Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany / El Fejja, Tunisia, September 25, 2024 – Mechatronics specialist Marquardt today officially opened its new plant in El Fejja, Tunisia, near the capital Tunis. The state-of-the-art production facility marks another important milestone in the family-owned company's commitment to North Africa. Production of innovative control panels for the interior of premium vehicles has already begun. The investment in the new building, machinery and equipment amounts to over 50 million euros. Marquardt plans to create an additional 1,500 new jobs for engineers, technicians and production staff by the end of the decade.
"In the midst of very challenging economic times, we are sending a clear signal for the future with the opening of this new plant. Tunisia is and will remain a key location for us, and the region offers ideal conditions for our growth plans. This is where we manufacture control elements that will shape the vehicle interiors of tomorrow. At the same time, we are creating new prospects for numerous engineers, technicians and production employees in the region," said Dr. Harald Marquardt, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Marquardt Group, at the inauguration.
Mechatronic solutions for various industries
Marquardt has been represented in Tunisia since 1991. In the midst of the Arab Spring, the family business invested in its first own plant, which was inaugurated in 2014 in Al Agba near Tunis. The initial focus was on the production of electrical tool switches and standard switches, for example for household appliances. Today, Marquardt employees in Tunisia also manufacture mechatronic components for building and air conditioning technology, cleaning equipment, off-road vehicles, industrial applications and for renowned manufacturers in the automotive industry.
