DACHSER has announced the construction of a new 6,000 m² logistics centre in the Sousse region, reaffirming its development strategy in Tunisia, where it is celebrating 40 years of operation.

This project follows on from a €2 million investment made in 2025 to modernise the IT systems and strengthen the operational capabilities of its Tunisian subsidiary.
Established in the country since 1986, DACHSER now employs 136 staff and operates two interconnected sites, totalling 15,000 m² of floor space. Its activities primarily support the automotive, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceutical and textile industries.

The group operates regular road transport services between Tunisia and 35 European countries, supplemented by air and sea freight solutions to key international markets. Its global network comprises nearly 400 branches across more than 40 countries.
The planned new office in Sousse aims to strengthen the group’s proximity to Tunisia’s industrial hubs and to meet the growing needs of exporting businesses.
“With this new investment, we are reaffirming our confidence in Tunisia’s potential and our commitment to supporting its long-term growth,” said Frédéric Diot, Country Manager at DACHSER Tunisia.

The German industrial group R. STAHL, which specialises in explosion protection systems, opened its Tunisian office on Monday in Kram, in Greater Tunis, with the aim of developing its software and digital services business, whilst also planning to expand across North Africa.
This move forms part of the group’s technological transformation, which aims to strengthen its range of digital solutions, in particular through the development of software available on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) basis.
According to Tobias Popp, acting managing director and sales director at R. STAHL, as quoted by the Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) news agency, digitalisation is the group’s immediate priority, with the possibility of gradually integrating solutions based on artificial intelligence.
The new Tunisian office could also develop into a shared services centre, thereby expanding its activities beyond software development.
The decision to choose Tunis reflects, in particular, the group’s desire to draw on local expertise in information technology and software development to support its digital projects.
Cette implantation vient renforcer la présence industrielle allemande en Tunisie et illustre la diversification des investissements étrangers vers des activités technologiques et des services à plus forte valeur ajoutée.

Launched on Wednesday 30 September in Tunis by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII), the new national programme to support businesses in their transition to Industry 4.0 serves to enhance Tunisia’s industrial appeal to foreign investors by promoting the adoption of smart technologies, the modernisation of production processes and skills development.

Indeed, in Tunisia, the roll-out of new Industry 4.0 systems in 2026 marks the start of a new phase, with one key challenge: to translate technological advances into productivity gains and investments with higher added value.

This development is taking place against a backdrop of increased regional competition to attract industrial investment, where countries’ ability to integrate new production technologies is gradually becoming a key differentiating factor.

A national scheme that is going from strength to strength
Tunisia’s transition to Industry 4.0, which has been underway since 2018, forms part of the Industrial and Innovation Strategy for 2035.
The country now has five operational centres of excellence. Nearly 400 businesses have received support and more than 2,900 professionals have been trained.
The launch of the National Industry 4.0 Hub in December 2025, followed by the roll-out of the Industry 4.0 Label and the TIMA assessment platform in 2026, aims to further structure the support provided to manufacturers.

Adoption remains uneven
According to the second Industry 4.0 Barometer (2024), which surveyed 203 business leaders and executives, 38 per cent of the companies surveyed were discussing an Industry 4.0 strategy, compared with 5 per cent that had finalised one and 14 per cent that had already begun implementing it.
The cost of investment is a major obstacle for 39 per cent of respondents. SMEs continue to face particular challenges in terms of financing and access to skills.

A challenge for the competitiveness of FDI
With FDI stock standing at 52,950 million dinars by the end of 2025, of which 31,664 million is in industry, technological modernisation represents a potential driver for consolidating foreign operations.
Automation, data analytics and predictive maintenance can improve industrial performance, support business expansion and encourage the integration of higher value-added functions.
This development could also strengthen links between foreign companies and Tunisian suppliers.

Moving from measures to outcomes
The next step will be to measure the tangible effects of this transition: investments made, productivity gains, skilled jobs created and reinvestment plans.

The TIMA (Tunisian Intelligent Manufacturing Assessment) platform, which APII executives were introduced to during their training in October, could contribute to this monitoring by assessing companies’ digital maturity and identifying their technological needs.

For Tunisia, the challenge now is to align its Industry 4.0 policy with its investment promotion policy, in order to strengthen the competitiveness of established businesses and enhance the economic benefits of FDI for the local productive sector.

Ms Ihsen Mahmoudi – FIPA-Tunisia

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.