Quick Takeaways
- Cofat opens new EV electrical components plant in Tunisia, strengthening the country’s role in the global electric vehicle supply chain.
- The project signals growing international confidence in Tunisia’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem.
On January 13, the Tunisian Automotive Association announced that Cofat, a subsidiary of the Elloumi Group, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in the Sbikha industrial zone of the Kairouan governorate. The development marks a significant step in expanding Tunisia’s footprint in advanced automotive technologies.
EV Electrical Components Manufacturing Expansion
The newly opened plant will focus on producing electrical components for electric vehicles, catering to international automotive manufacturers and suppliers. By targeting export-oriented production, Cofat aims to integrate the facility into global value chains while meeting the growing demand for reliable EV electrical systems.
Employment and Regional Impact
Based on a press release from the Tunisian Automotive Association, the project reflects continued momentum in the country’s automotive industry and its alignment with global electrification trends.
EV Electrical Components Manufacturing Expansion
The newly opened plant will focus on producing electrical components for electric vehicles, catering to international automotive manufacturers and suppliers. By targeting export-oriented production, Cofat aims to integrate the facility into global value chains while meeting the growing demand for reliable EV electrical systems.
Employment and Regional Impact
- The facility is expected to create nearly 2,000 direct jobs, providing a substantial boost to local employment and industrial activity in the Kairouan region.
Based on a press release from the Tunisian Automotive Association, the project reflects continued momentum in the country’s automotive industry and its alignment with global electrification trends.
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