COFICAB has been officially certified Top Employer 2026 by the Top Employers Institute , an international distinction that confirms the Group's long-term commitment to excellence in human resources practices and talent development worldwide.

This recognition highlights the strength of COFICAB's HR strategy, its corporate culture and its ability to offer a high-level employee experience in a demanding and competitive industrial environment.

For the 2026 edition, several entities within the Group stand out for the consistency of their performance:

• Tunisia and Morocco have obtained certification for the fourth consecutive year , illustrating the maturity and continuity of the HR policies put in place.

• China, Portugal, Serbia and Romania have achieved this distinction for the third consecutive year , confirming the alignment of the Group's HR standards internationally.

By joining the Top Employers community, COFICAB strengthens its ability to benchmark its HR practices against the best international standards, to consolidate its employer value proposition (EVP) and to continuously improve the engagement and development of its employees.

This certification further reinforces COFICAB Group's position as an Employer of Choice , driven by the involvement of its teams around the world and by a clear ambition: to be a benchmark in HR practices on a global scale.

CIPI ACTIA, a subsidiary of the ACTIA Group , has officially obtained the "CSR 26000 – Apave Certification" Label – Silver Level , following an in-depth evaluation process of its corporate social responsibility practices.

Awarded by Apave Certification (Apave Group) , this distinction attests to the maturity of CIPI ACTIA's CSR strategy and the concrete commitment of all its employees. The audit highlighted strong collective mobilization and the effective integration of social, environmental, and governance issues at the heart of the company's operations.

This label recognizes in particular CIPI ACTIA's ability to integrate sustainable development as a structuring lever of its growth model, by aligning its CSR commitments with measurable and verifiable actions.

By joining the network of companies with the CSR 26000 label, CIPI ACTIA confirms its commitment to transforming its commitments into tangible results , thus contributing to the promotion of responsible and sustainable practices within the industrial fabric.

This key step reinforces CIPI ACTIA's positioning as a committed and responsible player, focused on a sustainable future and creating long-term value.

2025 will have been an intense and meaningful year for the Tunisian Automotive Association, marked by concrete actions, structuring cooperation and a constant commitment to the development of the automotive sector in Tunisia.
Thank you to our members, the true driving force of TAA, for their involvement and spirit of collaboration, as well as to our public and private partners, in Tunisia and internationally, for their trust and support throughout the year.

Together, we are moving the Tunisian automotive ecosystem forward.

Looking ahead to 2026, a very special year: the 10th anniversary of the TAA, to be prepared and celebrated together.

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The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) congratulates Mr. Walid Rouis on his appointment as General Manager of ACTIA Group , effective from December 15, 2025 .

A trained engineer and respected leader , Mr. Walid Rouis has a solid track record within the Tunisian and international automotive and technology ecosystem. He served as Managing Director of ACTIA Engineering Services Tunisia and was a member of the TAA Steering Committee , actively contributing to the structuring and development of the sector.

Under his leadership, ACTIA Tunisia has experienced sustained growth , consolidating its position as a key player in engineering, embedded electronics and intelligent systems , and strengthening Tunisia's attractiveness in international industrial value chains.

With a clear strategic vision , proven operational mastery and unifying leadership , Mr. Walid Rouis is today opening a new chapter at the head of ACTIA Group , a leading international group in the fields of automotive , embedded electronics and intelligent technologies .

TAA wishes him every success , sustainable performance and achievement in this new strategic mission, serving innovation and industrial development.

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The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) , in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME) and with the support of GIZ Tunisia , organised a specialized training accompanied by a three-day press tour , from December 17 to 19, 2025 , for the benefit of about twenty Tunisian journalists .

This strategic initiative aimed to strengthen understanding of the Tunisian automotive sector , to enhance its industrial expertise and to highlight its key role in the national economy and international value chains .

Throughout this immersive journey, the journalists discovered the diversity and maturity of the Tunisian automotive ecosystem through visits to leading companies and institutions, including TPS Tunisie Plastiques Systèmes , DRÄXLMAIER Group , PSZ electronic GmbH , ACTIA Engineering Services , as well as innovation and training hubs such as the National Engineering School of Sousse (ENISo) , Novation City and Enova Robotics .

These visits provided a concrete overview of the industrial, technological and human potential of the sector, while also allowing us to address the challenges, opportunities and development prospects of the automotive industry in Tunisia.

