7, 2026, Stellantis unveiled its inaugural vehicle dismantling centre for the Middle East and Africa region in Tangier, Morocco. This marks the automaker’s first dedicated facility in MEA for end-of-life vehicle processing.
2. Operations and Capabilities
The Tangier centre is equipped to dismantle retired vehicles, systematically recovering reusable components and raw materials. Recovered parts will feed into Stellantis’ remanufacturing supply chain while materials like steel and plastics are channeled into recycling streams.
3. Strategic and Sustainability Impact
The new centre advances Stellantis’ global circular economy strategy by reducing material waste and carbon emissions. It also strengthens regional aftermarket support and creates local jobs in automotive recycling and parts remanufacturing.
