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Inauguration in Berrechid of a fiber optic cable production unit — MAD 200M investment
- Production locale de verre optique (2027)
- Couverture télévisée nationale
- Berrechid, pôle industriel stratégique
Le 7 TV covers the inauguration of FBR Cables' new Berrechid factory. Beyond the numbers, a clear industrial ambition: FBR plans to launch local optical fiberglass production by 2027, achieving full sovereignty over its manufacturing chain.
Inauguration in Berrechid of a fiber optic cable industrial unit for MAD 200M
- Décision industrielle souveraine
- 30 ans d'expertise télécom
- Industrie nationale renforcée
With over 30 years of expertise in the telecommunications sector, FBR Cables marks a new industrial milestone. The inauguration of its Berrechid plant embodies a sovereign decision: to build Morocco's entire fiber optic value chain on home soil.
FBR Cables positions itself as the strategic supplier of Morocco's major telecom operators
- Clients : Orange Maroc, INWI, Maroc Telecom
- Part actuelle : ~30% du marché
- Objectif 2027 : 140 000 km/an
A partner to Orange Maroc, INWI and Maroc Telecom, FBR Cables currently holds about 30% of the national fiber optic cable market. Its new Berrechid plant gives it the means to reach 140,000 km/year of capacity by 2027.
Fiber optics: FBR Cables' new 15,000 m² Berrechid plant at the heart of Morocco's industrial fabric
- 15 000 m² de superficie
- 124 collaborateurs directs
- 500+ emplois indirects
The 15,000 m² production facility employs 124 direct employees and generates over 500 indirect jobs through its supplier network. An investment that permanently structures the industrial landscape of the Berrechid region.
Berrechid: a 100% Moroccan-owned plant with MAD 124M revenue in 2024
- CA 2024 : 124 MDH
- Export : Guinée, Burkina Faso, Mali, Gabon
- Capital 100% marocain
FBR Cables reported MAD 124 million in revenue for 2024. Fully Moroccan-owned, the company already exports to Guinea-Conakry, Burkina Faso, Mali and Gabon, and plans to expand its African reach further.
New Fiber Optic Cable Factory in Berrechid: Morocco's #1 Manufacturer Eyes African Hub Status
- Morocco's #1 fiber optic cable maker
- Exports to 3 continents
- Hub for African telecom infrastructure
FBR Cables, Morocco's first and leading fiber optic cable manufacturer, inaugurates a new plant in Berrechid. Already exporting to sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Australia, the company is positioning itself as a regional hub for telecom infrastructure across Africa.
Fiber optic cables: import duties to rise to 10% to protect the national industry
- Droits d'importation : 2,5% → 10%
- PLF 2024
- Seul fabricant national protégé
Morocco's 2024 Finance Bill raises import duties on fiber optic cables from 2.5% to 10%. Approved by the Finance Committee on November 10, this measure directly protects FBR Cables, the only national manufacturer of fiber optic cables.
Morocco raises fiber optic import barriers: a strong signal for industrial sovereignty
- Souveraineté industrielle nationale
- Made in Morocco
- Protection de la filière télécoms
By raising its customs barriers on fiber optic cables, Morocco signals its commitment to building a national industrial value chain. A Made in Morocco policy decision that protects the country's telecommunications sector from foreign competition.