The US group Pursuit Aerospace is set to increase the floor space of its industrial site in Tunis – which specialises in the manufacture of precision components for aircraft engines – by 40 per cent, thereby boosting its production capacity in Tunisia.

The expansion, which is due to be completed in the second half of 2027, is expected to enable the Tunisian site to exceed the 1,000-employee mark, compared with several hundred at present.

Pursuit Aerospace announced this investment on 6 October as part of its efforts to strengthen its global capabilities in the field of aerospace foundry operations. Work began on 3 September with the construction of a third building, which will complement the group’s existing operational facilities in Tunisia.

Enhanced industrial capacity

The extension will bring the site’s total floor area to over 140,000 square feet, or more than 13,000 m², representing an increase of around 40 per cent on the current capacity.

In particular, the new building will enable the company to increase the production capacity of its furnaces and mould production lines, in order to keep pace with the growth in orders and meet the future needs of the aerospace market.

Based in Tunis, Pursuit Aerospace specialises in the manufacture of precision castings from nickel and cobalt alloys. Its components are primarily used in aircraft engines and form part of the supply chains of the world’s leading players in the aerospace industry.

This new expansion is therefore expected to consolidate Tunisia’s position as a competitive industrial hub for high value-added aerospace activities and to contribute to the creation of skilled jobs in the sector.

The investment also demonstrates the Tunisian site’s ability to support Pursuit Aerospace’s international growth and to meet the demands of a constantly evolving global aerospace industry.

SGH Medical Pharma, a French group specialising in medical devices and products, this week inaugurated its first industrial facility outside France in Mégrine, a suburb of Tunis, marking a new milestone in the development of its international operations and in the strengthening of Franco-Tunisian economic relations.
Covering an area of 3,000 m², this new industrial facility will boost the group’s production capacity and support its expansion into international markets. Based in Saint-Marcellin, in the Isère department, SGH Medical Pharma employs around 350 people, nearly 250 of whom are based in France.
This investment sends a strong signal of confidence from French investors in Tunisia’s industrial capabilities and expertise within the healthcare sector. It also illustrates the emergence of cooperation that is increasingly focused on production, moving upmarket and creating value.
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The new facility is expected to create nearly a hundred skilled jobs, particularly for young Tunisian professionals, and to produce high-precision medical devices that meet the requirements of European markets.
Beyond the investment itself, the project reinforces Tunisia’s position as a competitive industrial hub for the healthcare sector in North Africa, drawing on its geographical proximity to Europe, its human capital and its experience in industrial activities geared towards international markets.
The establishment of SGH Medical Pharma is therefore part of a broader drive to develop Franco-Tunisian value chains, in which the complementarity between French industrial know-how and Tunisian expertise can foster greater integration, technology transfer and access to international markets.
SGH Medical Pharma’s investment comes at a time when Tunisia is seeking to enhance its appeal to international investors in the industrial and technology sectors, particularly those offering prospects for moving upmarket, exports and skilled employment.

On Thursday 1 October 2026, the German group Kromberg & Schubert inaugurated its new automotive wiring harness plant, ‘Béja 2’, in Béja, in north-western Tunisia, thereby strengthening its industrial presence in Tunisia in a sector that is strategic for European supply chains.

Spanning 60,000 m², the facility represents an initial investment of around 270 million dinars (nearly 80 million euros) for construction and equipment. The group plans to gradually increase its workforce at the site to 7,500 employees by 2029, up from around 2,600 at present.

With its two plants in Béja, Kromberg & Schubert could thus employ nearly 14,700 people by 2029 and generate a combined turnover of around 1.5 billion dinars, according to figures released at the opening ceremony.

The new site is designed, in particular, to support the global automotive industry’s shift towards electric vehicles and to meet the needs of German manufacturers. The project also illustrates Béja’s emergence as a new export-oriented industrial hub, beyond Tunisia’s main traditional economic centres.

This expansion is a further sign of confidence from a major German investor in Tunisia’s industrial potential and expertise, whilst strengthening Tunisia’s integration into European automotive value chains.

The Turkish group AKSA Composites, which specialises in advanced composite materials for the aerospace and space industries in particular, has formalised its establishment in Tunisia with the signing, on 24 September, of an industrial lease at the Borj Cédria Technopole.
This venture, representing an initial investment of around $5 million, marks AKSA Composites’ first industrial presence on the African continent, according to FIPA-Tunisia.
The new facility will produce high value-added composite materials and components, primarily for the international supply chains of the aerospace industry. Production is scheduled to commence in 2028, with a gradual ramp-up of operations.
A subsidiary of the Turkish group Akkök, AKSA Composites works in particular with global aerospace players such as Airbus, Bell Textron and KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries). The group is developing integrated capabilities in Turkey covering research and development, design, prototyping and the production of advanced composite components.
The Tunisian project follows several months of discussions, which began in particular at the Hamburg Aviation Forum in December 2025 and were subsequently continued with the Tunisian Aerospace Industries Group (GITAS) and FIPA-Tunisia.

For Tunisia, the arrival of AKSA Composites marks a new stage in the move towards higher-end products within its aerospace sector, strengthening its position in advanced materials, technology transfer and high value-added activities. The Tunisian sector now comprises more than 80 companies and generates over 650 million euros in exports, according to figures provided by GITAS.

Thirteen South Korean companies operating in various sectors of the automotive components industry are expected to attend in mid-October 2026 as part of the Tunisian Automotive Partnership Roadshow.
The mission, announced by the Tunisian Embassy in Seoul, is to be organised in collaboration with the Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA), FIPA and the Tunisian-Korean Chamber of Commerce. Its aim is to connect Korean manufacturers with the Tunisian automotive ecosystem.

