The Sousse Hub is one of DRÄXLMAIER's most significant projects in Tunisia . Currently under construction within Novation City in Sousse , this future center of excellence aims to consolidate the group's research and development, engineering, and information technology activities within a modern and scalable infrastructure. Its inauguration is scheduled for mid-year , marking a major milestone in DRÄXLMAIER's technological development strategy in the region.

At full capacity, the DRÄXLMAIER Sousse Hub will host nearly 1,000 Tunisian engineers and experts specializing in engineering, R&D, and IT . These highly skilled local professionals will contribute to the development of innovative solutions designed to support the industrial performance and competitiveness of DRÄXLMAIER sites internationally.

Designed according to high environmental standards , the building embodies a sustainable approach to innovation. From its inception, it incorporates responsible technologies , in line with the group's commitments to sustainable development. The open, bright, and collaborative workspaces have been designed to stimulate creativity, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and improve team well-being .

With the launch of the Sousse Hub , DRÄXLMAIER confirms its long-term commitment to Tunisia and strengthens its position as a leading industrial and technological player. This high-impact project illustrates the group's ability to combine local expertise, sustainable innovation, and global ambition .

Through the signing of a new environmental partnership within the framework of the "Green Sponsorship" program, LEONI Tunisia confirms the growing maturity of the Tunisian automotive sector in terms of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Mohamed Arbi Rouis, Managing Director and SVP of LEONI Tunisia, under the supervision of Mr. Sofiane Tanfouri, Governor of Sousse, illustrating a structured collaboration between industrial players and public authorities in the service of common environmental objectives.

This initiative is part of a broader movement within the Tunisian automotive industry, which is increasingly integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues into the heart of its industrial strategies. It aims in particular to encourage concrete actions to protect the environment, reduce the ecological footprint of industrial activities, and support local initiatives with a sustainable impact.

Beyond LEONI Tunisia's commitment, this partnership reflects the ability of the Tunisian automotive sector to align itself with international standards, to strengthen its attractiveness to investors and to demonstrate that industrial performance and environmental responsibility can evolve in a complementary way.

Through this type of initiative, the Tunisian automotive sector confirms its role as a strategic lever for national economic development, while actively contributing to the objectives of sustainability and ecological transition, which have become essential in global value chains.

COFICAB Tunisia has reached a major strategic milestone in its energy transition with the full commissioning of a 2.4 MWp rooftop photovoltaic power plant at its industrial site. This structuring investment positions COFICAB as a committed player in industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency in Tunisia , particularly in the automotive sector.

The solar power plant enables the annual production of approximately 3.9 GWh of renewable electricity , significantly reducing dependence on the national electricity grid and strengthening energy cost control. From an environmental perspective, this project helps avoid nearly 1,720 tonnes of CO₂ per year , equivalent to the carbon absorption capacity of more than 86,000 trees .

This project is fully aligned with COFICAB's energy and sustainable performance roadmap , improving the energy security, operational resilience, and long-term competitiveness of its industrial activities. It illustrates a concrete and measurable approach to the transition towards a more responsible industry.

COFICAB Tunisia expresses its gratitude to the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) , the National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME) and Spectra , for their effective collaboration, regulatory support and technical expertise throughout the engineering, implementation and commissioning phases of the project.

This achievement is perfectly consistent with COFICAB's short-term objective of reducing its carbon footprint by 42% by 2030 (Scopes 1 & 2) , confirming that industrial performance and environmental sustainability are now inseparable strategic levers .

The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) announces the inauguration by Lear Corporation , a world leader in automotive technologies dedicated to seating and electronic systems, of a new industrial unit specializing in Thermal Comfort Systems in Menzel Bourguiba .

This new automotive plant in Tunisia is dedicated to the production of advanced seat thermal comfort technologies, integrating heating, ventilation, active cooling, lumbar support, massage functions, steering wheel heating, and presence detection. These solutions meet international standards for automotive safety , passenger comfort , and technological innovation .

The project represents an investment of approximately 100 million dinars for the construction component alone, on a 32,000 m² covered industrial site designed according to high standards of industrial performance , safety , and environmental protection . Ultimately, this unit will generate 4,500 direct jobs , strengthening Tunisia's attractiveness for foreign investment in the automotive industry .

With 255 sites in 37 countries and more than 173,700 employees , Lear Corporation confirms through this strategic investment Tunisia's positioning as a competitive automotive industrial hub integrated into global value chains .

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.

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.

The establishment of large industrial units in the interior regions of Tunisia constitutes a strong signal for national economic development, particularly when these investments are made by Tunisian companies.

In the Sbikha industrial zone, in the Kairouan governorate , the Tunisian company Cofat , a subsidiary of the Elloumi Group and a leading manufacturer of electrical systems for the automotive industry, officially inaugurated its new industrial site. This project, the largest ever undertaken in the region, is a major driver of territorial development and economic inclusion.

With its strong operational capacity , this new factory will directly benefit local managers and workers. Built in less than two years, this next-generation Tunisian factory is equipped with the most advanced industrial technologies and is dedicated to the production of electrical components for electric vehicles , destined for international automotive manufacturers and suppliers.

From its initial phase, the site is expected to generate nearly 2,000 direct jobs , confirming Tunisia's attractiveness as a competitive industrial platform in the automotive sector. Driven by recognized local skills, proven industrial expertise, and the capacity to integrate into global value chains, this project illustrates the potential for sustainable growth in the Tunisian automotive sector, despite a challenging economic environment.

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 German company Kromberg & Schubert has officially launched operations at its second factory in the Béja industrial zone, confirming one of the largest foreign industrial investments in the region. The unit, specializing in the manufacture of automotive cables, has been operational for approximately three months and already employs nearly 1,000 people, according to Wissem Badri, the company's CEO.

The official stated that recruitment will continue at an increasing pace, with a target of 6,000 jobs within the next two to three years. The total cost of the project amounts to 300 million dinars.

With its two production sites in Béja, Kromberg & Schubert's overall employment capacity is expected to reach 12,000 jobs, making the company one of the largest industrial employers in Tunisia.

“This investment marks a major step for the economic development of Béja. It should strengthen the attractiveness of the region for foreign investors, boost the industrial zone and create new opportunities for young people, while consolidating Béja’s position as an export-oriented industrial hub,” the official further emphasized.

Source: La Presse