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