The announcement follows a meeting with Hyundai Mobis. Discussions centred on two areas: sourcing from manufacturers based in Tunisia and exploring direct investment projects.

South Korea already has an industrial foothold in Tunisia. Yura Corporation, which has been based in Kairouan since 2007, announced in December 2025 that it would be commissioning its fifth production facility in Tunisia, representing an investment of 50 million dinars.

The German group GRAMMER AG, a leading global manufacturer of automotive interior components and seating systems for commercial vehicles, has carried out a fact-finding mission in Tunisia to explore opportunities for setting up a large-scale industrial project. This visit, organised with the support of the relevant Tunisian institutions, forms part of an assessment of the competitive advantages offered by Tunisia.
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With over 140 years’ experience, a presence in more than 20 countries and nearly 14,000 employees, GRAMMER AG is a strategic partner to leading international car manufacturers. The group is recognised for its technological expertise, the quality of its products and its commitment to innovation and sustainable development.

During various meetings with Tunisian stakeholders, the German delegation was able to confirm that the key conditions for hosting high value-added industrial projects are in place, notably:
– a skilled and competitive workforce
– a dynamic and integrated automotive ecosystem

The project currently under consideration involves the creation of a production facility generating nearly 1,200 direct jobs. Such a facility would help strengthen the value chain of the Tunisian automotive industry and reinforce the country’s position as a competitive industrial hub for European markets.

A new German investment of 40 million dinars in Tunisia is set to create more than 500 jobs:
The German group BHS Tabletop, which specialises in the manufacture of high-end ceramic tableware, plans to launch a new industrial project in Tunisia, with investments totalling around 40 million dinars, which will initially create more than 500 jobs.
The announcement was made during a meeting on Tuesday 21 July 2026 between Salah Zouari, Minister for Infrastructure and Housing with responsibility for the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, and Jens Becker, Chief Executive of the German group, in the presence of several ministry officials.
During the meeting, the group’s chief executive presented the planned investment programme in Tunisia, emphasising that the project is expected to come on stream in 2028.
For his part, Minister Salah Zouari stated that the Ministry and all the relevant bodies were ready to provide the necessary support and to coordinate efforts with the various government departments, in order to ensure that the project is carried out under the best possible conditions and within the set deadlines.
Founded in 1814, BHS Tabletop AG is one of the world leaders in the luxury porcelain tableware industry. It produces more than 20 million pieces annually, which are sold in around 140 countries worldwide.

The German group DELTEC, which specialises in the manufacture of electronic components and EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) solutions, has officially announced the acquisition of the Swiss group Cicor’s production site in Borj Cédria, with a view to establishing its first production site outside Germany, according to the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, FIPA-Tunisia.

This announcement follows a visit to Tunisia by Carsten Ellermeier, CEO of the DELTEC Group, from 14 to 17 July, at the head of a high-level delegation.
The group plans to build a new, state-of-the-art production facility covering more than 10,000 m². This major expansion is expected to create more than 500 new jobs in the long term, confirming Tunisia’s appeal as a key hub for the electronics industry.
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This major new investment sends a strong signal to international markets that Tunisia remains a prime destination – competitive and firmly focused on high-tech industries.
It should be noted that the Swiss group Cicor recently sold its electronics manufacturing plant in Borj Cédria in order to refocus its North African operations in Morocco. The Tunisian site and its 90 employees have been taken over by the German group DELTEC.

KPIT Technologies, India’s leading mobility technology company, has just announced an investment of US$1.52 million to establish a new software engineering centre in Sfax, the capital of southern Tunisia, thereby strengthening Tunisia’s position as a regional hub for innovation, software engineering and automotive technology.
The new centre will accelerate innovation in smart mobility solutions, create highly skilled opportunities for Tunisian talent, and support global automotive OEMs across Europe – marking a significant step towards cleaner, smarter and safer mobility.
For over 20 years, KPIT has been a strategic partner to leading European car manufacturers. Its recent establishment in Sweden strengthens its global presence and will enable it to offer excellent value for money, in close collaboration with its centres in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and elsewhere. It also contributes to the expansion of its global distribution network, which covers the United States, Japan, China, Thailand, India and Tunisia.

Present in Tunisia since 2005, Visteon, the global leader in automotive electronics, is taking a new step forward in its local development. By expanding its operations, the U.S. supplier is reaffirming its ambition to make its Tunisian platform a cornerstone of its global innovation strategy.

The Tunisian automotive industry continues to demonstrate its dynamism. The American company Visteon has officially announced its intention to increase its investments in Tunisia. This expansion project, which is expected to create numerous new jobs, was the focus of a high-level meeting held this Tuesday in Tunis.
A renewed strategic partnership

The Visteon delegation, led by Executive Vice President João Paulo Ribeiro, was received by Mr. Salah Zouari, Minister of Public Works and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy.

For Visteon’s top management, choosing Tunisia for this expansion is a strategic no-brainer. “This decision is part of our commitment to strengthening our local presence while continuing to develop smart and innovative solutions for the global automotive industry,” emphasized Mr. Ribeiro. The goal is clear: to meet the growing international demand for high-tech electronic components.
Tunisia, a land of talent and expertise

Established in Tunisia for nearly two decades, Visteon already employs 560 people there. What sets the Tunisian operation apart is the high level of qualification of its workforce: nearly 40% of the staff consists of managers and engineers, demonstrating the country’s ability to support high-value-added activities.
About Visteon

A global leader in automotive equipment, Visteon operates through 14 manufacturing facilities and 18 Research & Development centers across five continents. Specializing in smart electronic systems, climate control solutions, and lighting, the group employs more than 10,000 people and supplies the world’s leading automotive brands.

This new phase of growth in Tunisia reinforces the country’s position as a key technology hub for international investors in the automotive components sector.