July 20, 2026 10:27

Japanese injection moulding machine manufacturer Shibaura Machine is expanding its EMEA sales network by appointing Moroccan company Azhar Cons to develop the market in France and North Africa.

Based in Mohammedia, a port city around 25 kilometres from Casablanca, Azhar Cons will operate through its Azhar Plastics division, which represents injection moulding machines, mould components, raw materials and plastics processing technologies. 
Its support will cover sales, project development, local engineering assistance and the coordination of after-sales services.

The partnership will cover IMM and automated cells for the injection moulding of thermoplastics and, in dedicated configurations, elastomers and silicones. The machines included in the agreement also comprise the fully electric EC-SXIII series, available with clamping forces ranging from 50 to 3,000 tonnes.

“We are gaining an experienced partner with in-depth market knowledge, a strong network in France and North Africa, and extensive experience in serving industrial customers,” said Georg Holzinger, Managing Executive Officer of Shibaura Machine. “This cooperation will enable us to strengthen customer relationships, expand our presence in these regions and explore new business opportunities.”

In recent days, the Japanese machinery manufacturer also reached an agreement with Italian distributor EPF Plastic to establish, by the end of the year, a joint venture dedicated to the sale and technical support of injection moulding machines and automated production cells in Italy and Southern Europe (read article).

Shibaura Machine, formerly Toshiba Machine, designs and manufactures fully electric injection moulding machines, machine tools, die-casting equipment, industrial robots and extruders. The company operates through 70 locations and six production plants, with a strong presence in Asia, the Americas and Europe.

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