The press tour concluded with an official ceremony for the presentation of certificates at the headquarters of the Tunisian Automotive Association , in the presence of Mrs. Fatma Thabet Chiboub , Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, Mrs. Afef Chachi Tayari , Chief of Staff, Mrs. Myriam Elloumi , President of the TAA, as well as members of the Steering Committee .

TAA thanks all participating journalists and their media outlets for their professionalism , commitment and contribution to promoting Tunisian innovation, skills and industrial excellence .

Through this joint mobilization of public, institutional and media actors, Tunisia is strengthening its visibility, attractiveness and influence at the regional and international level in the automotive sector.

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The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) , in collaboration with GIZ Tunisia , AAAM – African Association of Automotive Manufacturers and the Mechatronic Cluster Tunisia , hosted an official delegation from the Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation – Office of the President of Uganda .
This high-level visit brought together leaders from the technology, industrial, academic and entrepreneurial sectors to strengthen Tunisian-Ugandan cooperation, promote innovation and develop new industrial prospects in Africa.

Members of the Ugandan delegation

• Peter Ouen – Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat – Office of the President

• David Gonahasa – Team Lead, Industry 4.0+ Office

• Trevor Lwere – Economic Analyst

• Melissa Kirabo – Program Officer, Industry 4.0+ Office

• Raphael Babigaba – Senior Accounting Officer

• Gerald Baguma – Founder & CEO, Auri Studio

• Karugaba Ivan – Founder & CEO, Lwera Electronics and Semiconductors Ltd

• Roland F. Ganafa – CEO, AI Studio Uganda

• David Tusubira – CTO, Innovex Uganda Limited

• Dr Cathy Ikiror Mbidde – General Manager, Makerere University UniPod

• Anthony Okimat – Project Coordinator, Engineering Development and Innovation Center

A strategic program to strengthen industrial and technological cooperation

The mission combined institutional meetings, industrial visits, technological discoveries, academic exchanges, and participation in the Global AI Congress in Sousse . The objective: to accelerate collaborations in Industry 4.0, digital innovation, engineering, training, and advanced technologies.

Highlights of the visit

Enova Robotics
Presentation of robotic solutions by Anis Sahbani, CEO.

ENISO – National Engineering School of Sousse
Guided tour of the laboratories and engineering departments with Prof. Najoua Essoukri Ben Amara.

CRT – CETIME Tunisia
Presentation of technological capabilities and prototyping by Hatem Amor.

InspireTech – Mediwave – Techparts – Softylines
Session dedicated to 3D solutions, engineering and rapid prototyping, led by Anis Trigui.

NOVATION CITY
Strategic meeting on innovation and digital transformation with Hichem Turki and Yassine Fayala.

Nielsen Recycling Solutions – Enfidha
Site visit led by Ghassen Saoudi.

STMicroelectronics Tunisia
Presentation of the activities of the Tunisian site.

Central University – Honoris United Universities
Discussions with Ons Tlili, PhD, on academic innovation and technological education.

OneTech Group – Bizerte (Eleonetech & Fuba)
Welcome by Lamia Fourati and Mounir Toumi and tour of the electronic production lines.

Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy
Institutional discussion on industrial opportunities Tunisia–Uganda.

ACTIA Africa & AES
Presentation of engineering and embedded electronics platforms by Yemen Z.

CIPI ACTIA
Guided tour focused on industrial excellence and export, led by Christophe Ponceau.

The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) has reached a major strategic milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the France-Tunisia AI Club . This alliance clearly repositions the ecosystem on the regional industrial AI scene and paves the way for a pipeline of high-value initiatives.

Leadership of this alliance:

• Philippe Garcia , Director for North Africa – Business France Tunisia

• Nejia Gharbi , Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations

• Neila Benzina , La French Tech Tunis

• Fatma Kolsi , General Director – TAA

• Béchir Dardour , Member of the Steering Committee – TAA

This partnership acts as an operational lever to accelerate the work of the AI applied to industry group and activate key projects:
✔ Deployment of AI solutions at the heart of industrial value chains,
✔ Strengthening of Tunisian-French technological synergies,
✔ Creating bridges between startups, institutions, experts and manufacturers,
✔ Structuring a Mediterranean hub dedicated to innovation and industrial transformation.

The ambition is clear: to position Tunisia as a regional hub for industrial AI , competitive, interconnected and future-oriented.

Many thanks to our partners and to the French Embassy in Tunisia for their support and assistance.

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